Ten years after the march of Sunderin and capture of Ethywyne Eleganta, the trolls continue to poison the Fairy Realms, and Violetta, Queen of the Faes, occupies the Fairy Castle. The surviving fairies live in hiding on the Isle of Naviila where they’ve sheltered Ethywyne’s daughter Lira, the only fairy youngling.
When Violetta ensnares Lira with a promise to help find Ethywyne, the fairies are forced into a questionable alliance. As they struggle to unravel the tangled web of secrets motivating Violetta’s mysterious actions, the fairies must return to the Realms and embark on a perilous quest that will decide the fate of Fairykind.
This second entry in the Eleganta trilogy is a tale of goblin pirates, hidden chambers, unpleasant men, magical beards, hairless wolves, fabulous feasts, impeccable fairy hospitality, a chilling game of hide and seek, a plethora of fairy dust, and so much more. It’s a story of trust and betrayal, of redemption and revenge. It’s the tale that must be told.
Not having read book 1 of the series didn’t hamper me in the slightest. The characters have dimension, the races are varied and beautifully described, and all of the different traits making them unique and wonderful. The journey this mismatched crew went on was an interesting one for sure, forcing growth and trust in all, even in those who resisted. Narrator has a pleasant voice and made the listen enjoyable too. Looking forward to book 3!
I hated that Eleganta was killed. Seriously. WTF. Ends like there will be a 3rd book. Hope we don’t have to wait too long for it! Enjoying the series and world.
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Wow where to begin?! Eleganta was very good but Violetta was so much better! This book got started right away and kept going until the end. Chapter after chapter held plentiful action and emotion including many laughs. Each new creature and/or obstacle the characters encountered was so clever and original. Every twist and turn had me gasping and kept me guessing, wondering even more about each and every character and their fate. Violetta especially. As the story went, on more and more was revealed about her deep and complicated character and I’m certain there is even more to her and this knowledge I am desperate to attain! All of the characters were memorable and I was able to connect with care for them as one should when reading a book. If you enjoyed reading Eleganta even just a little bit, I beg you to read Violetta. You will have so much fun with it just as I did.