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Sovereigns of the Dead #2
The Fading Glow
“The dead are loud tonight.”
After the loss of her lady and the bloody Masque, Cara is desperate to pursue Mavian, the warlock who upended her world. In her quest for vengeance, Cara finds that the line between monster and maiden is too thin for comfort. Her hatred grows into an evil that rivals the beast inside her, and she must learn to control it before it consumes her.
Cara isn’t the only one out for blood. The sorceress, Gwen, seeks retribution for her brother’s death. Three mysterious witches bring her to an alien world of haunted trees where magic is formed by music. As Gwen tries to learn the spells that will destroy her enemies, she realizes that the Woods will not easily give up their secrets. In return for great power, she could lose herself completely.
On top of the kingdom’s inner turmoil, a new threat comes from across the sea: an invading army that will leave no city safe. Alliances crumble as betrayals upheave the possibility of peace. A hundred years of peace has come to a violent end, and Death is closer than ever before.
This sequel to The Lantern-Lit City explores the bounds of magic and the price of war. The lanterns of Riverfen may glow for only a little while longer...
After the loss of her lady and the bloody Masque, Cara is desperate to pursue Mavian, the warlock who upended her world. In her quest for vengeance, Cara finds that the line between monster and maiden is too thin for comfort. Her hatred grows into an evil that rivals the beast inside her, and she must learn to control it before it consumes her.
Cara isn’t the only one out for blood. The sorceress, Gwen, seeks retribution for her brother’s death. Three mysterious witches bring her to an alien world of haunted trees where magic is formed by music. As Gwen tries to learn the spells that will destroy her enemies, she realizes that the Woods will not easily give up their secrets. In return for great power, she could lose herself completely.
On top of the kingdom’s inner turmoil, a new threat comes from across the sea: an invading army that will leave no city safe. Alliances crumble as betrayals upheave the possibility of peace. A hundred years of peace has come to a violent end, and Death is closer than ever before.
This sequel to The Lantern-Lit City explores the bounds of magic and the price of war. The lanterns of Riverfen may glow for only a little while longer...
466 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 31, 2021
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February 13, 2021
Even better than the first, a truly epic fantasy series. No middle book syndrome here. More revelations, new twists, characters continuing to change, and higher stakes. I loved how the characters developed in this book, either becoming a better version of themselves or the worst. I love that the characters are flawed but can still pull at my heartstrings. I enjoyed learning more about the world’s magic and lore. Great book, can't wait for the third.
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