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aubreystapp's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
foxymcflythe's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
gabizago's review against another edition
3.0
I have to confess I struggled a little to finish this book. I wanted to like it, but I couldn't care less about many of the characters. I was looking forward to reading the chapters told from the perspective of Angharad. But everything else was kind of dragging. Anyway, if you like historical fiction you might like this. I liked Mists of Avalon, but I was not a huge fan of this particular book.
marigale's review against another edition
3.0
Not a bad read. I stayed interested and read pretty quickly but there's a lot of plot points that just don't have follow-through.
Spoilers below:
1. The biggest one is the raid on Tutgual's place near the end. Lailoken describes it a bit, the chapter ends, and then the next chapter picks up six years later. All Langueth has to say about it is that everything has been rebuilt. There's almost no fallout or significance to it.
2. What happened to Brodyn? Maybe He'll pop back up in book 3.
3. Why did the Dragons kill the man sent to trade for Angharad? Why did Langueth not ask Fendrin or Lailoken? It doesn't make sense that someone would just go rogue when all the Dragon leaders wanted to get Angharad to safety.
Spoilers below:
1. The biggest one is the raid on Tutgual's place near the end. Lailoken describes it a bit, the chapter ends, and then the next chapter picks up six years later. All Langueth has to say about it is that everything has been rebuilt. There's almost no fallout or significance to it.
2. What happened to Brodyn? Maybe He'll pop back up in book 3.
3. Why did the Dragons kill the man sent to trade for Angharad? Why did Langueth not ask Fendrin or Lailoken? It doesn't make sense that someone would just go rogue when all the Dragon leaders wanted to get Angharad to safety.
cassiesnextchapter's review against another edition
4.0
The Forgotten Kingdom by Signe Pike is the second installment in The Lost Queen trilogy and it definitely did not disappoint!
Signe's first book in this series, The Lost Queen, brilliantly created the historical setting of 6th century Scotland. Her research is so thorough, and recreates so many stories that have been lost for centuries.
I was thrilled for this second installment of Langoureth's journey, and quickly got lost in her world. Angharad featured in much of the story, and her journey is possibly my favorite. Lailoken and Eira's story is also so interesting, and I can't wait to see how it develops.
I enjoy the slow and mesmerizing pace, the rich detail, and the well rounded cast of characters. The map and character pronunciation are also helpful! I'd say the first book is a 4, this one is a 4.25. I can't wait for the final book in this trilogy, and hope that many of these storylines get wrapped up.
Thank you to Atria and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Signe's first book in this series, The Lost Queen, brilliantly created the historical setting of 6th century Scotland. Her research is so thorough, and recreates so many stories that have been lost for centuries.
I was thrilled for this second installment of Langoureth's journey, and quickly got lost in her world. Angharad featured in much of the story, and her journey is possibly my favorite. Lailoken and Eira's story is also so interesting, and I can't wait to see how it develops.
I enjoy the slow and mesmerizing pace, the rich detail, and the well rounded cast of characters. The map and character pronunciation are also helpful! I'd say the first book is a 4, this one is a 4.25. I can't wait for the final book in this trilogy, and hope that many of these storylines get wrapped up.
Thank you to Atria and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
A great sequel to the Lost Queen, continuing the story where it left off in 6th century Scotland, shifting the focus more away from Languoreth to her brother, Lailoken (bonus: the narrator that voices this character has an extra yummy Scottish accent!) and her daughter, Angharad (who is training to be a Wisdom Keeper). Anyone who is a fan of Celtic history and the Arthurian legends/mythology will enjoy this story, especially with the strong female characters. Signe Pike puts a LOT of historical detail in her books and I'm REALLY hoping there will be another in this series! Highly recommend these books :)
emmsicle7's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Such a good read that has you immersed in 6th century Scotland!
lporto's review against another edition
5.0
The combination of history and story is well done here. For me there is nothing like a well researched historical story with strong women leading the way.
linesuponapage's review against another edition
4.0
Book two of The Lost Queen Trilogy has not disappointed. Once again Ms. Pike has delivered a well researched, and entertaining world for Lailoken and Languoreth. Like the last book, I could not put this book down!
To see all my favorite characters grow through the change of their worlds. The strength and fight to not let their trials take them down. To continue on their journey’s paths all the while feeling as if i was standing by their sides is what makes a great story teller which Ms. Pike has shown over and over again . The pain of motherhood, sisterhood, lover through war and loss is so very well covered in this series. I cried and cheered at so many moments in reading, The Forgotten Kingdom.
I truly believe that this is my favorite historical fiction of the last year and I am so glad to read the continuing sage of the twins and also their progeny. I will be on pins and needles waiting for the last book of the Trilogy.
Btw- Atria Books, this would make a fantastic movie!!!
Thank you, NetGalley for the opportunity to read The Forgotten Kingdom in lieu of my honest review.
To see all my favorite characters grow through the change of their worlds. The strength and fight to not let their trials take them down. To continue on their journey’s paths all the while feeling as if i was standing by their sides is what makes a great story teller which Ms. Pike has shown over and over again . The pain of motherhood, sisterhood, lover through war and loss is so very well covered in this series. I cried and cheered at so many moments in reading, The Forgotten Kingdom.
I truly believe that this is my favorite historical fiction of the last year and I am so glad to read the continuing sage of the twins and also their progeny. I will be on pins and needles waiting for the last book of the Trilogy.
Btw- Atria Books, this would make a fantastic movie!!!
Thank you, NetGalley for the opportunity to read The Forgotten Kingdom in lieu of my honest review.
kandih's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved The Forgotten Kingdom, a sequel to The Lost Queen, by Signe Pike. I devoured this book in 2 days and was delighted to once again be transported to sixth-century Scotland. The book is rich in detail and the characters are so well written that I feel like I know them. Sometimes the second book of a trilogy can be very "filler" in content but not so with this one. This felt a slightly faster pace than the first book and there is a lot of action but it's also filled with much emotion.
While the first book focused mainly on Langoureth, this one features her daughter Angharad who's story I become very invested in. I really liked seeing her growth while being separated from her family and rooting for the moment when they would be reunited. The journey of Lailoken to become Merlin also continues and I'm so excited about what the next book will bring for him.
I loved reading the Author's Note and learning more about the history of the people and the time. It's fascinating to learn about Langoureth's role in history and how it's been mostly forgotten. You can tell while reading that Signe Pike did a lot of research to create this world and it is full of historical detail. I can't wait for the third book.
If you like historical epics filled with magic, mystery, and lots of emotion, this trilogy is for you.
Big thank you to Atria Books & NetGalley for providing the ARC.
While the first book focused mainly on Langoureth, this one features her daughter Angharad who's story I become very invested in. I really liked seeing her growth while being separated from her family and rooting for the moment when they would be reunited. The journey of Lailoken to become Merlin also continues and I'm so excited about what the next book will bring for him.
I loved reading the Author's Note and learning more about the history of the people and the time. It's fascinating to learn about Langoureth's role in history and how it's been mostly forgotten. You can tell while reading that Signe Pike did a lot of research to create this world and it is full of historical detail. I can't wait for the third book.
If you like historical epics filled with magic, mystery, and lots of emotion, this trilogy is for you.
Big thank you to Atria Books & NetGalley for providing the ARC.