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cathyolibrarian's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
explorebooks's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
elizabethbaker's review
3.0
Two Thousand Tears is the story of vampire Prince Yichen and fae Crown Prince Rei. After their centuries-long ordeal at the hands of Rei's parents, the princes are the definition of codependency. Their plan is to break their bond so Yichen can return to his clan, and Rei can return to the fae realm to try to undo the damage his parents have wrought. This book is not a standalone and picks up a few weeks after the first Kings of Chaos book ended. The clan is continuing to fight the fae King and Queen's plan to take over the human world for their own selfish purposes. Two Thousand Tears continues in the same found-family vibe as the previous book.
My main issue with the book was that it told the story that happened after the one I wanted to read. Yichen was held captive by the fae for a century, where he and Rei had countless opportunities to learn to trust each other amid the horrors of their lives. They had a century to get to know each other and we missed it all. We see small hints, but there's so much that was missing from their story… how they met, the little moments leading up to when they fell in love… I wanted to read that so badly. I wanted longing. I wanted pining. I wanted their love story and I feel like we got the leftover bits.
I didn't love the first book and I probably should have taken it as a hint that this one wouldn't be my fave either (I loved the Variks series and vamp books in general so it's hard to resist
My main issue with the book was that it told the story that happened after the one I wanted to read. Yichen was held captive by the fae for a century, where he and Rei had countless opportunities to learn to trust each other amid the horrors of their lives. They had a century to get to know each other and we missed it all. We see small hints, but there's so much that was missing from their story… how they met, the little moments leading up to when they fell in love… I wanted to read that so badly. I wanted longing. I wanted pining. I wanted their love story and I feel like we got the leftover bits.
I didn't love the first book and I probably should have taken it as a hint that this one wouldn't be my fave either (I loved the Variks series and vamp books in general so it's hard to resist
sickler13's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
letstalkaboutpaiges's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Ok so all Yichen and Rei have to do is break their blood bond, defeat Rei’s evil parents, push the fae back into their lands, close the door, oh and also figure out their relationship. No big deal, right?
Book 2 was definitely more plot-heavy than book 1. There was lots and lots of drama and twists and turns and alliances and much political drama, but also some super cute sweet moments with their clan!
This was *definitely* a very very slow burn, but there was plenty of other action to fill in that slow pace. But the last 25% holy moly. So much condensed into so few chapters. And that last chapter!? I am SO EXCITED for this next story!
Book 2 was definitely more plot-heavy than book 1. There was lots and lots of drama and twists and turns and alliances and much political drama, but also some super cute sweet moments with their clan!
This was *definitely* a very very slow burn, but there was plenty of other action to fill in that slow pace. But the last 25% holy moly. So much condensed into so few chapters. And that last chapter!? I am SO EXCITED for this next story!
booknerd_charlie's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Two Thousand Tears is the second book in the Kings of Chaos series. We pick up after Yichen has escaped his imprisonment. He’s still bound to fae prince Rei and the two are continuing their fight to stop Rei’s parents from conquering the human realm. They also need to figure out how they feel about one another and what that means for their respective clans and their future.
I loved the continued world-building and political intrigue that Jocelynn Drake brought into this second installment. She managed to weave together humor, suspense, and romance into a beautiful narrative that felt engaging and imaginative. I’m really looking forward to the next book to see how all the pieces fall into place.
I loved the continued world-building and political intrigue that Jocelynn Drake brought into this second installment. She managed to weave together humor, suspense, and romance into a beautiful narrative that felt engaging and imaginative. I’m really looking forward to the next book to see how all the pieces fall into place.
isalaur's review
emotional
tense
fast-paced
5.0
I absolutely loved this second book in this series, which is a spin off from the Lords of Discord series and as such has appearances by our friends the Variks as well as our favorite witch coven members.
Book one introduces the Chines vampire clan who had come to Connecticut in order to save their kidnapped clan mate once the door to the fae realm opened as it does every 100 years. Yichen has now been rescued but he is blood bonded to his elf protector. Rae, the elf crown prince needs to kill his father the king and mother the queen in order to protect the human realm and get all the fae back through the door and into their own realm. He is completely in love with Yichen it he knows there is no way they can ever be together.
This is an enemies to allies to friends to lovers story between a vampire and an elf. It’s also a found family story. The trajectory of this slow burn relationship is heartwrenching. But it’s also sweet and inspiring. I was completely sucked in and read the whole thing in one sitting (and am now writing this at 4:40 am!)
A shocking turn of events gives us a sneak peek of book three. The overarching story continues as in this book, like in book one, part of the problem is resolved but there’s still more to come. You really need to read these books in order.
Book one introduces the Chines vampire clan who had come to Connecticut in order to save their kidnapped clan mate once the door to the fae realm opened as it does every 100 years. Yichen has now been rescued but he is blood bonded to his elf protector. Rae, the elf crown prince needs to kill his father the king and mother the queen in order to protect the human realm and get all the fae back through the door and into their own realm. He is completely in love with Yichen it he knows there is no way they can ever be together.
This is an enemies to allies to friends to lovers story between a vampire and an elf. It’s also a found family story. The trajectory of this slow burn relationship is heartwrenching. But it’s also sweet and inspiring. I was completely sucked in and read the whole thing in one sitting (and am now writing this at 4:40 am!)
A shocking turn of events gives us a sneak peek of book three. The overarching story continues as in this book, like in book one, part of the problem is resolved but there’s still more to come. You really need to read these books in order.
lydiaaa's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
tamke's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
The story kicks off after the events of ‘Two Thousand Dreams’, where Moon Mullins and the Zhang clan find a fae door opening to this realm and manage to rescue their long-lost family member, Yichen, who had been abducted a century ago and held captive within the Fae realm. However, upon Yichen's return and reunion with his clan, he promptly departs, accompanied by Rei, a Fae Prince.
Yichen and Rei are now embarking on quite an adventure. Escaping the Fae realm and returning to the human realm has brought with it new dangers and problems that must be solved. They must not only earn the trust of Yichen's clan in Rei but also come to terms with their feelings for each other, all while dealing with the machinations of the fae.
As the story unfolds, glimpses of what Yichen and Rei endured during the 100 years of captivity shed light on the evolution of their bond amidst adversity inflicted by the Fae King and Queen. Drake adeptly illustrates the strengthening of their relationship over time, while skilfully anchoring the story in the present.
One minor criticism concerns Yichen and Rei's quick adaptation to the modern world, given their long absence from a technologically advanced society. However, this does not diminish the overall quality of the narrative.
Drake's meticulous world-building, compelling characters, and captivating storyline make for an immersive reading experience that captivates from start to finish.
I can't wait for the next instalment with Xiang and the dragon!
Yichen and Rei are now embarking on quite an adventure. Escaping the Fae realm and returning to the human realm has brought with it new dangers and problems that must be solved. They must not only earn the trust of Yichen's clan in Rei but also come to terms with their feelings for each other, all while dealing with the machinations of the fae.
As the story unfolds, glimpses of what Yichen and Rei endured during the 100 years of captivity shed light on the evolution of their bond amidst adversity inflicted by the Fae King and Queen. Drake adeptly illustrates the strengthening of their relationship over time, while skilfully anchoring the story in the present.
One minor criticism concerns Yichen and Rei's quick adaptation to the modern world, given their long absence from a technologically advanced society. However, this does not diminish the overall quality of the narrative.
Drake's meticulous world-building, compelling characters, and captivating storyline make for an immersive reading experience that captivates from start to finish.
I can't wait for the next instalment with Xiang and the dragon!
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