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Skyborne #2
Sentinel Court
From fantasy author Taylor Night comes the second novel in a thrilling new epic fantasy series, SKYBORNE, ideal for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and Rebecca Yarros.
Elyra Mistwood returns for her second year at Skyborne, a dangerous academy that turns citizens into soldiers in the war against a rival kingdom. As her powers evolve so do her relationships, as both the noble-born Caspian and the enigmatic Kael vie for her affections against the backdrop of an increasingly dangerous world beyond the academy walls.
The SKYBORNE series pulls us into a thrilling new fantasy world teeming with danger and opportunity, where our heroine faces the trials of love and tests of survival. An epic adventure marked by surprising developments and intense anticipation, SKYBORNE is fresh and imaginative and is sure to appeal to young adult readers as well as seasoned fans of fantasy.
Future books in the series are also available!
Elyra Mistwood returns for her second year at Skyborne, a dangerous academy that turns citizens into soldiers in the war against a rival kingdom. As her powers evolve so do her relationships, as both the noble-born Caspian and the enigmatic Kael vie for her affections against the backdrop of an increasingly dangerous world beyond the academy walls.
The SKYBORNE series pulls us into a thrilling new fantasy world teeming with danger and opportunity, where our heroine faces the trials of love and tests of survival. An epic adventure marked by surprising developments and intense anticipation, SKYBORNE is fresh and imaginative and is sure to appeal to young adult readers as well as seasoned fans of fantasy.
Future books in the series are also available!
- GenresFantasyEbooksYoung Adult
154 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2024
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July 20, 2024
Nice story
Having read the first and second book, I find the characters remain cardboard-like with no real depth. The story line, while intreging, has no real depth or color. No fight or struggle goes into any great detail or background to draw a reader into the book.
Having read the first and second book, I find the characters remain cardboard-like with no real depth. The story line, while intreging, has no real depth or color. No fight or struggle goes into any great detail or background to draw a reader into the book.
July 25, 2024
Skyborne
Well written and edited with few errors. Fantasy Academy, lost heritage, magic, trials then actual battles, basically a war story. Spoilers follow: Book two of this series is written in a far more medieval style than book 1. The language and descriptions are almost Arthurian and tbh over dramatic. Our heroine is viciously attacked by unknown sources during her academy trials, but she overcomes these attempts using her buried powers. We have no idea who is really behind these attacks, but suspicion points to a couple of mean girls?? The situations seem to be a lot more serious than student abilities. She has attracted the romantic attention of two powerful men but alas, she must use solitude to absorb the changes in her life. Hmmm. A grand battle is fought and she rises to the demands of leadership despite great losses. Then the term ends and she goes home. Uh, what happened to the war? The whole thing is over the top, but at least we sort of know what the war is about from the prologue.
Well written and edited with few errors. Fantasy Academy, lost heritage, magic, trials then actual battles, basically a war story. Spoilers follow: Book two of this series is written in a far more medieval style than book 1. The language and descriptions are almost Arthurian and tbh over dramatic. Our heroine is viciously attacked by unknown sources during her academy trials, but she overcomes these attempts using her buried powers. We have no idea who is really behind these attacks, but suspicion points to a couple of mean girls?? The situations seem to be a lot more serious than student abilities. She has attracted the romantic attention of two powerful men but alas, she must use solitude to absorb the changes in her life. Hmmm. A grand battle is fought and she rises to the demands of leadership despite great losses. Then the term ends and she goes home. Uh, what happened to the war? The whole thing is over the top, but at least we sort of know what the war is about from the prologue.
November 16, 2024
DNF
The lack of depth, detail, and world-building is epic if you are 16+ and it is not labelled as young adult. If this were labelled to be for pre-teens I could understand the lapses in time amongst the before mentioned details… maybe… because they deserve well devoid plots. This sounds like an 11 y.o. toying with Wattpad or their Microsoft Word and writing then being able to skip to real publication. The concept is great, but that is where it stops. The depth of the stories it is compared to is not there, the author wanted to get straight to the good stuff and forgot to go back and develop foundational parts of the story. The romance develops over looks into love, it needs polishing and it’d be what it’s propped up to be, but for now I’m about to DNF. I can deal with a predictable plot, but details matter… and this is why.
The lack of depth, detail, and world-building is epic if you are 16+ and it is not labelled as young adult. If this were labelled to be for pre-teens I could understand the lapses in time amongst the before mentioned details… maybe… because they deserve well devoid plots. This sounds like an 11 y.o. toying with Wattpad or their Microsoft Word and writing then being able to skip to real publication. The concept is great, but that is where it stops. The depth of the stories it is compared to is not there, the author wanted to get straight to the good stuff and forgot to go back and develop foundational parts of the story. The romance develops over looks into love, it needs polishing and it’d be what it’s propped up to be, but for now I’m about to DNF. I can deal with a predictable plot, but details matter… and this is why.
April 2, 2025
I am fully invested in this world! Elyra and her friends are such great characters, and watching them grow and evolve with each school year is so satisfying. The two MMCs? I am begging her not to pick Caspian—I can’t stand him. The character development and world-building have me hooked, and I can’t wait to finish the series. This world is addictive!
April 24, 2025
Picking up the Sword
From the beginning, I knew the war would come to the Academy students at Skyborne. Elyra certainly has her work cut out for her now. Two sexy young men trying to win her heart. Plus two hate filled students whispering untruths about her to cause more trouble. Next book in the series should sprout lots of secrets.
From the beginning, I knew the war would come to the Academy students at Skyborne. Elyra certainly has her work cut out for her now. Two sexy young men trying to win her heart. Plus two hate filled students whispering untruths about her to cause more trouble. Next book in the series should sprout lots of secrets.
August 3, 2024
Skyborne Sentinel Court
Once again, this book kept me riveted on each page. It was exciting thrilling with his dangers and actions. I felt that was in the fight with her all the way I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
Once again, this book kept me riveted on each page. It was exciting thrilling with his dangers and actions. I felt that was in the fight with her all the way I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
July 26, 2025
Magical Mayhem
Magic and mayhem both meshed and clashed. I'm still eager to read the next part of this adventurous story but...I'm slightly disappointed. This part seemed a bit rushed and shallow. Forced to get to a certain point instead of allowing for plot and character growth.
Magic and mayhem both meshed and clashed. I'm still eager to read the next part of this adventurous story but...I'm slightly disappointed. This part seemed a bit rushed and shallow. Forced to get to a certain point instead of allowing for plot and character growth.
July 19, 2024
Henrietta Potter - vol. 2
The public battle for supremacy in this fantasy world starts! This book #2 answers a few questions, but leaves others
The public battle for supremacy in this fantasy world starts! This book #2 answers a few questions, but leaves others
September 2, 2024
Another great adventure
I loved this as much as the first book. Exciting, adventurous and the growing of friends and colleagues. Looking forward to the next in the series
I loved this as much as the first book. Exciting, adventurous and the growing of friends and colleagues. Looking forward to the next in the series
November 3, 2024
So many new revelations, I absolutely loved every word of it. Will definitely start book 3 now. I truly recommend
November 8, 2024
Elyra continues her training at the Skyborne Academy. She has a group of friends plus a few non-friends(!).
The story continues to develop well.
The story continues to develop well.
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November 19, 2024I listened to this on Huppla, it is AI.
I wish it had been human.
I wish it had been human.
December 17, 2024
Amazing
This book was full of fun laughter war and trials. It was an engaging and enthusiastic read. I loved the plot twist and turns. It made for an engaging read.
This book was full of fun laughter war and trials. It was an engaging and enthusiastic read. I loved the plot twist and turns. It made for an engaging read.
January 14, 2025
I feel like the writing style makes it seem like I'm getting so much more info or depth than I actually am. I barely know these characters.
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