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cala_p's review against another edition
4.0
Reviewed voluntarily and objectively
This book was much better than the first book! I believe it had to do with there being less action, and this is a personal thing, so I can’t really judge the book for this. The romance bloomed on all sides.
Secondly, this one focused more on royal politics, all while mixing the magic that we loved from the first. I love royal politics. The marriages, the debates over running a kingdom...it’s all great!
The villain in this one was good! Such a sneaky trick and I am happy it was resolved by the end. Onto the next one, which is shaping up to be more politics
This book was much better than the first book! I believe it had to do with there being less action, and this is a personal thing, so I can’t really judge the book for this. The romance bloomed on all sides.
Secondly, this one focused more on royal politics, all while mixing the magic that we loved from the first. I love royal politics. The marriages, the debates over running a kingdom...it’s all great!
The villain in this one was good! Such a sneaky trick and I am happy it was resolved by the end. Onto the next one, which is shaping up to be more politics
lacestow7's review against another edition
5.0
⚠️Possible spoilers for Book 1. ⚠️
Description: This is book 2 in the Shadows of Lela trilogy. It follows Cora, Teryn, Mareleau, and Larylis as they try to rebuild and get acquainted with their new roles after the battle at Centerpointe in book 1. Cora and her brother Dimetreus head back to Ridine to rebuild. Mareleau is chosen to go to Ridine as well, to help teach Cora how to be a Princess and ultimately a Queen. Larylis and Teryn are to stay in Mena to learn how to rule there. Everyone thinks the danger is over, but it is just beginning.
Thoughts: This book was amazing. I loved the first one so much, and this one managed to surpass it. This sequel managed to be better than the first which a lot of times is rare.
We get to see more into the characters’ personal lives in this book. There is more romance, and other platonic relationships explored.
The action was more of a slow build in this book, but it worked so well. It was suspenseful and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I kept wondering how the characters were going to get themselves out of the predicaments they found themselves in.
The villain is cunning, manipulative, and so convincing. It was frustrating, but also entertaining watching all of his plans fall into place, and it seemed like no one was going to be able to stop him. I was worried up until the last ~20 pages, because the villain wasn’t slowing down at all. It really appeared as if he would win.
I can’t wait to see what the last book holds! I’m so excited!
If you like fantasy, romance, great villains, suspense, and some magical creatures, then this trilogy is for you!
Description: This is book 2 in the Shadows of Lela trilogy. It follows Cora, Teryn, Mareleau, and Larylis as they try to rebuild and get acquainted with their new roles after the battle at Centerpointe in book 1. Cora and her brother Dimetreus head back to Ridine to rebuild. Mareleau is chosen to go to Ridine as well, to help teach Cora how to be a Princess and ultimately a Queen. Larylis and Teryn are to stay in Mena to learn how to rule there. Everyone thinks the danger is over, but it is just beginning.
Thoughts: This book was amazing. I loved the first one so much, and this one managed to surpass it. This sequel managed to be better than the first which a lot of times is rare.
We get to see more into the characters’ personal lives in this book. There is more romance, and other platonic relationships explored.
The action was more of a slow build in this book, but it worked so well. It was suspenseful and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I kept wondering how the characters were going to get themselves out of the predicaments they found themselves in.
The villain is cunning, manipulative, and so convincing. It was frustrating, but also entertaining watching all of his plans fall into place, and it seemed like no one was going to be able to stop him. I was worried up until the last ~20 pages, because the villain wasn’t slowing down at all. It really appeared as if he would win.
I can’t wait to see what the last book holds! I’m so excited!
If you like fantasy, romance, great villains, suspense, and some magical creatures, then this trilogy is for you!
hobbitfanatic's review against another edition
4.0
Of the three, this one definitely presented me with the most anxiety. So much of the book hit on a fear I didn't even know I had. Reading through everything Teryn went through as the book progressed was such great reading, but it definitely had me on the edge of my seat, and I could not put this down.
half_bloodreader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
2.0
Okay, so that ending got me. I need to know how they fix all these bureaucratic and political messes.
Also #Can'tDimetreusCatchABreak2019? Just me? Okay.
So I won't talk about the romantic relationships, they still don't work for me, and I'll move to the characters. Cora is still a great mc, even she gets too lost inside her personal concerns this time and important things escape her notice, but she's only human. I liked Teryn more in this book, he grew up from the events of Shadows of Lela and I don't hear any spoiled nonsense from him anymore; he's now brave, and I like how he's always been respectful and courteous and it still stands. Mareleau continued spoiled and dramatic until she was faced with the real world at the end, I'm expecting some growth in the last book. Larylis was mostly absent so I don't have much to say.
Now for the villain: no spoiler, but they are unsettling and I want them gone forever. Very well done.
How do I delve into the plot without spoilers in a sequel? Greedy adults suck, more bad stuff happens, these kingdoms need so much work, we need more arts aka magic! Oh. Set innocent people free!
Now let's finally fix the magic in this land, and do something about the Ancient Realm WOOO!
Also #Can'tDimetreusCatchABreak2019? Just me? Okay.
So I won't talk about the romantic relationships, they still don't work for me, and I'll move to the characters. Cora is still a great mc, even she gets too lost inside her personal concerns this time and important things escape her notice, but she's only human. I liked Teryn more in this book, he grew up from the events of Shadows of Lela and I don't hear any spoiled nonsense from him anymore; he's now brave, and I like how he's always been respectful and courteous and it still stands. Mareleau continued spoiled and dramatic until she was faced with the real world at the end, I'm expecting some growth in the last book. Larylis was mostly absent so I don't have much to say.
Now for the villain: no spoiler, but they are unsettling and I want them gone forever. Very well done.
How do I delve into the plot without spoilers in a sequel? Greedy adults suck, more bad stuff happens, these kingdoms need so much work, we need more arts aka magic! Oh. Set innocent people free!
Now let's finally fix the magic in this land, and do something about the Ancient Realm WOOO!
clarissagosling's review
4.0
Interesting premise with good characters, but the twist was a bit obvious.
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