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saraishelafs's review
3.0
The prequel
The background to the story of the Kong's warrior is revealed in this book. Especially Brant's rise and how he becomes Arnaud's warrior.
The background to the story of the Kong's warrior is revealed in this book. Especially Brant's rise and how he becomes Arnaud's warrior.
constant2m's review
5.0
Book one of the Minstrel's Song series, Second Son lays the foundation for the conflict between the two kingdoms and tells the story of how Brandt became Brandt. Brandt was born Rhoyan, the second son of the king and queen of Llycaelon, who grows up unaware of an ancient prophecy that speaks of the coming of a second son who will save the kingdom. That may not seem like a big deal, but there haven't been two sons born to Llycaelon until now. Both brothers are trained and sent on adventures chosen to test their fitness for the throne. Both are changed as they face trials that reveal what is in their hearts.
I loved this book. I loved the first one a lot, but I found this one easier to follow because it was told through the vantage points of the two brothers. Jenelle writes wonderful characters. Seamus and Brandt were both written beautifully and portrayed so sympathetically. Both experienced so many adventures and so many hardships, some of their own making, but many not. And since I've already read book one and know how this story ends, it took away some of my anxiety for the characters and what they were going through. But what incredible things they both saw and experienced. I expect to be recommending and rereading this book many times in the future.
I received a free audiobook from Benjamin Fife who has become one of my favorite audiobook narrators. As always his rendition of this story was perfection. I have written this review freely and willingly.
I loved this book. I loved the first one a lot, but I found this one easier to follow because it was told through the vantage points of the two brothers. Jenelle writes wonderful characters. Seamus and Brandt were both written beautifully and portrayed so sympathetically. Both experienced so many adventures and so many hardships, some of their own making, but many not. And since I've already read book one and know how this story ends, it took away some of my anxiety for the characters and what they were going through. But what incredible things they both saw and experienced. I expect to be recommending and rereading this book many times in the future.
I received a free audiobook from Benjamin Fife who has become one of my favorite audiobook narrators. As always his rendition of this story was perfection. I have written this review freely and willingly.
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