First off, thank yous are owed to Netgalley and Harper Voyager for sharing the ARC! Thea Guanzon does it again.
The Hurricane Wars was focused on the political and historical imagery of the lands, while the current book builds the relation and delves into the characters of the Night Emperor and the Lachiska, herself.
While working together to overcome the Moonless dark, the Lachiska and the night emperor face their demons, overcome childhood drama and build a tentative truce based on their budding romance. Whilst each kingdom vies to keep them disconnected, they invariably fall into step with each other, learning their traits and protecting each other, without quarters.
Thea does a beautiful job in the sparring, flirting and combustive manner of their relationship which keeps the tale from stagnating. Alaric is trying to defy his father, Talasyn builds her bond with hers, and navigates the costumes and mores of the courtly life. In the space between machinations, they find themselves longing to share their fervent loyalty, while staying true to their respective roots.
The book ends on a cliff hanger and I am eagerly waiting for the next installation to drop. Alaric has grown from a cold prince to a full blooded male and is blazing his way to make his dream of a united kingdom come true, Talasyn searches for peace and to what end the tale leads them to is unfathomable...
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