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Fateless #2
Deathless
How does one kill the unkillable?
Sparrow and her companions have been left with an impossible task: slay the immortal Deathless King, whose magic siphons the very life of the world to sustain himself.
The answer may lie deep in the past, when those who would become Deathless Kings stormed the sanctuary of the goddess of Fate, in an attempt to remove their threads from the Weave and become immortal. They broke off a piece of the goddess’s loom and hurled it to the earth, where it still lies at the center of a dangerous wasteland called the World Scar.
For any chance against the Deathless King, Sparrow and her companions must brave the World Scar and reach the loom, which would grant the power of a goddess. But the journey is fraught with danger, and the powerful Deathless King determined to find them.
And if the loom is reached—what will the power of a goddess do to a mere mortal? Sparrow has no choice but to find out.
Sparrow and her companions have been left with an impossible task: slay the immortal Deathless King, whose magic siphons the very life of the world to sustain himself.
The answer may lie deep in the past, when those who would become Deathless Kings stormed the sanctuary of the goddess of Fate, in an attempt to remove their threads from the Weave and become immortal. They broke off a piece of the goddess’s loom and hurled it to the earth, where it still lies at the center of a dangerous wasteland called the World Scar.
For any chance against the Deathless King, Sparrow and her companions must brave the World Scar and reach the loom, which would grant the power of a goddess. But the journey is fraught with danger, and the powerful Deathless King determined to find them.
And if the loom is reached—what will the power of a goddess do to a mere mortal? Sparrow has no choice but to find out.
400 pages, Hardcover
First published July 7, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
waitttt, I can confirm the queen STILL got it 🙌
In Fateless, Sparrow is in denial. In Deathless she basically said: “watch me.”
After winning this ARC, starting to read it, and realizing it was the SECOND book in the trilogy 🫠, I’m so glad I got to come back to Julie Kagawa. Thank you Epic Reads and NetGalley for the ARC.
Another wild ride through inhospitable lands, terrifying creatures, impossible challenges, and a ragtag group surviving against ridiculous odds. One of my favorite things about this series is how Sparrow keeps collecting strays while she merrily goes around defying fate.
This was angsty, adventurous, and just a little bit romantic. The kind of story that reminds me why Julie Kagawa is a freaking fantasy powerhouse!
Also, me simping for the alien is… very understandable ok? Have a nice day.
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Pre-read
This day is trying very hard to convince me I’m stupid
NetGalley gave me this ARC, but tell me how did I not notice it’s the second book in a trilogy???
Now I have to read the first one before I get into this 🫠🔫
In Fateless, Sparrow is in denial. In Deathless she basically said: “watch me.”
After winning this ARC, starting to read it, and realizing it was the SECOND book in the trilogy 🫠, I’m so glad I got to come back to Julie Kagawa. Thank you Epic Reads and NetGalley for the ARC.
Another wild ride through inhospitable lands, terrifying creatures, impossible challenges, and a ragtag group surviving against ridiculous odds. One of my favorite things about this series is how Sparrow keeps collecting strays while she merrily goes around defying fate.
This was angsty, adventurous, and just a little bit romantic. The kind of story that reminds me why Julie Kagawa is a freaking fantasy powerhouse!
Also, me simping for the alien is… very understandable ok? Have a nice day.
_________
Pre-read
This day is trying very hard to convince me I’m stupid
NetGalley gave me this ARC, but tell me how did I not notice it’s the second book in a trilogy???
Now I have to read the first one before I get into this 🫠🔫
July 17, 2026
This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart
Review copy was received from NetGalley. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
In a world where everyone's fate woven into a magic tapestry some believe your entire life is already determined and there is nothing you can do about it. Others believe you have to change your profession every year to keep fate guessing. Others still believe that they need to chase after all their dreams and throw caution to the wind because they want to meet their fate head on. But what about the Fateless? The girl who doesn't have a thread in the weave? She stands outside of Fate's plan and can cause chaos and sometimes, she can change someone's fate completely.
Deathless is the second book in the Fateless series. Sparrow knows what a fateless is now but has no idea how she is going to use that to kill the Deathless King brought to life in the city she fled. She has picked up some companions in her journey to meet with a Queen who should be able to help her on the journey to find a way to do this impossible task. But the Queen is not what she thinks and it leads to more questions and some feelings of betrayal.
Deathless is a solid follow up to Fateless. If you like all the romantic longing that seems to come along with young adult then there are going to be plenty of moments for you in this story. My issue, and it is a me thing, is I generally do not enjoy books where the characters spend a lot of time traveling. I tend to get a little board with the story. That said there are some very cool places our intrepid cast ended up. I especially liked the new addition to the crew found in the middle of a desert.
Halek the fate chaser is still probably my favorite character as I really enjoy his entire outlook on life. He is the friend that will follow you into the fire, telling jokes and laughing the entire time. Meeka, our new addition was too cute and I liked the story of how their race came into being. Kysa is a great warrior and riding huge beetles is very cool but other than that I don't remember a lot that she added to the story. Raithe, the love interest and bodyguard is very much a master of patience and it is hard not to like him because he is practically perfect. While I don't love the age difference between Raithe and Sparrow it does fit the common fae/human tropes so I try not to linger too hard on it.
There are quite a few battles and some very tense moments along with a cliff hanger of an ending. I will say that I probably enjoyed this slightly more than the first book and I am eagar to see how Sparrow will finally meet the Deathless king. If you read the first story and enjoyed it I think Deathless should be another win for you.
Narration:
Performance: ★★★★
Character Separation: ★★★
Diction: ★★★★
Pacing/Flow: ★★★★
Sound Effects: None
Mia Hutchinson-Shaw continues the series well. I struggled a little telling Sparrow and Raithe apart a few times but overall all the other voices are distinct. I did enjoy Halek's voice choices the most as the fate chaser seems to get some of the greatest lines and fun moments. Meeka and the other Jurakoo of the desert were fun to see how Mia chose to voice and perform them. She made me care about that little not a mouse so much. Overall a good performance that I was able to listen to at my usual 1.5x speed.
Listen to a clip: HERE
Review copy was received from NetGalley. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
In a world where everyone's fate woven into a magic tapestry some believe your entire life is already determined and there is nothing you can do about it. Others believe you have to change your profession every year to keep fate guessing. Others still believe that they need to chase after all their dreams and throw caution to the wind because they want to meet their fate head on. But what about the Fateless? The girl who doesn't have a thread in the weave? She stands outside of Fate's plan and can cause chaos and sometimes, she can change someone's fate completely.
Deathless is the second book in the Fateless series. Sparrow knows what a fateless is now but has no idea how she is going to use that to kill the Deathless King brought to life in the city she fled. She has picked up some companions in her journey to meet with a Queen who should be able to help her on the journey to find a way to do this impossible task. But the Queen is not what she thinks and it leads to more questions and some feelings of betrayal.
Deathless is a solid follow up to Fateless. If you like all the romantic longing that seems to come along with young adult then there are going to be plenty of moments for you in this story. My issue, and it is a me thing, is I generally do not enjoy books where the characters spend a lot of time traveling. I tend to get a little board with the story. That said there are some very cool places our intrepid cast ended up. I especially liked the new addition to the crew found in the middle of a desert.
Halek the fate chaser is still probably my favorite character as I really enjoy his entire outlook on life. He is the friend that will follow you into the fire, telling jokes and laughing the entire time. Meeka, our new addition was too cute and I liked the story of how their race came into being. Kysa is a great warrior and riding huge beetles is very cool but other than that I don't remember a lot that she added to the story. Raithe, the love interest and bodyguard is very much a master of patience and it is hard not to like him because he is practically perfect. While I don't love the age difference between Raithe and Sparrow it does fit the common fae/human tropes so I try not to linger too hard on it.
There are quite a few battles and some very tense moments along with a cliff hanger of an ending. I will say that I probably enjoyed this slightly more than the first book and I am eagar to see how Sparrow will finally meet the Deathless king. If you read the first story and enjoyed it I think Deathless should be another win for you.
So shall we go see if we can’t defy fate tonight
Narration:
Performance: ★★★★
Character Separation: ★★★
Diction: ★★★★
Pacing/Flow: ★★★★
Sound Effects: None
Mia Hutchinson-Shaw continues the series well. I struggled a little telling Sparrow and Raithe apart a few times but overall all the other voices are distinct. I did enjoy Halek's voice choices the most as the fate chaser seems to get some of the greatest lines and fun moments. Meeka and the other Jurakoo of the desert were fun to see how Mia chose to voice and perform them. She made me care about that little not a mouse so much. Overall a good performance that I was able to listen to at my usual 1.5x speed.
Listen to a clip: HERE
July 22, 2026
4.3/5!
SUCH a good sequel to a great book 1. Sometimes book 2 has issues with being boring after first books but this was not the case here!
From start to end, this book was action packed and I loved how we got to learn more and see the 4 main characters grow through their adventures, see their struggles and how they deal with them. Halek is still unbothered, Kysa is still a badass, and of course Raithe and Sparrow are just chef's kiss.
If you like fun talking animal companions in your stories, you will love Meeka, who we meet about halfway through this book.
The ending was spectacular and I NEED to know what happens in Godless!
SUCH a good sequel to a great book 1. Sometimes book 2 has issues with being boring after first books but this was not the case here!
From start to end, this book was action packed and I loved how we got to learn more and see the 4 main characters grow through their adventures, see their struggles and how they deal with them. Halek is still unbothered, Kysa is still a badass, and of course Raithe and Sparrow are just chef's kiss.
If you like fun talking animal companions in your stories, you will love Meeka, who we meet about halfway through this book.
The ending was spectacular and I NEED to know what happens in Godless!
July 24, 2026
Deathless is het tweede deel in de Fateless-reeks van Julie Kagawa, een schrijfster die al heel wat fantasy-boeken geschreven heeft. Ik vond het eerste boek echt geweldig, dus ik was heel benieuwd hoe de reis en avontuur verder zou gaan met Sparrow en haar vrienden.
Aangezien het een jaar geleden was dat ik deel 1 gelezen had, duurde het even voordat ik alle personages en gebeurtenissen weer op een rijtje had. Gelukkig was ik na een tijdje terug mee en zat ik met mijn gedachten weer in de wonderlijke wereld die Julie Kagawa gecreëerd heeft.
Julie Kagawa bouwt de wereld verder uit en neemt je opnieuw mee naar indrukwekkende, maar allesbehalve gezellige plaatsen. De reis van Sparrow en haar vrienden is opnieuw levensgevaarlijk. De hete zon maakt het al moeilijk, maar er zijn opnieuw reuze-insecten en andere angstaanjagende wezens die voortdurend op de loer liggen. Hun missie blijft duidelijk: Sparrow moet haar bestemming bereiken en een manier vinden om de Doodloze Koning tegen te houden voordat hij zijn volledige kracht terugwint. De vele gevaren zorgen ervoor dat de spanning vrijwel voortdurend aanwezig blijft.
Ook de personages blijven een van de sterke punten van de reeks. Sparrow blijft een moedige en vastberaden hoofdpersonage, terwijl Raithe een geheim voor de groep heeft verborgen gehouden heeft en daardoor het vertrouwen van de groep op de proef stelt. Halek brengt opnieuw de nodige luchtigheid met zijn humor en Kysa bewijst zich als de onverzettelijke krijger waarop iedereen kan rekenen. Daarnaast introduceert Kagawa enkele nieuwe wezentjes die volgens mij onweerstaanbaar schattig moeten zijn. Zonder te veel te verklappen: ze vormden voor mij een heel leuke en verrassende toevoeging aan het verhaal.
Deathless is een sterke opvolger die de wereld verder verdiept, de spanning hoog houdt en smaakt naar meer. Na dit einde ben ik vooral heel benieuwd welke avonturen Sparrow en haar vrienden in het derde deel nog te wachten staan.
Aangezien het een jaar geleden was dat ik deel 1 gelezen had, duurde het even voordat ik alle personages en gebeurtenissen weer op een rijtje had. Gelukkig was ik na een tijdje terug mee en zat ik met mijn gedachten weer in de wonderlijke wereld die Julie Kagawa gecreëerd heeft.
Julie Kagawa bouwt de wereld verder uit en neemt je opnieuw mee naar indrukwekkende, maar allesbehalve gezellige plaatsen. De reis van Sparrow en haar vrienden is opnieuw levensgevaarlijk. De hete zon maakt het al moeilijk, maar er zijn opnieuw reuze-insecten en andere angstaanjagende wezens die voortdurend op de loer liggen. Hun missie blijft duidelijk: Sparrow moet haar bestemming bereiken en een manier vinden om de Doodloze Koning tegen te houden voordat hij zijn volledige kracht terugwint. De vele gevaren zorgen ervoor dat de spanning vrijwel voortdurend aanwezig blijft.
Ook de personages blijven een van de sterke punten van de reeks. Sparrow blijft een moedige en vastberaden hoofdpersonage, terwijl Raithe een geheim voor de groep heeft verborgen gehouden heeft en daardoor het vertrouwen van de groep op de proef stelt. Halek brengt opnieuw de nodige luchtigheid met zijn humor en Kysa bewijst zich als de onverzettelijke krijger waarop iedereen kan rekenen. Daarnaast introduceert Kagawa enkele nieuwe wezentjes die volgens mij onweerstaanbaar schattig moeten zijn. Zonder te veel te verklappen: ze vormden voor mij een heel leuke en verrassende toevoeging aan het verhaal.
Deathless is een sterke opvolger die de wereld verder verdiept, de spanning hoog houdt en smaakt naar meer. Na dit einde ben ik vooral heel benieuwd welke avonturen Sparrow en haar vrienden in het derde deel nog te wachten staan.
July 15, 2026
First and foremost I’d like to thank NetGalley & Harlequin Audio for the amazing opportunity of listening to a ALC of this book. I absolutely loved Fateless and was ecstatic to get access to the sequel.
I’ve absolutely adored Julie’s writing since her Iron Fey Series and this series is one that deserves the world.
Addicting, fast paced and world building that is absolutely elaborate.
Following Sparrow and her companions as they aim to defeat an evil king that toppled Sparrow’s home city in the previous novel. Seeing her troubled romance and her race against monsters and creatures that are hunting her was heart racing.
I was obsessed from page one to the last page.
The narrator was absolute perfection and brought Sparrow’s world to life amazingly.
100% recommend this series and this author’s general. You won’t regret it.
I’ve absolutely adored Julie’s writing since her Iron Fey Series and this series is one that deserves the world.
Addicting, fast paced and world building that is absolutely elaborate.
Following Sparrow and her companions as they aim to defeat an evil king that toppled Sparrow’s home city in the previous novel. Seeing her troubled romance and her race against monsters and creatures that are hunting her was heart racing.
I was obsessed from page one to the last page.
The narrator was absolute perfection and brought Sparrow’s world to life amazingly.
100% recommend this series and this author’s general. You won’t regret it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
✨You will not survive if you run, Fateless✨
✨Before I give you this secret, I must know-will you stand and defy the king? ✨
✨ No one walks these sands without cause. What are you searching for ?✨
✨Everyone knows that trying to avoid your fate only puts you on the path to meeting it✨
📖 Summary:
How do you kill the unkillable?
Sparrow and her companions face an impossible task: slay the immortal Deathless King, who drains the world’s life to sustain himself.
Their only hope lies in the World Scar, a deadly wasteland where a fragment of the goddess of Fate’s loom fell long ago. Reaching it could grant the power of a goddess—but the Deathless King is hunting them, and such power may destroy any mortal who claims it.
To save the world, Sparrow must risk everything and discover what happens when a human touches the divine.
💭 My Thoughts 💭
I was blessed with the opportunity to receive an ARC of the second book in the Fateless series, and wow—Julie absolutely delivered. I loved the first book so much that slipping back into this world and reconnecting with the characters felt like reuniting with old friends. Picking up right where book one ended, the story throws you straight into even more heart-stopping moments filled with betrayal, loyalty, and nonstop tension. Julie’s writing is so vivid and immersive that I felt like I was right there on the adventure with them every step of the way. The action and high-stakes journeys kept me completely hooked—each chapter grew more intense than the last, and I could not put it down.
~
Characters:
✨So shall we go see if we can’t defy fate tonight ✨
Halek: Ahhhh, my charming man Halek. He may not always say the right thing in serious moments, but when it truly matters, he steps up. I absolutely love his dynamic with Sparrow and Raithe—he brings a lighter, more casual energy to the group, and honestly, who doesn’t love a sarcastic, charming troublemaker? He’s the perfect distraction when things get heavy. And okay… I’m not the biggest Kysa fan, but I totally ship them LOL. Halek’s effortless charm mixed with Kysa’s cold, guarded warrior personality has so much potential. I’d love to see some of those walls come down, so maybe in the next book?
~
✨The two of us dancing around the thoughts and emotions we were both feeling, pretending to be strangers. It was going to kill one of us in the end ✨
Sparrow: My girlll really redeemed herself, okay? She was out here facing the most impossible task imaginable and handled it with so much grace, strength, and confidence—she was absolutely killing it. Her growth from the first book was written so well, especially in the way her relationship with Raithe develops. The tension between their forbidden romance and the weight of the mission made every moment between them so compelling. Watching her struggle between love and duty was honestly chef’s kiss—so good. I seriously can’t wait to see where her story goes in book 3!
~
✨I would, he whispered. Every single time, ✨
Raithe: OH. MY. GOSH. As if this man couldn’t get any better—because wow, I was down so bad for Raithe in book two. Whatever Julie put into his character this time around had me obsessed. The things he was saying??? The yearning??? The absolutely pathetic levels of longing??? YES. I was eating it up every single time. I adore his dynamic with Sparrow—the way he cares for her, notices the smallest details, and never hesitates to show how deeply he feels. And can we appreciate the fact that he’s actually honest and straightforward about his emotions? Rare behavior, honestly. His character development throughout this book was incredible, and I genuinely think he might have had the best growth out of the entire squad. I said what I said.
~
✨This is something Meeka can do. Not afraid✨
Meeka: I absolutely loved him. I need more of him becasue honestly, he was keeping the team alive LITERAALY and how selflessness he was to sparrow and his queen ready to sacrifice like wow he was just the cutest ever and I hope we see more of my Meeka!
~
Oh also! If you thought book 1’s ending was a cliffhanger, book 2 was even worse! I can’t wait for book 3 and what is to come with the deathless queen.
~
God bless everyone
✨Before I give you this secret, I must know-will you stand and defy the king? ✨
✨ No one walks these sands without cause. What are you searching for ?✨
✨Everyone knows that trying to avoid your fate only puts you on the path to meeting it✨
📖 Summary:
How do you kill the unkillable?
Sparrow and her companions face an impossible task: slay the immortal Deathless King, who drains the world’s life to sustain himself.
Their only hope lies in the World Scar, a deadly wasteland where a fragment of the goddess of Fate’s loom fell long ago. Reaching it could grant the power of a goddess—but the Deathless King is hunting them, and such power may destroy any mortal who claims it.
To save the world, Sparrow must risk everything and discover what happens when a human touches the divine.
💭 My Thoughts 💭
I was blessed with the opportunity to receive an ARC of the second book in the Fateless series, and wow—Julie absolutely delivered. I loved the first book so much that slipping back into this world and reconnecting with the characters felt like reuniting with old friends. Picking up right where book one ended, the story throws you straight into even more heart-stopping moments filled with betrayal, loyalty, and nonstop tension. Julie’s writing is so vivid and immersive that I felt like I was right there on the adventure with them every step of the way. The action and high-stakes journeys kept me completely hooked—each chapter grew more intense than the last, and I could not put it down.
~
Characters:
✨So shall we go see if we can’t defy fate tonight ✨
Halek: Ahhhh, my charming man Halek. He may not always say the right thing in serious moments, but when it truly matters, he steps up. I absolutely love his dynamic with Sparrow and Raithe—he brings a lighter, more casual energy to the group, and honestly, who doesn’t love a sarcastic, charming troublemaker? He’s the perfect distraction when things get heavy. And okay… I’m not the biggest Kysa fan, but I totally ship them LOL. Halek’s effortless charm mixed with Kysa’s cold, guarded warrior personality has so much potential. I’d love to see some of those walls come down, so maybe in the next book?
~
✨The two of us dancing around the thoughts and emotions we were both feeling, pretending to be strangers. It was going to kill one of us in the end ✨
Sparrow: My girlll really redeemed herself, okay? She was out here facing the most impossible task imaginable and handled it with so much grace, strength, and confidence—she was absolutely killing it. Her growth from the first book was written so well, especially in the way her relationship with Raithe develops. The tension between their forbidden romance and the weight of the mission made every moment between them so compelling. Watching her struggle between love and duty was honestly chef’s kiss—so good. I seriously can’t wait to see where her story goes in book 3!
~
✨I would, he whispered. Every single time, ✨
Raithe: OH. MY. GOSH. As if this man couldn’t get any better—because wow, I was down so bad for Raithe in book two. Whatever Julie put into his character this time around had me obsessed. The things he was saying??? The yearning??? The absolutely pathetic levels of longing??? YES. I was eating it up every single time. I adore his dynamic with Sparrow—the way he cares for her, notices the smallest details, and never hesitates to show how deeply he feels. And can we appreciate the fact that he’s actually honest and straightforward about his emotions? Rare behavior, honestly. His character development throughout this book was incredible, and I genuinely think he might have had the best growth out of the entire squad. I said what I said.
~
✨This is something Meeka can do. Not afraid✨
Meeka: I absolutely loved him. I need more of him becasue honestly, he was keeping the team alive LITERAALY and how selflessness he was to sparrow and his queen ready to sacrifice like wow he was just the cutest ever and I hope we see more of my Meeka!
~
Oh also! If you thought book 1’s ending was a cliffhanger, book 2 was even worse! I can’t wait for book 3 and what is to come with the deathless queen.
~
God bless everyone
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May 10, 2026Thank you to the publisher, Netgalley, and Julie Kagawa for the ARC. Minor spoilers for the first book below.
This is the sequel to Fateless, the first in a trilogy. We follow Sparrow, a thief from a city called Kovass that has been conquered by an evil eternal entity called a Deathless King. We pick up right where we left off: Sparrow has just defeated Vahn, a Deathless King loyalist who once used to be her godfather, and has joined the Scarab Clan. Now, she and her companions take off on a second quest to defeat this great evil, navigating alliances, romance, and different races and worlds.
I requested this book on Netgalley before I knew it was a sequel, and when I checked out the first book from the library and read it, I unfortunately didn’t enjoy it very much. That means I can’t really give this book a fair review—I’m no longer the intended audience because, normally, I wouldn’t have picked up this sequel.
The one major note I’d make is about the end.
This book will land very well for fans of the first installment. It’s filled with non-stop action, funny dialogue, and the same characters that gripped fans in Fateless.
In terms of feedback: I do have some, but again, as someone who didn’t enjoy the first book, this is just a continuation of what I disliked in the first book. So I’m hiding it in spoiler tags below.
Overall, I recommend this series if you’re wanting something quick, light-hearted, and fun—the pages fly by.
This is the sequel to Fateless, the first in a trilogy. We follow Sparrow, a thief from a city called Kovass that has been conquered by an evil eternal entity called a Deathless King. We pick up right where we left off: Sparrow has just defeated Vahn, a Deathless King loyalist who once used to be her godfather, and has joined the Scarab Clan. Now, she and her companions take off on a second quest to defeat this great evil, navigating alliances, romance, and different races and worlds.
I requested this book on Netgalley before I knew it was a sequel, and when I checked out the first book from the library and read it, I unfortunately didn’t enjoy it very much. That means I can’t really give this book a fair review—I’m no longer the intended audience because, normally, I wouldn’t have picked up this sequel.
The one major note I’d make is about the end.
This book will land very well for fans of the first installment. It’s filled with non-stop action, funny dialogue, and the same characters that gripped fans in Fateless.
In terms of feedback: I do have some, but again, as someone who didn’t enjoy the first book, this is just a continuation of what I disliked in the first book. So I’m hiding it in spoiler tags below.
Overall, I recommend this series if you’re wanting something quick, light-hearted, and fun—the pages fly by.
July 19, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for an arc. All opinions are my own.
★ Rating: 4/5
Genre: Fantasy
Are There Gay People in this?*: ❌
Great ya fantasy sequel!
The narration was fabulous. This book is narrated by Mia Hutchinson-Shaw (same as the first book in the series), whose work I consistently enjoy. I definitely think I enjoyed this more because it was in audiobook format, due to the very vivid performance.
I will say, I kind of felt like less happened in this book compared to the first one. Which is odd, because in retrospect, I actually think this book has more major events; however, they felt slightly less dramatic. I suspect that maybe this was due to the pacing, but I'm not entirely sure. To be clear, there was still enough tension to keep me engaged, I just think the first book was a tighter experience.
I was pleasantly surprised by the romantic relationship. I wouldn't say I was super invested in them, but they definitely had some really cute moments, and lines that I bet bigger fans of the series will lose their mind over. They do have that ya fantasy age gap where she's a teenager and he's a hundreds of years old—which I don't love—but they didn't play it up too much, and he does act like a teenager. (Also like, I'm pretty sure we knew about their age gap in the first book, I just forgot about it.)
By far my least favorite thing about this book is the relationship between Sparrow and her beetle (who's name I do not have the slightest idea how to spell lol). I really feel like she doesn't take her responsibility for him seriously enough, and it made me upset. It's not that she does anything particularly bad, I just feel like she should be putting a lot more effort into caring for him. But, with that being said, girlie is going through some wild stuff, so I do understand how it would be hard for her to give 100% in every aspect of her life.
Now, the side characters were probably my favorite part of Fateless, and the same is true here. However, the side character who we already knew kind of underwhelmed me. I was obsessed with Halak in the first book, and I liked him in this one. The real shining star was Meeka. I love Meeka. All my friends love Meeka. If Meeka has 0 fans, I am deceased.
Overall: This series is like carnival food to me. It's not the best thing ever, but it is pretty good, and if you're in the right mood for it, it just hits different.
Will I be continuing the series?: ✅
* I count a book as including gay people if any of the main or secondary characters are implicitly or explicitly queer or trans. This does not necessarily mean the protagonist is queer or that there is a queer romance
★ Rating: 4/5
Genre: Fantasy
Are There Gay People in this?*: ❌
Great ya fantasy sequel!
The narration was fabulous. This book is narrated by Mia Hutchinson-Shaw (same as the first book in the series), whose work I consistently enjoy. I definitely think I enjoyed this more because it was in audiobook format, due to the very vivid performance.
I will say, I kind of felt like less happened in this book compared to the first one. Which is odd, because in retrospect, I actually think this book has more major events; however, they felt slightly less dramatic. I suspect that maybe this was due to the pacing, but I'm not entirely sure. To be clear, there was still enough tension to keep me engaged, I just think the first book was a tighter experience.
I was pleasantly surprised by the romantic relationship. I wouldn't say I was super invested in them, but they definitely had some really cute moments, and lines that I bet bigger fans of the series will lose their mind over. They do have that ya fantasy age gap where she's a teenager and he's a hundreds of years old—which I don't love—but they didn't play it up too much, and he does act like a teenager. (Also like, I'm pretty sure we knew about their age gap in the first book, I just forgot about it.)
By far my least favorite thing about this book is the relationship between Sparrow and her beetle (who's name I do not have the slightest idea how to spell lol). I really feel like she doesn't take her responsibility for him seriously enough, and it made me upset. It's not that she does anything particularly bad, I just feel like she should be putting a lot more effort into caring for him. But, with that being said, girlie is going through some wild stuff, so I do understand how it would be hard for her to give 100% in every aspect of her life.
Now, the side characters were probably my favorite part of Fateless, and the same is true here. However, the side character who we already knew kind of underwhelmed me. I was obsessed with Halak in the first book, and I liked him in this one. The real shining star was Meeka. I love Meeka. All my friends love Meeka. If Meeka has 0 fans, I am deceased.
Overall: This series is like carnival food to me. It's not the best thing ever, but it is pretty good, and if you're in the right mood for it, it just hits different.
Will I be continuing the series?: ✅
* I count a book as including gay people if any of the main or secondary characters are implicitly or explicitly queer or trans. This does not necessarily mean the protagonist is queer or that there is a queer romance
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A big thank-you to the publishers for an e-ARC of this story through NetGalley!!
I liked this considerably less than book 1, which based on other early reviews seems to be an unpopular opinion.
Firstly, the pace in this book is whack. The whole book takes place over just a few weeks, with almost all of that time spent traveling from one place to another. It somehow managed to be super repetitive, while at the same time very little actually happened. Especially in the first 150 pages or so, the four main characters have the same conversations /so many times/.
Considering Sparrow is fateless and can make any decision in the world, she has very little agency in this book. It's just a series of things happening /to/ her, and even in the battle scenes (which is most of this book, we'll get to that), she's constantly being saved by her friends and the beetles rather than actually fighting or doing anything herself. Her friends also treat her as though she's really fragile and can't be let out of their sight, which just lends to a meek wet rag of a main character that gets boring to follow quickly.
Nothing in terms of plot happened organically - it was a series of "travel to place, oh no random creatures attack, beetles whisk them away, talk about feelings, travel to next place". Every scene aimed to feel intense and high-stakes, but had the opposite effect because we know they're just going to magically find a way out of every seemingly impossible situation - not one character even dies, in the whole book! I quickly stopped caring because no matter what shenanigans the author threw out, they'd end up fine. I say "the author threw out" rather than "what happened" because it all felt manufactured, especially the monsters the characters encounter; they're all random, out of nowhere creatures that the worldbuilding never hinted at existing, so they would fight these grotesque things, say "huh I guess that exists", then go on their way. In that regard it felt very "because I said so".
My review of book 1 made reference to the overuse of the word "abomination" (71 times in the book, according to kindle) and this book is WORSE (121 instances in 400 pages is nuts!) That along with no one using names (they're all just Fateless, Fatechaser, etc) took me out of the story and got annoying to read.
Will I still read book 3? Honestly probably, I want to see how this all intends to come together. This may be a case of "this book/series is just too YA for me and a younger reader would like it more", but in my opinion it felt very blah and I really lacked motivation to keep turning the page.
I liked this considerably less than book 1, which based on other early reviews seems to be an unpopular opinion.
Firstly, the pace in this book is whack. The whole book takes place over just a few weeks, with almost all of that time spent traveling from one place to another. It somehow managed to be super repetitive, while at the same time very little actually happened. Especially in the first 150 pages or so, the four main characters have the same conversations /so many times/.
Considering Sparrow is fateless and can make any decision in the world, she has very little agency in this book. It's just a series of things happening /to/ her, and even in the battle scenes (which is most of this book, we'll get to that), she's constantly being saved by her friends and the beetles rather than actually fighting or doing anything herself. Her friends also treat her as though she's really fragile and can't be let out of their sight, which just lends to a meek wet rag of a main character that gets boring to follow quickly.
Nothing in terms of plot happened organically - it was a series of "travel to place, oh no random creatures attack, beetles whisk them away, talk about feelings, travel to next place". Every scene aimed to feel intense and high-stakes, but had the opposite effect because we know they're just going to magically find a way out of every seemingly impossible situation - not one character even dies, in the whole book! I quickly stopped caring because no matter what shenanigans the author threw out, they'd end up fine. I say "the author threw out" rather than "what happened" because it all felt manufactured, especially the monsters the characters encounter; they're all random, out of nowhere creatures that the worldbuilding never hinted at existing, so they would fight these grotesque things, say "huh I guess that exists", then go on their way. In that regard it felt very "because I said so".
My review of book 1 made reference to the overuse of the word "abomination" (71 times in the book, according to kindle) and this book is WORSE (121 instances in 400 pages is nuts!) That along with no one using names (they're all just Fateless, Fatechaser, etc) took me out of the story and got annoying to read.
Will I still read book 3? Honestly probably, I want to see how this all intends to come together. This may be a case of "this book/series is just too YA for me and a younger reader would like it more", but in my opinion it felt very blah and I really lacked motivation to keep turning the page.
June 30, 2026
I want to file an official complaint against Julie Kagawa.
Every time I think I’ve figured out where this series is going, she casually pulls the rug out from under me, hands me emotional damage, and somehow convinces me to thank her for it.
Deathless raises the stakes in every possible way, and I happily followed Sparrow straight back into the chaos.
After everything that happened in Fateless, I expected this sequel to go bigger. What I didn’t expect was just how much larger the world would become or how many times this book would completely catch me off guard. Every answer uncovers another mystery, every victory comes at a cost, and the danger never feels far away.
One of my favorite parts of this series continues to be Sparrow. She isn’t fearless, but she refuses to let fear stop her. She makes mistakes, questions herself, and keeps moving forward anyway. That determination makes her easy to root for, even when the odds are stacked impossibly high against her.
The relationships continue to grow in meaningful ways, too. Trust is constantly tested, loyalties shift, and the found-family moments provide just enough warmth before the next disaster crashes into everyone’s lives. The romance remains a slow burn that enhances the story rather than taking it over, which was exactly what I wanted.
Julie Kagawa also has a way of writing action that makes it almost impossible to stop reading. Between dangerous creatures, ancient magic, desperate escapes, and twists I genuinely didn’t see coming, I kept telling myself, “Just one more chapter,” until suddenly it was much later than I planned.
My only complaint is that this book ends with me desperately wanting the next installment. There are still so many questions left unanswered, and I’m already bracing myself for whatever Julie Kagawa has planned next.
If you enjoyed Fateless, Deathless delivers exactly what you hope a sequel will: a bigger world, higher stakes, stronger character development, and enough surprises to keep you glued to the pages. It reminded me why Julie Kagawa remains one of my favorite fantasy authors, and I’ll be counting down the days until I can dive back into this world.
Every time I think I’ve figured out where this series is going, she casually pulls the rug out from under me, hands me emotional damage, and somehow convinces me to thank her for it.
Deathless raises the stakes in every possible way, and I happily followed Sparrow straight back into the chaos.
After everything that happened in Fateless, I expected this sequel to go bigger. What I didn’t expect was just how much larger the world would become or how many times this book would completely catch me off guard. Every answer uncovers another mystery, every victory comes at a cost, and the danger never feels far away.
One of my favorite parts of this series continues to be Sparrow. She isn’t fearless, but she refuses to let fear stop her. She makes mistakes, questions herself, and keeps moving forward anyway. That determination makes her easy to root for, even when the odds are stacked impossibly high against her.
The relationships continue to grow in meaningful ways, too. Trust is constantly tested, loyalties shift, and the found-family moments provide just enough warmth before the next disaster crashes into everyone’s lives. The romance remains a slow burn that enhances the story rather than taking it over, which was exactly what I wanted.
Julie Kagawa also has a way of writing action that makes it almost impossible to stop reading. Between dangerous creatures, ancient magic, desperate escapes, and twists I genuinely didn’t see coming, I kept telling myself, “Just one more chapter,” until suddenly it was much later than I planned.
My only complaint is that this book ends with me desperately wanting the next installment. There are still so many questions left unanswered, and I’m already bracing myself for whatever Julie Kagawa has planned next.
If you enjoyed Fateless, Deathless delivers exactly what you hope a sequel will: a bigger world, higher stakes, stronger character development, and enough surprises to keep you glued to the pages. It reminded me why Julie Kagawa remains one of my favorite fantasy authors, and I’ll be counting down the days until I can dive back into this world.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
🎧📖𝒜𝐿𝒞 𝒜𝓊𝒹𝒾𝑜𝒷𝑜𝑜𝓀 𝑅𝑒𝓋𝒾𝑒𝓌📖🎧
𝒟𝑒𝒶𝓉𝒽𝓁𝑒𝓈𝓈 ʙʏ ᴊᴜʟɪᴇ ᴋᴀɢᴀᴡᴀ
𝑅𝒶𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑔: 🥀🥀🥀🥀 ᴏᴜᴛ ᴏғ 𝟻 ᴇɴᴄʜᴀɴᴛᴇᴅ ʀᴏsᴇs
✨ 𝐻𝑜𝑜𝓀✨
ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴛʜᴇ ғᴀᴛᴇ ᴏғ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ ʜᴀɴɢɪɴɢ ʙʏ ᴀ ᴛʜʀᴇᴀᴅ, sᴘᴀʀʀᴏᴡ ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴇʀ ᴄᴏᴍᴘᴀɴɪᴏɴs ᴊᴏᴜʀɴᴇʏ ɪɴᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅᴇᴀᴅʟʏ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ sᴄᴀʀ ɪɴ sᴇᴀʀᴄʜ ᴏғ ᴛʜᴇ sʜᴀᴛᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʟᴏᴏᴍ ᴏғ ғᴀᴛᴇ—ᴛʜᴇ ᴏɴʟʏ ғᴏʀᴄᴇ ᴄᴀᴘᴀʙʟᴇ ᴏғ ᴇɴᴅɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇ ɪᴍᴍᴏʀᴛᴀʟ ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜʟᴇss ᴋɪɴɢ. ʙᴜᴛ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏ sᴛᴇᴘ ᴄʟᴏsᴇʀ ᴛᴏ sᴀʟᴠᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ʙʀɪɴɢs ᴛʜᴇᴍ ᴄʟᴏsᴇʀ ᴛᴏ ɪᴍᴘᴏssɪʙʟᴇ sᴀᴄʀɪғɪᴄᴇs, ᴅᴇᴠᴀsᴛᴀᴛɪɴɢ ᴛʀᴜᴛʜs, ᴀɴᴅ ᴀ ᴘᴏᴡᴇʀ ɴᴏ ᴍᴏʀᴛᴀʟ ᴡᴀs ᴇᴠᴇʀ ᴍᴇᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ᴡɪᴇʟᴅ.
𝑅𝑒𝓋𝒾𝑒𝓌:
ʜᴜɢᴇ ᴛʜᴀɴᴋ ʏᴏᴜ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ʜɪᴠᴇ, ʜᴛᴘ, & ʜᴛᴘ ᴀᴜᴅɪᴏ ғᴏʀ ɢɪғᴛɪɴɢ ᴍᴇ ᴛʜɪs ᴀʟᴄ!
𝐻𝑜𝓌 𝒹𝑜 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝒶 𝓀𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓌𝒽𝑜 𝓁𝒾𝓉𝑒𝓇𝒶𝓁𝓁𝓎 𝒸𝒶𝓃'𝓉 𝒹𝒾𝑒?
ᴊᴜʟɪᴇ ᴋᴀɢᴀᴡᴀ ᴀʙsᴏʟᴜᴛᴇʟʏ sᴛɪᴄᴋs ᴛʜᴇ ʟᴀɴᴅɪɴɢ.
𝒟𝑒𝒶𝓉𝒽𝓁𝑒𝓈𝓈 ᴇxᴘᴀɴᴅs ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴛʜɪɴɢ ɪ ʟᴏᴠᴇᴅ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ғɪʀsᴛ ʙᴏᴏᴋ—ʜɪɢʜᴇʀ sᴛᴀᴋᴇs, ʀɪᴄʜᴇʀ ᴍʏᴛʜᴏʟᴏɢʏ, sᴛʀᴏɴɢᴇʀ ᴄʜᴀʀᴀᴄᴛᴇʀ ʀᴇʟᴀᴛɪᴏɴsʜɪᴘs, ᴀɴᴅ ɴᴏɴsᴛᴏᴘ ᴀᴅᴠᴇɴᴛᴜʀᴇ. ᴛʜᴇ ᴊᴏᴜʀɴᴇʏ ᴛʜʀᴏᴜɢʜ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ sᴄᴀʀ ғᴇᴇʟs ᴅᴀɴɢᴇʀᴏᴜs ᴀᴛ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏ ᴛᴜʀɴ, ᴡʜɪʟᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ᴍʏᴛʜᴏʟᴏɢʏ sᴜʀʀᴏᴜɴᴅɪɴɢ ғᴀᴛᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ɪᴍᴍᴏʀᴛᴀʟɪᴛʏ ᴀᴅᴅs ғᴀsᴄɪɴᴀᴛɪɴɢ ᴅᴇᴘᴛʜ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ. sᴘᴀʀʀᴏᴡ ᴄᴏɴᴛɪɴᴜᴇs ᴛᴏ sʜɪɴᴇ ᴀs ᴀ ʜᴇʀᴏɪɴᴇ ᴡʜᴏsᴇ ᴄᴏᴜʀᴀɢᴇ ᴄᴏᴍᴇs ɴᴏᴛ ғʀᴏᴍ ғᴇᴀʀʟᴇssɴᴇss ʙᴜᴛ ғʀᴏᴍ ʀᴇғᴜsɪɴɢ ᴛᴏ ɢɪᴠᴇ ᴜᴘ.
ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ ʀᴇᴍᴀɪɴs ʙᴇᴀᴜᴛɪғᴜʟʟʏ ᴡᴏᴠᴇɴ ɪɴᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ʟᴀʀɢᴇʀ ᴘʟᴏᴛ ɪɴsᴛᴇᴀᴅ ᴏғ ᴏᴠᴇʀsʜᴀᴅᴏᴡɪɴɢ ɪᴛ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏ sᴀᴄʀɪғɪᴄᴇ ғᴇᴇʟs ᴇᴀʀɴᴇᴅ. ᴛʜᴇ ᴇɴᴅɪɴɢ ᴅᴇʟɪᴠᴇʀs ᴇxᴀᴄᴛʟʏ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ɪ ᴡᴀɴᴛᴇᴅ: ᴇᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ, ᴇᴘɪᴄ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴅᴇᴇᴘʟʏ sᴀᴛɪsғʏɪɴɢ ᴡʜɪʟᴇ ʀᴇᴍɪɴᴅɪɴɢ ʏᴏᴜ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴛʀᴜᴇ ʜᴇʀᴏɪsᴍ ᴀʟᴡᴀʏs ᴄᴏᴍᴇs ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀ ᴄᴏsᴛ.
🎙️𝒩𝒶𝓇𝓇𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃:
ᴛʜᴇ ᴀᴜᴅɪᴏʙᴏᴏᴋ ɪs ᴄɪɴᴇᴍᴀᴛɪᴄ ғʀᴏᴍ ʙᴇɢɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴛᴏ ᴇɴᴅ. ᴛʜᴇ ɴᴀʀʀᴀᴛᴏʀ ᴄᴀᴘᴛᴜʀᴇs sᴘᴀʀʀᴏᴡ's ɢʀᴏᴡᴛʜ ɪɴᴛᴏ ᴀ ᴅᴇᴛᴇʀᴍɪɴᴇᴅ, ʀᴇsɪʟɪᴇɴᴛ ʜᴇʀᴏɪɴᴇ ᴡʜɪʟᴇ ɢɪᴠɪɴɢ ᴇᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ ᴡᴇɪɢʜᴛ ᴛᴏ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏ ᴛʀɪᴜᴍᴘʜ, ʟᴏss, ᴀɴᴅ ɪᴍᴘᴏssɪʙʟᴇ ᴅᴇᴄɪsɪᴏɴ. ʙᴀᴛᴛʟᴇ sᴄᴇɴᴇs ᴀʀᴇ ᴇɴᴇʀɢᴇᴛɪᴄ ᴡɪᴛʜᴏᴜᴛ ʙᴇᴄᴏᴍɪɴɢ ᴄᴏɴғᴜsɪɴɢ, ǫᴜɪᴇᴛᴇʀ ᴄʜᴀʀᴀᴄᴛᴇʀ ᴍᴏᴍᴇɴᴛs ғᴇᴇʟ ɪɴᴛɪᴍᴀᴛᴇ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ᴛᴇɴsɪᴏɴ sᴛᴇᴀᴅɪʟʏ ʙᴜɪʟᴅs ᴛᴏᴡᴀʀᴅ ᴀɴ ᴇᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟʟʏ sᴀᴛɪsғʏɪɴɢ ғɪɴᴀʟᴇ. ғᴀɴs ᴏғ ᴇᴘɪᴄ ғᴀɴᴛᴀsʏ ᴀᴜᴅɪᴏʙᴏᴏᴋs ᴡɪʟʟ ғɪɴᴅ ᴛʜɪs ᴀɴ ɪɴᴄʀᴇᴅɪʙʟʏ ɪᴍᴍᴇʀsɪᴠᴇ ʟɪsᴛᴇɴɪɴɢ ᴇxᴘᴇʀɪᴇɴᴄᴇ.
𝒯𝓇𝑜𝓅𝑒𝓈 & 𝒱𝒾𝒷𝑒𝓈:
⚔️ ᴇᴘɪᴄ ғᴀɴᴛᴀsʏ
🧵 ғᴀᴛᴇ & ᴅᴇsᴛɪɴʏ
👑 ɪᴍᴍᴏʀᴛᴀʟ ᴠɪʟʟᴀɪɴ
❤️ sʟᴏᴡ-ʙᴜʀɴ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ
🗺️ ᴘᴇʀɪʟᴏᴜs ǫᴜᴇsᴛ
👥 ғᴏᴜɴᴅ ғᴀᴍɪʟʏ
✨ ᴀɴᴄɪᴇɴᴛ ᴍᴀɢɪᴄ
🩸 sᴀᴄʀɪғɪᴄᴇ
🐉 ᴍʏᴛʜɪᴄᴀʟ ᴄʀᴇᴀᴛᴜʀᴇs
🌍 sᴀᴠᴇ-ᴛʜᴇ-ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ sᴛᴀᴋᴇs
𝑅𝑒𝒶𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝒾𝒻 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓁𝒾𝓀𝑒...
🗡️ sʜᴀᴅᴏᴡ ᴀɴᴅ ʙᴏɴᴇ & ᴛʜᴇ ᴘʀɪsᴏɴ ʜᴇᴀʟᴇʀ
✨ ᴍʏᴛʜᴏʟᴏɢʏ-ɪɴsᴘɪʀᴇᴅ ғᴀɴᴛᴀsʏ
⚔️ ʜɪɢʜ-sᴛᴀᴋᴇs ᴀᴅᴠᴇɴᴛᴜʀᴇ ǫᴜᴇsᴛs
❤️ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ ᴛʜᴀᴛ sᴜᴘᴘᴏʀᴛs ᴛʜᴇ ᴘʟᴏᴛ
🧙 ᴍᴀɢɪᴄᴀʟ ʀᴇʟɪᴄs ᴀɴᴅ ᴀɴᴄɪᴇɴᴛ ɢᴏᴅs
🌍 sᴘʀᴀᴡʟɪɴɢ ᴇᴘɪᴄ ғᴀɴᴛᴀsʏ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅs
𝐹𝒾𝓃𝒶𝓁 𝓋𝑒𝓇𝒹𝒾𝒸𝓉:
ᴀɴ ᴇxᴄɪᴛɪɴɢ, ᴇᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟʟʏ ʀᴇᴡᴀʀᴅɪɴɢ ᴄᴏɴᴄʟᴜsɪᴏɴ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴅᴇʟɪᴠᴇʀs ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴛʜɪɴɢ ʏᴏᴜ'ᴅ ʜᴏᴘᴇ ғᴏʀ ғʀᴏᴍ ᴀɴ ᴇᴘɪᴄ ғᴀɴᴛᴀsʏ ғɪɴᴀʟᴇ. ᴊᴜʟɪᴇ ᴋᴀɢᴀᴡᴀ ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀғᴜʟʟʏ ʙᴀʟᴀɴᴄᴇs ᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ, ᴍʏᴛʜᴏʟᴏɢʏ, ᴄʜᴀʀᴀᴄᴛᴇʀ ɢʀᴏᴡᴛʜ, ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ ᴡʜɪʟᴇ ɢɪᴠɪɴɢ sᴘᴀʀʀᴏᴡ ᴀ ᴄᴏɴᴄʟᴜsɪᴏɴ ᴡᴏʀᴛʜʏ ᴏғ ʜᴇʀ ᴊᴏᴜʀɴᴇʏ. ɪғ ʏᴏᴜ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ǫᴜᴇsᴛs, ʟᴇɢᴇɴᴅᴀʀʏ ᴍᴀɢɪᴄ, ғᴏᴜɴᴅ ғᴀᴍɪʟʏ, ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴇʀᴏɪɴᴇs ᴡɪʟʟɪɴɢ ᴛᴏ ʀɪsᴋ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴛʜɪɴɢ, 𝒟𝑒𝒶𝓉𝒽𝓁𝑒𝓈𝓈 ᴀʙsᴏʟᴜᴛᴇʟʏ ᴅᴇʟɪᴠᴇʀs.
🗣️ 𝒲𝑜𝓇𝒹 𝑜𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒮𝓉𝓇𝑒𝑒𝓉:
ᴇᴀʀʟʏ ʀᴇᴀᴅᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘʀᴀɪsɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇ ᴇxᴘʟᴏsɪᴠᴇ ᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ, ᴇᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ ᴘᴀʏᴏғғ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴇxᴘᴀɴᴅᴇᴅ ᴍʏᴛʜᴏʟᴏɢʏ, ᴄᴀʟʟɪɴɢ ɪᴛ ᴀ sᴀᴛɪsғʏɪɴɢ ᴄᴏɴᴛɪɴᴜᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ᴏғ sᴘᴀʀʀᴏᴡ's sᴛᴏʀʏ. ᴍᴀɴʏ ʜɪɢʜʟɪɢʜᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ʀɪᴄʜ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅʙᴜɪʟᴅɪɴɢ, ʟᴏᴠᴀʙʟᴇ ᴇɴsᴇᴍʙʟᴇ ᴄᴀsᴛ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴀʟᴀɴᴄᴇ ʙᴇᴛᴡᴇᴇɴ ᴇᴘɪᴄ ғᴀɴᴛᴀsʏ ᴀᴅᴠᴇɴᴛᴜʀᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴇᴀʀᴛғᴇʟᴛ ᴄʜᴀʀᴀᴄᴛᴇʀ ᴍᴏᴍᴇɴᴛs ᴀs ᴛʜᴇ sᴇʀɪᴇs' ɢʀᴇᴀᴛᴇsᴛ sᴛʀᴇɴɢᴛʜs.
ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʀᴇᴀᴅɪɴɢ!
𝒜𝓈𝒽𝓁𝑒𝓎
ʙᴏᴏᴋsᴛᴀɢʀᴀᴍ: @ᴛʜᴇᴛᴀᴛᴛᴇʀᴇᴅᴘᴀɢᴇ
𝒟𝑒𝒶𝓉𝒽𝓁𝑒𝓈𝓈 ʙʏ ᴊᴜʟɪᴇ ᴋᴀɢᴀᴡᴀ
𝑅𝒶𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑔: 🥀🥀🥀🥀 ᴏᴜᴛ ᴏғ 𝟻 ᴇɴᴄʜᴀɴᴛᴇᴅ ʀᴏsᴇs
✨ 𝐻𝑜𝑜𝓀✨
ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴛʜᴇ ғᴀᴛᴇ ᴏғ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ ʜᴀɴɢɪɴɢ ʙʏ ᴀ ᴛʜʀᴇᴀᴅ, sᴘᴀʀʀᴏᴡ ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴇʀ ᴄᴏᴍᴘᴀɴɪᴏɴs ᴊᴏᴜʀɴᴇʏ ɪɴᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅᴇᴀᴅʟʏ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ sᴄᴀʀ ɪɴ sᴇᴀʀᴄʜ ᴏғ ᴛʜᴇ sʜᴀᴛᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʟᴏᴏᴍ ᴏғ ғᴀᴛᴇ—ᴛʜᴇ ᴏɴʟʏ ғᴏʀᴄᴇ ᴄᴀᴘᴀʙʟᴇ ᴏғ ᴇɴᴅɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇ ɪᴍᴍᴏʀᴛᴀʟ ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜʟᴇss ᴋɪɴɢ. ʙᴜᴛ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏ sᴛᴇᴘ ᴄʟᴏsᴇʀ ᴛᴏ sᴀʟᴠᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ʙʀɪɴɢs ᴛʜᴇᴍ ᴄʟᴏsᴇʀ ᴛᴏ ɪᴍᴘᴏssɪʙʟᴇ sᴀᴄʀɪғɪᴄᴇs, ᴅᴇᴠᴀsᴛᴀᴛɪɴɢ ᴛʀᴜᴛʜs, ᴀɴᴅ ᴀ ᴘᴏᴡᴇʀ ɴᴏ ᴍᴏʀᴛᴀʟ ᴡᴀs ᴇᴠᴇʀ ᴍᴇᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ᴡɪᴇʟᴅ.
𝑅𝑒𝓋𝒾𝑒𝓌:
ʜᴜɢᴇ ᴛʜᴀɴᴋ ʏᴏᴜ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ʜɪᴠᴇ, ʜᴛᴘ, & ʜᴛᴘ ᴀᴜᴅɪᴏ ғᴏʀ ɢɪғᴛɪɴɢ ᴍᴇ ᴛʜɪs ᴀʟᴄ!
𝐻𝑜𝓌 𝒹𝑜 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝒶 𝓀𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓌𝒽𝑜 𝓁𝒾𝓉𝑒𝓇𝒶𝓁𝓁𝓎 𝒸𝒶𝓃'𝓉 𝒹𝒾𝑒?
ᴊᴜʟɪᴇ ᴋᴀɢᴀᴡᴀ ᴀʙsᴏʟᴜᴛᴇʟʏ sᴛɪᴄᴋs ᴛʜᴇ ʟᴀɴᴅɪɴɢ.
𝒟𝑒𝒶𝓉𝒽𝓁𝑒𝓈𝓈 ᴇxᴘᴀɴᴅs ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴛʜɪɴɢ ɪ ʟᴏᴠᴇᴅ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ғɪʀsᴛ ʙᴏᴏᴋ—ʜɪɢʜᴇʀ sᴛᴀᴋᴇs, ʀɪᴄʜᴇʀ ᴍʏᴛʜᴏʟᴏɢʏ, sᴛʀᴏɴɢᴇʀ ᴄʜᴀʀᴀᴄᴛᴇʀ ʀᴇʟᴀᴛɪᴏɴsʜɪᴘs, ᴀɴᴅ ɴᴏɴsᴛᴏᴘ ᴀᴅᴠᴇɴᴛᴜʀᴇ. ᴛʜᴇ ᴊᴏᴜʀɴᴇʏ ᴛʜʀᴏᴜɢʜ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ sᴄᴀʀ ғᴇᴇʟs ᴅᴀɴɢᴇʀᴏᴜs ᴀᴛ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏ ᴛᴜʀɴ, ᴡʜɪʟᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ᴍʏᴛʜᴏʟᴏɢʏ sᴜʀʀᴏᴜɴᴅɪɴɢ ғᴀᴛᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ɪᴍᴍᴏʀᴛᴀʟɪᴛʏ ᴀᴅᴅs ғᴀsᴄɪɴᴀᴛɪɴɢ ᴅᴇᴘᴛʜ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ. sᴘᴀʀʀᴏᴡ ᴄᴏɴᴛɪɴᴜᴇs ᴛᴏ sʜɪɴᴇ ᴀs ᴀ ʜᴇʀᴏɪɴᴇ ᴡʜᴏsᴇ ᴄᴏᴜʀᴀɢᴇ ᴄᴏᴍᴇs ɴᴏᴛ ғʀᴏᴍ ғᴇᴀʀʟᴇssɴᴇss ʙᴜᴛ ғʀᴏᴍ ʀᴇғᴜsɪɴɢ ᴛᴏ ɢɪᴠᴇ ᴜᴘ.
ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ ʀᴇᴍᴀɪɴs ʙᴇᴀᴜᴛɪғᴜʟʟʏ ᴡᴏᴠᴇɴ ɪɴᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ʟᴀʀɢᴇʀ ᴘʟᴏᴛ ɪɴsᴛᴇᴀᴅ ᴏғ ᴏᴠᴇʀsʜᴀᴅᴏᴡɪɴɢ ɪᴛ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏ sᴀᴄʀɪғɪᴄᴇ ғᴇᴇʟs ᴇᴀʀɴᴇᴅ. ᴛʜᴇ ᴇɴᴅɪɴɢ ᴅᴇʟɪᴠᴇʀs ᴇxᴀᴄᴛʟʏ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ɪ ᴡᴀɴᴛᴇᴅ: ᴇᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ, ᴇᴘɪᴄ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴅᴇᴇᴘʟʏ sᴀᴛɪsғʏɪɴɢ ᴡʜɪʟᴇ ʀᴇᴍɪɴᴅɪɴɢ ʏᴏᴜ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴛʀᴜᴇ ʜᴇʀᴏɪsᴍ ᴀʟᴡᴀʏs ᴄᴏᴍᴇs ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀ ᴄᴏsᴛ.
🎙️𝒩𝒶𝓇𝓇𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃:
ᴛʜᴇ ᴀᴜᴅɪᴏʙᴏᴏᴋ ɪs ᴄɪɴᴇᴍᴀᴛɪᴄ ғʀᴏᴍ ʙᴇɢɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴛᴏ ᴇɴᴅ. ᴛʜᴇ ɴᴀʀʀᴀᴛᴏʀ ᴄᴀᴘᴛᴜʀᴇs sᴘᴀʀʀᴏᴡ's ɢʀᴏᴡᴛʜ ɪɴᴛᴏ ᴀ ᴅᴇᴛᴇʀᴍɪɴᴇᴅ, ʀᴇsɪʟɪᴇɴᴛ ʜᴇʀᴏɪɴᴇ ᴡʜɪʟᴇ ɢɪᴠɪɴɢ ᴇᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ ᴡᴇɪɢʜᴛ ᴛᴏ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏ ᴛʀɪᴜᴍᴘʜ, ʟᴏss, ᴀɴᴅ ɪᴍᴘᴏssɪʙʟᴇ ᴅᴇᴄɪsɪᴏɴ. ʙᴀᴛᴛʟᴇ sᴄᴇɴᴇs ᴀʀᴇ ᴇɴᴇʀɢᴇᴛɪᴄ ᴡɪᴛʜᴏᴜᴛ ʙᴇᴄᴏᴍɪɴɢ ᴄᴏɴғᴜsɪɴɢ, ǫᴜɪᴇᴛᴇʀ ᴄʜᴀʀᴀᴄᴛᴇʀ ᴍᴏᴍᴇɴᴛs ғᴇᴇʟ ɪɴᴛɪᴍᴀᴛᴇ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ᴛᴇɴsɪᴏɴ sᴛᴇᴀᴅɪʟʏ ʙᴜɪʟᴅs ᴛᴏᴡᴀʀᴅ ᴀɴ ᴇᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟʟʏ sᴀᴛɪsғʏɪɴɢ ғɪɴᴀʟᴇ. ғᴀɴs ᴏғ ᴇᴘɪᴄ ғᴀɴᴛᴀsʏ ᴀᴜᴅɪᴏʙᴏᴏᴋs ᴡɪʟʟ ғɪɴᴅ ᴛʜɪs ᴀɴ ɪɴᴄʀᴇᴅɪʙʟʏ ɪᴍᴍᴇʀsɪᴠᴇ ʟɪsᴛᴇɴɪɴɢ ᴇxᴘᴇʀɪᴇɴᴄᴇ.
𝒯𝓇𝑜𝓅𝑒𝓈 & 𝒱𝒾𝒷𝑒𝓈:
⚔️ ᴇᴘɪᴄ ғᴀɴᴛᴀsʏ
🧵 ғᴀᴛᴇ & ᴅᴇsᴛɪɴʏ
👑 ɪᴍᴍᴏʀᴛᴀʟ ᴠɪʟʟᴀɪɴ
❤️ sʟᴏᴡ-ʙᴜʀɴ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ
🗺️ ᴘᴇʀɪʟᴏᴜs ǫᴜᴇsᴛ
👥 ғᴏᴜɴᴅ ғᴀᴍɪʟʏ
✨ ᴀɴᴄɪᴇɴᴛ ᴍᴀɢɪᴄ
🩸 sᴀᴄʀɪғɪᴄᴇ
🐉 ᴍʏᴛʜɪᴄᴀʟ ᴄʀᴇᴀᴛᴜʀᴇs
🌍 sᴀᴠᴇ-ᴛʜᴇ-ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ sᴛᴀᴋᴇs
𝑅𝑒𝒶𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝒾𝒻 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓁𝒾𝓀𝑒...
🗡️ sʜᴀᴅᴏᴡ ᴀɴᴅ ʙᴏɴᴇ & ᴛʜᴇ ᴘʀɪsᴏɴ ʜᴇᴀʟᴇʀ
✨ ᴍʏᴛʜᴏʟᴏɢʏ-ɪɴsᴘɪʀᴇᴅ ғᴀɴᴛᴀsʏ
⚔️ ʜɪɢʜ-sᴛᴀᴋᴇs ᴀᴅᴠᴇɴᴛᴜʀᴇ ǫᴜᴇsᴛs
❤️ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ ᴛʜᴀᴛ sᴜᴘᴘᴏʀᴛs ᴛʜᴇ ᴘʟᴏᴛ
🧙 ᴍᴀɢɪᴄᴀʟ ʀᴇʟɪᴄs ᴀɴᴅ ᴀɴᴄɪᴇɴᴛ ɢᴏᴅs
🌍 sᴘʀᴀᴡʟɪɴɢ ᴇᴘɪᴄ ғᴀɴᴛᴀsʏ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅs
𝐹𝒾𝓃𝒶𝓁 𝓋𝑒𝓇𝒹𝒾𝒸𝓉:
ᴀɴ ᴇxᴄɪᴛɪɴɢ, ᴇᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟʟʏ ʀᴇᴡᴀʀᴅɪɴɢ ᴄᴏɴᴄʟᴜsɪᴏɴ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴅᴇʟɪᴠᴇʀs ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴛʜɪɴɢ ʏᴏᴜ'ᴅ ʜᴏᴘᴇ ғᴏʀ ғʀᴏᴍ ᴀɴ ᴇᴘɪᴄ ғᴀɴᴛᴀsʏ ғɪɴᴀʟᴇ. ᴊᴜʟɪᴇ ᴋᴀɢᴀᴡᴀ ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀғᴜʟʟʏ ʙᴀʟᴀɴᴄᴇs ᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ, ᴍʏᴛʜᴏʟᴏɢʏ, ᴄʜᴀʀᴀᴄᴛᴇʀ ɢʀᴏᴡᴛʜ, ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ ᴡʜɪʟᴇ ɢɪᴠɪɴɢ sᴘᴀʀʀᴏᴡ ᴀ ᴄᴏɴᴄʟᴜsɪᴏɴ ᴡᴏʀᴛʜʏ ᴏғ ʜᴇʀ ᴊᴏᴜʀɴᴇʏ. ɪғ ʏᴏᴜ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ǫᴜᴇsᴛs, ʟᴇɢᴇɴᴅᴀʀʏ ᴍᴀɢɪᴄ, ғᴏᴜɴᴅ ғᴀᴍɪʟʏ, ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴇʀᴏɪɴᴇs ᴡɪʟʟɪɴɢ ᴛᴏ ʀɪsᴋ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴛʜɪɴɢ, 𝒟𝑒𝒶𝓉𝒽𝓁𝑒𝓈𝓈 ᴀʙsᴏʟᴜᴛᴇʟʏ ᴅᴇʟɪᴠᴇʀs.
🗣️ 𝒲𝑜𝓇𝒹 𝑜𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒮𝓉𝓇𝑒𝑒𝓉:
ᴇᴀʀʟʏ ʀᴇᴀᴅᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘʀᴀɪsɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇ ᴇxᴘʟᴏsɪᴠᴇ ᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ, ᴇᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ ᴘᴀʏᴏғғ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴇxᴘᴀɴᴅᴇᴅ ᴍʏᴛʜᴏʟᴏɢʏ, ᴄᴀʟʟɪɴɢ ɪᴛ ᴀ sᴀᴛɪsғʏɪɴɢ ᴄᴏɴᴛɪɴᴜᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ᴏғ sᴘᴀʀʀᴏᴡ's sᴛᴏʀʏ. ᴍᴀɴʏ ʜɪɢʜʟɪɢʜᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ʀɪᴄʜ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅʙᴜɪʟᴅɪɴɢ, ʟᴏᴠᴀʙʟᴇ ᴇɴsᴇᴍʙʟᴇ ᴄᴀsᴛ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴀʟᴀɴᴄᴇ ʙᴇᴛᴡᴇᴇɴ ᴇᴘɪᴄ ғᴀɴᴛᴀsʏ ᴀᴅᴠᴇɴᴛᴜʀᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴇᴀʀᴛғᴇʟᴛ ᴄʜᴀʀᴀᴄᴛᴇʀ ᴍᴏᴍᴇɴᴛs ᴀs ᴛʜᴇ sᴇʀɪᴇs' ɢʀᴇᴀᴛᴇsᴛ sᴛʀᴇɴɢᴛʜs.
ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʀᴇᴀᴅɪɴɢ!
𝒜𝓈𝒽𝓁𝑒𝓎
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Deathless is a strong second installment in the Fateless series that expands the world and raises the stakes in every way.
Sparrow is still coming to terms with being the Fateless when she's given what seems like an impossible task: kill the Deathless King. As she, Raithe, Kysa, and Halek set out on a dangerous journey to find the fragment of the Loom of Fate, they're forced to rely on one another more than ever. I really enjoyed watching Sparrow continue to grow, learning that trusting herself and her friends is just as important as her strength and determination.
Since the world-building was established in Fateless, this book jumps right into the action. It took me a few chapters to settle back into the story and reconnect with all the details, but once I did, I was fully invested. Julie Kagawa continues to create an imaginative world filled with ancient magic, dangerous landscapes, and impossible choices.
The friendship and loyalty between Sparrow, Raithe, Kysa, and Halek remain one of my favorite parts of the series. Their dynamic adds so much heart to an adventure that's packed with action, mystery, and high stakes.
My only real complaint is that this book ends with so much left unresolved. It definitely feels like the middle installment of a larger story, and I was left wanting answers and more time with these characters. The ending had me immediately wishing the next book was already available.
Overall, Deathless is an exciting continuation that deepens the characters and keeps the adventure moving. If you enjoyed Fateless, you'll definitely want to continue Sparrow's journey. Now comes the hardest part—waiting for the next book!
Sparrow is still coming to terms with being the Fateless when she's given what seems like an impossible task: kill the Deathless King. As she, Raithe, Kysa, and Halek set out on a dangerous journey to find the fragment of the Loom of Fate, they're forced to rely on one another more than ever. I really enjoyed watching Sparrow continue to grow, learning that trusting herself and her friends is just as important as her strength and determination.
Since the world-building was established in Fateless, this book jumps right into the action. It took me a few chapters to settle back into the story and reconnect with all the details, but once I did, I was fully invested. Julie Kagawa continues to create an imaginative world filled with ancient magic, dangerous landscapes, and impossible choices.
The friendship and loyalty between Sparrow, Raithe, Kysa, and Halek remain one of my favorite parts of the series. Their dynamic adds so much heart to an adventure that's packed with action, mystery, and high stakes.
My only real complaint is that this book ends with so much left unresolved. It definitely feels like the middle installment of a larger story, and I was left wanting answers and more time with these characters. The ending had me immediately wishing the next book was already available.
Overall, Deathless is an exciting continuation that deepens the characters and keeps the adventure moving. If you enjoyed Fateless, you'll definitely want to continue Sparrow's journey. Now comes the hardest part—waiting for the next book!
July 11, 2026
Thank you so much Harper Collins Australia for the gifted physical copy in exchange for an honest review!
3.5 ⭐️
Riveting, engaging and fast-paced.
Sequel to Fateless, Deathless was a whirlwind of adventure, romance and high stakes, as Sparrow and her friends race against the clock, looking for a way to defeat the Deathless King before it’s too late.
After the devastating loss of everything Sparrow has ever known, she’s accompanied by Raithe, the deadly assassin, Halek, the Fatechaser and Kysa, the insect rider. Together, they must overcome dangerous terrain and battle ancient mythical creatures who are hellbent on stopping them from achieving their goal.
With no guarantee of completing her mission successfully, the stress starts to take a toll. And when someone close to her fails to inform her of something that changes everything, Sparrow doesn’t know if she has what it takes to take down the Deathless King. With her window of opportunity narrowing, will Sparrow be able to change fate before it’s too late?
This one was action-packed from the start, and I’m so excited to see what happens next! I did struggle to get into the story at first but I feel like that’s mainly because it’s been a year since I read Fateless. Once the action picked up and I remembered what was happening, I found that I could fly through the pages. The cliffhanger was so good because it promises that the next book will be even more action-packed, and I’m so excited to see how Sparrow’s story ends.
Perfect for fans of an intriguing fantasy series full of magical creatures, a fierce protagonist and a storyline that’ll have you hooked from the start!
3.5 ⭐️
Riveting, engaging and fast-paced.
Sequel to Fateless, Deathless was a whirlwind of adventure, romance and high stakes, as Sparrow and her friends race against the clock, looking for a way to defeat the Deathless King before it’s too late.
After the devastating loss of everything Sparrow has ever known, she’s accompanied by Raithe, the deadly assassin, Halek, the Fatechaser and Kysa, the insect rider. Together, they must overcome dangerous terrain and battle ancient mythical creatures who are hellbent on stopping them from achieving their goal.
With no guarantee of completing her mission successfully, the stress starts to take a toll. And when someone close to her fails to inform her of something that changes everything, Sparrow doesn’t know if she has what it takes to take down the Deathless King. With her window of opportunity narrowing, will Sparrow be able to change fate before it’s too late?
This one was action-packed from the start, and I’m so excited to see what happens next! I did struggle to get into the story at first but I feel like that’s mainly because it’s been a year since I read Fateless. Once the action picked up and I remembered what was happening, I found that I could fly through the pages. The cliffhanger was so good because it promises that the next book will be even more action-packed, and I’m so excited to see how Sparrow’s story ends.
Perfect for fans of an intriguing fantasy series full of magical creatures, a fierce protagonist and a storyline that’ll have you hooked from the start!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Favorite quote(s):
"There is a reason no one knows their fate. That kind of knowledge will easily drive you mad. Maybe someone like Halek would be fine, but for most of us, it would become an obsession." He shivered, arms tightening around me. "I don't want to know my fate," he murmured. "I just know that the time I have now is a blessing from the Weaver. It's what I do with the time before my thread is cut that matters.”
Review:
Wow. Honestly, I think I liked this more than book 1. There were some slower moments, but for the story, it worked. I loved the growth of each character. Even when it seemed like they took a step or two back, they changed for the better after. Secrets were initially an issue, but things improved later. I adore Raithe and Sparrow. Even when Sparrow was mad at him, he still cared for her. Halek made me laugh a lot and sometimes roll my eyes. He's one of my favorite funny side characters. Kysa was amazing, even when she was angry. She really cares for the others, and I love her bond with the rock beetles. I adore the rock beetles, and if something happens to either one, I'm gonna be pissed. I thought the Queen of Raithe’s people were interesting, but I don't know that I trust her given all we found out. This was an intense journey, and a great deal happened. The last few chapters really had me stressed. I don't know what to think about the end, but after that, I'm excited for the next book.
"There is a reason no one knows their fate. That kind of knowledge will easily drive you mad. Maybe someone like Halek would be fine, but for most of us, it would become an obsession." He shivered, arms tightening around me. "I don't want to know my fate," he murmured. "I just know that the time I have now is a blessing from the Weaver. It's what I do with the time before my thread is cut that matters.”
Review:
Wow. Honestly, I think I liked this more than book 1. There were some slower moments, but for the story, it worked. I loved the growth of each character. Even when it seemed like they took a step or two back, they changed for the better after. Secrets were initially an issue, but things improved later. I adore Raithe and Sparrow. Even when Sparrow was mad at him, he still cared for her. Halek made me laugh a lot and sometimes roll my eyes. He's one of my favorite funny side characters. Kysa was amazing, even when she was angry. She really cares for the others, and I love her bond with the rock beetles. I adore the rock beetles, and if something happens to either one, I'm gonna be pissed. I thought the Queen of Raithe’s people were interesting, but I don't know that I trust her given all we found out. This was an intense journey, and a great deal happened. The last few chapters really had me stressed. I don't know what to think about the end, but after that, I'm excited for the next book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
THIS WAS AMAZING! I can't get enough of these books!
Julie really wrecked me with this one, but then again, when don't they.
At first, I was all on board with everyone hating on Raithe. Afterall he kept quite the secret about who what his queen really was and well it's kind of the whole reason the world is in chaos right now.
Between finding out his Queen is a Deathless, then visiting his city, then having the new mission and needing Raithe involved to guide everyone to their next destination, well you can say things are looking rough for him. BUT wait, things will change and what we knew all along about Raithe and Sparrow finally comes to be.
As for Sparrow, she grows a lot and I loved her even more. She's become a bit more fearless and is ready to do what it takes to end this battle with the Deathless King. But to stop a Deathless she will need to be on the same level, power wise. To become a Goddess in her own right is the only way and the journey there is so heart wrenching I just couldn't stop being on the edge of my seat.
Along the journey, everyone will need to stick together for anything and everything. Including statues that suddenly come to life and come after them. A horrible creature on the hunt for them and then there's Meeka. I LOVED Meeka. Who knew such a tiny creature was going to be one of my favorite parts of this book AND basically save everyone. Seriously, he navigated lava like it was nothing and if he didn't...well they all may have never made it to their destination.
Then the ending.... WHAT WAS THAT JULIE?! That had to be one of the worst cliff hangers ever!! (In a good way) There is no way I can just sit around and wait for the next book, I need to have it after that. You can't just leave me hanging like this.
Once again, I loved this book. This whole series is amazing and can't wait for more, Julie has always been amazing and a favorite author of mine. This series is also on par with her Fey series, because to this day it STILL the series I shove at people who want Fey.
ANYWAY, I'll be not so patiently waiting for the next Fateless book.
Julie really wrecked me with this one, but then again, when don't they.
At first, I was all on board with everyone hating on Raithe. Afterall he kept quite the secret about who what his queen really was and well it's kind of the whole reason the world is in chaos right now.
Between finding out his Queen is a Deathless, then visiting his city, then having the new mission and needing Raithe involved to guide everyone to their next destination, well you can say things are looking rough for him. BUT wait, things will change and what we knew all along about Raithe and Sparrow finally comes to be.
As for Sparrow, she grows a lot and I loved her even more. She's become a bit more fearless and is ready to do what it takes to end this battle with the Deathless King. But to stop a Deathless she will need to be on the same level, power wise. To become a Goddess in her own right is the only way and the journey there is so heart wrenching I just couldn't stop being on the edge of my seat.
Along the journey, everyone will need to stick together for anything and everything. Including statues that suddenly come to life and come after them. A horrible creature on the hunt for them and then there's Meeka. I LOVED Meeka. Who knew such a tiny creature was going to be one of my favorite parts of this book AND basically save everyone. Seriously, he navigated lava like it was nothing and if he didn't...well they all may have never made it to their destination.
Then the ending.... WHAT WAS THAT JULIE?! That had to be one of the worst cliff hangers ever!! (In a good way) There is no way I can just sit around and wait for the next book, I need to have it after that. You can't just leave me hanging like this.
Once again, I loved this book. This whole series is amazing and can't wait for more, Julie has always been amazing and a favorite author of mine. This series is also on par with her Fey series, because to this day it STILL the series I shove at people who want Fey.
ANYWAY, I'll be not so patiently waiting for the next Fateless book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4☆ | this one was so good, but I feel like I should've reread book 1 before starting this because my memory of it was a bit iffy. But I still understood enough to keep going and I can't wait for the novella and book 3 next year!
𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:
I absolutely loved the characters in here and adored the world/creatures in it.
It was such a fun read and I had an amazing time doing it.
I really love Julie Kagawa's storytelling and how she writes the romance in her books as well. It doesn't feel too pushy to me and that made it enjoyable overall.
One thing I do wish is that we had a bit more clear world building and had been showed a 𝘣𝘪𝘵 more than what we were shown. Because while I did enjoy it, it just felt a bit more like info dumping.
I read about 75% of this book as an ebook, and finished the rest while listening to the audiobook and the narrator for the audiobook did a wonderful job and I enjoyed listening to it.
𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍:
I don't think it was as good as book 1 but still a great read. I have high hopes for the rest of the series.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to have an advanced copy in exchange for a review!
𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:
I absolutely loved the characters in here and adored the world/creatures in it.
It was such a fun read and I had an amazing time doing it.
I really love Julie Kagawa's storytelling and how she writes the romance in her books as well. It doesn't feel too pushy to me and that made it enjoyable overall.
One thing I do wish is that we had a bit more clear world building and had been showed a 𝘣𝘪𝘵 more than what we were shown. Because while I did enjoy it, it just felt a bit more like info dumping.
I read about 75% of this book as an ebook, and finished the rest while listening to the audiobook and the narrator for the audiobook did a wonderful job and I enjoyed listening to it.
𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍:
I don't think it was as good as book 1 but still a great read. I have high hopes for the rest of the series.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to have an advanced copy in exchange for a review!
July 13, 2026
3.5 stars
A very detailed, fast paced, and long listen.
I requested this audiobook through Netgalley not realizing it was Book #2 in the Fateless series. I checked out Fateless from my online library and listened before beginning this one. Honestly, I think I could have read reviews on Fateless and started Deathless right away. Julie Kagawa writes enough details in the beginning of Deathless that I don't think much will be missed if the reader reads the lengthier "cliff notes" reviews.
Deathless is better than Fateless. In Fateless, I felt the supportive characters were rather flat. In Deathless, they are developed a little more. The world building is very, very good- in both books. Even with this, this book just didn't get me excited or even enthused.
Mia Hutchinson-Shaw did an excellent job at narration. She deserves five stars all on her own. She reads life into the characters. I normally listen to audiobooks at 1.5x-1.75x speed. I was able to listen to this one at 2.0x speed without any issues and was able to understand the dialogue clearly.
Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin Audio for the opportunity to listen to this book.
A very detailed, fast paced, and long listen.
I requested this audiobook through Netgalley not realizing it was Book #2 in the Fateless series. I checked out Fateless from my online library and listened before beginning this one. Honestly, I think I could have read reviews on Fateless and started Deathless right away. Julie Kagawa writes enough details in the beginning of Deathless that I don't think much will be missed if the reader reads the lengthier "cliff notes" reviews.
Deathless is better than Fateless. In Fateless, I felt the supportive characters were rather flat. In Deathless, they are developed a little more. The world building is very, very good- in both books. Even with this, this book just didn't get me excited or even enthused.
Mia Hutchinson-Shaw did an excellent job at narration. She deserves five stars all on her own. She reads life into the characters. I normally listen to audiobooks at 1.5x-1.75x speed. I was able to listen to this one at 2.0x speed without any issues and was able to understand the dialogue clearly.
Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin Audio for the opportunity to listen to this book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Sparrow is still coming to terms with her status as a Fateless when she is tasked with killing the Deathless King. Not only is he immortal, but his magic is also siphoning the life force of the world around him to keep him that way. This group has been told that many years ago, the Deathless attacked the sanctuary of Fate and broke the goddess’s loom. A piece of this loom has been protected in a dangerous area known as the World Scar. If they can reach this piece, it would give one of them the power to stop the Deathless King. Will they all make it there? What will this piece do to the mortal who dares touch it?
Deathless is the second book in the Fateless series. Since the world-building took place in the first book, this story jumps quickly into the new events, and readers must catch up as nuggets are mentioned to spur on memories. Kagawa takes these unlikely heroes on an unusual quest, but readers are left feeling unsatisfied as the story is nowhere near a conclusion. Hopefully, the next book doesn’t take too long to be released.
Deathless is the second book in the Fateless series. Since the world-building took place in the first book, this story jumps quickly into the new events, and readers must catch up as nuggets are mentioned to spur on memories. Kagawa takes these unlikely heroes on an unusual quest, but readers are left feeling unsatisfied as the story is nowhere near a conclusion. Hopefully, the next book doesn’t take too long to be released.
June 20, 2026
My Thoughts
I liked the fact that Sparrow, Halek, Kysa and Raithe deepened their personal relationships in this sequel but since that took up a lot of time to develop it also slowed down my ability to stay engaged in the story.
At the 45% or so mark my attention was fully on how Sparrow and her companions were progressing in their quest.
The actual journey that they embarked together was given more of the readers focus and it was quite a trek.
Between the many dangers they had to overcome and the wavering of faith in her own abilities Sparrow and the rest are kept on an adrenaline overload for the entire book.
By the time I finished Deathless the pacing in this story had finally evened out for me so unfortunately the surprise twist at books end did not make me as satisfied as I hoped it would.
I am looking forward to finding out what trials and tribulations Sparrow and the rest must face before a final resolution is reached.
3 1/2 stars rounded to 4.
[EArc from Netgalley]
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Deathless had me utterly captivated and wouldn't let go of me. This book was definitely something magical and haunting, with beautiful narration and captivating themes, making you think of them even after you stop reading the novel.
The thing I liked the most about the book is the character development. I enjoyed the way the author portrayed people's decisions, sacrifices, and interactions with each other. The language was rich and vivid, painting a picture of an entire world in front of me.
I was touched by the moments from the book that brought tears to my eyes. At the same time, there were some scenes that gave me hope for a happy future. In general, this was the kind of book that left me a lot of thoughts after finishing reading.
It was an interesting and exciting experience for me to read Deathless because I could once again be captivated by the magic of the fantasy genre. If you enjoy reading the stories full of mythology and emotions, you should definitely give this book a chance.
The thing I liked the most about the book is the character development. I enjoyed the way the author portrayed people's decisions, sacrifices, and interactions with each other. The language was rich and vivid, painting a picture of an entire world in front of me.
I was touched by the moments from the book that brought tears to my eyes. At the same time, there were some scenes that gave me hope for a happy future. In general, this was the kind of book that left me a lot of thoughts after finishing reading.
It was an interesting and exciting experience for me to read Deathless because I could once again be captivated by the magic of the fantasy genre. If you enjoy reading the stories full of mythology and emotions, you should definitely give this book a chance.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
In Deathless, we're thrown back into the epic adventure of Sparrow and her crew evading the Deathless King that awoke in the first book, but also continue their journey. The next stop is to reach Raithe, the assassin on a mission to bring Sparrow to his queen in a city known only as legend. There, much more information is gathered, including that because Sparrow is Fateless, she alone could potentially bring down the Deathless King by finding a piece of the loom and becoming a goddess herself.
Deathless was just as fun and entertaining as Fateless was and picked up right where book one ended. I really enjoyed the back and forth and individual relationships between each of the members of the little traveling group. I love an adventurous trek, especially if it's dangerous, and this one has all of that plus monsters trying to decimate. I also liked the splash of romance, just like in book one.
This was another super fun time, and I will for sure be waiting for book 3. A big thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Children's Books for this ARC.
Deathless was just as fun and entertaining as Fateless was and picked up right where book one ended. I really enjoyed the back and forth and individual relationships between each of the members of the little traveling group. I love an adventurous trek, especially if it's dangerous, and this one has all of that plus monsters trying to decimate. I also liked the splash of romance, just like in book one.
This was another super fun time, and I will for sure be waiting for book 3. A big thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Children's Books for this ARC.
July 9, 2026
Deathless is a pretty easy read and the pacing didn't bother me, but in hindsight...What actually happened till the end?
I mean, yes, they travelled places, defeated creatures (abominations), strengthened the current relationships while also picking up new beings, but like...We knew in the beginning she has to defeat the Deathless King (title much?) and she's fateless, but...What happened? For someone who is fateless, she's not decision making as someone who is fateless. Things are still happening to her.
The romance, also, is a lowborn still and it is YA so fitting. I don't have a real opinion on the romance, but it could also be not there and it'd be fine.
At any rate, while being critical about it, I would read the next book. I got through the book fine because of the "adventure" aspect of the book, which I do enjoy in books. I just think maybe there could have been more purpose through the traveling? Also, I think I am aging out of enjoying YA as much as I did beforehand...
I mean, yes, they travelled places, defeated creatures (abominations), strengthened the current relationships while also picking up new beings, but like...We knew in the beginning she has to defeat the Deathless King (title much?) and she's fateless, but...What happened? For someone who is fateless, she's not decision making as someone who is fateless. Things are still happening to her.
The romance, also, is a lowborn still and it is YA so fitting. I don't have a real opinion on the romance, but it could also be not there and it'd be fine.
At any rate, while being critical about it, I would read the next book. I got through the book fine because of the "adventure" aspect of the book, which I do enjoy in books. I just think maybe there could have been more purpose through the traveling? Also, I think I am aging out of enjoying YA as much as I did beforehand...
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
𝓡𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰 4/5 ⭐️
Deathless by Julie Kagawa
Fateless #2
Ahh. I really enjoyed Fateless so I was so stoked to see this sequel pop up on my NetGalley. I found it super easy to get back into the world and back with the characters. It starts up right where book one ends.
Thank you to NetGalley, HTP Hive, HTP audio for the ALC of this book.
Loved loved the narration. Really thought it was well done. The narrator did a really good job with capturing the different emotion and action in the book.
Sparrow had some serious growth in this book! I felt like she was doing everything she could in an impossible situation. And can we talk about her and Raithe?? Yes please. Tension, yearning! Give me all of it! I loved them so much!
I will say things felt kind of all over the place but over a very short period of time. I also found some words to be a little repetitive. Overall though I still really enjoyed this sequel and am excited for book three.
Deathless by Julie Kagawa
Fateless #2
Ahh. I really enjoyed Fateless so I was so stoked to see this sequel pop up on my NetGalley. I found it super easy to get back into the world and back with the characters. It starts up right where book one ends.
Thank you to NetGalley, HTP Hive, HTP audio for the ALC of this book.
Loved loved the narration. Really thought it was well done. The narrator did a really good job with capturing the different emotion and action in the book.
Sparrow had some serious growth in this book! I felt like she was doing everything she could in an impossible situation. And can we talk about her and Raithe?? Yes please. Tension, yearning! Give me all of it! I loved them so much!
I will say things felt kind of all over the place but over a very short period of time. I also found some words to be a little repetitive. Overall though I still really enjoyed this sequel and am excited for book three.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
*I listened to this ARC audiobook thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio*
When I requested this ARC I did not pay attention to it being the second book in the series 😅. That was my bad lol. This book releases on the 7th I was approved on Friday so I've had a Julie Kagawa weekend and honestly I'm not mad at it. I enjoyed stepping into the world of Kovas and learning what it means to be Fateless. I love the grouping of the Fateless, the Fatechaser, and the Assassin. And now we have Kysa and Mika (Meeka?) as well. Halek is one of my favorite characters. I know Sparrow is only 17, so its nice to see her grow from having a hard time trusting herself therefore not being able to trust others to learning to trust herself and her decisions. Our trio is now a squad and I love it! Mika (I hope I'm spelling that correctly) is the bestest boy and so very brave🥹!!
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I never trusted that damned Deathless Queen!! 😩
When I requested this ARC I did not pay attention to it being the second book in the series 😅. That was my bad lol. This book releases on the 7th I was approved on Friday so I've had a Julie Kagawa weekend and honestly I'm not mad at it. I enjoyed stepping into the world of Kovas and learning what it means to be Fateless. I love the grouping of the Fateless, the Fatechaser, and the Assassin. And now we have Kysa and Mika (Meeka?) as well. Halek is one of my favorite characters. I know Sparrow is only 17, so its nice to see her grow from having a hard time trusting herself therefore not being able to trust others to learning to trust herself and her decisions. Our trio is now a squad and I love it! Mika (I hope I'm spelling that correctly) is the bestest boy and so very brave🥹!!
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I never trusted that damned Deathless Queen!! 😩
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 9, 2026
I received an ALC of this book from NetGalley. These thoughts and opinions are completely my own.
I will premise this review by stating I have not read the first book in this series, but was still able to follow along just fine.
Now, if I had read the first book prior, I do think I would have enjoyed this installment even more.
The characters were fun, and each had a unique personality and voice, especially Alec, he was by far my favorite.
The story, while fun and entertaining, did feel a little 'rinse and repeat'. They would get into a dangerous situation only to narrowly escape, and it happened six or more times. From the little I got of the first book, it honestly sounded less repetitive than this one.
Overall, I did enjoy this story, Julie really delivers with interesting worlds and plots. I have yet to read one of her books I didn't like. I also really appreciate that her YA books are truly age appropriate material.
No language, no spice.
I will premise this review by stating I have not read the first book in this series, but was still able to follow along just fine.
Now, if I had read the first book prior, I do think I would have enjoyed this installment even more.
The characters were fun, and each had a unique personality and voice, especially Alec, he was by far my favorite.
The story, while fun and entertaining, did feel a little 'rinse and repeat'. They would get into a dangerous situation only to narrowly escape, and it happened six or more times. From the little I got of the first book, it honestly sounded less repetitive than this one.
Overall, I did enjoy this story, Julie really delivers with interesting worlds and plots. I have yet to read one of her books I didn't like. I also really appreciate that her YA books are truly age appropriate material.
No language, no spice.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Sparrow's adventures get even more exciting in this sequel to Fateless. She and her companions quest for a magical artifact. Along the way they learn more about each other, sharpen some skills, and might even encounter a Deathless. The second book in the series is still told from Sparrow's point of view and has a similar pacing as the first, a tad slow at times but when the action picks up, it really keeps the momentum. The world-building is also just as rich and I could almost see every scene play out through the character's eyes. Overall, an enjoyable continuation of the story that ended in the kind of cliffhanger that makes me desirous of the next book swiftly.
I received access to this eARC thru NetGalley (for which I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher, HarperCollins Children's Books) for an honest review. The opinion expressed here is my own.
I received access to this eARC thru NetGalley (for which I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher, HarperCollins Children's Books) for an honest review. The opinion expressed here is my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Deathless starts off where Fateless ended. We're reunited with Sparrow, Raithe, Halek and Kysa on their journey to meet with the Queen of Irrikah. Once there a secret is uncovered that leads to some fracturing within our group. This doesn't stop them on their quest for Sparrow to find a part of the World's Loom. Julie Kagawa has an amazing imagination. The different lands and creatures that she creates are amazing and absolutely scene stealing with their descriptions. New characters are introduced, and Meeka became a quick favorite for me. While Sparrow needs the Loom to help her defeat the Deathless King, there's a lot more uncovered going on that leads to more questions about everyone's motivations. The story doesn't end with Deathless, but I can't wait to know more about what happens to our favorite Fateless and her friends.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Unique lore & magic system. The Universe is expansive with a lot of interesting & unforgettable characters. The pace and cadence is wonderful, with so many things happening in the quest, we have time to acclimate to breathe and piece the puzzle together. The story is not riddled with non-stop action, which can sometimes be too much to keep up with.
I also love the slow-burn, impossible romance. I'm very curious to know how Sparrow is going to get her well-earned HEA after the Deathless King has been defeated.
Mia Hutchinson-Shaw did a great job narrating this installment. Her performance is hypnotic, once she starts, I'm immediately transported to the world. Her voice portrayals of the characters are wonderful as well, it's distinct and I can tell which character is speaking based on the tone, accent, and personality she's employed for each character.
I also love the slow-burn, impossible romance. I'm very curious to know how Sparrow is going to get her well-earned HEA after the Deathless King has been defeated.
Mia Hutchinson-Shaw did a great job narrating this installment. Her performance is hypnotic, once she starts, I'm immediately transported to the world. Her voice portrayals of the characters are wonderful as well, it's distinct and I can tell which character is speaking based on the tone, accent, and personality she's employed for each character.
July 11, 2026
I picked this up because I loved the Iron Fey series as a teen and wanted to see what Kagawa was writing now. Unfortunately, I was left disappointed. There are some cool moments, and I liked some of the interactions of the characters, but overall, this felt hollow. Things are constantly moving, and events are happening, but at the same time it feels like nothing at all is happening. The pace is quick but there is little to no gravitas. The MC constantly tells us how she feels and repeats herself ad nauseum, but it doesn't feel like anything. She also admits to another character that she has trauma and it's just strange. Why is she speaking as if she's been to therapy? It's as if Kagawa wanted to have a traumatized character without actually writing a traumatized character. Overall, there's some cool ideas in here, but the commitment to them is lacking.
July 26, 2026
Deathless, book 2 in the Fateless series, is an atmospheric fantasy thriller with deception, danger, and one extremely good boi (Ratuk) holding it all together.
Deathless delivers exactly what you want from a Julie Kagawa book: layered deception, vivid and unusual locations, and a character relationships that change often. The worldbuilding continues in book 2 without ever dragging or feeling like "too much". With each new location in this story, you feel like you are there and easily able to picture it in your mind. And then there’s Ratuk, the loyal, fierce, scene‑stealing good boi rock beetle who, absolutely earns his place in your heart.
The pacing is never slow but still gives weight to properly reveal new people, places and cultures. By the time the final chapters hit, you’ll already be itching for the next installment. I know I am.
Deathless delivers exactly what you want from a Julie Kagawa book: layered deception, vivid and unusual locations, and a character relationships that change often. The worldbuilding continues in book 2 without ever dragging or feeling like "too much". With each new location in this story, you feel like you are there and easily able to picture it in your mind. And then there’s Ratuk, the loyal, fierce, scene‑stealing good boi rock beetle who, absolutely earns his place in your heart.
The pacing is never slow but still gives weight to properly reveal new people, places and cultures. By the time the final chapters hit, you’ll already be itching for the next installment. I know I am.
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