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The Honeyed Tongue Deceives
With the curses of three kingdoms broken, Queen Sealyn embarks on an epic quest to the far-off and enigmatic realm of Glatania. There, her crew must forge alliances with rebels, confront evil royals, face enchanting magic, and try to unlock the secrets hidden within the land to lift the dark curse. Time is of the essence, for the sinister forces of the malevolent kingdom of Stoltland are eagerly waiting to invade.
The illustrious Luxen school of magic continues to guide its eager students in mastering the art of controlling magic, as the youthful Skarpin and his companions embark on enchanting adventures, learning spells and potions, and unveiling wondrous discoveries—some with the potential to reshape the very fabric of their world.
As the plans start with promise, the Glatanian quest plunges into chaos in a realm brimming with treachery and delicious treats laced with dark secrets. Will Queen Sealyn’s courageous crew conquer the perils, or will they succumb to a fate of death and anguish?
In these pages, prepare to travel back in time through Jace’s past, revealing the harrowing trials he faced as a young boy in Stoltland. Be his story is drenched in sorrow and is not for the faint of heart.
Six die.
One betrays.
And one suffers a fate worse than death…
MAGIC · REBELS · CURSES · SECRETS · BATTLES · MYTHICAL CREATURES · POTIONS · ROMANCE
The illustrious Luxen school of magic continues to guide its eager students in mastering the art of controlling magic, as the youthful Skarpin and his companions embark on enchanting adventures, learning spells and potions, and unveiling wondrous discoveries—some with the potential to reshape the very fabric of their world.
As the plans start with promise, the Glatanian quest plunges into chaos in a realm brimming with treachery and delicious treats laced with dark secrets. Will Queen Sealyn’s courageous crew conquer the perils, or will they succumb to a fate of death and anguish?
In these pages, prepare to travel back in time through Jace’s past, revealing the harrowing trials he faced as a young boy in Stoltland. Be his story is drenched in sorrow and is not for the faint of heart.
Six die.
One betrays.
And one suffers a fate worse than death…
MAGIC · REBELS · CURSES · SECRETS · BATTLES · MYTHICAL CREATURES · POTIONS · ROMANCE
399 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 19, 2025
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May 21, 2026
We get to learn a lot more about Jace's backstory in this book, and it is so sad! I knew it was bad, but actually seeing it is heartbreaking! It makes me love his even more. I really liked the flashback to right before Sealyn's coronation, that he liked Sealyn before he ever met her and that his "family" so majorly miscalculated in their attempts to out maneuver her, and how spectacularly that backfired. In a beautiful parallel to how horrible he was treated growing up, this book also shows Jace learning who his father is and finding real comradary with his brothers. I was kinda worried about how his father's family would react, but they are so wholesome, and I love that for Jace!
Sealyn is really starting to feel the pressure of all of this curse breaking, and I really feel like the moral here is that you can't carry all this weight alone and you need people there to support you and help bear the burdens.
I love the school kids! While there's still danger and suspense going on, seeing what happens at the school feels so much lighter than what's happening with the curse breaking, and it's a nice rest. I love how the kids keep challenging everything the adults think they understand and coming up with things no one ever has before.
Like all the other kingdoms, Glatania is completely unique! It feels like you are stepping into Willy Wonka's chocolate factory or Candy Land or seeing the gingerbread house from Hansel and Gretal, but with dark secrets even beyond the curse. Gluttony seems so innocent compared to envy, greed, or sloth... but it's all the more dangerous for that very reason.
I need to know what happens next!
I listened to the audiobook, and the narrator does a fantastic job! His female voices are distinct but not annoyingly high pitched like some male narrators.
Content warnings:
Bullying and abuse of a child
Infant death
Eating disorder (? Sort of... it's the gluttony book so unhealthy relationships with food are shown)
Slavery
Torture
Descriptive kissing and fade to black (on par with previous books)
Attempted sa (interrupted) and threats of sa
Sealyn is really starting to feel the pressure of all of this curse breaking, and I really feel like the moral here is that you can't carry all this weight alone and you need people there to support you and help bear the burdens.
I love the school kids! While there's still danger and suspense going on, seeing what happens at the school feels so much lighter than what's happening with the curse breaking, and it's a nice rest. I love how the kids keep challenging everything the adults think they understand and coming up with things no one ever has before.
Like all the other kingdoms, Glatania is completely unique! It feels like you are stepping into Willy Wonka's chocolate factory or Candy Land or seeing the gingerbread house from Hansel and Gretal, but with dark secrets even beyond the curse. Gluttony seems so innocent compared to envy, greed, or sloth... but it's all the more dangerous for that very reason.
I need to know what happens next!
I listened to the audiobook, and the narrator does a fantastic job! His female voices are distinct but not annoyingly high pitched like some male narrators.
Content warnings:
Bullying and abuse of a child
Infant death
Eating disorder (? Sort of... it's the gluttony book so unhealthy relationships with food are shown)
Slavery
Torture
Descriptive kissing and fade to black (on par with previous books)
Attempted sa (interrupted) and threats of sa
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