Kingsbane
by Claire Legrand
Book: Empirium #2
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Pub Date: May 1, 2019
Genre: Young Adult
Format: ARC
Source: Publisher
In this sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller Furyborn, two queens, separated by a thousand years, connected by secrets and lies, must continue their fight amid deadly plots and unthinkable betrayals that will test their strength—and their hearts.
Rielle Dardenne has been anointed Sun Queen, but her trials are far from over. The Gate keeping the angels at bay is falling. To repair it, Rielle must collect the seven hidden castings of the saints. Meanwhile, to help her prince and love Audric protect Celdaria, Rielle must spy on the angel Corien—but his promises of freedom and power may prove too tempting to resist.
Centuries later, Eliana Ferracora grapples with her new reality: She is the Sun Queen, humanity's long-awaited savior. But fear of corruption—fear of becoming another Rielle—keeps Eliana's power dangerous and unpredictable. Hunted by all, racing against time to save her dying friend Navi, Eliana must decide how to wear a crown she never wanted—by embracing her mother's power, or rejecting it forever.
Rielle Dardenne has been anointed Sun Queen, but her trials are far from over. The Gate keeping the angels at bay is falling. To repair it, Rielle must collect the seven hidden castings of the saints. Meanwhile, to help her prince and love Audric protect Celdaria, Rielle must spy on the angel Corien—but his promises of freedom and power may prove too tempting to resist.
Centuries later, Eliana Ferracora grapples with her new reality: She is the Sun Queen, humanity's long-awaited savior. But fear of corruption—fear of becoming another Rielle—keeps Eliana's power dangerous and unpredictable. Hunted by all, racing against time to save her dying friend Navi, Eliana must decide how to wear a crown she never wanted—by embracing her mother's power, or rejecting it forever.
My Review: I gave this series a second chance. The first book didn't blow me away and this book was about the same for me.
There were many parts where I was hooked to the pages and then moments were things lost my attention. Which is too bad because, like the first book, I love the idea of this series overall. Just the execution of it could have gone better.
You learn that Eliana is Reielle's daughter. The one who was sent away for her own safety in the start of the first book. You learn a lot more about Reielle and that helped give me new perspective on her from the first book. Then you get to see the side of Eliana where she now holds a crown and has to figure out her next move. Save her friend? Embrace the power?Reject it? Eliana has a lot on her plate to say the least and I did like seeing her in another perspective as well.
While I think I will finish this series, I hope the last book is able to change my view on this whole series. While so far it hasn't been the greatest, it really may turn out to be amazing for others who enjoy this style of books.
My Rating
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