The Void Mage

Familiar and the Mage #2

by Honor Raconteur

After two years of training in Turransky under a new master, Rena is a proper Void Mage, supposedly ready to handle whatever the world throws at her. Which is just as well because
Toh’sellor’s influence has proven it can pop shards up anywhere at any given time across all three continents, with nothing to use to predict it. Worse still, it doesn’t seem to have any real restrictions. Meaning they’re in the middle of a losing battle, and even if they destroy the shards, they’re losing the overall war.

The Magical Intercontinental Specialist Division approach her, asking for help and offering support in dealing with the shards, but Rena senses it’s not just the shards they want help with.

She has a terrible premonition about what they really want her to destroy, and she’s not sure if anyone has enough power to accomplish it.

Rena just wonders how long it will take before someone says it out loud.

Genres: Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Young Adult, Paranormal, Fiction, High Fantasy

374 pages, Paperback

First published November 22, 2017

About the author

Ever since I was a toddler, I have been making up stories. I’d entertain anyone willing to listen to my wild fantasies about unicorns and gargoyles and amazing people. At 13, I started writing the stories down. At 23, I finished the first book that was, in my opinion, good enough to publish.

I spent three years trying to publish my book, Jaunten, the old fashioned way. The problem was my story was outside of the norm for young adult fantasy – it didn’t have vampires or the supernatural in it, it was clean enough to earn a PG rating, and there wasn’t any dark overlord to defeat. No literary agent would pick it up because it didn’t fit the “fantasy formula” that all of the popular books did.

I put the idea of having my book published off to the side for a while as I finished a Bachelors in English at Middle Tennessee State University. But as I worked on my third degree, the idea of being published came back to me. This time, while working as a paralegal, I had a better grasp of the laws involved of doing self-publishing. For six months, I did a great deal of research in how to do self-publishing the debt-free way.

It was hard. I was working full time, going to school full time, and living on my own. I never really had a break. I was always working on something. At times I felt like my brain would just go into meltdown from having to learn so many different things to make my idea work.

After six months, I thought I knew enough to publish myself. I put Jaunten out as an ebook, created a website and forum so that fans could communicate with me, and spread the word as best I could. Within three months, I was selling internationally. Within six months, I was making enough to quit my day job and sit at home, writing full time.

After six months of writing, publishing, and building up a reputation, I started to be approached by other people wanting to emulate what I did. I soon realized that there was a niche out there waiting for me to fill it—a place where original fiction could be published and released into the world. As of February 2012, I started my own publishing house, called Raconteur House. Since that point I have signed on four additional authors (not including yours truly) and am attracting more in a steady stream.

I have continued to write and publish the rest of the series through my House. When I’m not writing or editing, I like to go out into the community and give presentations of how to be an author. It’s actually really fun to talk to all of these people who want to be authors. Most people think that you can’t make any money being an author—actually, you can. And you can do quite well. It’s just a matter of working really hard, having a little talent, and knowing how to market your books. All I’m doing with these presentations is giving people the know-how to make their dreams come true.

While it’s true that you don’t need a college education to be an author, I encourage everyone to be as educated as possible. I have a lot of experience and education that most people don’t, and that’s what gives me an edge in writing. I’ve lived in places as obscure as Tehachapi, California and other places as large as Salt Lake City, Utah. I hold three different college degrees. I practice two different martial arts. I think I’ve tried every life experience that came my direction. All of that is incorporated into my books, and that’s what gives reality to my worlds and characters.

Even if I abruptly stop selling books tomorrow—which I don’t see happening—I would still continue to write. Creating characters and worlds is that much fun. Once you start, you become quickly addicted.

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

While this continued to be a solid series with decent character development, likable characters, and a fun secondary cast, it was a little YA for me. There was no OP drama, don't worry, but the banter was decidedly juvenile. Also, it seemed like the author got tired of coming up with "unique to this world" idioms and figures of speech. A lot of American sayings were mixed into the thoughts and speech in this installment. That was a little disappointing.

Overall, I find the Henri Davenport series much more satisfying, not just in it cast of mature characters but also in its world building. However, for someone who's looking for clean and humourous fantasy lite YA, this might be the ticket.

[Caia_In_Wonderland · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a hard one to score. But I’ll try 😅

I was very annoyed to begin with as although this is such a fun, interesting, intense and fast paced story, the juvenile nature of the romance was off putting.
Eventually, mid book or so, even though still a bit immature, Bannen and Rena finally got to confess their love and make their love a commitment.
The ending of this book was pretty epic showing off Rena as this super mage with an enormous power of destructive nature. It was rather impressive and intense.
It could have ended here really, however it’s not, because there’s still a marriage to be had and an inexplicable magic to squash for good. I’m quite keen to see how that will unravel.
All in all I’ve to give it 4⭐️ and not 5 because of the romance part of it being, in my opinion, for an 18 and 21 year old, a tad unrealistic.

[Debrac2014 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was much better than the first book! Lots of action and snark!

[Ibri · Rating 3 out of 5]

I saw some issues I have with this one already in the first book but the overall package made me enjoy the first more. It is a decent book but has two main issues. First lack of tension it just didn't manage to make their battles exiting, now many authors can't manage to make battles against monstrous beings that are threats on a global scale really epic so I didn't expect that but it was below average on the fight side. The other thing is the romance plot which is stuck in a "I want her/him but don't think he/she wants me back because I am dense" plot, I mean does anyone like those plots? They just about always end the same (unless one dies before or something) the only question is how long the author will draw it out: "I new am forced to tell you I love you, while being totally serious." "You love me but for some stupid reason I thought you didn't!? I love you too!" "So it was mutual the whole time but neither of us dared to ask? Well I guess we are a couple now." "Yeah that was pretty silly of us, let us make out.". Also there are two side characters in the same situation just over more years.

Also I have some issue with something that seemed like a bit of a retcon to me See the question I asked in the question section? Reading the rest that is because the author decided to add the attitude her home had towards familiars to the issues. Except it makes little sense having read book 1. It wasn't just a side issue to the main reason him being her familiar was a problem in that country, it just wasn't important in book one. I can only remember one random mage bringing it up after they already won their case and he promptly got shut down by the tester running their test. It is possible it was mentioned at some place before that but it just wasn't a big deal in book 1. Also we saw the time they spent there together before landing on another continent they just didn't have much time to influence her in that regard. As for growing up, well as the tester said it just comes down to a rule against bestiality so am I supposed to believe they spent much time warning against such relations with familiar when familiars are animals or sometimes objects and they have no reason to expect many would ever feel the desire too have sex with their animal companions?

But if you look for some light uncomplicated fantasy it is not the worst choice.

[William Howe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Aggro? Really?

It’s never good when a pure fantasy novel starts pulling concepts from gamers without even filtering them a little bit. Add to that the occasional misuse of the English language (‘chaff’ when it should have been ‘chafe’, etc.) and a clumsy unrequited romantic plot that resolved with little more than a few kisses...I don’t need erotic bedroom games in explicit detail, but two mature adults who have been functionally engaged for two years should maybe indulge in a little off-screen hanky-panky when they finally admit their feelings.

The world building was fraying. Trains were in the first book, as were portals (that never seem to be used except as a plot device), but now we have ‘Mules’ - self propelled carts that follow a particular person and carry supplies.

Magic is incredibly poorly defined in this series. At one point, Rena is supposed to kill a bunch of pink slugs because nobody else could do it. Then, suddenly, the other party members are making a game of squishing them. Why weren’t they doing that all along?!?!?

I don’t think I can continue in this series. The characters are amusing, but the world is so slap-dash and ill-conceived it leaves a bad taste.

[Maia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Is reader PTSD a thing? I kept on waiting for something to go wrong or for someone to betray them, waiting like that was actually more stressing than what was actually happening :)

It's the 2nd book and I still love it. Bannen and Renata are still the best, even if they are a little bit clueless, I was a little annoyed at Rena because of this, and we have new characters who are just awesome and quirky as them, and it means new banter 😍

I'm already onto book 3 Remnants, I can't wait to see Chi and the monkeys! xD

[Catherine Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

the next step for them

Rena and Bannen have finished their training and find their talents are useful and necessary to fix a threatening magical mystery, leading to a potential career. I enjoyed the continued world building in this sequel.

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome read from a wonderful author.

I eagerly look forward to everything Honor Raconteur puts out. It's easy to say that a story of battle and magic had been done and told already but Honor continually breaths new life into it by recreating magic systems and ideas. This has been a fun series and I'll keep an eye for more tales in this universe.

[Cnygaard_japanyahoo.Com · Rating 1 out of 5]

Teen romance irrationality

The last straw for me was when Rena decided that being dishonest about her limits was equal to Bannen keeping secrets about why he doesn’t like to stay in the same room. It was already a teen romance even though Bannen would be a 21 year old and Rena an 18 year old, but this kind of irrationality before arguably the most important battle in world really disappointed me. This is when superiors should put their foot down and require them to settle their differences and ask Rena if she indeed has such a problem because other people would be putting their lives on the line for Rena. Man what a disappointment; the first novel should be treated as stand alone I guess.

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun story, but it was a little uneven with plot tension. Weird to read a book and feel like the author rushed thru the fight scenes to get back to the train travel.

[Smasher · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book because of Chi.

He's a hyper sniper that, combined with Bannen, was entertaining as all get out. Seriously though, the supporting cast in this book stole the show. Maksohm, Vee, Yez, and Chi were great. I want more of them, and thankfully, I can get more in the next book!

However, I did have some issues with Rena and Bannen, our protagonists. The whole Familiar instinct thing, still bugged me, as it came across as being emotionally coercive and made me uncomfortable. Once the author stopped mentioning it so much, and the two of them just got over it, I was okay.

It was also a little jarring to see what felt to me, like a rather large shift of personality in Rena. She went from rather docile and reserved to this strong-willed sometimes brash young woman. I can see how it would've happened, since two years passed between the first and second books, but I would've liked to see her grow in that direction rather than having to just say "okay, she's like this now I guess."

This book however, was much better on a story and plot front than the first book. The first story had a sort of episodic feel to it, and had no real overarching plot, but it was still fun. This story had a big stakes quest to fulfill which was nice as a reader to build up to, even though it wasn't surprising what happened.

Halfway through I wasn't sure I'd keep reading the series, but I'm glad I kept going because I want to see the group more. Chi and Vee. I need to see them more and get Chi's snort-worthy sass and childishness. The guy cracks me up. I cackled at one scene from this book out loud. That does not happen often.

Overall, great story, fun side characters. I'll keep reading and have fun with this group of misfits.

Content: Language, none unless you are bothered by made up swear words for a made up world. That does occur. Violence, there is quite a bit of fighting, and there are grave injuries. Hardly any blood, but lots of blunt force and getting knocked about. Some loss of limb/fingers, but not graphically described. Sensuality: There is some referencing to Bannen and Rena being engaged and sharing a room, and Bannen basically rabbiting because he "doesn't trust himself" sleeping in the same room. There is some kissing. It's all pretty dang clean though.

[Kari Chapman · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the first book in this series. There were two major problems for me in this book, and I think they both are related. This book just felt very YA and simple. Problem one was the romance. Raconteur walked back the happy resolution there from the first book and Renna and Bannon spent pretty much all of the book doing that angsty "I love them so much, but they don't return my feelings. We've never talked about it, but I know because of the way they act toward me. I must be sure to never let my true feelings show or everything will be awkward and horrible". It does finally get resolved, but honestly it didn't feel natural to the story. More like Raconteur realized she had to wrap it up and couldn't come up with a good way to do it so she just shoehorned it in. And once it's resolved we get more cuddling and a kiss. Come on. It doesn't need to be anything explicit, but after 2 years of unrequited lust/love, they share a single kiss and then move on with their day? Still doesn't feel right.

To make things worst, Raconteur apparently decided she liked this so much, we needed to do it again with another pair of characters in the same story.

Second problem was the ending of the book. The build-up was great, but there was also just...ok, so you've got a giant version of the little bads you've been fighting, you have no idea of if Renna can even do anything about the big bad, but you're just going to charge right in there on a suicide mission and hope it all works out? I realize that it's not nearly exciting to read about, but since they know the big bad is making those shards inside, wouldn't it make more sense to try to choke it off? Stick to the perimeter, kill off the shards and then try to tighten the shield around it? Until it's not a 2 day hike to where big bad it, making it more likely you have a few tries to defeat him and more support while you do?

Anyway, even if this truly was the best way, the ending just felt anticlimatic and was a disappointment. There just was something lacking in the resolution. Might have worked if it has been written differently, but as it was, I just didn't feel it.

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a ton of fun to read. The romance was very cozy, but with a lot of action as well. The main characters remind me of Honor's lead characters in her "Shinigami Detective" series in the snark and how they speak, but I didn't mind, since I was in serious withdrawals from needing more of those books anyway. The story itself really reminded me of my all-time favorite Manga - "From Far Away, Vol. 01From Far Away" by Kyoko Hikawa
- There is a global threat, and two star-crossed lovers are the only ones who can defeat it, and their power won't work without each other. -
In a way, this story was a reversal of roles from the "From Far Away" story, and I thought that was really cool. I looooove that story, so it was a no-brainer that I would love this one.
The characters grow from the first book, and yet are also more vulnerable in other ways. In a realistic twist, the characters later deal with real-world repercussions from the extreme stress and warfare. I really like that - they don't just defeat extreme evil and come away unscathed - there are serious consequences that they have to deal with.
But I think my favorite part of this story - and all Honor's books - is the lovely friendships that we get to see begin, bloom, and grow. Not the romantic ones(although those are great too), but the true friendships that are like found families. Brothers and sisters that they choose for themselves. I love how they playfully interact and support each other. These are the coziest books ever, like warm hugs, honestly. I am here for it, it's like Honor's teaching us how to be a good friend, or how to recognize what a real friend looks like by example. And we really need more of that in this social media-induced isolation that so many people live in today. (I say, as I hide in my figurative hobbit-hole, reading lots of books in my cozy isolation). :)
But definitely pick-up this series, it is amazing!

[Sydney · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 It's Amazing What Bored Spies Will Teach You Stars

The Void Mage is the second book in the Familiar and the Mage series by Honor Raconteur.

It is always so magnificently satisfying when a book series doesn't degrade as it goes on. Even in some of my favorite fictional worlds you can feel the shift, when the author appears to have lost some of their inspiration for the work. I can be understanding of that, writers block is widely known. So it is in no way unsurprising that the phenomenon is a consistent grind on an avid reader.

This book left me in such a state of Flux. I knew from the very beginning that this was a winning romance in the making. If you didn't initially suspect the inevitable outcome, I honestly question your sanity. Bannen and Rena have been made for each other, since the beginning.

I do think there is something more to the Toh'sellor, especially in concert with the existence of Void Mages. I'm suspicious of whether they were a balancing act for its malevolence, or not. And on that note, it was deeply satisfying to finally experience Rena letting go. Allowing her magic the freedom and trust to utterly devastate the greatest threat known to their world.

I can not wait to see where the mystery of the last unknown spark of the Toh'sellor will take this story. I'm on the edge of my patience in anticipation for understanding this irregularity, in the coming books.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

The main reason I continue to read this author is the snark and humor. Plus, her characters like each other and behave honorably. I suppose if you read too many in a row it would get old, but mixing them in amongst all sorts of other books, it's often just the palate cleanser you need.

This entry in the series takes place a couple of years after the events of the first book. Rena and Bannen have been living as an 'engaged' couple while she's been studying with her Void Mage master. The 'shards' are still a problem and one has just appeared, so they head out to deal with it. Which connects them up with a sort of International magical defense force tasked with dealing with all sorts of magical dangers that arise. They contract with the group to do what they can to stop the shards at their source.

Along the way they meet some new friends. Their romance is resolved; there had been the usual situation of they both wanted to be a couple but thought the other one didn't, so never said anything. An added complication is that their relationship would technically be against the law in Rena's home country, and Bannen has trouble separating his real feeling from those triggered by the Familiar Bond.

Everything works out, of course, deep friendships are forged, and Rena comes into her full power to defeat the Toh'sellor which threatens the entire world. I've already got the next one queued up at the end of my KU borrows so we'll see what happens to them next.

[Eponine821 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Strong story, but could have used one more line edit

I believe there are four books in this series and frankly I’m surprised. It feels like she rushed right to the final boss and now she’s going to clean up some floor bosses on her way out of the dungeon. It’ll be interesting to see what happens in subsequent books.
The theme of “characters not clearly communicating with their partners” felt like an excuse for unnecessary romantic tension. I’m not a fan of that trope, but it’s common for a reason, so I’m not especially critical of it in this case.
Overall, the book was well put together. However, there were some spots that were missed in the line edit. And there were some other places where the thoughts were slightly confused. I got the gist; I just felt the thought could have been conveyed more directly.
That being said, Bannen and Rena continue to be fun main characters, but this book introduces an additional cast of characters that become their work-family, if you will. Chi, for example, is a barrel of laughs. I’d be inclined to say “a barrel of monkeys”, but Chi and monkeys don’t mix. *snicker* I hope to see more of them in the next book, and maybe Rena’s friends from her apprenticeship will reappear, as well.

[Emilye · Rating 5 out of 5]

WYKYK

Familiar&Mage2

At least they now know what they’re doing, finally having a teacher who understands and shares Rena’s magic. It seems she was inexplicably born in the wrong country, and has muddled her way into some knowledge, despite the Corcoran Magic Council.

Rena has learned how to shorten her incantations, and she and Bannen have learned to slip in, destroy a shard, and slip out. But, they have not gone unnoticed.

An international troubleshooting group, called the MISD, has been tracking their efforts, and wants Rena on their team. Bannen is an unforeseen bonus. And since more shards are popping up in more inhabited places, their help and expertise is sorely needed.

Finding a team of likeminded warriors and mages is the fulfillment of an unacknowledged desire; but caution makes Rena and Bannen agree to a temporary contract. Signing on as consultants, they encounter several oddities on their way to a shard appearance in a populated community.

It’s all leading to a greater confrontation. Can these two find their way to a real acceptance in the world, and real appreciation of their gifts? Or will they just be used up in some one else’s priorities and agendas?

Tough call.

[Kaylynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book less than the first one in the series. The POV characters are facing a bigger threat while their relationship is more angsty, which was both good and bad. The last half of the book dragged a ton, especially the part between where they have decided to go defeat Toh'sellor and when they actually go to fight it. SO MANY COMMITTEE MEETINGS! SO MANY! Also, in the first book I thought there were a ton of mages running around in this world, but in this one they were hard-pressed to get 60 decent ones together. I understand that not all mages are fighters or healers or barrier specialists, but really, only 60? from the entire world? I felt like this number was mainly picked out of "plot reasons" rather than because it made sense in world. Instead of raising the tension ("Oh no! They only have a small number of people to do this super dangerous thing!"), it decreased it for me ("They aren't making more of an effort to get more people there."). I'm annoyed by this because I liked the first book so much.

[Sarah Leenart · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant follow up to the first book in this series, The Human Familiar. With Rena and Bannen finally having found out what they truly are, learnt about their unique powers and come to realise there is often a reason for everything, even their existence in this world, they set out on an adventure to put those powers to good use. There comes a call from the MISD, the world wide magical enforcement team, asking for Rena's own brand of magic and help with the Tohsellar, the bogeyman big bad, who seems to be growing ever stronger, and something that they have encountered and beat before, only this time they are up against it at it's most powerful. Only they don't do it alone and Rena and banner are soon joined by a team of people who come to be like family to them, they bicker, they fight alongside each other and they get into no end of trouble. The interactions are what again makes this author's work so delightful. Highly recommended.

[Sandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was happy to check in with Rena & Bannen again. And while I enjoyed parts it wasn’t it didn’t quite live up to my expectations after the first book. Mainly I think because I found the romance aspect frustrating and stupid. They are unbelievably close, both in love with the other and engaged for 2 years yet nothing had happened and neither had a clue – I don’t buy it. That they then spent 70% of the book angst about it was annoying. They other thing I found less enjoyable was the actually big battle/climax. It seemed very drawn out in that they know they are going to fight Tor whatever from very early on and then they just basically have the same plan/battle all the way along (fight mini shard, travel and fight big thing) and it is all the same. That’s not to say there weren’t still some enjoyable parts, good banter and fun new characters to meet just that the annoying romance sub-plot and boring drawn out bits detracted from that.

[Moll James · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Void Mage is a good sequel for The Human Familiar. I liked most aspects of the story except for the romance delayed by mutual fear of rejection part; luckily, that got resolved before the end.

There is plenty of humor, some of it slapstick; but it serves to provide breathing room for some very tense and grim moments.. The plot, in general, is pretty streamlined, but there is enough world-building and battles that the book is not skimpy.

The characters, both main and supporting, are not very subtle, but they are likable and colorful. The book ends on a good note, but there are a couple of major threads that will presumably need at least one more book.

[Frank Bertino · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Bond Finally Matures

Fear of rejection finally founders as lovers realize they are more than close friends. I like the characters. They are well written and easy to like. Rena the Void Mage, is sympathetic yet very competent. Her Familiar, Bannen, is highly competent and completely besotted with Rena far beyond the magical bond that ties him to her. The characters V and Chi are also very interesting and make good partners in adventure. They face several magical challenges as they are propelled towards the ultimate showdown with ultimate evil. I hope to see another book, as I enjoyed both books in this series so much.

[MA · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's been two years since we last saw Bannen & Rena and what changes have occurred. Rena has really grown into the Void Mage since meeting Mary. I loved watching them as they ventured out into the world and formed a great group around them with Chi, Vi & Maksohm. I really hope that additional characters like Nora & Yaz continue into the next books. The new group is formed to try to take down the shards like the one they destroyed in the first book but Bannen & Rena begin to see that those are just a trial run for the next task put in front of them. Highly recommend for all those who love fantasy adventure!!!

[Michael Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Second Episode of an Extremely Enjoyable Read

The second part of this tale begins just as our protagonist Void Mage has finished the second year of training from Maggy. We get to see just a little bit of the technique, not enough to bore a reader, but sufficient to understand that she is trained. (A pretty good writing concept in my opinion!) I did still have a problem in a few places figuring out which of the two protagonists were speaking in the first person, but not as much as the previous episode.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AS BOTH AN INDIVIDUAL BOOK AND AS A SERIES

[Jonathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Straight through...

...again. Sheesh! I enjoyed the second book as much as the first. Honor knows how to tell a story and doesn’t bog down in the details us laymen couldn’t grasp anyway. One thing that intrigued me with all three of the books I’ve read recently is her way of switching between perspectives/voices of the main protagonists. It’s actually a good thing because it helps describe the story from different vantage points without making it seem observational or stilted.

[Krista · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid next entry, Ren and Bannen are joining the MSID (basically magical FBI) and taking on the scourge of evil (can't spell it- starts with a T). These books give you lots of battle action/adventure while squeezing in a soft bit of romance, just enough to tease you.

This one ends with them actually being engaged for REAL now and I just KNEW the author was going to go dark for all the fun stuff! Bummer, we miss the engagement, wedding, honeymoon- sard it all.

Still reading since I am really enjoying this :)

[MELISSA · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much going on in this book as two years have passed for Rena and Bannen learning more about Rena's magic and Bannen as a human familiar. As they step out of their "school room," new friends and warrior companions show up due to Rena magically removing destructive shards from the world. Ms. Raconteur continues to build this magical world along with Rena's confidence in her abilities to help others. More action, more characters, deepening friendships and more dialogue highlight this second book in the Familiar and Mage series. Good reading all around.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unusual and engaging

Interesting story lines, characters, and relationships. Nice inclusions of political issues, different cultures, different type of people and ways of approaching situations from various perspectives. Magic used in unanticipated ways. I have now read the first two books, and intend to continue reading the series. Some bits of misused grammar/tense kept me from rating this a 5-star read.

[Marcus]

Too much recapping

This book had too much recapping. The main character recapped her magic to every new character that entered the story which really slowed down the plot, and got boring to read. The overall plot was too slow and redundant. Guess what, there is another shard they need to destroy...ok, it's gone, repeat 7 times. Love story needs work. Not a good transition from friend to more than friends, just bam, Let's get married.

[Kristi Stanley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Want more!

This is one of the best series I’ve read in ages. The first book captured my attention and this one has firmly cemented it. The world it is set in is beautifully crafted, diverse and even its politics are interesting. The story line is captivating and well paced and the characters believable and have the reader identifying with them before they, the reader, even realise it. I can’t wait to read the next book and see what happens next.