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A review by the_b00kreader
Reign Returned by Katie Keridan
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
I really enjoyed this book, like I REALLY enjoyed it! Katie Keridan's writing was very easy to read and I made my way through this book very swiftly.
The main characters had such intriguing stories and I still feel as though we have so much more to learn about them. They had stories from past lives, from this life, everything, all wrapped up in one. I rooted for them from the very first moment they met in the garden. It was truly meant to be 🤭.
The divide between Astrals and Daevals was also interesting to read and learn about. In ways, it's not unlike our own world where we judge others and segregate them from us.
That is another thing I liked about this book. Keridan brought in modern day issues and warped them to fit into this story. Even something as small as the Fates being referred to as 'they' or Demitri being gay and, if found out, he would likely be shunned by his fellow Astrals. In Aelan, Astrals didn't seem to live as freely as the Daevals. I mean, sure, they had all the luxuries but realistically, it was all a front. I admire Keridan for bringing issues such as this to life.
One thing I loved was the Cyphers. I adored them. The bat, the lynx, the snake, the cat....all of them brought a bit of comedic relief to the story in tense moments. Plus..the relationships the Cyphers had with "their owner/partner" were to die for.
Alll in all, I loved this book and its characters. I really want to read the next book because....what was that ending!? I cannot just be left like that! I feel betrayed🥲
The main characters had such intriguing stories and I still feel as though we have so much more to learn about them. They had stories from past lives, from this life, everything, all wrapped up in one. I rooted for them from the very first moment they met in the garden. It was truly meant to be 🤭.
The divide between Astrals and Daevals was also interesting to read and learn about. In ways, it's not unlike our own world where we judge others and segregate them from us.
That is another thing I liked about this book. Keridan brought in modern day issues and warped them to fit into this story. Even something as small as the Fates being referred to as 'they' or Demitri being gay and, if found out, he would likely be shunned by his fellow Astrals. In Aelan, Astrals didn't seem to live as freely as the Daevals. I mean, sure, they had all the luxuries but realistically, it was all a front. I admire Keridan for bringing issues such as this to life.
One thing I loved was the Cyphers. I adored them. The bat, the lynx, the snake, the cat....all of them brought a bit of comedic relief to the story in tense moments. Plus..the relationships the Cyphers had with "their owner/partner" were to die for.
Alll in all, I loved this book and its characters. I really want to read the next book because....what was that ending!? I cannot just be left like that! I feel betrayed🥲
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Violence, Torture, Slavery, Murder, Colonisation, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Child death, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Kidnapping