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A review by samantha_randolph
The Essence by Kimberly Derting
5.0
Wow is nearly all I can say after reading this outstanding sequel to The Pledge. I recieved The Essence free through Goodreads FirstReads, and I was ecstatic when I got it in the mail. After reading The Pledge, I couldn't wait to see what happened to Charlie and her queendom. As much as I enjoyed the first book, The Essence is ten times better. If you haven't read this series, start. If you have, be prepared to laugh, cry, and throw the book across the room in frustration when you read.
The Pledge left off with Charlie taking the throne of a cautious and weary queendom, while ex-Queen Sabara still lurks in the back of her mind. The Essence picks up only a small time later, with matters good and bad. While most people are welcoming the changes Charlie is making, a small, but deadly and potentially crazy force of rebels are becoming bold with Brooklynn's own father leading them. While dealing with threats at home, Charlie also faces the uncertainty with the other Queens she has yet to meet. When she is invited to attend the summit, nerves are high, and they discover a traitor lurks among them. The plot twists and turns, and you can't be sure what will come next, but you know it will be exciting.
I enjoyed seeing more of the minor characters come to life in this book. Brooklynn's true personality takes more of a hold, and Max becomes even more lovable. Also, new characters emerge. The Queens all have interesting personalities, making Charlie unsure who is an ally or an enemy, and a strange man from Sabara's past makes a large appearance. All in all, excellent book, excellent plot, excellent dialouge and characters. Five stars all the way.
Fans of Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy books, Suzanne Collin's The Hunger Games, and anyone who just adores a good read should give this series a try.
The Pledge left off with Charlie taking the throne of a cautious and weary queendom, while ex-Queen Sabara still lurks in the back of her mind. The Essence picks up only a small time later, with matters good and bad. While most people are welcoming the changes Charlie is making, a small, but deadly and potentially crazy force of rebels are becoming bold with Brooklynn's own father leading them. While dealing with threats at home, Charlie also faces the uncertainty with the other Queens she has yet to meet. When she is invited to attend the summit, nerves are high, and they discover a traitor lurks among them. The plot twists and turns, and you can't be sure what will come next, but you know it will be exciting.
I enjoyed seeing more of the minor characters come to life in this book. Brooklynn's true personality takes more of a hold, and Max becomes even more lovable. Also, new characters emerge. The Queens all have interesting personalities, making Charlie unsure who is an ally or an enemy, and a strange man from Sabara's past makes a large appearance. All in all, excellent book, excellent plot, excellent dialouge and characters. Five stars all the way.
Fans of Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy books, Suzanne Collin's The Hunger Games, and anyone who just adores a good read should give this series a try.