Publisher: Simon Pulse
Published: February 11, 2020
Genre: YA Fantasy
Source: Print ARC
Rating: 3 stars
Blurb:
Veronyka, Tristan, and Sev must stop the advancing empire from destroying the Phoenix Riders in this fiery sequel to Crown of Feathers, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake calls “absolutely unforgettable!”
You are a daughter of queens.
The world is balanced on the edge of a knife, and war is almost certain between the empire and the Phoenix Riders.
Like Nefyra before you, your life will be a trial by fire.
Veronyka finally got her wish to join the Riders, but while she’s supposed to be in training, all she really wants to do is fly out to defend the villages of Pyra from the advancing empire. Tristan has been promoted to Master Rider, but he has very different ideas about the best way to protect their people than his father, the commander. Sev has been sent to spy on the empire, but maintaining his cover may force him to fight on the wrong side of the war. And Veronyka’s sister, Val, is determined to regain the empire she lost—even if it means inciting the war herself.
Such is your inheritance. A name. A legacy. An empire in ruin.
As tensions reach a boiling point, the characters all find themselves drawn together into a fight that will shape the course of the empire—and determine the future of the Phoenix Riders. Each must decide how far they’re willing to go—and what they’re willing to lose in the process.
I pray you are able to pass through the flames.
Review:
I’ll admit that the size of this book intimidated me a lot. The paperback arc is over 600 pages! I feel like I haven’t read a book like this since the Harry Potter days. Sure, I read big books, but sometimes I’m just left feeling overwhelmed with it all.
The first book, Crown of Feathers, started off very slow for me. But it ended with a bang—good thing I had the second book nearby to help with the anticipation I didn’t have to feel waiting for it to come out. Being back with Veronyka, Tristan, and Sev is a delight. They have really grown emotionally and physically from the first book.
I always like it when a book can surprise me in all kinds of ways. Overall, this is a solid book that I enjoyed a lot. I think readers will be happy to see that this could be their next favorite read!
*Thank you to the publisher for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. All thoughts and opinions are subjective but my own.
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About the author:
Nicki is a YA fantasy author living just outside Toronto, Canada. After getting a degree in visual arts, a masters in art history, and a diploma in graphic design, Nicki discovered two things: she loves to escape the real world, and she isn’t interested in a regular 9-5 life. Luckily, her chosen career covers both.
Her YA fantasy debut CROWN OF FEATHERS is out now from Simon Pulse, and the sequel HEART OF FLAMES is coming February 11, 2020.
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