I couldn't wait to start this middle book of the Girl of Fire and Thorn trilogy. The first book had ended with a bang and I wanted to see where the pieces had fallen. Elisa has won the war for her people but with a cost. The court has been maneuvering while she has been recovering and the people are not happy. During her birthday celebration chaos erupts when an enemy appears and tries to hurt her. Soon it is rumored there may have been spies living in the city all along. No one knows who to trust. Elisa tries to lead her people the best she knows but seems to be thwarted at every turn. While trying to find her way a possible solution appears but she will have to deceive her people in order to help them. Thus begins another exciting quest.
This book picks right up where the first one ends. As the new Queen, Elisa is learning on the job with Hector her Royal commander by her side. The thrills of her story never let up as she fights off assassins, deceivers in her court and the demands of her own heart. It is almost a relief when she finally leaves the city to find the answers to the magical power at her command. The writing style is enthralling, crisp and free flowing. The pages/discs just keep flying as Elisa's adventures and choices becoming harder and harder. I wasn't sure how this book would end. There is still another one to go! I am not completely satisfied with the ending but maybe that will be fixed in the third volume. Would love a map - Elisa's journeys seem to be literally all over the world. Heartily recommended.
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