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A review by melanie_books
The Second Blind Son by Amy Harmon
5.0
Hod of Saylok lives a very routine existence; as a blind boy, his life depends on it. Raised in isolation, he is trained to hone his other senses and the runes that enhance them. But his isolation and routine are shattered when a nearly-drowned girl washes up on the shore. As he works to restore her health, Hod's fascination becomes enthrallment even as the girl, who he learns is named Ghisla, warms up to him. The two form a bond, which also is shattered when Hod's teacher insists that Ghisla hide her identity and become Liis of Leok, the clan's tribute to the Temple Hill. You see, Saylok is dying, a scourge somehow preventing the birth of girl children on the island; the hope is that by protecting symbols of each clan, the curse may be lifted. Ghisla and Hod separate, but their bond - and their rune blood - allow them to stay connected, even through forbidden means. But will their connection last? And will they - and Saylok - ever be united again?
I read The First Girl Child a couple of years ago and LOVED it, so I was thrilled to learn that there would be a sequel. It was a unique sequel in that it covered the same basic timeline, though because it was from different perspectives, the pacing was different. I found myself reaching for the first book several times to compare & contract what was going on, which made the book fun to read. And, of course, I'm always a fan of a story about forbidden love and Amy Harmon writes the best ones. There is all the right amount of angst and passion** to make this book perfect. [**There was a smidge more spiciness than some of her other books, but nothing explicit.] I obviously knew how the story was going to end, but I enjoyed seeing how the same events affected multiple people. You probably could even read these out of order and have a similar experience. But now I want a book from point of view! Here's hoping!!
I read The First Girl Child a couple of years ago and LOVED it, so I was thrilled to learn that there would be a sequel. It was a unique sequel in that it covered the same basic timeline, though because it was from different perspectives, the pacing was different. I found myself reaching for the first book several times to compare & contract what was going on, which made the book fun to read. And, of course, I'm always a fan of a story about forbidden love and Amy Harmon writes the best ones. There is all the right amount of angst and passion** to make this book perfect. [**There was a smidge more spiciness than some of her other books, but nothing explicit.] I obviously knew how the story was going to end, but I enjoyed seeing how the same events affected multiple people. You probably could even read these out of order and have a similar experience. But now I want a book from