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samanthabryant's review
4.0
This novel (the second in a series) hits the ground running. I was definitely glad I had read the first book and recommend that others start with the first installment to understand the world more fully.
The first novel centered around two sisters: Sarah and Amana. Both women are back in this novel, but Devourer is not their story. This narrative belongs to Akub, a woman with a history that leaves the Minister Knights on guard, not knowing if she can be believed or trusted when she claims to have been sent by the goddess with a mission to save the planet.
The story is rich with intrigue, with secrets, lies, and the past forming obstacles to the future for several characters. This made for some tense confrontations and uneasy alliances. Because there was so much going on, the novel felt a little disjointed to me in places. I wished it were longer, with more time given to building towards the emotional moments.
All in all, though, a very satisfying read in a fascinating new fantasy world. I hope there will be more!
The first novel centered around two sisters: Sarah and Amana. Both women are back in this novel, but Devourer is not their story. This narrative belongs to Akub, a woman with a history that leaves the Minister Knights on guard, not knowing if she can be believed or trusted when she claims to have been sent by the goddess with a mission to save the planet.
The story is rich with intrigue, with secrets, lies, and the past forming obstacles to the future for several characters. This made for some tense confrontations and uneasy alliances. Because there was so much going on, the novel felt a little disjointed to me in places. I wished it were longer, with more time given to building towards the emotional moments.
All in all, though, a very satisfying read in a fascinating new fantasy world. I hope there will be more!
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