Song of
the Dead
by Sarah Glenn Marsh
Book: Reign of the Fallen #2
Publisher: Razorbill
Pub Date: January 22, 2019
Genre: Young Adult
Format: eBook
Source: Borrowed
The Dead must stay buried.
Karthia is nothing like it used to be. The kingdom's borders are open for the first time in nearly three hundred years, and raising the dead has been outlawed. Odessa is determined to explore the world beyond Karthia's waters, hoping to heal a heart broken in more ways than she can count. But with Meredy joining the ocean voyage, vanquishing her sorrow will be a difficult task.
Despite the daily reminder of the history they share, Odessa and Meredy are fascinated when their journey takes them to a land where the Dead rule the night and dragons roam the streets. Odessa can't help being mesmerized by the new magic--and by the girl at her side. But just as she and Meredy are beginning to explore the new world, a terrifying development in Karthia summons them home at once.
Growing political unrest on top of threats from foreign invaders means Odessa and Meredy are thrust back into the lives they tried to leave behind while specters from their past haunt their tenuous relationship. Gathering a force big enough to ward off enemies seems impossible, until one of Queen Valoria's mages creates a weapon that could make them invincible. As danger continues to mount inside the palace, Odessa fears that without the Dead, even the greatest invention won't be enough to save their fates.
In this enthralling, heartrending sequel to Reign of the Fallen, Odessa faces the fight of her life as the boundaries between the Dead and the living are challenged in a way more gruesome than ever before.
Karthia is nothing like it used to be. The kingdom's borders are open for the first time in nearly three hundred years, and raising the dead has been outlawed. Odessa is determined to explore the world beyond Karthia's waters, hoping to heal a heart broken in more ways than she can count. But with Meredy joining the ocean voyage, vanquishing her sorrow will be a difficult task.
Despite the daily reminder of the history they share, Odessa and Meredy are fascinated when their journey takes them to a land where the Dead rule the night and dragons roam the streets. Odessa can't help being mesmerized by the new magic--and by the girl at her side. But just as she and Meredy are beginning to explore the new world, a terrifying development in Karthia summons them home at once.
Growing political unrest on top of threats from foreign invaders means Odessa and Meredy are thrust back into the lives they tried to leave behind while specters from their past haunt their tenuous relationship. Gathering a force big enough to ward off enemies seems impossible, until one of Queen Valoria's mages creates a weapon that could make them invincible. As danger continues to mount inside the palace, Odessa fears that without the Dead, even the greatest invention won't be enough to save their fates.
In this enthralling, heartrending sequel to Reign of the Fallen, Odessa faces the fight of her life as the boundaries between the Dead and the living are challenged in a way more gruesome than ever before.
My Review: Odessa is back and looking to explore other parts of the world with her friends.
Odessa is looking to heal from her loss. When they make a stop and anchor ship, things aren't getting any easier for her. On top of trying to heal, she arrives to a place where she is hated. Well, the folks who can raise the dead are hated. So Odessa, the captain and Meredy, make way to the next stop.
The next stop doesn't start off to a great start. The next stop releases a storm to stop them. However, it was all a mis-understanding as they didn't expect visitors. The folks are kind and offer to repair the ship's damage from the storm and anything else they need.
After meeting some kind people...finally. There is news that issues have happened back at home. Odessa and her friends rush back home, along with a dragon for the ride.
Once they arrive back, things are going to change....
Overall....I liked this story. I would have like it if the pace was faster and more details in certain parts. But overall, it's a great end to a two book series.
Odessa is looking to heal from her loss. When they make a stop and anchor ship, things aren't getting any easier for her. On top of trying to heal, she arrives to a place where she is hated. Well, the folks who can raise the dead are hated. So Odessa, the captain and Meredy, make way to the next stop.
The next stop doesn't start off to a great start. The next stop releases a storm to stop them. However, it was all a mis-understanding as they didn't expect visitors. The folks are kind and offer to repair the ship's damage from the storm and anything else they need.
After meeting some kind people...finally. There is news that issues have happened back at home. Odessa and her friends rush back home, along with a dragon for the ride.
Once they arrive back, things are going to change....
Overall....I liked this story. I would have like it if the pace was faster and more details in certain parts. But overall, it's a great end to a two book series.
My Rating:
✪✪✪✪
