Flirting With the Tempest

The Telverin Trilogy #2

by A.R.K. Horton

Eya is done running from her enemy. Now, the very people who took her home and threatened her life should be scared of the exiled princess with newfound powers.

Reunited with her brothers and bonding with new friends, Eya fights against the Pescelean invasion of Hicares with the might of Kandum's army behind her. Success in battle comes easy, but something doesn't sit right with her. She's not sure she's fighting on the right side. Is she truly fated to destroy an entire nation, or is there a way out of this prophecy? Eya learns that sometimes your enemies are the people you allow closer than anyone else.

Flirting With the Tempest is the second book of The Telverin Trilogy, a fantasy war story that takes place between several countries in the world of Telverin.

356 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 31, 2021

About the author

A.R.K. Horton is a small woman made of round shapes and long sighs. Children and animals surround her in her Florida home. Her vice is hoarding responsibilities, and she has the tired eyes to prove it. They still have a sparkle, though, seeing the next project ahead.

She began writing as a child when she became obsessed with learning about the most obscure fairytales, folktales, and myths. Now, she blogs extensively about them and uses them as inspiration for her novels.

Reviews

[Amy Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you enjoy empowering books with love, action, and adventure then look no further! Will you love the characters? Yes. Will you want to slap sense into them sometimes? Also yes, but that's sort of a thing with books. If you're not getting mad at a character's choices then you're not reading a book with conflict! And there is a buffet to be had here. Plus new characters that appear who are certain to become beloved. (And a certain father/daughter pair who I hope nothing happens to.) If you read fantasy pick up this book, you won't regret it!

[Jamie St Cyr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read by A. R. K Horton. The relationship that develops between Cefa and Eya warms my heart. At one point I was devastated for Eya. I just wanted to keep reading to see what happens next. Looking forward to the last book but I already know I will be sad when it ends.

[E.G. Deaile · Rating 4 out of 5]

Develops Eya and Daijah, plunges them into danger and intrigue, and hits home with some truly touching moments.

[Gerald Woodard]

This is a really good read. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the flow of the book. A real page turner. Personally, this series is now in my top fantasy reads and I look forward to the rest of the series. Keep up the great work!!

[W.A. Stanley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful follow-up to the author's first novel, Struggling With the Current, Flirting With the Tempest expands the world of Telverin beautifully. This book improves upon the original, continuing the adventure in a story about love and loss.

[Joey · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5 ⭐️, I liked the second installment of this trilogy more than the first!! Mainly because the story and the characters seem to have found their footing, and the plot points were less rushed (albeit still rushed at certain points. but as a whole this book struggled way less with the "that happened and then this happened and then this too" bang bang bang of rushed point to rushed point). The writing also felt nicer and way less choppy than it was in the first book, which lead to more ease and enjoyment while reading. The entire novel flowed better than its predecessor, and I'm excited to pick up the last in the trilogy.
This book made me gasp a few times and tear up twice... the stakes are definitely higher. or, I care more about them in this book. But I still found myself getting a little bored 😭😭😭💔. A me thing possibly way way way more than the book's fault.

[Teria Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rare Author

Flirting With the Tempest, is even better than the first. Although I loved them both. She is so talented and takes my imagination to so many depths. It's as if I'm witnessing the characters journey unfold instead of reading it. You know an author is talented when you're dreaming about the characters. Daijah. Whew! I can't wait to see what unfolds in the next book.