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The Traitor and The Thief
Eric and Mira knew the love they developed during their arranged marriage would raise eyebrows, but their return to Estera is met with more than just suspicion—it’s met with danger. Greeted with the news that the assassination attempt on their lives was ordered by Eric’s own brother, the King of Estera, escaping their troubles is no longer a matter of simply leaving the court of Adrethia behind them.
With their post abandoned in the pursuit of home, the burden of uncovering Adrethia’s shifting political tides falls solely on Imelda. As alliances become murky and tensions rise, she must navigate a treacherous court alone—before Estera falls prey to the storm brewing across the border.
As Eric and Mira navigate the political unrest in their kingdom behind closed doors, and Imelda hunts for secrets in a foreign court, the fate of nations hangs in the balance. With secrets uncovered, promises made and broken, tides turning, and the shifting of sands, the future may not look as they imagined.
With their post abandoned in the pursuit of home, the burden of uncovering Adrethia’s shifting political tides falls solely on Imelda. As alliances become murky and tensions rise, she must navigate a treacherous court alone—before Estera falls prey to the storm brewing across the border.
As Eric and Mira navigate the political unrest in their kingdom behind closed doors, and Imelda hunts for secrets in a foreign court, the fate of nations hangs in the balance. With secrets uncovered, promises made and broken, tides turning, and the shifting of sands, the future may not look as they imagined.
376 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 26, 2025
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Kyra Gregory
31 books29 followersKyra Gregory writes new adult fantasy novels filled with heart-warming found families, slow-burn romances, court intrigue, and a little bit of bloodshed. While she enjoys making her characters suffer she also enjoys writing soft moments, flourishing friendships, intimate romances, and characters who strive for home and peace. While dark at times, her books are perfect for readers who crave emotional depth and a slow build in their fantasy.
She lives on the tiny Mediterranean island of Malta and is usually spending time with her husband, son, and dog when she isn’t writing and publishing novels or jotting down ideas for her next.
She lives on the tiny Mediterranean island of Malta and is usually spending time with her husband, son, and dog when she isn’t writing and publishing novels or jotting down ideas for her next.
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August 2, 2025
2.5 stars ⭐️
This sequel to The Spare and the Spy had its moments, but overall, it felt flat and disappointing.
The biggest issue for me was the female main character. She lost much of the strength and maturity she had in the first book. Instead of continuing to grow, she became more immature, whiny, and frustratingly secretive. Her decisions often felt irrational, and she kept pushing the male lead away emotionally, even though he was consistently supportive. I found myself feeling bad for him throughout most of the book.
Spoiler Alert 🔔
What really dragged this down for me was the pregnancy twist at the end. I usually enjoy pregnancy arcs, but this one didn’t make sense. The couple was together, happy, and had resolved all major conflicts, yet she chose to hide her pregnancy from him for weeks. Not only that, but she also decided to volunteer in a war zone while pregnant, despite having repeatedly agreed with the MMC that they wanted a quiet life away from politics and danger. It felt out of character and needlessly dramatic.
That said, the side characters were a highlight. Irmela had a great arc, and the queen was genuinely compelling. I found myself more invested in their stories than the main couple’s.
In the end, this book had potential but lost its way, especially in how it handled character development
This sequel to The Spare and the Spy had its moments, but overall, it felt flat and disappointing.
The biggest issue for me was the female main character. She lost much of the strength and maturity she had in the first book. Instead of continuing to grow, she became more immature, whiny, and frustratingly secretive. Her decisions often felt irrational, and she kept pushing the male lead away emotionally, even though he was consistently supportive. I found myself feeling bad for him throughout most of the book.
Spoiler Alert 🔔
What really dragged this down for me was the pregnancy twist at the end. I usually enjoy pregnancy arcs, but this one didn’t make sense. The couple was together, happy, and had resolved all major conflicts, yet she chose to hide her pregnancy from him for weeks. Not only that, but she also decided to volunteer in a war zone while pregnant, despite having repeatedly agreed with the MMC that they wanted a quiet life away from politics and danger. It felt out of character and needlessly dramatic.
That said, the side characters were a highlight. Irmela had a great arc, and the queen was genuinely compelling. I found myself more invested in their stories than the main couple’s.
In the end, this book had potential but lost its way, especially in how it handled character development
January 22, 2026
Loved them both, happy the brother wasn’t actually a prick!
July 5, 2025
I loved it. Such a good conclusion to the first novel. I loved Imelda’s ending because I really wasn’t feeling a certain male character and was really happy how it ended up. Everything had a really good HEA and it didn’t feel forced or contrived. It felt really nicely wrapped up. I am strongly considering purchasing these books because they just made me happy to read.
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