The epic quest that began in The Shiver Tree continues in The Whisper Tree, book two of The Amarra Chronicles.
The continent of Amarra rests on the brink of disaster.
With the heart of druidic magic failing, the balance of nature faces destruction. At the behest of the enigmatic sage Xander, elven druid Kiana Paletine joins a new party of adventurers--including a fearsome Infernal, an axe-happy half-orc, and an unpredictable mage--to help stop the spread of evil. Their quest is to track down three magical artifacts once belonging to the long-dead royal family of Amarra. These Treasures of Rule hold the power to bring peace back to the lands--but only if an heir can also be found.
Before their mission can succeed, however, Kiana must find a way to save the Whisper Tree from corruption brought by the devils who invaded centuries ago. A monster once held in stasis now roams free, imbuing the surrounding lands with chaotic magic and sinister aberrations. Kiana and her companions must race against the hourglass sands to save the Tree and find the Treasures of Rule--before their enemies enslave all of Amarra.
*ARC read from NetGalley* Now THIS is how you continue an adventure! We picked right back up from the last book and that's just how I like it. No several years in between, because, we've got magic to save, guys! Kiana was picked up by a Sage to join a party to find 3 magical objects that can only be wielded by the bloodline they belong. Any others will fail miserably. This party is made up of the most random choices, which in the beginning just did not seem like it'd work, but they got it figured out somewhat by the end. Drama, battles, humor, a kiss or two, and reunited sisters. It flowed so well. There wasn't any strange time jumps, not empty spaces, and it was just hitting all the right notes that really drives my excitement for the next to come.
This book was magnificent. It took me on an adventure I didn't even know I needed. Watching everyone face their fears and conquer them was beyond amazing. Kiana is such a strong soul, and there couldn't be a better druid for the job. The world building and imagery of the book is simply spectacular. I can't wait to see what else is in store for the young druid in her quest. Highly recommend.