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Isle of Sordenya
Sadie Cleamont never expected to wake up.
When Sadie surrendered to her guilt and grief, allowing herself to float into the sky, she assumed she would never return. In Ancthia, everyone If you float away, you never return.
It’s the shock of Sadie’s life when she wakes to find herself in a realm of others just like her. As it turns out, the world is nothing like Sadie could have imagined. With floating islands, people soaring through the air, and a plethora of magical wonders, Sordenya is infinitely more breathtaking and daunting than she ever imagined. To her astonishment, this new world also brings back the source of her guilt and grief—her closest friend she thought long deceased.
Bolstered by her reunion with Lander, the two set off in search of Sadie’s father as she does her best to adapt to her new world. But when her unique magic begins to manifest, it puts a target on her back that even Lander may not be able to shield her from.
Between her growing feelings for Lander, her paralyzing fear of heights in a world where people fly, and her urgent search for her father, Sadie will need more than just magic to survive.
Isle of Sordenya is the second book in the Isle of Ancthia, a romantic fantasy series full of adventure, magic, and thrilling worlds.
When Sadie surrendered to her guilt and grief, allowing herself to float into the sky, she assumed she would never return. In Ancthia, everyone If you float away, you never return.
It’s the shock of Sadie’s life when she wakes to find herself in a realm of others just like her. As it turns out, the world is nothing like Sadie could have imagined. With floating islands, people soaring through the air, and a plethora of magical wonders, Sordenya is infinitely more breathtaking and daunting than she ever imagined. To her astonishment, this new world also brings back the source of her guilt and grief—her closest friend she thought long deceased.
Bolstered by her reunion with Lander, the two set off in search of Sadie’s father as she does her best to adapt to her new world. But when her unique magic begins to manifest, it puts a target on her back that even Lander may not be able to shield her from.
Between her growing feelings for Lander, her paralyzing fear of heights in a world where people fly, and her urgent search for her father, Sadie will need more than just magic to survive.
Isle of Sordenya is the second book in the Isle of Ancthia, a romantic fantasy series full of adventure, magic, and thrilling worlds.
326 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Watching Sadie figure out her new reality, learn what Sordenya is, and seeing her start to learn of the relationship between Sordenya and Ancthia is an excellent continuation of this series. The story moves forward at a great pace, and is engaging and addicting throughout. I can't wait for the next book so we can keep learning about who and what Sadie is, and her connection to this world in the sky!
I finished this book within hours of starting it, it was impossible to put down and I am so excited for the next in the series!
I finished this book within hours of starting it, it was impossible to put down and I am so excited for the next in the series!
Review of advance copy received from Author
🧡 Blurb-
Sadie Cleamont never expected to wake up.
When Sadie surrendered to her guilt and grief, allowing herself to float into the sky, she assumed she would never return. In Ancthia, everyone If you float away, you never return.
It’s the shock of Sadie’s life when she wakes to find herself in a realm of others just like her. As it turns out, the world is nothing like Sadie could have imagined. With floating islands, people soaring through the air, and a plethora of magical wonders, Sordenya is infinitely more breathtaking and daunting than she ever imagined. To her astonishment, this new world also brings back the source of her guilt and grief—her closest friend she thought long deceased.
Bolstered by her reunion with Lander, the two set off in search of Sadie’s father as she does her best to adapt to her new world. But when her unique magic begins to manifest, it puts a target on her back that even Lander may not be able to shield her from.
Between her growing feelings for Lander, her paralyzing fear of heights in a world where people fly, and her urgent search for her father, Sadie will need more than just magic to survive.
Isle of Sordenya is the second book in the Isle of Ancthia, a romantic fantasy series full of adventure, magic, and thrilling worlds.
💚 Review-
This was the first book that I have read by the author and I will definitely be reading more by them. I loved the author's writing style, I felt like I was on an adventure with the characters in the story. The story was easy to follow, had a good cast of characters and action packed and I was entertained all the way through. I really enjoyed this novel and I highly recommend it to other readers. I look forward to reading more by the author.
💝 Thank you to the author for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Sadie Cleamont never expected to wake up.
When Sadie surrendered to her guilt and grief, allowing herself to float into the sky, she assumed she would never return. In Ancthia, everyone If you float away, you never return.
It’s the shock of Sadie’s life when she wakes to find herself in a realm of others just like her. As it turns out, the world is nothing like Sadie could have imagined. With floating islands, people soaring through the air, and a plethora of magical wonders, Sordenya is infinitely more breathtaking and daunting than she ever imagined. To her astonishment, this new world also brings back the source of her guilt and grief—her closest friend she thought long deceased.
Bolstered by her reunion with Lander, the two set off in search of Sadie’s father as she does her best to adapt to her new world. But when her unique magic begins to manifest, it puts a target on her back that even Lander may not be able to shield her from.
Between her growing feelings for Lander, her paralyzing fear of heights in a world where people fly, and her urgent search for her father, Sadie will need more than just magic to survive.
Isle of Sordenya is the second book in the Isle of Ancthia, a romantic fantasy series full of adventure, magic, and thrilling worlds.
💚 Review-
This was the first book that I have read by the author and I will definitely be reading more by them. I loved the author's writing style, I felt like I was on an adventure with the characters in the story. The story was easy to follow, had a good cast of characters and action packed and I was entertained all the way through. I really enjoyed this novel and I highly recommend it to other readers. I look forward to reading more by the author.
💝 Thank you to the author for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy
Rachel Adkins has delivered a masterful continuation of the series with Isle of Sordenya, a thrilling journey that pulls the reader straight back into her meticulously crafted world. From the first pages, the transition is seamless, offering world-building that is intricate and immersive without being overwhelming. The story moves at an addictive pace, balancing shocking revelations with natural character growth that keeps the narrative engaging throughout.
Watching Sadie navigate her new reality and evolve provides a powerful emotional core to this installment. Her development feels authentic, especially as her relationship with Lander deepens and new friendships add layers of heart to the story. Adkins paints scenes with her prose, creating a visual experience that makes this world in the sky feel tangible. Every character is portrayed with warmth and complexity, reflecting the immense care the author puts into her cast.
Isle of Sordenya is an emotional and immersive read that successfully addresses the mysteries of the first book while introducing new layers of intrigue. This sequel is as heart-wrenching as it is thrilling, leaving the reader anxious for the next volume to further explore Sadie’s true nature and her connection to this enigmatic world.
Watching Sadie navigate her new reality and evolve provides a powerful emotional core to this installment. Her development feels authentic, especially as her relationship with Lander deepens and new friendships add layers of heart to the story. Adkins paints scenes with her prose, creating a visual experience that makes this world in the sky feel tangible. Every character is portrayed with warmth and complexity, reflecting the immense care the author puts into her cast.
Isle of Sordenya is an emotional and immersive read that successfully addresses the mysteries of the first book while introducing new layers of intrigue. This sequel is as heart-wrenching as it is thrilling, leaving the reader anxious for the next volume to further explore Sadie’s true nature and her connection to this enigmatic world.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Isle of Sordenya by Rachel Adkins (Part 2 of Isle of Anchthia)
Rachel Adkins does it again. Isle of Sordenya is a beautifully written, thrilling continuation that swept me right back into this world and refused to let go.
I absolutely loved the twists and turns throughout the story, especially the deepening love story of Sadie and Lander and the way their family bond evolves. Every character feels warm, layered, and genuinely lovable — you can tell how much care the author puts into her people.
Rachel’s writing is incredibly visual. She doesn’t just describe scenes — she paints them. I truly felt like I was living in Sordenya, walking through its landscapes, breathing in its mystery. The world feels modern yet magical, familiar yet deeply enigmatic.
The story is highly engaging, filled with shocking revelations and moments that genuinely caught me off guard. It’s thrilling, emotional, and immersive in the best way. This book has found a permanent place in my heart.
I cannot wait for Book 3 — the journey is far from over, and I’m eagerly counting the days.
Highly, highly recommended. 💫📖
Rachel Adkins does it again. Isle of Sordenya is a beautifully written, thrilling continuation that swept me right back into this world and refused to let go.
I absolutely loved the twists and turns throughout the story, especially the deepening love story of Sadie and Lander and the way their family bond evolves. Every character feels warm, layered, and genuinely lovable — you can tell how much care the author puts into her people.
Rachel’s writing is incredibly visual. She doesn’t just describe scenes — she paints them. I truly felt like I was living in Sordenya, walking through its landscapes, breathing in its mystery. The world feels modern yet magical, familiar yet deeply enigmatic.
The story is highly engaging, filled with shocking revelations and moments that genuinely caught me off guard. It’s thrilling, emotional, and immersive in the best way. This book has found a permanent place in my heart.
I cannot wait for Book 3 — the journey is far from over, and I’m eagerly counting the days.
Highly, highly recommended. 💫📖
March 2, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Isle of Sordnva completely swept me away — another easy 5-star read for me!
After that ending in book one, I could not wait to dive back in and continue the journey… and this sequel did not disappoint. The story is so beautifully unique that you instantly lose yourself in it. From the very first pages, I felt like I’d stepped straight back into this world.
The world-building is intricate and immersive, yet never overwhelming — everything unfolds so naturally and is easy to follow. We start to uncover more of the questions left lingering after book one, and I genuinely couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.
I adore our main characters, and the new friendships that blossom in this instalment add so much heart to the story. Watching Sadie grow and evolve into the person she’s becoming has been such a rewarding journey. Her character development feels real, emotional, and powerful.
This series just keeps getting better, and I am already counting down the days until book three! Highly, highly recommend.
Isle of Sordnva completely swept me away — another easy 5-star read for me!
After that ending in book one, I could not wait to dive back in and continue the journey… and this sequel did not disappoint. The story is so beautifully unique that you instantly lose yourself in it. From the very first pages, I felt like I’d stepped straight back into this world.
The world-building is intricate and immersive, yet never overwhelming — everything unfolds so naturally and is easy to follow. We start to uncover more of the questions left lingering after book one, and I genuinely couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.
I adore our main characters, and the new friendships that blossom in this instalment add so much heart to the story. Watching Sadie grow and evolve into the person she’s becoming has been such a rewarding journey. Her character development feels real, emotional, and powerful.
This series just keeps getting better, and I am already counting down the days until book three! Highly, highly recommend.
April 3, 2026
This is the second follow up book in a series :) And I cannot wait for the third book.
So, Sadie in the first book gets "infected" by Landers blood - and Sadie and his mother thinks he is dead.
Sadie, "floats up" into the land of magic -
She wakes up in a land that she cannot even fathom - a floating city - she is on the main island - in a hospital and learning that she isn't dead, and that she actually has magical blood in her body.
She wants to see if Landers survived, but never goes looking for him outright -she does finally find out about her father, that he actually is magical (thats where the bloodline came from) and he is now a famous violinist on another island. She meets a nice librarian Bridget.
Then that is where things get exciting. Ada, Landers sister - I didn't really like her - but I will have to say this - she was unpleasant because she loves Lander. And she is smart and put things together that Sadie defintely didn't.
A great follow up to the first book -
So, Sadie in the first book gets "infected" by Landers blood - and Sadie and his mother thinks he is dead.
Sadie, "floats up" into the land of magic -
She wakes up in a land that she cannot even fathom - a floating city - she is on the main island - in a hospital and learning that she isn't dead, and that she actually has magical blood in her body.
She wants to see if Landers survived, but never goes looking for him outright -she does finally find out about her father, that he actually is magical (thats where the bloodline came from) and he is now a famous violinist on another island. She meets a nice librarian Bridget.
Then that is where things get exciting. Ada, Landers sister - I didn't really like her - but I will have to say this - she was unpleasant because she loves Lander. And she is smart and put things together that Sadie defintely didn't.
A great follow up to the first book -
Review of advance copy received from Author
Isle of Sordenya by Rachel Adkins is an absolutely captivating sequel that pulls readers right back into Sadie’s world without missing a beat. I loved watching Sadie explore this new location and uncover truths that challenge everything she once believed. Adkins once again proves her gift for character development, every interaction feels authentic, and Sadie’s growth is both emotional and inspiring.The reintroduction of Lander was handled so beautifully; their connection feels tender and genuine, blossoming naturally as the story unfolds. You can tell these characters have lived in the author’s imagination for a long time, their depth and emotional realism reflect that care.The final chapters perfectly set the stage for what promises to be an incredible third installment. I’m more than ready for the next book; Rachel Adkins has built a world and cast I can’t wait to revisit.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Isle of Sordenya by Rachel Adkins is a lush, atmospheric escape that blends adventure, mystery, and emotional depth in a way that feels both immersive and heartfelt. From the very first pages, the island setting comes alive wild, secretive, and almost a character in its own right.
Adkins does a wonderful job balancing intrigue with character development. The emotional stakes feel real, and the protagonist’s journey is layered with both vulnerability and strength. I especially appreciated how the story gradually reveals its secrets rather than rushing the payoff.
Overall, this is a compelling read for anyone who loves island settings, simmering tension, and stories about uncovering hidden truths.
Adkins does a wonderful job balancing intrigue with character development. The emotional stakes feel real, and the protagonist’s journey is layered with both vulnerability and strength. I especially appreciated how the story gradually reveals its secrets rather than rushing the payoff.
Overall, this is a compelling read for anyone who loves island settings, simmering tension, and stories about uncovering hidden truths.
March 27, 2026
Book type: ebook
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spicy rating:🌶️🌶️
I found the book interesting, I liked how they called people on land groundlings and that there are cities in the sky. The main character ends up reuniting with someone from when she was young, she thought was dead . The main character finds out that her magic is danerous and that she is a mausa . I love that she became part of the main male characters family. Overall I love this book and how its takes place in the sky. There were parts though that i didn’t fully understand. So that’s why i gave it four stars.
I received an arc copy of the book from the author via bookfunnel in exchange for my honest review
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spicy rating:🌶️🌶️
I found the book interesting, I liked how they called people on land groundlings and that there are cities in the sky. The main character ends up reuniting with someone from when she was young, she thought was dead . The main character finds out that her magic is danerous and that she is a mausa . I love that she became part of the main male characters family. Overall I love this book and how its takes place in the sky. There were parts though that i didn’t fully understand. So that’s why i gave it four stars.
I received an arc copy of the book from the author via bookfunnel in exchange for my honest review
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 13, 2026
This book was given to me as an ARC here is my honest and voluntarily review.
This keeps things engaging, with moments of tension, discovery, and heartfelt reflection. book 📕 was a blend of adventure, fantasy, and emotional themes like resilience and self discovery for all the characters specially Sadie . It keeps things engaging, with moments of tension, discovery, and heartfelt reflection I really enjoy the world building, the fast paced . I will definitely recommend reading and I can’t wait for book 3 .
This keeps things engaging, with moments of tension, discovery, and heartfelt reflection. book 📕 was a blend of adventure, fantasy, and emotional themes like resilience and self discovery for all the characters specially Sadie . It keeps things engaging, with moments of tension, discovery, and heartfelt reflection I really enjoy the world building, the fast paced . I will definitely recommend reading and I can’t wait for book 3 .
Review of advance copy
This book yanks you in from page one. Sadie didn't think shes live and neither did I. She wakes in a whole new world. She in a completely opposite place than Ancthica. She makes friends and finds someone unexpectedly. She gains a new family that she now will do anything to protect as they will for her. I wasn't easy to get everyone's love but through work and understanding she gains so much. Sadie finds something out about herself that now has her on the run and into hiding yet again. Somethings don't change. Now in waiting of book 3.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Peter Pan meets Shadow and Bone in Isle of Sordenya, book 2 in a series by Rachel Adkins.
Isle of Sordenya picks up right where Isle of Ancthia stops, revealing what lives beyond the stars. This story is shocking, imaginative and full of wonders. From long awaited reunions, to scary fish monsters and cannonballs, it’s thrilling from beginning to end.
Isle of Sordenya releases March 31st, 2026-mark your calendars.
Isle of Ancthia (book 1) is now available in Kindle Unlimited.
Isle of Sordenya picks up right where Isle of Ancthia stops, revealing what lives beyond the stars. This story is shocking, imaginative and full of wonders. From long awaited reunions, to scary fish monsters and cannonballs, it’s thrilling from beginning to end.
Isle of Sordenya releases March 31st, 2026-mark your calendars.
Isle of Ancthia (book 1) is now available in Kindle Unlimited.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Honestly this book didn't pull me in as much as I wanted it to. I kept telling myself one more chapter and even then it just doesn't hit for me. I wanted something more that would pull me in and I didn't get it saying that the writing is good and I give the author props it's just not my kind of book. I am grateful I got the chance to read it before it's published so thank you to the author for letting me be a part of this journey!
March 15, 2026
WOOOOOOOW!
I really enjoyed book one, but this book blew my mind. I’m obsessed with Lander and his sentimental cannonball. Sadie is so realistic and relatable and I love her for that. This story was so captivating right up until the very end! The last sentence leaves me wanting book three now !
I really enjoyed book one, but this book blew my mind. I’m obsessed with Lander and his sentimental cannonball. Sadie is so realistic and relatable and I love her for that. This story was so captivating right up until the very end! The last sentence leaves me wanting book three now !
Review of advance copy received from Author
Arc reader-
Firstly read the first book !!
This book was amazing at progressing the story line. I got lost in it and had to put it down a few times in order to come back to reality- lol. I can’t wait to read more about the main character ( won’t be giving spoilers)!!
Firstly read the first book !!
This book was amazing at progressing the story line. I got lost in it and had to put it down a few times in order to come back to reality- lol. I can’t wait to read more about the main character ( won’t be giving spoilers)!!
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