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The Puzzle Box Trilogy #2
Malcontent
Two souls, one death
Six months after the events of MALEVOLENT, Mal and Libby are struggling with the side effects of having two souls combined in one body...and the uncomfortable intimacy it brings.
When Mal captures a hive of killer bees, they inform him of a new threat from the Necromancer. Dark barriers and dangerous sigils are mounted around the valley. At the same time, Libby begins training with the Marchers, who will instruct her in the use of life and death motes.
But the Marchers are on a relentless hunt for the Lich Prince and his hidden soul – which she now carries inside of her. Now Mal and Libby must find a way to extract Mal’s soul before they are caught by the Marchers - killed by the Necromancer - or destroyed by the slow subsumption of their souls.
Six months after the events of MALEVOLENT, Mal and Libby are struggling with the side effects of having two souls combined in one body...and the uncomfortable intimacy it brings.
When Mal captures a hive of killer bees, they inform him of a new threat from the Necromancer. Dark barriers and dangerous sigils are mounted around the valley. At the same time, Libby begins training with the Marchers, who will instruct her in the use of life and death motes.
But the Marchers are on a relentless hunt for the Lich Prince and his hidden soul – which she now carries inside of her. Now Mal and Libby must find a way to extract Mal’s soul before they are caught by the Marchers - killed by the Necromancer - or destroyed by the slow subsumption of their souls.
- GenresRomanceParanormal
216 pages, Paperback
Published February 14, 2017
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April 19, 2017
The first book in this series made #2 in my top 10 books of 2015, so I was definitely excited for this next installment. It definitely doesn't disappoint.
Mal and Libby's relationship is progressing quickly, due in part to the whole "she's got his soul" thing that happened at the end of book one (whoops). There are also some killer bees, and we get deeper into the motivation of the "big bad" (Mal's dad) and the world building behind the Marchers and the magic system.
As to whether this can be read independently of the first book, hard to say. Probably, but I wouldn't try it because you lose too much (the establishing of the relationship and things like Mal's bees which are recapped, but better experienced by reading book one).
Over all a strong second act which while not a cliffhanger does set up a follow up quite nicely.
Mal and Libby's relationship is progressing quickly, due in part to the whole "she's got his soul" thing that happened at the end of book one (whoops). There are also some killer bees, and we get deeper into the motivation of the "big bad" (Mal's dad) and the world building behind the Marchers and the magic system.
As to whether this can be read independently of the first book, hard to say. Probably, but I wouldn't try it because you lose too much (the establishing of the relationship and things like Mal's bees which are recapped, but better experienced by reading book one).
Over all a strong second act which while not a cliffhanger does set up a follow up quite nicely.
December 21, 2018
A precious possession
Libby is healed from her illness, but now she may have more trouble than before. She's the guardian of Mal's soul, and too many seek to kill or possess him. A unique urban fantasy story. Lichs, necromancers, and honeybees that are a source of magic. Looking forward to Book Three!
Libby is healed from her illness, but now she may have more trouble than before. She's the guardian of Mal's soul, and too many seek to kill or possess him. A unique urban fantasy story. Lichs, necromancers, and honeybees that are a source of magic. Looking forward to Book Three!
March 27, 2017
Another good read in the puzzle box series. This book picks up shortly after Malevolent (book 1) and I highly recommend reading this series in order to get the full enjoyment of the overall plot line. I look forward to the final installment (this is advertised as a trilogy), to find out how this all works out.
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