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Queen's Blade #2
Opaque Lies
Can Allie walk the line between shadow and light, or will she fall?
Allie Donovan returns to the elite St Matthew's Academy with mounting problems. Her heart wants Jared, but her bain argues their relationship is doomed. Weasel is acting strange, and Eloise is giving off sparks.
Then Allie finds a kindred spirit looking for escape in the library - Princess Alexandrina Victoria of Kent. The heir to the British throne is on a temporary hiatus from her mother's tight control. But as friendship grows, the young woman turns into a catalyst who could shatter a five hundred year old treaty between the Noctis and Lux.
Unless Allie can stop the chain of events from unfolding, her new friend will never become Queen of England. When you were born and raised in a shadow world, decisions aren't black or white. How far will Allie go, to protect the future queen...?
Allie Donovan returns to the elite St Matthew's Academy with mounting problems. Her heart wants Jared, but her bain argues their relationship is doomed. Weasel is acting strange, and Eloise is giving off sparks.
Then Allie finds a kindred spirit looking for escape in the library - Princess Alexandrina Victoria of Kent. The heir to the British throne is on a temporary hiatus from her mother's tight control. But as friendship grows, the young woman turns into a catalyst who could shatter a five hundred year old treaty between the Noctis and Lux.
Unless Allie can stop the chain of events from unfolding, her new friend will never become Queen of England. When you were born and raised in a shadow world, decisions aren't black or white. How far will Allie go, to protect the future queen...?
- GenresFantasy
370 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 8, 2020
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March 10, 2021
läheb aga sealt edasi, kust eelmine osa lõppes - ikka veel on noored internaatkoolis ja ikka veel ihaldavad üksteist hirmsasti; ikka on kõik kohad täis nõmedaid vanemaid, kiuslikke koolikaaslasi ja poliitilisi ohte; ikka toimub see kõik mõnusas aurupunk-maailmas, kus maagia ja tehnoloogia segunevad. juba tuttavad peategelased (kellest mõned on hästi targad-andekad ja mõned on pigem jälle võitluskunstides treenitud) saavad sõpradeks printsess Victoriaga ja muidugi tekib jälle maailmapäästmisvajadus, sest eks neid troonitahtjaid jagu teisigi ja 17-aastast tüdrukut ei tohiks ju olla raske eest lükata? sõprus ületab igasuguseid takistusi ja kõik läheb juba peaaegu hästi, aga siis on jälle lõpp selline, et tuli kohe keset ööd järgmine osa osta ja vaadata, kuidas sealt sis nüüd edasi.
ikka mind närivad seal mingid ebaloogilisused kõigi nende matroonide ja muude koolireeglite osas, mis mugaval moel kehtivad kogu aeg kõigile peale nende tegelaste, kellele see parajasti väga ei sobi (kas keegi on kunagi ühtegi matrooni kohanud kooli raamatukogus?) - aga las ta olla. iga raamat ei pea isegi hea olema selleks, et huvitav olla ja meeldida, ja see pole sugugi halb raamat. kolme osa eest kokku küsitakse £7.98 (saadaval ainult e-raamatutena) ja selle raha eest on siin lugu ja emotsiooni küll ja veel.
ikka mind närivad seal mingid ebaloogilisused kõigi nende matroonide ja muude koolireeglite osas, mis mugaval moel kehtivad kogu aeg kõigile peale nende tegelaste, kellele see parajasti väga ei sobi (kas keegi on kunagi ühtegi matrooni kohanud kooli raamatukogus?) - aga las ta olla. iga raamat ei pea isegi hea olema selleks, et huvitav olla ja meeldida, ja see pole sugugi halb raamat. kolme osa eest kokku küsitakse £7.98 (saadaval ainult e-raamatutena) ja selle raha eest on siin lugu ja emotsiooni küll ja veel.
October 12, 2020
I love the writing from this author. Her plots are creative and engaging, and her characters - especially her female characters - are strong, independent and smart, and I connect to them and like them a lot!
This is book two in this series, and while I liked book one, I loved book two. I absolutely adored this author's other series - the artifact hunters - and didn't think it was possible to like stories or characters more than I loved that series. While I can't say I love this series *more* than the artifact hunters, it has really engaged me and drawn me in, especially with book two.
Allie is such a good character, and even though she has a lot of hurdles to overcome to find her happy ending, she is still willing to help others - in this book, she helps someone rather important which is all I'll say to avoid spoilers, and she is still kind and resourceful and determined to live her life her way against all odds.
The only issue with this series is that there is no date planned for the release of the third book in the series, and this book ends with a huge cliff-hanger. That is a huge disappointment when one loves the characters and the world-building. Having messaged the author, I received a response that the intent is to have the third book out "sometime next year" but with Covid there is no firm plan. So while I really have enjoyed books one and two with this, I would recommend waiting until the third book comes out before starting this series, unless you are okay with an unknown for when a full resolution of the plot might be available.
This is book two in this series, and while I liked book one, I loved book two. I absolutely adored this author's other series - the artifact hunters - and didn't think it was possible to like stories or characters more than I loved that series. While I can't say I love this series *more* than the artifact hunters, it has really engaged me and drawn me in, especially with book two.
Allie is such a good character, and even though she has a lot of hurdles to overcome to find her happy ending, she is still willing to help others - in this book, she helps someone rather important which is all I'll say to avoid spoilers, and she is still kind and resourceful and determined to live her life her way against all odds.
The only issue with this series is that there is no date planned for the release of the third book in the series, and this book ends with a huge cliff-hanger. That is a huge disappointment when one loves the characters and the world-building. Having messaged the author, I received a response that the intent is to have the third book out "sometime next year" but with Covid there is no firm plan. So while I really have enjoyed books one and two with this, I would recommend waiting until the third book comes out before starting this series, unless you are okay with an unknown for when a full resolution of the plot might be available.
May 16, 2020
Omg!
I thought I couldn't like a series more than I liked the artifactor series, but I do. This book took me on a roller coaster ride. I laughed, cried, and held my breath the entire book. The ending...well let's just say that I need the third book yesterday! For the author, I have one question How could you leave us like this? The author builds a world that is rich in history and culture. Our protagonists are good people trapped by life and expectations, just like the real world but in a vastly different setting. Anyone who reads this book should be able to relate. I love most that our heroine is of strong mind, spirit, and tongue. She ranks with my favorite heroines Kate Daniels, Jane Yellowrock and my favorite heroes Declan and Chris
I thought I couldn't like a series more than I liked the artifactor series, but I do. This book took me on a roller coaster ride. I laughed, cried, and held my breath the entire book. The ending...well let's just say that I need the third book yesterday! For the author, I have one question How could you leave us like this? The author builds a world that is rich in history and culture. Our protagonists are good people trapped by life and expectations, just like the real world but in a vastly different setting. Anyone who reads this book should be able to relate. I love most that our heroine is of strong mind, spirit, and tongue. She ranks with my favorite heroines Kate Daniels, Jane Yellowrock and my favorite heroes Declan and Chris
March 19, 2021
Dramatic
Although it.was an.excellent storyline I almost.gave 4* because there were many missing pages. It was hard.to.keep up in a couple.chapters.
Overall the vengeance and snobbery from the Lux were.well.played and thought out against.the .Noxis
look.forward.to.next.I'm series.and hoping no.more.missing pages
Although it.was an.excellent storyline I almost.gave 4* because there were many missing pages. It was hard.to.keep up in a couple.chapters.
Overall the vengeance and snobbery from the Lux were.well.played and thought out against.the .Noxis
look.forward.to.next.I'm series.and hoping no.more.missing pages
June 15, 2020
Riveting
Such an interesting twist on steampunk. The action is tense and the characters engaging. Certainly looking forward to the next book.
Such an interesting twist on steampunk. The action is tense and the characters engaging. Certainly looking forward to the next book.
June 28, 2020
I only began to like Jared here....but it was so tough....
CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT INSTALLMENT!!!!
CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT INSTALLMENT!!!!
May 19, 2021
Kogu see sari mulle väga meeldis. Tõesti, tõesti tore. Ootamatu lõpp ja täiesti selline lugu, mis tõesti haaras kaasa, hoidis kinni ja hoidis ärkvel.
May 11, 2022
Another great story. The plot thickens...
December 19, 2022
Oh... my gods...
Not sure whats gonna happen now, I need answers though!
Not sure whats gonna happen now, I need answers though!
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