A review by sarahloving
The Faithless: Magic of the Lost, Book 2 by C.L. Clark

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

Thank you to Orbit Books, C.L. Clark, and NetGalley for the ARC. Light spoilers in this review.

 

I loved this book. It is the second book in the Magic of the Lost Trilogy. I have a love-hate with second books. They are usually excellent or don’t hold my attention. This book was amazing.

We deep-dived into the political aspect of Balladaire. Luca is still looking for magic but is not the center of her story in this book. 

 

This trilogy explores colonization and how it affects the civilization before and after. Balladaire believes anyone that has religion is uncivilized. This has happened throughout our history. Just beliefs that have many gods are viewed this way. I studied history in college. C.L. Clark does a fantastic job of showing how colonization affects a society. 

 

Luca and Touraine have some tension in this book, like in the last book. Touraine does have PTSD from the first book, which is understandable. She is conflicted and trying to find her place. Luca is focused on taking her rightful throne.

 

There are twists and turns in this book. I can’t wait till the next one comes out. This trilogy is worth reading.