Author: Holly Black
Series/Standalone: The Folk of the Air (Book #2)
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult
Pages: 336
Publisher: Hot Key Books
Year Published: 2019
Format: Audiobook
"You must be strong enough to strike and strike and strike again without tiring.
The first lesson is to make yourself that strong.
Jude has bound the wicked king, Cardan, to her, and made herself the power behind the throne. Navigating the constantly shifting political alliances of Faerie would be difficult enough if Cardan were biddable. But he does everything in his power to humiliate and undermines her, even as his fascination with her remains undiminished.
When it becomes all too clear that someone close to Jude means to betray her, threatening her life and the lives of everyone she loves, Jude must uncover the traitor and fight her own complicated feelings for Cardan to maintain control as a mortal in a faerie world. "
My Rating: 4.5/5
I was not hopeful when I picked up this book. I thought that the first book was mediocre at best and didn't quite understand why it had gained such a fandom. But this instalment made me understand some of the feelings people had for certain characters. I really enjoyed the change of pace in this story. We got to explore some different areas of the story as well as see the Fae in a different light. Not only as dangerous but as plotters and schemers. I enjoyed the political aspects of this story and the twists and turns. That being said, near the middle of this story, I felt a slight bit of drag and was concerned about where the plot was going. By the end, I had been entertained, surprised and curious about where the third book would continue. Overall enjoyed this book in the series and look forward to continuing via audiobook.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
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