A review by raikowlreads
Vale of Dreams by Alex Rivers, C.N. Crawford

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

 

hank you to C.N. Crawford for sending me a copy to review. It's been an honour to be able to read this series so far. 

This review might contain spoilers from the previous book Avalon Tower, which is the first of the Fey Academy for Spies series. If you'd like to read my review of that book, click here. 

The war between Brocéliande and the humans continues. After attempting to rescue Raphael from the depths of the castle, Nia must now pose as the mistress of the fearsome Fey Prince known as the Dreamstalker.With Nia close to the prince, the human army might finally have a chance of winning the war. The prince seeks to use her hidden power for his own purposes, while she needs his intel to further her cause. But can Nia resist the Dreamstalker and save her world?

Crawford and Rivers have done an amazing job on the sequal of the Fey Academy series. The tension of navigating the royal court while staying undercover as a spy made this book incredibly gripping.
 
Even if Nia might not like the Fey prince herself, he has definitely captured my heart with his sobbing background story and undeniable charm. It's fascinating to see two sides of what may be the most terrifying man in the Fey kingdom.
 
The second book leans a lot into the spying and lying part, compared to the romantic scenes in the first one. I did not mind this at all, however my heart aches to see more of Raphael & Nia's relationship. If you're more interested in the espionage aspect, this book will be a great fit.
 
The story concludes with an unexpected and thrilling cliffhanger, leaving readers eager for more.