A review by laura_mayfair
The Crown of Embers by Rae Carson

4.0

Another really great fantasy from Rae Carson. The beginning and middle of the book has a great deal of court intrigue and politics, which I enjoyed very much. Elisa's relationships with friends and loved ones grow ever deeper in this sequel and you can see the progression in her interactions with them. Carson's world-building is excellent and, although this is high fantasy for young adults, the characters have depth far beyond their chronological years.

Carson further develops plots from the first book; there is a definite arc and continuity in her storytelling. The Godstone phenomenon is still not fully explained -- which only makes me more eager for the final book in the trilogy this August.