4.23 AVERAGE


4.5 stars. Absolutely loved Han in this book. I didn't really warm to him in the first book. I love Han and raisa's relationship too.
The reason why I didnt give this 5 stars was because of the whole scene with Raisa and amon where she basically begged him to leave his girlfriend to be with her... slightly awkward and cringy.
My favorite part of this series is the concept of the magical bond between the guard and the heir to the throne. Really cool idea and not something iv read about before. Onto book 3! :D
adventurous fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

why I first rated this a four stars I don’t know. This is one of the most intricate YA fantasy books I’ve ever read. I think maybe I didn’t grasp that the first time around, but as a reread it’s quickly climbing to being one of my favorite series of all time.
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Loving these high-fantasy adventures -- the characters and their tangled motivations are keeping me on my toes!
slow-paced
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

My favourite parts are when Raisa and Han are together. So excited to read book 3!