A review by kimreadsbooks_
Treason by S.M. Boyce

5.0

I cannot say enough good things about this book series. I absolutely loved the first in the series, and Treason was even better. The first thing that impressed me with the series is the focus isn't on the love story, in fact the first book barely mentioned it. It was more prevalent in this book, but it still took backstage to everything else. Even when it was the focus it was realistic and took place at a normal speed. I appreciate that so much, as most fantasy novels with a female lead are completely geared toward the love story.

Treason was definitely darker, and the torture scenes were painful to read, but in the right way. You could understand how the torture would drive some insane and how it could break someone. It wasn't over the top & it wasn't too dark. It was difficult and it challenged the reader to overcome the torture just like the characters in the book.

This book also had many twists and turns, one in particular that I wasn't expecting (I can't mention it because..spoilers.) I really liked how the author worked Kara's past into the current story. I'm headed to buy the third one now.

Also, seriously, someone make this a movie.. and if you read this and liked it..convince others. More books like this need to exist.