Oria’s Gambit

Sorcerous Moons #2

by Jeffe Kennedy

A Play For Power
Princess Oria has one chance to keep her word and stop her brother’s reign of terror: She must become queen. All she has to do is marry first. And marry Lonen, the barbarian king who defeated her city bare weeks ago, who can never join her in a marriage of minds, who can never even touch her—no matter how badly she wants him to.

A Fragile Bond
To rule is to suffer, but Lonen never thought his marriage would become a torment. Still, he’s a resourceful man. He can play the brute conqueror for Oria’s faceless officials and bide his time with his wife. And as he coaxes secrets from Oria, he may yet change their fate…

An Impossible Demand
With deception layering on deception, Lonen and Oria must claim the throne and brazen out the doubters. Failure means death— for them and their people.

But success might mean an alliance powerful beyond imagining...

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Fantasy Romance, Magic, Dragons, Audiobook, Enemies To Lovers

198 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 27, 2016

About the author

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Reviews

[Maria Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reread complete! Book 2 of the 6 book series has Oria and Lonen entering a marriage of convenience to save both their peoples. More great worldbuilding and some action and drama as the couple starred to gel better, find a way to have a satisfactory wedding night ( considering Oria cannot bear to have her skin touched due to the immense pain it causes). Ends on a cliffhanger. On to book 3!

[Bambi Unbridled · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oria's Gambit, the second book in Jeffe Kennedy's Sorcerous Moons series, picks up right where Lonen's War left off. So I do not recommend you read these books out of order, you will need to get the majority of the world-building and character introduction from Lonen's War. As a recap, the Bara are a magical race living in a desert environment, and the males and females have a symbiotic magical relationship. The Destrye are a non-magical barbarian race who conquered the Bara in Lonen's War.

King Lonen of the Destrye has returned to Bara because someone sent the uber-creepy Trom on their dragons to continue stealing water from his people and burn all their crops. With his people facing starvation, dehydration, and now destruction by the Trom, Lonen is desperate. Just desperate enough to agree to Oria's crazy proposition - marriage.

Oria is feeling a bit of desperation on her own. Her mother has gone half-mad from grief, and her brother has gone half-mad from power. The Bara throne is in limbo, and its a race to see who can marry first and be crowned Queen or King of Bara. Unfortunately for Oria, unlike her brother Yar, she is unable to travel to neighboring kingdoms in search of a compatible spouse. So Lonen's appearance, while the reason was tragic, it really presents an answer to both of their problems. A marriage between the pair will allow Oria to ascend to the Baran throne (hopefully), summon the Trom, and protect the Destrye.

Despite the marriage between Oria and Lonen being political in nature, they have an undeniable pull toward one another. Unfortunately, our couple still cannot touch one another without causing Oria pain and/or passing out. So this definitely throws a wrench in the romance, but there is a little more here than there was in Lonen's War. Oria got on my nerves a little bit in this book, she keeps throwing that hand up and shutting Lonen out. Lonen is the one making all the effort to establish a relationship and happy marriage, and coming up with inventive ways to get around the no-touching issue.

I enjoyed the political and magical intrigue that continued in this story. Priestess Febe still has her uppity disapproving nose in things, and this time she goes way beyond what I expected from her. There was disagreement between the council and the priestess, which created an unexpected ally for Oria. But things come to a head when Yar returns, and this book ends on another cliffhanger. I am very intrigued about where we are going next. I look forward to seeing if Oria can harness the wild magic that was mentioned in this book, and what will happen once Lonen's people learn of his marriage.

I received an advanced copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. 4 stars / 2 flames. Full review posted at Bambi Unbridled.

[Blodeuedd Finland · Rating 3 out of 5]

Arghh, 4 days since I read this one and I have not written a review!!! Seriously, this is why I write at once cos I forget what I feel.

Lonen and Oria are married..well soon. But anyway, a political marriage. She needs his image, he needs, well he does not need her, but she needs him. Oh and he wants her, but can not have her, because she can not be with anyone. Sucks being her. No one can touch her cos she feels pain then. But hey maybe they will find a way *hint hint*

But first there is her stupid brother causing trouble. The stupid priestess causing the trouble. The Trom that are, I want to know more there....

And these two who want each other but can not have each other. I really hope they find a way, dunno what the author will do but I am curious!!

Romance, politics, danger and intrigues. And just two people starting to fall for each other. So meant to be.

More romance in this one, so that was nice.

[denise · Rating 3 out of 5]

~3⭐️~

[Indie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got a copy of this book via Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review

Oria’s gambit is the second book in the Sorcerous Moons series, it basically takes right of where the first book ended. This is a short fast paced read so if you’re into those type of books I think you would enjoy this, I personally don’t mind fast paced books as long as they are well developed but I found that the characters where petty one-dimensional and lacked depth. I don’t necessarily hate this book but I don’t really love it either, it’s just a big Meh for me it didn’t capture my attention or make me interested,I mainly kept reading because of the romance,the romance did actually feel cute and adorable and I definitely enjoyed Orias and Lonens bickering.

Randomly I don’t know why,but I just thought it was really weird when Lonen thought this during one of their passionate moments

"In the fantasy he turned her over, holding her hair like the reins of a horse"

The reins of a horse…

A Horse!?!?


I mean is that really what you want to use as a comparison.

Concluding my review I rate these book 3/5 stars. If you like really fast paced novels,underdeveloped characters and good romance then you’ll probably really love this.

[Marta Cox · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in what I think might be a trilogy and kind of catches up where Lonens War ended. The war between the Destrye and the Bara nations has ended with the Destrye winning and Lonen has been made King. Princess Oria of the defeated Bara offered to make a political marriage with Lonen, one of convenience if you will to not only seal the peace but also to prevent her younger brother claiming the crown. Yet due to the powerful magic at work in Bara Lonen can never touch Oria without causing her considerable pain. Oo that's so not what Lonen wants as the more he sees Oria the more he realises that his bride is everything he's ever wanted. I'd like to say it all ends with a happy ever after but alas enemies and magic are closing in with hideous beasts that look set to carry on rampaging the land. Not to mention a somewhat sadistic baby brother!
Ok I have to be brutal and say this is not an action packed addition to the series. It's more romance than anything as Lonen tests just how far he can go with Oria. Poor Oria bravely thinks she can hold sway over Lonen but she's in for a rude awakening. I loved the passion he feels for her, his teasing just made me smile. The world building started in the first book and continues here but it's the yin and yang side of the magics that gets fleshed out the most. There's an adorable but bossy dragon to love but most of all it's the chemistry the couple share that leaves both them and this reader waiting in frustration for the next book. A great read for lovers of fantasy
This is a voluntary review of an advance reader copy

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review originally posted at RabidReads.com.

Oria’s Gambit picks up where Lonen’s War ends. Oria is a Bara, a magical race and part of the royal family. She is also very delicate, in that other people overwhelm her in that their magic is overwhelming. It is really hard to describe. She has spent most of her life in a tower with few visitors to help with this. Lonen is a Destrye. They are more of a barbarian race with no magic. They have been at war with the Bara. We learn why in the first book.

With the deaths of both kings in the first book (I’m not calling that a spoiler since the blurb mentions that Lonen is king and Oria is trying to become queen), Lonen and Oria come together to try to solve the problems of both kingdoms. Oria’s brother is also trying to become king. He is drowning in power and it has gone to his head. Oria decides that she must wed Lonen before her brother finds marriage in order to become queen. She is very scared of how it will run the country with his thirst for more power.

While the first book in this series is mostly war. This book is mostly politics. That doesn’t make it any less exciting. The high priestess (which has a lot of political power) has her own plans for how things should work in the kingdom. Add in monsters, and you have a very powerful fantasy story. The romance has built on the first book, but it is not yet what I would call a romance book at this point. While Lonen is trying his best to make this marriage more than just a political one, Oria is keeping her walls as high and confining as she can make them. I’m sure the fact that she feels pain every time she touches someone has something to do with that.

“It’s not fair, Oria, that you judge me based on fleeting thoughts and emotions. People think and feel many things they don’t act on. That’s part of learning to be a decent human being—knowing that there are dark yearnings in your heart and being strong enough to recognize them as such and exert control. Maybe your mind is perfect, serene place and you don’t understand the human struggle to be a better person, but I’m only a man and a flawed one at that.”

“We might be marrying for political reason, but that doesn’t mean we can’t bring something bright to each other’s lives.”

My favorite character in this series continues to be the dragonlet, Chuffta. This isn’t a huge surprise, as I love secondary characters. He is the rock that Oria needs. While she is an adult in the physical sense, she is very much still a child emotionally. The fact that she hasn’t had the socialization that most people have had, really makes this hard for her. She wants to do right by her people, but she is also scared to open herself up to someone else. Chuffta I think is the linchpin to help her open up. He really likes Lonen, though he can’t talk to him directly, only Oria, but he does nod to him and other things to try to communicate. I think he would like to see them together in the real sense.

If you’re looking for a fantasy book with amazing characters and a very interesting world, I highly recommend the Sorcerous Moons series. I don’t know how many books are slated for this series, but so far, they have been a ton of fun.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention how wonderful great these covers are. They are so amazing.

**I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

So I've heard about Jeffe Kennedy from another author I adore, Grace Draven but this is the first book of hers that I have read.

Because I got this from NetGalley I had to jump into the series at the second book, although I had clearly missed lots of back story I found it easy to get into the plot.

Lonen is a barbarian King. His people and his family decimated by the Trom, some magical golem summoned by the Bara priests and priestesses. Yet Lonen and his warriors triumphed and conquered Bara and as part of the act of surrender Princess Oria offered herself in betrothal to Lonen. Her terms that the marriage is in name only as Lonen's emotions affect her physically. Simply touching his skin put her in a coma for a week. But only as a suitably married heir can she be crowned queen and gain the secrets of the temple. Speed is of the essence because her younger brother Yar, whom she suspects summoned the Trom, is searching for his own bride and could seize the throne from her.

It has been ages since I read a fantasy novel and I was immediately swept away by this. The contract between the magical and sophisticated Baran people and the earthy barbarian Destrye was fascinating. Who doesn't love a marriage of convenience, particularly between such opposites? I loved the rituals and the magics and the richly imagined world. Imagine my delight when I found that the next book has already been published!

Loved this and will shortly devour the other books in the series, Jeffe Kennedy is most definitely an author I will be reading again.

I received a free copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

[Douglas Meeks · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in this series (trilogy?) and it does up the game a bit. Where we had a lot of bloodshed and discovery in book 1, we have a slow building romance of sorts in this one but I have to say about the first 20% or so was a bit dull but it did pick up and starts really grabbing your attention.

Oria is forced into a decision that she and Loren might find distasteful a bit at first and it gets dull and a bit repetitive IMHO for a bit before the story takes off again and builds to a final couple of chapters with some things you did not see coming.

Her brother is becoming a bit unhinged it seems to me and I am wishing him dead but Jeffe Kennedy has shown a disturbing habit of letting slimy characters walk away so we shall see.

I found the ending not exactly a cliffhanger but in many ways it left me about as bad so I can't wait to get the next (final?) book.

Bottom Line: An excellent addition to this story and even with a few minor flaws it was riveting once you get past the first few chapters. I did feel that once again it needed a few more pages of "what happens next" since I felt the ending left the reader thirsting for more than was given and like I said , not a cliffhanger but close enough to make you scream with frustration :) Guess that means I will grab the next book as soon as possible so this still gets a highly recommended and 4 Stars:)

[Chris, the Dalek King · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well...the story continues to be interesting, though a bit choppy at times. And I do think the two main characters have good chemistry. The fact that she wants to be with him, but can't really trust him, added onto the fact that she literally can't touch him without nearly dying, is kinda great.

However...and I can't believe I am still having to say this...

No means no.

No does not mean try harder.

And "no, we can't have sex because it will literally kill me," does not mean "try and talk me into it"

Jesus fucking christ, people.

2.5 stars

[Lynne Facer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Picking up immediately after Lonen's War, the novel tells of a restless peace that becomes settled by a political marriage. While it's possible to summarize the plot in one (misleading) sentence, it does a grave disservice to the characters, world-building, and craft evident in the novel. Its greatest flaw is that it ends in a cliffhanger, leading me to wonder if it's possible to wrap this up in one more book, The Tides of Bara.

[Anita · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm a bit conflicted about this book and series cuz well it's not bad by any means it's nothing to rave about and while the magic system does still confuse me a bit and I do wish there was a bit more character development with regards to the other side characters to the plot and the main characters I find that I'm still curious and invested in the overall plot and want to see where it goes and what happens. So because of that I will at least read the next book.

[Marlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Originally published at Reading Reality

Oria’s Gambit picks up where Lonen's War leaves off. This isn’t a sequel, it is a continuation of the same story. So if you love epic fantasy romance and have not yet read Lonen’s War, go forth and get a copy posthaste. I’ll still be here when you get back.

Also, and I don’t think this is a spoiler, Oria’s very dangerous gambit feels doomed to fail from the very beginning of the story. Not just because this is the middle book in a tetralogy (four scheduled books so far). If there are at least two more books, Oria can’t possibly succeed yet. There wouldn’t be enough story.

But also because Oria is still very much learning, both about politics in general and about her own power in particular. She’s still in the unfortunate position where she believes way too much of what she has been told, even as she proves it wrong at every turn.

And even though the people who taught her are selfish asshats who kept her power suppressed for their own gain. She needs more seasoning before she will be able to see through all the BS that she was indoctrinated with.

This is a story about the building of trust. It is also a story about figuring out that everything that you have been taught is wrong. And that just because someone says they are doing something for your own good, the reality is that they are acting for their own good and don’t give a damn if you get hurt along the way.

As the saying goes, “the enemy of my enemy is my friend”. That is a good chunk of what happens between Lonen and Oria. They may not be sure of each other at first, but they both want what is best for all of their people. Oria, who has been barred from the circles of power in Bara, sees her homeland’s supreme selfishness as wrong. The Barans have been wasting water in a desert for centuries, using their superior magic to steal it from anyplace that cannot stand against them, without a care for how many people they destroy along the way.

It feels like there’s a worldwide water shortage on this planet, and the Barans are doing more than their fair share to make it worse. They don’t care who they kill or what they destroy as long as they can preserve their supposedly superior lifestyle.

And that’s the drama that plays out between Oria and the powers-that-want-to-continue-to-be in her homeland. Oria, with Lonen’s assistance, is doing her best to work within the system for a solution that has a chance of saving everyone. But the forces that have chosen to defend the status quo are willing to stoop to any means, including mass murder, to maintain their place at the top of the heap.

They see Oria and Lonen as traitors and collateral damage. It is going to take a miracle, and a catastrophe, not necessarily in that order, to change that perspective. If Oria survives.

Escape Rating A-: If you like epic political fantasy, this series is like crack. It has everything. Complex magic, political skullduggery, epic battle sequences, horrible monsters and a love story that looks like it is going to be one for the ages.

Oria and Lonen start out from a position where they don’t trust each other, and with good reason. They begin the story in Lonen’s War on opposite sides of a battlefield. But the more they are forced to work together the more they both discover that an honorable enemy makes a better friend than a treacherous ally.

Their marriage is intended to be a marriage of convenience. Oria requires a spouse in order to grab power before her immature, reckless, selfish and idiotic brother manages to claim it. Yar will be a tool of the priesthood, where Oria thinks for herself.

Oria believes that her power makes it impossible for anyone to touch her without making her faint from overload. That’s why she insists on a marriage of convenience. Lonen, knowing none of this but seeing her as the only way of saving his people, agrees.

But the more they work together, and the more time they spend together, the less sensible that marriage of convenience seems. Not just because Lonen wants the only prize he is likely to get after his conquering of Bara, but because the more they work at being allies, the more that Oria feels for her “barbarian” consort.

Watching her perspective change is marvelous. The seduction scene is beautiful and hot and still manages to respect the necessary boundaries that Oria has drawn around herself. The reader sees that those barriers are slowly falling, but Oria, appropriately for her character, isn’t there yet.

The story ends on a low note, as middle books so often do. Our hero and heroine face grave challenges ahead. I can’t wait to find out what happens next!

[Helen Michael · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wish I hadnt wasted my money

The premise was promising but the story was a let down. The story was not well fleshed out. The issues to easily quickly resolved between Lonan and her. Oh sure I'll take your surrender, Of course you didnt send the trom and its a great idea to get married! The brother showing up at the last minute had to happen it was a very transparent plot point. Waisted time and money.

[Withney Lobry · Rating 5 out of 5]

J’ai eu beaucoup plus de facilité à entrer dans ce deuxième tome. Les bases étant déjà grandement posées, l’histoire se poursuit où nous l’avions laissé. On en apprend plus sur l’univers, sur leurs coutumes et leurs façons de vivre. J’ai vraiment adoré poursuivre l’aventure passionnante aux côtés des personnages si fascinants, touchants, attachants. La plume de l’auteure se solidifie et nous apporte un récit mêlé d’actions, de révélations, de sentiments, de rebondissements. On ne s’ennuie pas une seconde, pris dans cette intrigue politique autant que personnelle pour les personnages principaux qui sont au cœur du conflit. Cela nous donne envie de plonger plus profondément dans l’histoire pour en découvrir encore plus !

J’avais déjà adoré Oria dans le tome 1, mais elle apporte autre chose dans ce tome-ci. De la détermination, on ressent encore sa force de caractère même si son corps reste fragile au touché des autres que son esprit ne supporte que douloureusement. Heureusement qu’elle a Chuffta, son petit dragon (qui n’aime pas être appelé ainsi !), mais on la découvre aussi d’une manière plus touchante par son côté naïf face aux hommes, au désir et à l’attirance. Et ce qu’elle éprouve pour le roi Lonen est si complexe qu’il la perturbe, mais surtout, elle ne sait si elle pourra un jour avoir de véritables contacts avec lui. Elle m’a émue par tout ce qu’elle doit affronter qui déstabiliserait et ferait s’effondrer les plus forts, mais elle tient debout par la force de son tempérament, ce qui me fait l’adorer, car elle est plus que ce qu’elle croit !

Et puis, Lonen. J’aime tout simplement ce personnage et son instinct protecteur envers Oria, mais aussi son envie d’être plus pour elle qu’un mari politique, car son désir pour la jeune femme ne fait que grandir, renforcé par tout ce qui s’ajoute peu à peu aux sentiments qu’il éprouve pour elle. Son admiration, son besoin de la protéger, mais aussi de la provoquer, et surtout, de découvrir ses secrets pour qu’ils s’accordent enfin confiance. J’ai aimé le voir pousser la princesse dans ses retranchements, mais être aussi touché et savoir quand faire marche arrière quand c’est trop pour elle. C’est quelqu’un de fort qui n’oublie pas son peuple, mais qui doit faire avec les cartes que la vie a mises entre ses mains.

Leur relation évolue doucement, ce qui peut apporter pas mal de frustrations ! Mais en même temps, j’ai tellement aimé les voir s’apprivoiser peu à peu l’un l’autre, devenir plus que des alliés politiques et se rapprocher un peu plus à chaque pas. Ils sont touchants, pleins d’émotions puissantes qu’ils nous transmettent facilement et qui nous pousse à vouloir plus, à vouloir les amener dans les bras l’un de l’autre, tout en sachant que les conséquences peuvent être dures à supporter !

Encore une fois, les personnages secondaires ont chacun leur place et leur raison d’être, et l’on en découvre certains sous un nouveau jour. Si j’en ai détesté beaucoup, j’ai adoré Juli, cette enchanteresse pas comme les autres que j’ai énormément apprécié !

En conclusion, ce tome m’a transporté à Bara aux côtés de Lonen et Oria. Dans ce monde entre magie et manipulation, où les personnages oscillent entre attirance, méfiance et sentiments plus profonds, on ne sait plus sur qui compter. L’intrigue d’une intensité folle m’a amenée ailleurs et m’a fait dévorer ce second tome. Si ce n’est pas un coup de cœur, il s’en approche, et me donne envie de foncer lire la suite, ce que je vais faire, assurément !

[D · Rating 5 out of 5]

I discovered Jeffe Kennedy through a blog tour and I looked up some of her books on Amazon. Since I love reading reviews, but have a habit of reading the bad reviews first, which I think is a detriment to me because those reviews have kept me from purchasing a few of the books I was interested in. Well, anyway I signed up for Jeffe Kennedy's newsletter and received a complimentary book. The book was Lonen's War and thus began my journey on a wonderful adventure.

I'm going to try to sum up all 6 books in this review. Please forgive me it I fall short in some way. Jeffe Kennedy took us on a journey in the Sorcerous Moons series; a journey of love, adventure, intrigue, magic, vengeance, and restoration. Lonen and Oria were wonderful characters and I loved the banter between them. The author did a good job of showing how Lonen and Oria's love grew over time and how that created a strong bond between them.

Their relationship was unique in many ways and I wish I could say more, but I fear I would be giving too much away. What I will say is that the intimacy and sex, especially the first love scene, was done in an outstanding way and cemented the couple's bond. I also think Jeffe Kennedy is a genius in how she wrote that scene. The magic that Oria possessed, the mystery of the Trom and the mystery of the Ponen made this an exceptional series.

For those readers who don't like cliffhangers, this series may not be for you, but I would urge you to give it a chance because you will not be disappointed. To Jeffe Kennedy, I'm now a fan and I hope you will give us readers more Lonen and Oria. I want to know to know what happens to Gallia! I would love for her to get her own story. Will Salaya get a story too? I think the Sorcerous Moon series is a saga, not a series, because I feel there are more stories to be told.

As I close out this review, I don't think I adequately explained or conveyed how awesome, amazing, and beautiful this series is. If you love fantasy, romance, magic, and dragons, this series is for you. If you are new to fantasy and romance then this series is a great place to start with this genre.

[Runa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just earlier today, I finished Lonen’s War and after completing a few tasks, read the entirety of Oria’s Gambit all evening. While LW was about worldbuilding and establishing context and characters, Oria’s Gambit was the start of a love story in the midst of a power play.

I adore Lonen and Oria is growing on me too. I really enjoyed how they slowly came to trust each other and work together. Most of the book was rather hilarious actually and I really appreciated the new friendship between Lonen and Chuffta in this one.

But, as lighthearted and fun and romantic as this one was, there were some disconcerting moments. What is the full meaning of a Ponen? How does it relate to a Trom? What do the Trom nightmares and visions signify? Can Oria control the Trom over Yar? What will Oria and Lonen do now? What’s happening in Dru in Lonen’s absence? Why do I suspect Nolan is still alive? I don’t know. I guess with it being Spring Break I can start The Tides of Bara.

[The Book Dragon's Hoard by A.V. · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG! I'm loving this series.

The twists and turns and politics are so incredibly well done! I simply had no idea what was going to happen next and yet it all fit together so perfectly. Oria is a fantastic character. I'm totally rooting for her and there were some pretty intense moments in this one. I particularly love how her relationship with Lonan is blossoming. They totally click so well. This is an excellent example of a healthy relationship despite the rather "unhealthy" surroundings/circumstances they find themselves in. This is particularly highlighted in the foil of Oria's parents' marriage and what's happened to her mother following her father's death. At the same time, on the other end of the spectrum is the brother with his wife and, wow, that's one toxic relationship!

I am racing through this series. Absolutely loving every moment of it. Definitely recommend so far.

[Seth Harkness]

Disclaimer: I only read 8% but I wanted to write a review!

This books sucks!

You get some books that are great! Not this book.
You get some books that have a great story, but aren't very well written. Not this book.
You get some books that are good. Not this book.
You get some books that are good but not very well written. Not this book.
You get some books that are okay but throw in a bunch of unneeded sexual things which are flat out sinful. That's putting this book nicely.

If you want to read a good book, it ain't this!

No Retreat!
No Surrender!
And May the Kingdom of God Prevail!

[Jericho McKraven · Rating 5 out of 5]

I literally don't want to stop reading to write this review!

I knew after book one that the series would only continue to get better! And it has!!

The banter between Oria and Lonen has me chuckling even in the darkest moments.
I adore the development of both of them as individuals, as well as who they are becoming together.

I can't gush enough about this series, but as I have four more books to go I'll spare you. Just know that if you liked book one, you'll love book two!

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

The fantasy aspects of this book barely progresses, mostly focused on the relationship between the two characters. A very slow moving series...

Don't think I'll continue as most of this book is saying the same thing over and over. First Oria herself, then with her dragon then with Lonen. A technique more suitable to filling word count in a high school essay.

[Sara · Rating 2 out of 5]

I did not enjoy this book very much. It seemed that Lonen betwwen thé books overgo a personality transplantation. From a strong Warrior he became an armcandy. Oria just became a little stupid Mary Sue.

[Limecello]

😅 ok so it's now 6-28-2021 and ... :X considering I've yet to finish this book ... I'm marking it as a DNF. SORRY, BOOK.

[I'm putting the "read/finished" date as the end of 2019 though, to keep things neat/grouped by year.

[Ellie P · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I've already established how much I love this series. Oria's Gambit really ramps up the romance for the series. Lonen is on my book boyfriend list for sure. Protective, honorable, respectful, confidence builder, and inventive. He deserves more credit for his smarts. Loved reading about Oria becoming acquainted with her power, and the political mess that Bara is in. Plus the scene with the dagger was awesome.

Spice chapter disclosure: 19-20

[Linda G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Truly, the sensual aspect of this book is unique and deliciously frustrating. That’s all I’m going to say

[Alexis · Rating 2 out of 5]

I ... uh ... eh ... take back the "slow burn" part of my analysis.

[Sybille · Rating 5 out of 5]

As good as the first one.

[Taylor Schaffert · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️ - The tensionnnnn

[Reading With Shane · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF

[Alexandra Ciardo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent !
J’espère que toute la saga sera traduite !