Series: The Keepers' Chronicles #2
Genre: YA Fantasy
Release: March 22, 2016
Hardcover: 422 Pages
Publisher: Margaret McElderry Books
My Copy: Purchased
Reviewer: Shannon
Book Summary:
Johanna and Rafi are in a race against time to save their country before a power-mad Keeper destroys everything they hold dear in the “enthralling magical world” (Cinda Williams Chima, author of The Heir Chronicles) introduced in The Storyspinner.
As the last of the royal line, Johanna is the only person who can heal a magical breach in the wall that separates her kingdom of Santarem from the land of the Keepers, legendary men and women who wield elemental magic. The barrier protects Santarem from those Keepers who might try to take power over mere humans…Keepers who are determined to stop Johanna and seize the wall’s power for themselves.
And they’re not the only ones. As the duchys of Santarem descend into war over the throne, Johanna relies more than ever on the advice of her handsome companion, Lord Rafael DeSilva. But Rafi is a duke too, and his people come first. As their friendship progresses into the beginnings of a tender relationship, Johanna must wonder: is Rafi looking out for her happiness, or does he want the throne for himself?
With war on the horizon, Johanna and Rafi dodge treacherous dukes and Keeper assassins as they race to through the countryside, determined to strengthen the wall before it’s too late…even if it means sacrificing their happiness for the sake of their world.
(Courtesy of the Publisher)As the last of the royal line, Johanna is the only person who can heal a magical breach in the wall that separates her kingdom of Santarem from the land of the Keepers, legendary men and women who wield elemental magic. The barrier protects Santarem from those Keepers who might try to take power over mere humans…Keepers who are determined to stop Johanna and seize the wall’s power for themselves.
And they’re not the only ones. As the duchys of Santarem descend into war over the throne, Johanna relies more than ever on the advice of her handsome companion, Lord Rafael DeSilva. But Rafi is a duke too, and his people come first. As their friendship progresses into the beginnings of a tender relationship, Johanna must wonder: is Rafi looking out for her happiness, or does he want the throne for himself?
With war on the horizon, Johanna and Rafi dodge treacherous dukes and Keeper assassins as they race to through the countryside, determined to strengthen the wall before it’s too late…even if it means sacrificing their happiness for the sake of their world.
Shannon's Thoughts:
What I liked:
- I liked the multiple POVs. I'm not sure this is everyone's cup of tea, but I liked it. The chapters are short and it kept my interest.
- It's a page turner. Because the chapters are short and the POV changes, it kept me wanting to see what happened next.
- I liked the side story with Rafi's brother, Dom. It was fun to see him come into his own and I liked his relationship with Mirabelle.
What I disliked:
- Johanna and Rafi's relationship is fairly annoying. Which is too bad because it is one of the main focuses of the story. Rafi and Johanna argue a lot over the future. Johanna doesn't trust Rafi and Rafi is overprotective. It gets old after awhile.
- As in inevitable in these types of series, this book focuses more on the "big picture" and Johanna accepting her heritage. The first book was more about Johanna finding out the truth, which I enjoyed slightly more.
Overall, I think it was a good ending and if you liked the first one I think you will like this one as well.
Books in the Series:
1. The Storyspinner
2. The Skylighter
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So it is a duology? I am appreciating duologies more and more!
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed this and the first book, The Storyspinner. I read each of them in less than 24 hours. Kept my interest the whole time. I look forward to more books by Becky Wallace and hope this story continues with the secondary characters.
ReplyDeleteGretta Hewson
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