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The Lines of Ebrus #2
Heir to the Second Line: The Complete Book Two
The Second Line lived, and their resurrection threatened the fragile happiness that Avalon has finally achieved.
Avalon Halhed was actually content. She’d go as far as to say she was even happy. She was in love. She had friends, a community, a damn pet.
Until a shockingly beautiful man walked through the gates of Boellium and ruined everything. The Heir to the Second Line shouldn’t exist. Their Line had long ago been eradicated and countless years had passed, until they were just a warning in the history books to not cross the First Line.
But Lierick Hanovan appeared with more than just the revelation that his Line lived; he had claims that were even more insane.
He believed Avalon was a Recreationist, and could physically turn back time. In fact, according to Lierick, she had recreated history over and over already.
She was also prophesied to change Ebrus forever. No pressure or anything. But despite the preposterousness of his words, they rung true in her soul.
Avalon didn’t want to be the ‘chosen one’. She wanted to badly swing a sword by day, have three ways beneath the stars with her handsome lovers by night, and then follow Hayle home when her time as a conscript at Boellium War College was complete.
However, Fate didn’t care what Avalon wanted. She’d proven that over and over again.
This is the final book in the Lines of Ebrus duet. It starts where the first book ends, so it is strongly (wildly imperative even) that you read book one DAUGHTER OF THE NINTH LINE first.
Avalon Halhed was actually content. She’d go as far as to say she was even happy. She was in love. She had friends, a community, a damn pet.
Until a shockingly beautiful man walked through the gates of Boellium and ruined everything. The Heir to the Second Line shouldn’t exist. Their Line had long ago been eradicated and countless years had passed, until they were just a warning in the history books to not cross the First Line.
But Lierick Hanovan appeared with more than just the revelation that his Line lived; he had claims that were even more insane.
He believed Avalon was a Recreationist, and could physically turn back time. In fact, according to Lierick, she had recreated history over and over already.
She was also prophesied to change Ebrus forever. No pressure or anything. But despite the preposterousness of his words, they rung true in her soul.
Avalon didn’t want to be the ‘chosen one’. She wanted to badly swing a sword by day, have three ways beneath the stars with her handsome lovers by night, and then follow Hayle home when her time as a conscript at Boellium War College was complete.
However, Fate didn’t care what Avalon wanted. She’d proven that over and over again.
This is the final book in the Lines of Ebrus duet. It starts where the first book ends, so it is strongly (wildly imperative even) that you read book one DAUGHTER OF THE NINTH LINE first.
540 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 7, 2026
About the author
Grace McGinty
70 books2,327 followersWhen I was nine, my grandmother and her friends used to read and swap Harlequin Mills and Boons novels. When I was busted reading one, they started sneaking me boxes full of strong heroines and rugged men. Thus started a long love affair with the romance genre.
Then I discovered urban fantasy, and fell in love with broody Alphas and sexy paranormals, and combining them together was a no brainer.
Then I discovered Reverse Harem.... Oh my. Why choose, am I right?
Then I discovered urban fantasy, and fell in love with broody Alphas and sexy paranormals, and combining them together was a no brainer.
Then I discovered Reverse Harem.... Oh my. Why choose, am I right?
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April 12, 2026
Both books were REALLY good. Loved them
May 5, 2026
3.5 Stars
I guess I should have expected it, Grace McGinty is notorious for her MM-relationship centered RH's. I just really despise it when MM relationships crop up and take center stage. That’s when the FMC ends up feeling like a side piece—a toy for the men, who are in a committed relationship with each other, to play with occasionally.
That’s exactly what happened with Vox & Lierick, and I hate it.
Vox was an awesome MMC! He had to work at it, but he became devoted to Avalon, and I loved them together. Then Lierick came along and ruined everything. Lierick and Avalon had zero relationship development. She just notes that he “feels right,” and then he suddenly just joins in while she’s having sex with Vox. That whole scene focused on Vox and Lierick together, with Avalon acting more like a means for their intimacy before they were ready to fully commit to each other.
Vox and Lierick get plenty of one-on-one time. They even have MM sex scenes without Avalon involved. Meanwhile, Lierick lets Avalon get captured and tortured so he can save Vox. He also chooses power over saving her when she’s trying to save the whole of Ebrus and his people. Lierick sacrifices Avalon and lets her almost die in multiple ways, but since she can reset things, I guess it’s all okay. She lets him off the hook for everything, and I honestly can’t believe her over-protective mate, Hayle, let his constant betrayals slide.
Hayle was the perfect MMC. He was everything that Vox and Lierick should have been. Zier, her last mate, only showed up in this book and we barely know him but he seems like he would have also been a perfect mate.
Anyway… all in all, I hated Lierick, and he ruined the series for me.
I guess I should have expected it, Grace McGinty is notorious for her MM-relationship centered RH's. I just really despise it when MM relationships crop up and take center stage. That’s when the FMC ends up feeling like a side piece—a toy for the men, who are in a committed relationship with each other, to play with occasionally.
That’s exactly what happened with Vox & Lierick, and I hate it.
Vox was an awesome MMC! He had to work at it, but he became devoted to Avalon, and I loved them together. Then Lierick came along and ruined everything. Lierick and Avalon had zero relationship development. She just notes that he “feels right,” and then he suddenly just joins in while she’s having sex with Vox. That whole scene focused on Vox and Lierick together, with Avalon acting more like a means for their intimacy before they were ready to fully commit to each other.
Vox and Lierick get plenty of one-on-one time. They even have MM sex scenes without Avalon involved. Meanwhile, Lierick lets Avalon get captured and tortured so he can save Vox. He also chooses power over saving her when she’s trying to save the whole of Ebrus and his people. Lierick sacrifices Avalon and lets her almost die in multiple ways, but since she can reset things, I guess it’s all okay. She lets him off the hook for everything, and I honestly can’t believe her over-protective mate, Hayle, let his constant betrayals slide.
Hayle was the perfect MMC. He was everything that Vox and Lierick should have been. Zier, her last mate, only showed up in this book and we barely know him but he seems like he would have also been a perfect mate.
Anyway… all in all, I hated Lierick, and he ruined the series for me.
April 7, 2026
I just can’t.
Read these books.
I haven’t cried during a book in the longest time. What a duo.
Such amazing storytelling. You get lost in the words. The world building. The character development. So much created and told in two short books.
Don’t skip this author.
Read these books.
I haven’t cried during a book in the longest time. What a duo.
Such amazing storytelling. You get lost in the words. The world building. The character development. So much created and told in two short books.
Don’t skip this author.
May 17, 2026
Was loving this series. Now I just feel angry. Wasted so much time just to get to the last book and Get were gonna throw mm in. Like just tell me back at book 1 of ninth line so I don't waste my time. But I guess you want the money more than respect. Don't care if you want to write or read mm, more power to you.
A simple note that series has mm later on would be great.
A simple note that series has mm later on would be great.
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April 9, 2026
4.75⭐️
October 21, 2026
Part 1 –
Okay, so I have now read the first part of the book; it’s about 31% on Kindle. Wow. Okay. I need to break this down somehow. The end of book one was a twist and a bang, and though I anticipated the plot's trajectory, I wasn’t prepared for the actions that led there. I knew this second book would take me longer to read, not just because it's longer, but because more characters are on the board now, and each needs time to shine. We have a new main character and more secondary characters. The three parts of this book represent, I think, the different reversals of time, the time loops. Part one ends with a reset, and part two starts with one.
Avalon –
For someone who was so horribly mistreated by family, Avalon sure does collect people who love her. And whichever way you look at it, that’s good. It’s deserved for her character. I have often found in this genre that the FMC either has too much power, has no idea, and is incredibly vulnerable, or has no power unlocked, is incredibly strong, and has a wall no one can crack. Of course, I’m generalising here, but after a while, those two opposing characters get boring. I think Avalon is different because her character is unapologetic and flows so seamlessly. There is no pretence; there is no need to act up to any plot points or other characters. Avalon is her own character in a way that defies structure. She just is, and her depth isn’t overcomplicated. I find her refreshing. She was, admittedly, using a power she didn’t know she had, but once she discovered it, she was genuine in her emotions and in her actions as she researched and tried to control it. I think the FMC’s personality sometimes gets sacrificed for more smut, but to me, if the character isn’t genuine, no amount of smut will make it any better. Avalon adds to her men in this book, but it feels authentic to the character. She loves freely, and she is free in a way she never was with her father. In a world segregated by power and strength, her openness about her desires and what she wants is refreshing. It adds hope to the plot beyond its main goal.
Hayle –
As a man, Hayle is incredibly understanding. He acts like a man in a book. His ability to love Avalon unconditionally while still sharing her with other men speaks to his character. He doesn't take his Soul Tie for granted; he worships Avalon in a way most can't. He values her life more than his own; he’d run himself ragged just to get a smile from her. It’s endearing. He also understands the difference between loving someone and letting them be themselves. He never pushes Avalon or asks for too much. He is also his own character and powerful in his own right. His relationship with his father, Victor, is a powerful reminder that good parents exist, that some children are raised with love and protection, and that, in a book where so many young people have abusive, neglectful parents, that bond is incredibly important and sorely needed. He understands Avalon has a big heart and is open to accepting anyone she wants to add to their group. In his eyes, including these other people makes Avalon happy, and that is his number one goal in life: making Avalon happy. At the end of the day, he knows Avalon is his Soul Tie, and their relationship will never be the same as her relationships with others. They are tied together.
Vox –
Vox shows a lot of patience and vulnerability in this first part. He understands and resents the reasons he cannot engage with Avalon publicly, and it weighs heavily on him. It takes a lot of courage to go against someone powerful, and Vox isn’t just going against that power but also against his own family. While it is clear that Vox’s views are firmly not with those of his father and family, it must still cause him a lot of anxiety to leave everything behind and stand up for what he believes in. He wants a world where everyone is equal, no one is starving, and he can be fully with Avalon. It is unfortunate that so much works against this new world, but it strengthens the book by pushing the plot toward a climactic ending.
Lierick –
Lierick, our newcomer. I think both Vox and Avalon feel conflicted about him. Vox out of suspicion and emotional denial, and Avalon through guilt and attraction. Hayle accepts Lierick, and I think he sees, at least emotionally, where things are heading, though he shares some of Vox's suspicion about his motivations. It is interesting to discover a character without a known backstory. For a character so central to the plot, I’m an impatient reader and want to know all his secrets. In reality, I'm in the same boat as Avalon, Vox, and Hayle, learning about him as things unfold. In his first part, I'm unsure whether his arrival will set the cat among the pigeons in a good way, or whether the entire landscape will burn to ash, but he is definitely not a calm, collected character. He has too much fire and believes passionately in the cause he is fighting. It is one thing to fight for freedom, but another entirely to build a civilisation free of corruption after the dust has settled!
Part 2
So, I’ve found myself struggling a little with this book, which I find odd because I was so connected to the first book and felt completely captivated. I think life has been very busy, and I haven’t been sleeping well, which has affected how I have been reading this book. Instead of reading it in one sitting, I have been reading it in small moments in the evening or during the day.
So, there is a lot of travelling in this part, which the men have experience with but Avalon doesn't, so it's interesting to explore from her point of view. I also think this part feels slower to me because there is a lot of travelling. I understand the plot needs this transition period, but I got used to the first book's structure and expected the same here.
Avalon – Avalon in the ‘wild’ is a sight to behold. I honestly wasn’t sure how she’d fare with all the travelling and the continual influx of meeting new people, but she copes better than I expected and keeps her own unique voice throughout. We teeter for quite a while on the ‘will they, won’t they’ aspect with Lierick.
Hayle – Turns out that there is more to Hayle than we, the readers, knew. It clearly means something to some people, but I don't yet know whether it will affect the plot positively or negatively.
Vox – Vox’s father, it seems, has finally learned about his son’s choices and come out of the woodwork, but not directly…of course, other hands doing the dirty work is always preferred.
Lierick – Gets a seat at Avalon’s table and sorts out whatever is festering between him and Vox. He works as an addition to the group, but I suspected he would. Avalon draws him in, and his feelings for her are separate from what he has to do to regain a footing in Ebrus. Individually, these men wouldn’t stand a chance, but paired with Avalon and the right circumstances, they stand to gain a great deal.
I did not like the ending of part 2. After the slow-moving plot of part 2, it almost felt like a slap in the face. I enter part three, the final part, with suspicion.
Part 3 –
Part 3 came with a roar, and the plot picked up speed, holding my attention once more. I wasn't expecting how the plot would go. I had many theories while reading, but in the end, I wasn’t even close to what actually happened. For a book I struggled to read, the last part brought me back into the fold and, with a HEA, made me smile.
Avalon – Avalon does, finally, I think, get to live a happy life. But it doesn’t come at the start of part 3; it comes at the end, as all HEAs should. In this final part, her strength and resilience are front and centre. By this point, she had seen and experienced so much that it was inevitable her personality would shift. She’s always been a strong character, but seeing her confidence flourish in this last part was rewarding to read. All of her men stand beside her in this final part, and she is better for it. They are in complete sync now, working as one unit while still being their own characters. For all the character has experienced in the two books, I would have been most disappointed if the HEA didn’t tie up all the loose ends, but fortunately this book did dot all the I’s and cross all the t’s, so I am happy.
Hayle – Hayle is the happiest I’ve seen him in either book. He is back in his homeland and reconnected with his family. But it’s not just the happiness above; it’s also the happiness of Avalon being there with him, and of getting to introduce Vox and Lierick, too. It’s almost an introduction to the family he's made for himself, and fortunately, the Third Line prioritises family, so everyone is welcomed with open arms, despite any anxiety they may have about ‘meeting the parents’. I’ve said it before, but Hayle has a level of patience unmatched for a man sharing a woman with 3 other men and not falling victim to territorial dominance. Their relationship works. I am just a little annoyed we never got to see Avalon and Hayle formally bind the soul-tie bond, because I think it would have been quite funny to hear Avalon’s reaction to Hayle’s voice in her head!
Vox – Really, Vox had the most to overcome in this final part because it was really the epicentre of him going against his family and line. It could have gone very wrong very quickly, but I found that the character held his own and held onto his emotions, even though he had to face his line standing on the opposite side of the room. This book also let Vox explore feelings he was taught to deny his whole life, and it was rewarding to watch them come to fruition in this last part. Aside from Avalon, I think his character had the most growth. Even though this is a fiction book, it takes a lot of courage to go against your family, and I found that he navigated the situations impeccably.
Lierick – The world weighs heavily on Lierick’s shoulders. I think he struggles a lot in this book between his duty and where his heart lies. I don’t imagine anything in this book happened the way he initially expected, but that is the way of time, even if you have a prophecy book that tells you what happened before! Lierick was a character split in two; he wanted, above all, to restore the Second Line to Ebrus, but he also wanted to follow his emotions, and he struggled to balance the two. He learns, though, and slowly begins to understand the relationships around him and where he fits in them. The climactic fight for freedom at the end is presented in two parts for Lierick. The events that Avalon rewound and the events that happened. In the first round, it didn’t go well, and Avalon learned from that. It took Lierick a bit longer to understand that his previous failings didn’t matter because he made different choices the second time around.
Ziar – I was going to talk about Ziar in the second part, but it makes more sense to discuss him here. I had a sense he might become important, but I wasn’t sure how. Jokes and comments throughout the first two parts suggested where he would fit in the plot, but I didn’t want to assume anything without all the facts. I wasn’t sure where he fit with the men, or whether he would allow himself the space to be part of the group. While there was a vague exploration of his character, his actions sold me the most. He was a man who believed he couldn't have what he desired but stayed close in orbit, just for a glance of the sun. I was glad he could make peace with his thoughts and eventually go after what he wanted in life.
Overall, it was a good read, but I wish that the book had the same level of momentum across all three parts rather than just in part 3.
Okay, so I have now read the first part of the book; it’s about 31% on Kindle. Wow. Okay. I need to break this down somehow. The end of book one was a twist and a bang, and though I anticipated the plot's trajectory, I wasn’t prepared for the actions that led there. I knew this second book would take me longer to read, not just because it's longer, but because more characters are on the board now, and each needs time to shine. We have a new main character and more secondary characters. The three parts of this book represent, I think, the different reversals of time, the time loops. Part one ends with a reset, and part two starts with one.
Avalon –
For someone who was so horribly mistreated by family, Avalon sure does collect people who love her. And whichever way you look at it, that’s good. It’s deserved for her character. I have often found in this genre that the FMC either has too much power, has no idea, and is incredibly vulnerable, or has no power unlocked, is incredibly strong, and has a wall no one can crack. Of course, I’m generalising here, but after a while, those two opposing characters get boring. I think Avalon is different because her character is unapologetic and flows so seamlessly. There is no pretence; there is no need to act up to any plot points or other characters. Avalon is her own character in a way that defies structure. She just is, and her depth isn’t overcomplicated. I find her refreshing. She was, admittedly, using a power she didn’t know she had, but once she discovered it, she was genuine in her emotions and in her actions as she researched and tried to control it. I think the FMC’s personality sometimes gets sacrificed for more smut, but to me, if the character isn’t genuine, no amount of smut will make it any better. Avalon adds to her men in this book, but it feels authentic to the character. She loves freely, and she is free in a way she never was with her father. In a world segregated by power and strength, her openness about her desires and what she wants is refreshing. It adds hope to the plot beyond its main goal.
Hayle –
As a man, Hayle is incredibly understanding. He acts like a man in a book. His ability to love Avalon unconditionally while still sharing her with other men speaks to his character. He doesn't take his Soul Tie for granted; he worships Avalon in a way most can't. He values her life more than his own; he’d run himself ragged just to get a smile from her. It’s endearing. He also understands the difference between loving someone and letting them be themselves. He never pushes Avalon or asks for too much. He is also his own character and powerful in his own right. His relationship with his father, Victor, is a powerful reminder that good parents exist, that some children are raised with love and protection, and that, in a book where so many young people have abusive, neglectful parents, that bond is incredibly important and sorely needed. He understands Avalon has a big heart and is open to accepting anyone she wants to add to their group. In his eyes, including these other people makes Avalon happy, and that is his number one goal in life: making Avalon happy. At the end of the day, he knows Avalon is his Soul Tie, and their relationship will never be the same as her relationships with others. They are tied together.
Vox –
Vox shows a lot of patience and vulnerability in this first part. He understands and resents the reasons he cannot engage with Avalon publicly, and it weighs heavily on him. It takes a lot of courage to go against someone powerful, and Vox isn’t just going against that power but also against his own family. While it is clear that Vox’s views are firmly not with those of his father and family, it must still cause him a lot of anxiety to leave everything behind and stand up for what he believes in. He wants a world where everyone is equal, no one is starving, and he can be fully with Avalon. It is unfortunate that so much works against this new world, but it strengthens the book by pushing the plot toward a climactic ending.
Lierick –
Lierick, our newcomer. I think both Vox and Avalon feel conflicted about him. Vox out of suspicion and emotional denial, and Avalon through guilt and attraction. Hayle accepts Lierick, and I think he sees, at least emotionally, where things are heading, though he shares some of Vox's suspicion about his motivations. It is interesting to discover a character without a known backstory. For a character so central to the plot, I’m an impatient reader and want to know all his secrets. In reality, I'm in the same boat as Avalon, Vox, and Hayle, learning about him as things unfold. In his first part, I'm unsure whether his arrival will set the cat among the pigeons in a good way, or whether the entire landscape will burn to ash, but he is definitely not a calm, collected character. He has too much fire and believes passionately in the cause he is fighting. It is one thing to fight for freedom, but another entirely to build a civilisation free of corruption after the dust has settled!
Part 2
So, I’ve found myself struggling a little with this book, which I find odd because I was so connected to the first book and felt completely captivated. I think life has been very busy, and I haven’t been sleeping well, which has affected how I have been reading this book. Instead of reading it in one sitting, I have been reading it in small moments in the evening or during the day.
So, there is a lot of travelling in this part, which the men have experience with but Avalon doesn't, so it's interesting to explore from her point of view. I also think this part feels slower to me because there is a lot of travelling. I understand the plot needs this transition period, but I got used to the first book's structure and expected the same here.
Avalon – Avalon in the ‘wild’ is a sight to behold. I honestly wasn’t sure how she’d fare with all the travelling and the continual influx of meeting new people, but she copes better than I expected and keeps her own unique voice throughout. We teeter for quite a while on the ‘will they, won’t they’ aspect with Lierick.
Hayle – Turns out that there is more to Hayle than we, the readers, knew. It clearly means something to some people, but I don't yet know whether it will affect the plot positively or negatively.
Vox – Vox’s father, it seems, has finally learned about his son’s choices and come out of the woodwork, but not directly…of course, other hands doing the dirty work is always preferred.
Lierick – Gets a seat at Avalon’s table and sorts out whatever is festering between him and Vox. He works as an addition to the group, but I suspected he would. Avalon draws him in, and his feelings for her are separate from what he has to do to regain a footing in Ebrus. Individually, these men wouldn’t stand a chance, but paired with Avalon and the right circumstances, they stand to gain a great deal.
I did not like the ending of part 2. After the slow-moving plot of part 2, it almost felt like a slap in the face. I enter part three, the final part, with suspicion.
Part 3 –
Part 3 came with a roar, and the plot picked up speed, holding my attention once more. I wasn't expecting how the plot would go. I had many theories while reading, but in the end, I wasn’t even close to what actually happened. For a book I struggled to read, the last part brought me back into the fold and, with a HEA, made me smile.
Avalon – Avalon does, finally, I think, get to live a happy life. But it doesn’t come at the start of part 3; it comes at the end, as all HEAs should. In this final part, her strength and resilience are front and centre. By this point, she had seen and experienced so much that it was inevitable her personality would shift. She’s always been a strong character, but seeing her confidence flourish in this last part was rewarding to read. All of her men stand beside her in this final part, and she is better for it. They are in complete sync now, working as one unit while still being their own characters. For all the character has experienced in the two books, I would have been most disappointed if the HEA didn’t tie up all the loose ends, but fortunately this book did dot all the I’s and cross all the t’s, so I am happy.
Hayle – Hayle is the happiest I’ve seen him in either book. He is back in his homeland and reconnected with his family. But it’s not just the happiness above; it’s also the happiness of Avalon being there with him, and of getting to introduce Vox and Lierick, too. It’s almost an introduction to the family he's made for himself, and fortunately, the Third Line prioritises family, so everyone is welcomed with open arms, despite any anxiety they may have about ‘meeting the parents’. I’ve said it before, but Hayle has a level of patience unmatched for a man sharing a woman with 3 other men and not falling victim to territorial dominance. Their relationship works. I am just a little annoyed we never got to see Avalon and Hayle formally bind the soul-tie bond, because I think it would have been quite funny to hear Avalon’s reaction to Hayle’s voice in her head!
Vox – Really, Vox had the most to overcome in this final part because it was really the epicentre of him going against his family and line. It could have gone very wrong very quickly, but I found that the character held his own and held onto his emotions, even though he had to face his line standing on the opposite side of the room. This book also let Vox explore feelings he was taught to deny his whole life, and it was rewarding to watch them come to fruition in this last part. Aside from Avalon, I think his character had the most growth. Even though this is a fiction book, it takes a lot of courage to go against your family, and I found that he navigated the situations impeccably.
Lierick – The world weighs heavily on Lierick’s shoulders. I think he struggles a lot in this book between his duty and where his heart lies. I don’t imagine anything in this book happened the way he initially expected, but that is the way of time, even if you have a prophecy book that tells you what happened before! Lierick was a character split in two; he wanted, above all, to restore the Second Line to Ebrus, but he also wanted to follow his emotions, and he struggled to balance the two. He learns, though, and slowly begins to understand the relationships around him and where he fits in them. The climactic fight for freedom at the end is presented in two parts for Lierick. The events that Avalon rewound and the events that happened. In the first round, it didn’t go well, and Avalon learned from that. It took Lierick a bit longer to understand that his previous failings didn’t matter because he made different choices the second time around.
Ziar – I was going to talk about Ziar in the second part, but it makes more sense to discuss him here. I had a sense he might become important, but I wasn’t sure how. Jokes and comments throughout the first two parts suggested where he would fit in the plot, but I didn’t want to assume anything without all the facts. I wasn’t sure where he fit with the men, or whether he would allow himself the space to be part of the group. While there was a vague exploration of his character, his actions sold me the most. He was a man who believed he couldn't have what he desired but stayed close in orbit, just for a glance of the sun. I was glad he could make peace with his thoughts and eventually go after what he wanted in life.
Overall, it was a good read, but I wish that the book had the same level of momentum across all three parts rather than just in part 3.
April 15, 2026
I was so excited to jump back in to this after the ending of book 1 and it didn’t disappoint!
I loved this duet and the characters so much! I did think the ending to this book was a bit quick (not anticlimactic, but just short) however I could just be used to longer, more drawn out and dramatic finales - twisted sisters I’m looking at you haha.
All in all I really enjoyed the pace and character development in this book!
I loved this duet and the characters so much! I did think the ending to this book was a bit quick (not anticlimactic, but just short) however I could just be used to longer, more drawn out and dramatic finales - twisted sisters I’m looking at you haha.
All in all I really enjoyed the pace and character development in this book!
April 24, 2026
No mention of any type of birth control and I skipped the mm parts.
May 18, 2026
Part 1
Honestly. I still love these guys. It’s nice to see Vox not be a dick to Hayle and to see their bromance blossom because of their love of Avalon.
Eeeeekk. Lierick you sly dog. It’s nice to read about Avalon having someone to help her become who she needs to be for the continent (is that the right word???)
Though everytime I read the first few chapters where Avalon reads about how many times she changed the timeline with her mom it makes me cry.
Oooo that kiss! Yasss! I can’t wait to read about the actual sexy scene!!! Give me now!
Grace I really do love your imagination!!
Part two
What. The. FUUUUUUCCCCCKKKK. God I fucking forgot how good Grace was at cliffhangers…
This sucks donkey balls.
Okay things I liked: seeing more of the other lines and their heirs and how they work.
A full sex scene!
Vox killing his brother.
Things I did not like: we did not get a Lierick and Vox scene.
How hard the cliffie cliffed
Avalons dad.
Voxs dad.
Part Three:
Honestly, I didn’t think I’d like this part. And I was correct. My biggest gruff with this part is that I am 100% not a fan of adding to a harem at the end of the story. I don’t mind if the series is six books and you add a dude in book 3 but literally the last book is a no go for me. It’s an instant turn off because there is just no way that the person that was added gets adequate time with the FMC.
Let’s take Daddy Zier has issues with being in a harem, sleeps with her once or for one night and then after she doesn’t die has a change of heart…..
Also, let’s talk about the plot holes. Where is the bonding that Hayle said we was going to talk to Avalon about?
What’s the point of Hayle having the whatever the fuck it’s called…. It seemed like it was going to be a big part but it really wasn’t.
Also why bring back the twin? Why make Avalon kill him?
Things I liked…..
I like that it was a siphoning Tal. But that’s about it.
We don’t get to see the lower lines power restored. We don’t even get a group sex scene. Just kinda let me down on this one.
April 24, 2026
5⭐ 3🌶️
Picking up exactly where book 1 left us, we follow Alvalon as she truly steps into her power both literally and emotionally. After all the edging/frustration that book 1 gave me (in the best of ways) this was the resolution that I truly needed.
Avalon, Vox and Hayle meet another who shouldn't exist, Lierick the heir of the second line. Once hidden they are now coming out of the shadows with the help of Avalon, fighting for equality in the world of Ebrus by gaining allies as they travel. It feels like this book has more magic, all the answers and a chance to know more about the goddess of the world.
Absolutely stunning physical world building as we get to explore the lands with them and fantastic character growth as they all learn about themselves and get much closer together (definitely some fantastic spice scenes and humour in here too so it's not all so serious).
I feel like I can't do a review of this book without a mention to the amazing animal companions that are in it too, Epsy is the cutest stolt to ever exist and there is no convincing me otherwise.
I feel honoured to have been able to follow on as Grace wrote these books and most definitely recommend giving them a read, the hardest part was waiting for the ending but now the duology is complete there's absolutely no reason not to start reading it today.
Picking up exactly where book 1 left us, we follow Alvalon as she truly steps into her power both literally and emotionally. After all the edging/frustration that book 1 gave me (in the best of ways) this was the resolution that I truly needed.
Avalon, Vox and Hayle meet another who shouldn't exist, Lierick the heir of the second line. Once hidden they are now coming out of the shadows with the help of Avalon, fighting for equality in the world of Ebrus by gaining allies as they travel. It feels like this book has more magic, all the answers and a chance to know more about the goddess of the world.
Absolutely stunning physical world building as we get to explore the lands with them and fantastic character growth as they all learn about themselves and get much closer together (definitely some fantastic spice scenes and humour in here too so it's not all so serious).
I feel like I can't do a review of this book without a mention to the amazing animal companions that are in it too, Epsy is the cutest stolt to ever exist and there is no convincing me otherwise.
I feel honoured to have been able to follow on as Grace wrote these books and most definitely recommend giving them a read, the hardest part was waiting for the ending but now the duology is complete there's absolutely no reason not to start reading it today.
June 14, 2026
I’m rating this a 5 man. I don’t care. It’s so goood!!! I was so skeptical when I read the first book because I thought I’d get bored with the time turning thingy but Grace McGinty has a way with words and stories. She’s so talented and I don’t know why I doubted her. This story gripped me. I finished both book 1 and book 2 in 2 days. I haven’t finished anything productive in the last two days!
Anyway, the entire plot is great. Love the concept. Adore the characters. Love that I can distinguish the MMCs. Also, ahem…enjoy the addition but wished they had more spicy scenes, you know? But it’s okay. I’ve always loved Grace McGinty’s worldbuilding. It’s not huge but you can imagine it clearly in your head. That’s consistently been the case for me and that’s what happened here.
Also, why the heck is Vox so freaking romantic man. That guy!!
And I appreciate the fact that the dynamics and relationships within this ‘pack’ is different too. I think the late addition, although lacking, didn’t feel like it was missing something? It’s just the kind where I wish I’d seen the relationship progress on paper. I wanted to see more because the tension between the FMC and that MMC was sizzling.
All in all, this is another series that I'll keep rereading. So good.
Anyway, the entire plot is great. Love the concept. Adore the characters. Love that I can distinguish the MMCs. Also, ahem…enjoy the addition but wished they had more spicy scenes, you know? But it’s okay. I’ve always loved Grace McGinty’s worldbuilding. It’s not huge but you can imagine it clearly in your head. That’s consistently been the case for me and that’s what happened here.
Also, why the heck is Vox so freaking romantic man. That guy!!
And I appreciate the fact that the dynamics and relationships within this ‘pack’ is different too. I think the late addition, although lacking, didn’t feel like it was missing something? It’s just the kind where I wish I’d seen the relationship progress on paper. I wanted to see more because the tension between the FMC and that MMC was sizzling.
All in all, this is another series that I'll keep rereading. So good.
April 19, 2026
This sequel builds beautifully on the foundation of the first book, expanding the world of Ebrus. We follow Vox, Hayle, Avalon, and Lierick as they journey far beyond Boellum War College in search of allies to help bring down the corruption that has consumed the First Line, alliances are forged with the Barons of the other Lines.
Under the rule of Baron Vylan and his heir, Yaron Vylan—who may be even more sadistic than his father—the stakes feel higher than ever. The group faces constant challenges, and the tension keeps building in a way that makes it hard to step away from the story.
I originally received this as an ARC read. While it’s said you can jump into this book without reading the first, I personally couldn’t do that—my brain needs the full journey! That said, the writing is so engaging and immersive that you quickly get pulled into the world regardless.
Grace McGinty has created a story that completely absorbs you, making it nearly impossible to put down once you start.
⭐ 5 stars from me—an unputdownable, gripping continuation of the series.
Under the rule of Baron Vylan and his heir, Yaron Vylan—who may be even more sadistic than his father—the stakes feel higher than ever. The group faces constant challenges, and the tension keeps building in a way that makes it hard to step away from the story.
I originally received this as an ARC read. While it’s said you can jump into this book without reading the first, I personally couldn’t do that—my brain needs the full journey! That said, the writing is so engaging and immersive that you quickly get pulled into the world regardless.
Grace McGinty has created a story that completely absorbs you, making it nearly impossible to put down once you start.
⭐ 5 stars from me—an unputdownable, gripping continuation of the series.
August 4, 2026
This was good but the first 20% is literally book one all over again. No change. Everything you just read, all over again. The books in this series are not long at all, so to have almost 1/4 of the book be a copy/paste scenario was not ideal.
That being said, it looks like Avalon has the power to turn back time and essentially have a redo of that time period to change the future. Unfortunately for her and everyone else, this power doesn’t seem to have much of an impact on the future for Hayle.
I really thought she also would have elemental powers based on the description of the end of book one but if she does, it’s never brought up. Just a sense of Déjà vu for her and a repetitive story for us at times, but more pieces of the puzzle seem to be getting uncovered.
I definitely love Hayle, he’s just perfection really and his hounds? Adorable. I’m hoping the next book finds a way to spare him because he is absolutely a treasure of a man.
3.75⭐️
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That being said, it looks like Avalon has the power to turn back time and essentially have a redo of that time period to change the future. Unfortunately for her and everyone else, this power doesn’t seem to have much of an impact on the future for Hayle.
I really thought she also would have elemental powers based on the description of the end of book one but if she does, it’s never brought up. Just a sense of Déjà vu for her and a repetitive story for us at times, but more pieces of the puzzle seem to be getting uncovered.
I definitely love Hayle, he’s just perfection really and his hounds? Adorable. I’m hoping the next book finds a way to spare him because he is absolutely a treasure of a man.
3.75⭐️
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April 10, 2026
It was a nice surprise to see an email waiting in my inbox for “Heir To The Second Line,” and I’ve never been more ecstatic. The second book picks up right where the first left off. We get to see who Lierick is and what his goal is. I really loved that we learned more about the characters and gained more insight into their history throughout their journey.
The kinship between Hayle and Vox has to be one of my favorite things in the whole series. It just shows how much they have grown and the trust they have for each other, especially when it comes to Avalon. Vox struggles with the guilt and horror of his line, but Hayle and Avalon are the first to tell him he is loved and that they are family.
The new acquisition of Lierick really reinforces that idea for the group. I love how supportive and encouraging both Avalon and Hayle were of the attraction between Vox and Lierick. Avalon, even though she has suffered at the hands of her father and others, has become this strong, unwavering figure who would stop at nothing to keep her loved ones safe.
The small interactions between Avalon and the goddess were a wholesome scene. And don’t get me started on Daddy Zier! This both made me cry and cheer, and I highly recommend this series.
*Thank you, Grace McGinty, for the ARC.*
The kinship between Hayle and Vox has to be one of my favorite things in the whole series. It just shows how much they have grown and the trust they have for each other, especially when it comes to Avalon. Vox struggles with the guilt and horror of his line, but Hayle and Avalon are the first to tell him he is loved and that they are family.
The new acquisition of Lierick really reinforces that idea for the group. I love how supportive and encouraging both Avalon and Hayle were of the attraction between Vox and Lierick. Avalon, even though she has suffered at the hands of her father and others, has become this strong, unwavering figure who would stop at nothing to keep her loved ones safe.
The small interactions between Avalon and the goddess were a wholesome scene. And don’t get me started on Daddy Zier! This both made me cry and cheer, and I highly recommend this series.
*Thank you, Grace McGinty, for the ARC.*
August 15, 2026
This series is a lot of work to read because the same story you start out with is worked then re-worked, then re-worked, repeated like the movie Groundhog Day. This is a good thing because the first two iterations end in a heartbreaking bloodbath.
I was completely invested in Avalon and her lovers so I read through to the satisfying ending.
But it almost felt like an author’s series of experiments in plot development. If I change this, what happens. If they learn one more clue, what does it change?
As a reader it made me curious too. Will this re-do prevent disaster? What on earth is causing history to repeatedly adjust itself?
I loved the series but confess I was kind of exhausted by the end.
I was completely invested in Avalon and her lovers so I read through to the satisfying ending.
But it almost felt like an author’s series of experiments in plot development. If I change this, what happens. If they learn one more clue, what does it change?
As a reader it made me curious too. Will this re-do prevent disaster? What on earth is causing history to repeatedly adjust itself?
I loved the series but confess I was kind of exhausted by the end.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 12, 2026
The second installment of the Line of Ebrus was a whirlwind of activity. I really liked the concept of the recreationist and turning back time. Avalon, Hayle, Vox and Leirick had such a close knit bond I thoroughly enjoyed reading about their trust and devotion to each other. The connection Vox and Leirick had was a welcome surprise and I'm glad it was added it (MM). Zeir came in later and I'd have liked to see more a development with their group with him, but it was still good. We'll written book that has some tearjerker moments.
Why choose, urban fantasy, same gender romance, action, and comedy.
Why choose, urban fantasy, same gender romance, action, and comedy.
April 27, 2026
Six star read!!
How McGinty writes the why-choose trope within these books is next level!
The world building is stunning as they travel across the lands, and the character development through the book as they learn about themselves and each other. There are some very spicy scenes but they are complimented with humour and banter, especially between all her guys.
I was completely immersed within this world, and wish there was more!! This was such a great duet, I am excited for McGinty to write more within the high fantasy genre!
How McGinty writes the why-choose trope within these books is next level!
The world building is stunning as they travel across the lands, and the character development through the book as they learn about themselves and each other. There are some very spicy scenes but they are complimented with humour and banter, especially between all her guys.
I was completely immersed within this world, and wish there was more!! This was such a great duet, I am excited for McGinty to write more within the high fantasy genre!
April 17, 2026
This is a complete vibes read (the whole series). It’s fun, spicy, fast-paced, and absolutely perfect if you’re just looking to turn your brain off and have a good time.
There are emotional and darker topics woven throughout, and I’m not diminishing those at all (their presence matters and adds texture) but overall, this isn’t a book trying to destroy you from the inside. It’s here for a fast, dramatic, spicy good time, not prolonged emotional suffering. Logic may occasionally take a backseat, the vibes are loud, and the plot serves the romance more than the other way around.
Go in with realistic expectations, surrender to the ridiculousness, and you’ll likely have a blast.
There are emotional and darker topics woven throughout, and I’m not diminishing those at all (their presence matters and adds texture) but overall, this isn’t a book trying to destroy you from the inside. It’s here for a fast, dramatic, spicy good time, not prolonged emotional suffering. Logic may occasionally take a backseat, the vibes are loud, and the plot serves the romance more than the other way around.
Go in with realistic expectations, surrender to the ridiculousness, and you’ll likely have a blast.
June 11, 2026
I liked this book and the characters. I liked that it went more deep emotionally than some poly relationship books. However, it always bugs me when there is a loose end in the writing. Why would vox and the others make tals to ward her of their own powers? I don’t get that part. They make it seem like they can’t keep her safe, yet they’re stupid to also not try things. Also, it was never explained why she was able to cut through the powers of others.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 10, 2026
Captivating
I started this duet when it was on Patreon, and the angst made me struggle to keep going.
However, due to my love of Grace, I tried again now its published and am so grateful!
The love of these characters make sense in this book, the twists and turns keep you captivated and wanting more.
Brilliant book, and now I wish I could have more in this world so I can come back.
Highly recommend this duet!
I started this duet when it was on Patreon, and the angst made me struggle to keep going.
However, due to my love of Grace, I tried again now its published and am so grateful!
The love of these characters make sense in this book, the twists and turns keep you captivated and wanting more.
Brilliant book, and now I wish I could have more in this world so I can come back.
Highly recommend this duet!
May 14, 2026
💙💙💙💙💘
Get this in a physical copy so when it makes you mad and cry you don't throw your kindle. It likes to break your heart only to put it back together in a different way so you can still see the broken and repaired gold pieces of glue
Get this in a physical copy so when it makes you mad and cry you don't throw your kindle. It likes to break your heart only to put it back together in a different way so you can still see the broken and repaired gold pieces of glue
May 20, 2026
I enjoyed this one better than the first one, told from all POV. I still thought it was a bit long, though at least the resets didn’t repeat the whole thing every time. I thought it was a good read but I wouldn’t read it again.
June 9, 2026
Once she started collecting men based on finding them attractive and good protectors, I basically signed off.
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September 22, 2026Ms McGinty writes some good RH, oh, Why Choose, my bad.
October 15, 2026
Maybe I can sleep at night again. ;)
Absolutely loved the story, characters and drama.
Absolutely loved the story, characters and drama.
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