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The Golden Palace
In the heart of Rivella, where magic and danger intertwine, Rain Solis stands at the crossroads of fate and forgiveness.
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It all felt like a fantastical dream to Rain, that day she discovered she was not an orphan from Jersey but was instead the lost princess of a world ripe with magic and mystery. Now the dream has turned into a nightmare, and she faces the painful decision of whether to stand up for her people or surrender to her grief.
No longer safe in the Diamond Palace, she sets off on a journey to cross Rivella in the hopes that the answers she craves may be waiting for her at the Golden Palace. Along the way, she finds herself facing dangers that neither her head, nor her heart, were prepared for, and her resilience will be tested in ways that may just destroy her in the end.
As she plows headfirst into the fate that awaits her, Rain must decide if she can still trust the people around her, even as she fights to reclaim her rightful place in a world where nothing is ever what it seems.
This is a spicy romance novel recommended only for readers 18+.
◆ ◆ ♥ ◆ ◆
It all felt like a fantastical dream to Rain, that day she discovered she was not an orphan from Jersey but was instead the lost princess of a world ripe with magic and mystery. Now the dream has turned into a nightmare, and she faces the painful decision of whether to stand up for her people or surrender to her grief.
No longer safe in the Diamond Palace, she sets off on a journey to cross Rivella in the hopes that the answers she craves may be waiting for her at the Golden Palace. Along the way, she finds herself facing dangers that neither her head, nor her heart, were prepared for, and her resilience will be tested in ways that may just destroy her in the end.
As she plows headfirst into the fate that awaits her, Rain must decide if she can still trust the people around her, even as she fights to reclaim her rightful place in a world where nothing is ever what it seems.
This is a spicy romance novel recommended only for readers 18+.
412 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 26, 2025
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T. M. Kirk
4 books80 followersT. M. Kirk is the author of the fantasy romance Onyx Palace series as well as the paranormal rom-com Don't Bite Me series. Originally from Alaska, she is a rolling stone constantly on the move, eternally searching for that perfect place to call home. Currently residing in California with her partner and two fur babies, her days are spent riding her motorcycle, traveling to new places, and creating fantasy and paranormal worlds as a much needed escape from reality.
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July 25, 2025
Book 2 in this portal Romantasy picks up right where book 1 left off. We see Rain dealing with the fallout of book 1 and severe grief. However, she still took action quickly and swiftly like the princess she is.
We have so much that happens in this book! We have possible betrayal and lies, fighting to the death, spice, self healing, and tons of action. Jenni and Rain’s bond is one of my favorite aspects of this series and I loved seeing it grow. Rain continues to discover her powers and move forward with saving the realm.
After the book 1 cliffhanger I was TERRIFIED for the book 2 cliffhanger I assume was coming. Thankfully, Kirk has some empathy and didn’t leave us with a crazy cliffhanger this time, but I’m still ravenous for the next book in this series. I truly love this world and I can’t wait to see how these characters evolve.
Read this if you like:
💛 love conquering all
💛 portal fantasy
💛 mental health rep
💛 animal familiar
💛 found family
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Thank you so much to T.M. Kirk for the advance reader copy of this one!
We have so much that happens in this book! We have possible betrayal and lies, fighting to the death, spice, self healing, and tons of action. Jenni and Rain’s bond is one of my favorite aspects of this series and I loved seeing it grow. Rain continues to discover her powers and move forward with saving the realm.
After the book 1 cliffhanger I was TERRIFIED for the book 2 cliffhanger I assume was coming. Thankfully, Kirk has some empathy and didn’t leave us with a crazy cliffhanger this time, but I’m still ravenous for the next book in this series. I truly love this world and I can’t wait to see how these characters evolve.
Read this if you like:
💛 love conquering all
💛 portal fantasy
💛 mental health rep
💛 animal familiar
💛 found family
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Thank you so much to T.M. Kirk for the advance reader copy of this one!
September 2, 2025
My Rating: 3.5⭐⭐⭐✨
Series Status: Unfinished - Book 2 ripped me open and left me bleeding on the palace floor—Book 3 better hurry TF up.
We Have:
✅ Story-driven heartbreak
✅ Miscommunication rage that pays off (eventually)
✅ A betrayal that sucker-punched my soul
✅ Cliffhanger cruelty of the highest order
✅ a MMC being an infuriating dick
✅ Dey holding my heart hostage (I can fix him)
✅ Answers… but a thousand more questions
This book leans heavy on story over action, and it was brutal in all the ways that count. The pacing felt sharper, heavier, and heartbreaking as hell. The endless back-and-forth, the tension, and what felt like constant miscommunication had my blood boiling, and I was pacing like a lunatic. When everything was finally brought into the light, it hit like a gut-punch that left me staring at the page in silence. T.M. Kirk pulled the strings just right, and I never saw it coming.
I’m still unapologetically Team Dey—he owns my heart and I will die on this hill. When the truth of his actions finally landed, it cut deep, but the damage to my sanity was already done.
The betrayal wrecked me. I was lulled into a false sense of security, convinced I could finally breathe, and then the knife twisted. It gutted me, it blindsided me, and I loved hating every second of it.
This sequel hits different than book one. It’s heavier, more intricate, and while plenty of questions are answered, even more are left dangling like bait on a hook. That cliffhanger was cruel in every sense of the word—sharp, merciless, and designed to leave me screaming into the void.
I’ll be unwell until book three arrives.
PS: My notes & highlights are a full meltdown if you want to see me lose my mind in real time (spoilers are lurking, so tread carefully).
Series Status: Unfinished - Book 2 ripped me open and left me bleeding on the palace floor—Book 3 better hurry TF up.
We Have:
✅ Story-driven heartbreak
✅ Miscommunication rage that pays off (eventually)
✅ A betrayal that sucker-punched my soul
✅ Cliffhanger cruelty of the highest order
✅ a MMC being an infuriating dick
✅ Dey holding my heart hostage (I can fix him)
✅ Answers… but a thousand more questions
This book leans heavy on story over action, and it was brutal in all the ways that count. The pacing felt sharper, heavier, and heartbreaking as hell. The endless back-and-forth, the tension, and what felt like constant miscommunication had my blood boiling, and I was pacing like a lunatic. When everything was finally brought into the light, it hit like a gut-punch that left me staring at the page in silence. T.M. Kirk pulled the strings just right, and I never saw it coming.
I’m still unapologetically Team Dey—he owns my heart and I will die on this hill. When the truth of his actions finally landed, it cut deep, but the damage to my sanity was already done.
The betrayal wrecked me. I was lulled into a false sense of security, convinced I could finally breathe, and then the knife twisted. It gutted me, it blindsided me, and I loved hating every second of it.
This sequel hits different than book one. It’s heavier, more intricate, and while plenty of questions are answered, even more are left dangling like bait on a hook. That cliffhanger was cruel in every sense of the word—sharp, merciless, and designed to leave me screaming into the void.
I’ll be unwell until book three arrives.
PS: My notes & highlights are a full meltdown if you want to see me lose my mind in real time (spoilers are lurking, so tread carefully).
August 8, 2025
“Power is not unlimited, love,” he said, reaching for my hand. “We can only hold so much inside of us at a time.
We rejoin Rain Solis—Jersey girl turned lost Rivellan princess—as she stumbles out of the protective glamour of the Diamond Palace and straight into the frying pan of political intrigue, personal loss, and one absolutely fire-laced identity crisis. After the emotional and literal wreckage of Book 1 (no spoilers, but oof), Rain is no longer the wide-eyed girl wondering what kind of shampoo elven queens use. She’s grieving. She’s questioning. And she’s done being a pawn on someone else’s jeweled chessboard.
Her next destination? The titular Golden Palace, which sounds lovely and regal until you realize it may hold more than just answers—like, say, betrayal, bloodlines, and some of the most morally gray characters this side of the throne.
T.M. Kirk’s Rivella is still a stunner. The magic system continues to drip with intrigue, but in The Golden Palace, the political landscape comes into sharper—and darker—focus. Rivella still seduces. The Golden Palace itself is gorgeously rendered—Kirk has a way of layering visual opulence over a bed of rot. You’ll want to visit, but you’ll clutch your wallet (and your soul) while you’re there.
Oh, Rain. You beautiful, broken disaster.
This is her Empire Strikes Back arc—the fall-before-the-rise moment. She’s no longer a girl being pulled through events; she’s a woman trying to take control of them, even when they threaten to crush her. Her internal monologue is raw, sharp, often funny in a gallows-humor way, and deeply relatable.
Kirk writes grief with gut-punch precision. Rain isn’t just sad—she’s enraged, lost, and full of that awful emotional exhaustion that feels like it might calcify into cynicism. And yet, she still dares to hope, to fight, to love. Even when everything around her screams not to.
This emotional complexity makes Rain more than just a fantasy protagonist. She’s real. She’s messy. She makes questionable choices. And you root for her the whole way.
This book reminds us that love in fantasy—especially the royal kind—isn’t just about fireworks. It’s about survival. It’s about choosing someone, again and again, even when it might burn you.
The book forces her—and us—to ask: Is reclaiming your throne worth it if you lose yourself in the process?
T.M. Kirk isn’t just building a fantasy world—she’s dismantling the expectations we have about who gets to rule, who gets to fall in love, and what it means to choose yourself.
The Golden Palace is a triumph. Prepare to be seduced, shattered, and stunned.
Ready for Book 3. My bags are packed. My trust issues are active. Let’s do this.
We rejoin Rain Solis—Jersey girl turned lost Rivellan princess—as she stumbles out of the protective glamour of the Diamond Palace and straight into the frying pan of political intrigue, personal loss, and one absolutely fire-laced identity crisis. After the emotional and literal wreckage of Book 1 (no spoilers, but oof), Rain is no longer the wide-eyed girl wondering what kind of shampoo elven queens use. She’s grieving. She’s questioning. And she’s done being a pawn on someone else’s jeweled chessboard.
Her next destination? The titular Golden Palace, which sounds lovely and regal until you realize it may hold more than just answers—like, say, betrayal, bloodlines, and some of the most morally gray characters this side of the throne.
T.M. Kirk’s Rivella is still a stunner. The magic system continues to drip with intrigue, but in The Golden Palace, the political landscape comes into sharper—and darker—focus. Rivella still seduces. The Golden Palace itself is gorgeously rendered—Kirk has a way of layering visual opulence over a bed of rot. You’ll want to visit, but you’ll clutch your wallet (and your soul) while you’re there.
Oh, Rain. You beautiful, broken disaster.
This is her Empire Strikes Back arc—the fall-before-the-rise moment. She’s no longer a girl being pulled through events; she’s a woman trying to take control of them, even when they threaten to crush her. Her internal monologue is raw, sharp, often funny in a gallows-humor way, and deeply relatable.
Kirk writes grief with gut-punch precision. Rain isn’t just sad—she’s enraged, lost, and full of that awful emotional exhaustion that feels like it might calcify into cynicism. And yet, she still dares to hope, to fight, to love. Even when everything around her screams not to.
This emotional complexity makes Rain more than just a fantasy protagonist. She’s real. She’s messy. She makes questionable choices. And you root for her the whole way.
This book reminds us that love in fantasy—especially the royal kind—isn’t just about fireworks. It’s about survival. It’s about choosing someone, again and again, even when it might burn you.
The book forces her—and us—to ask: Is reclaiming your throne worth it if you lose yourself in the process?
T.M. Kirk isn’t just building a fantasy world—she’s dismantling the expectations we have about who gets to rule, who gets to fall in love, and what it means to choose yourself.
The Golden Palace is a triumph. Prepare to be seduced, shattered, and stunned.
Ready for Book 3. My bags are packed. My trust issues are active. Let’s do this.
July 11, 2025
Hey Google, play loud pterodactyl death screeching. Okay, okay. First of all, thank you TM Kirk not only for the ARC but for, leaving the cliffhanger where you did. You could have pulled a real Richard move and you didn't, so I thank you immensely. Second, that cliffhanger still SUCKED. BRO WHAT DID I DO TO YOU?? WHAT DID RAIN DO TO YOU HAHAHAHELPMEHAHA. I literally cannot deal right now. I punched a book today, am I proud of that fact? No, but I did it and I'd do it again. Clearly I'm wildly invested in this world, I'm throwing hands at this point and everyone's about to catch these hands when I throttle them, probably start with you Ms. TM. Kirk hahahaha joking, maybe. She took these "Two broken people who kept screwing everything up" and chose even more violence for them. Like, hello police? Yeah I'd like to file a report hahaha.. gahh, what a sequel. An epic quest, battles to the death, twists and betrayal, true love, BFF companions who make you giggle, and sweet animal companions who cant be tamed, and so many more things. I'm begging, you (I hope you read these) please let me be part of your permanent arc team (earcs are everything so dont think a physical arc is what I'm asking for) because these cliffhangers will be the death of me.. Kay byeeee.
August 11, 2025
Nothing, I mean nothing, is as it appears in Rivella.
That place is saturated with secrets and people seem to hoard them like treasure.
Rain as a protagonist is both realistic and relatable. Because of the way the first book ended, we see her battling with heavy emotional burdens. And her journey to healing becomes synonymous with the journey she takes when she leaves for the Gold Court. But despite facing such hurdles she still finds it in herself to think about others.
The world building is as excellent as the first book and as we move out of the Diamond Court and see more of Rivella we are introduced to more lore, the unique animals and the mysteries of the dark forest. Especially the differences and similarities in politics, the divisions and the distinctive social rules mirror the real world. Everything is layered into the story in a seamless way.
I particularly ate up the creative uses of magic both in the small day to day life and in gladiatorial displays of power.
I wish I could rant and rave about a particular character but I can't without giving away spoilers. But suffice it to say I wanted to smack some sense into a certain someone a lot of the time. When she says morally gray, it really is, almost inching towards the black. And yet, I find myself rooting for him because I am a sucker for the morally gray trope. He has his reasons and I can get behind that.
It's not just one character, but a lot of them had to do soul searching and find out who they really are once they discover big chunks of their life could be lies. Maybe I’m thinking from a writer’s perspective but that's hard to do in a first person POV.
There is so much I want to say about this book and I don't think I have done it enough justice.
The cliffhanger ending stunned me and I found myself scrolling past the last page, sure that it couldn't have ended there. But what an awesome ride it was. The board is set, the pieces are in place and I’m at the edge of my seat waiting for the next installment.
That place is saturated with secrets and people seem to hoard them like treasure.
Rain as a protagonist is both realistic and relatable. Because of the way the first book ended, we see her battling with heavy emotional burdens. And her journey to healing becomes synonymous with the journey she takes when she leaves for the Gold Court. But despite facing such hurdles she still finds it in herself to think about others.
The world building is as excellent as the first book and as we move out of the Diamond Court and see more of Rivella we are introduced to more lore, the unique animals and the mysteries of the dark forest. Especially the differences and similarities in politics, the divisions and the distinctive social rules mirror the real world. Everything is layered into the story in a seamless way.
I particularly ate up the creative uses of magic both in the small day to day life and in gladiatorial displays of power.
I wish I could rant and rave about a particular character but I can't without giving away spoilers. But suffice it to say I wanted to smack some sense into a certain someone a lot of the time. When she says morally gray, it really is, almost inching towards the black. And yet, I find myself rooting for him because I am a sucker for the morally gray trope. He has his reasons and I can get behind that.
It's not just one character, but a lot of them had to do soul searching and find out who they really are once they discover big chunks of their life could be lies. Maybe I’m thinking from a writer’s perspective but that's hard to do in a first person POV.
There is so much I want to say about this book and I don't think I have done it enough justice.
The cliffhanger ending stunned me and I found myself scrolling past the last page, sure that it couldn't have ended there. But what an awesome ride it was. The board is set, the pieces are in place and I’m at the edge of my seat waiting for the next installment.
September 2, 2025
"'More secrets. That's all anybody ever says to me. This is a secret. That's a secret. Does anybody in this fucked up world ever just tell the truth?" Out of the corner of my eye I saw Ram start to raise his hand, but Cam pulled it back down."
Book two in the Onyx Palace series continues from when the 'Diamond Palace' left us with that screaming cliffhanger. The funny thing is there was a cliff and there was screaming (mine). As with book one, the author is liberal with handing out secrets but not so much when it comes to revealing truths, and the tension created is a delight, sort of. This makes for engaging reading no matter how uncomfortable sitting on the edge of one's seat may be.
The world building continues to be perfect with new people and creatures to enjoy, plus a new culture to learn about in the realm of the Golden Palace. The adventure, the twists, and the romance all made for an incredible read. And fun! Did I mention the fun? The humor is abundant and plays off well against the angst and terror plied and piled upon the characters. If the romance doesn't bring a heartwarming smile the sly banter is sure to (but don't worry, the romance definitely will).
Book two in the Onyx Palace series continues from when the 'Diamond Palace' left us with that screaming cliffhanger. The funny thing is there was a cliff and there was screaming (mine). As with book one, the author is liberal with handing out secrets but not so much when it comes to revealing truths, and the tension created is a delight, sort of. This makes for engaging reading no matter how uncomfortable sitting on the edge of one's seat may be.
The world building continues to be perfect with new people and creatures to enjoy, plus a new culture to learn about in the realm of the Golden Palace. The adventure, the twists, and the romance all made for an incredible read. And fun! Did I mention the fun? The humor is abundant and plays off well against the angst and terror plied and piled upon the characters. If the romance doesn't bring a heartwarming smile the sly banter is sure to (but don't worry, the romance definitely will).
July 23, 2025
T.M.Kirk has done it again! After the events in book one, The Diamond Palace, I was so excited to get my hands on book two! The Golden Palace follows main character Rain as she deals with her trauma and the ever looming presence from the evils that surround her.
I am still very much in love with T.M.Kirk's characters, world, and plot and I am once again impatiently waiting for the next book in this series.
While reading, I thought I was focusing enough to catch the little Easter eggs hidden in each chapter, but I was just as blown away by the end of this book as I was in the first!
I am so grateful to have gotten an ARC for The Golden Palace and I can't say it enough that this series is worth any romatasy lover's time!
I am still very much in love with T.M.Kirk's characters, world, and plot and I am once again impatiently waiting for the next book in this series.
While reading, I thought I was focusing enough to catch the little Easter eggs hidden in each chapter, but I was just as blown away by the end of this book as I was in the first!
I am so grateful to have gotten an ARC for The Golden Palace and I can't say it enough that this series is worth any romatasy lover's time!
July 31, 2025
"We all needed a comforting lie to cling to when the world was falling apart."
Well that was a RIDE.
And holy cliffhanger.
I will probably come back and write a better review later, as I just finished the book and I'm kind of bewildered. I often find myself not as engaged by most book 2s of a series, especially if it's a longer 4+ book series because they're often moving the story along without a lot of excitement. Not this one!! This was INTENSE. There was definitely sections that were moving the story along, but also there was so many things happening, secrets unraveling, plot twists I didn't see coming, escape plans, trials, etc. There was SO MUCH. And it was SO GOOD.
TM Kirk is an auto-buy author for me. I absolutely LOVE their writing and I cannot wait to see where this series goes!!!
*I was gifted an early copy of this book. This review is voluntary and all opinions are my own.
August 4, 2025
What an amazing sequel to the first book! This second book in the series was a fast paced ride where Rain really began to find herself and her magic powers that grow even more powerful in this second instalment. The world building, the characters and the description of the fight scenes in particular just whisked me away into this fantasy world where you really do not know who you can trust. The ending wasn't quite as big of a cliffhanger this time but I was glad of that as I don't think my poor heart could have taken it this time round! I cannot wait for further books to come in this wonderful series and I also can't wait for more books to come from this author. A huge 5 stars from me! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
August 10, 2025
I had been patiently waiting for this book to be released and when I started reading, I never wanted to put it done!! Life did get in the way for a minute and delayed me finishing it but now is the hard part--figuring out how to express how I feel about this book.
The first thing that screams in my head is "that stinking cliffhanger!!!!" and "oh my heart". So many twists and turns completely took me by surprise.
Rain and Sins' relationship is put to more tests, but I love their dedication to each other. Especially when so many events happen that make you think that they won't pull through. I also love seeing more of Cam and Ram!! I love the banter between the brothers and the bold personality that Ram has.
I truly enjoy this series and the third book can't come soon enough! T.M. Kirk never fails me!!
The first thing that screams in my head is "that stinking cliffhanger!!!!" and "oh my heart". So many twists and turns completely took me by surprise.
Rain and Sins' relationship is put to more tests, but I love their dedication to each other. Especially when so many events happen that make you think that they won't pull through. I also love seeing more of Cam and Ram!! I love the banter between the brothers and the bold personality that Ram has.
I truly enjoy this series and the third book can't come soon enough! T.M. Kirk never fails me!!
August 16, 2025
The second book in this series doesn't let the excitement and drama of the first down in any way, shape, or form. Once again, the author has woven some truly impressive twists and turns into this tale, which leaves a reader not knowing which way is up by its conclusion. Fantastic characters with hidden depths that even they don't fully understand and intrigues that have their claws sunk so deep into the flesh of this world that prying them free seems near on impossible. If you enjoy angsty love, epic trials, found family vibes, and fantastic worldbuilding, then you absolutely need this series!
August 16, 2025
Wow, just wow. This author really knows how to weave a fantastic story - especially the cliff hanger endings. One minute I think I have everything sussed out, with my theories coming to fruition, and then in the span of a chapter a huge curve ball is thrown that blows everything up. I really adore the characters, especially Cam and Ram, although I do have a soft spot for Vankin. The author also really knows how to make her extras stand out and I love all of the amazing world descriptions and wonderful sights throughout. Can't wait for the next book and my mind will be reeling from that ending until it comes.
August 11, 2025
Another Stunner!
This is the second book in the Onyx Palace series, and it picks up right where Diamond Palace left off, which I highly appreciate! Rain really starts to grow into herself and her powers in this book, and I love how the relationships evolve. We get more insight into this amazing world, and some secrets are revealed, but even more remain. The romance is well done, with a good balance between steam and action. So good! Highly recommend!!
This is the second book in the Onyx Palace series, and it picks up right where Diamond Palace left off, which I highly appreciate! Rain really starts to grow into herself and her powers in this book, and I love how the relationships evolve. We get more insight into this amazing world, and some secrets are revealed, but even more remain. The romance is well done, with a good balance between steam and action. So good! Highly recommend!!
October 3, 2025
Good series! But needs editing review
This is the second book in this series. I am enjoying all the plot twists and turns. Characters are not juvenile, but MFC can be a bit naive. Over all, it kept my attention.
It does need to be reviewed by an editor to correct mistakes. There were a couple of times paragraphs repeated or just a few missing or run on sentences.
I do recommend this book even with those errors.
This is the second book in this series. I am enjoying all the plot twists and turns. Characters are not juvenile, but MFC can be a bit naive. Over all, it kept my attention.
It does need to be reviewed by an editor to correct mistakes. There were a couple of times paragraphs repeated or just a few missing or run on sentences.
I do recommend this book even with those errors.
July 21, 2025
I was so excited when I received the ARC for book 2 in the onyx palace series. This book did not disappoint. The suspense and turns in the book were so well done, everybody could have been a suspect. I loved the bond between Jenni and Rain. Can't wait to read the next book. You have done it again T.M.
August 30, 2025
This one had me on the edge of my seat until the very end!
This is fantasy just the way I like it: filled with tension and adventure, nerve-wracking and frustrating at points, but deliciously soothing and fulfilling...
I can't wait to see how it ends!
This is fantasy just the way I like it: filled with tension and adventure, nerve-wracking and frustrating at points, but deliciously soothing and fulfilling...
I can't wait to see how it ends!
September 18, 2025
I loved this one just as much as the first! I flew through it and it didn’t feel like a “middle book slump” at all. The story kept moving, the characters stayed sharp, and I was hooked from start to finish. Honestly, this series is just so much fun. I’m already impatient for the next.
December 23, 2025
Just as addictive as book 1!! I couldn't put it down. I love how we dive deeper into this unique world. Can't wait for more!
October 20, 2025
Rain has escaped, which is where book one left off. Rain, Dey, Cam and Jenni set off to hide from Belarius and figure out their next move. They need to figure out a plan to get their friends out of the castle before Belarius finds them.
Throughout the book, everyone needs to work on figuring out who they are. No one knows who is still keeping secrets or what the real truth is. Rain keeps pushing off her friends. She is holding onto everything and as in real life, holding onto the past and what has happened will bury you. Things happen in real life, but you need your inner strength to get through them. You need to take the time to deal with them and heal. The author wrote what Rain went through beautifully. Words in a book can be powerful.
The author's style of writing draws you into the story and makes you feel like you are on the journey with them. You can feel the angst of the characters and feel what they are going through, but also know that no one knows everything someone is going through. "Sometimes you need to hit rock bottom before you can begin to climb back up."
There is also another trial at the end of this book. Different than the first and very descriptive.
One of the characters and the behaviors of this character was so well written, the person was very hard to like, but anything can happen! I don't want to give any spoilers!
The journey to the Gold Palace is full of ups and downs. The book definitely has a different tone than the first book. It is a lot heavier, although there is some great humor worked in!
Throughout the book, everyone needs to work on figuring out who they are. No one knows who is still keeping secrets or what the real truth is. Rain keeps pushing off her friends. She is holding onto everything and as in real life, holding onto the past and what has happened will bury you. Things happen in real life, but you need your inner strength to get through them. You need to take the time to deal with them and heal. The author wrote what Rain went through beautifully. Words in a book can be powerful.
The author's style of writing draws you into the story and makes you feel like you are on the journey with them. You can feel the angst of the characters and feel what they are going through, but also know that no one knows everything someone is going through. "Sometimes you need to hit rock bottom before you can begin to climb back up."
There is also another trial at the end of this book. Different than the first and very descriptive.
One of the characters and the behaviors of this character was so well written, the person was very hard to like, but anything can happen! I don't want to give any spoilers!
The journey to the Gold Palace is full of ups and downs. The book definitely has a different tone than the first book. It is a lot heavier, although there is some great humor worked in!
October 14, 2025
Rain you freaking Queen!!!!
I love her magic and what's coming of it. AND THAT ENDING!!!! UGHHHHHH Can't wait for the third book i truly hope this one takes off since the author has to put the next one on hold for a little while.
I love her magic and what's coming of it. AND THAT ENDING!!!! UGHHHHHH Can't wait for the third book i truly hope this one takes off since the author has to put the next one on hold for a little while.
December 3, 2025
I NEED THE NEXT BOOK ASAP!! I did not expect the twist at the end 😳
Cam and Ram are my favorites!
The growth of Rain over course of the two books has been beautiful to see.
Cam and Ram are my favorites!
The growth of Rain over course of the two books has been beautiful to see.
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