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A review by spiringempress
Ever the Brave by Erin Summerill
3.0
In this sequel to [b:Ever the Hunted|28114396|Ever the Hunted (Clash of Kingdoms, #1)|Erin Summerill|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1449917148l/28114396._SY75_.jpg|44491096], there have been some improvements but the overall book still suffers from the same problems as the first one. This book has the added benefit of having both Cohen and Aodren's perspective. However, as the story progresses, it honestly felt like these perspectives were added as fluff and to boost the page numbers as well as to draw out the plot.
[b:Ever the Brave|33413892|Ever the Brave (A Clash of Kingdoms #2)|Erin Summerill|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1492097152l/33413892._SY75_.jpg|48222154] centers around finding and locating the mistress of Lord Jamis, who attempted to assassinate King Aodren in the previous book. The three perspectives are focused on this plot in different ways. Cohen travels through the country and follows the trail of this woman/channeler to arrest her. Britta and Aodren are dealing with this problem closer to home. These two are also dealing with their newfound connection formed when Britta saved Aodren's life in the last book.
Somehow, Summerill creates a love triangle that is completely forced and unnecessary. First, there is absolutely no development beyond the connection formed between Aodren and Britta. Suddenly, they're connected by Britta's channeler power and ~*feel*~ drawn together. Of course, you do!! You're connected through magic and this does mean it's an actual attraction!!! Second, Britta has no chemistry with either Aodren or Cohen so it seems laughable that she's torn between these two men. I also feel very uncomfortable about Cohen's character. He did not accept Britta's magic and told her not to practice it because it was dangerous, but it honestly seemed like an excuse to control her. Cohen is very immature and not very appealing.
There is no plot to this series. Seriously, the whole plot revolved around finding Lord Jamis' mistress and taking her captive, but this introduced plotlines that did not play out. Instead, the story focused on the lackluster romance and weird situations, where the characters yet again were forced to travel around the country for no reason whatsoever. Also, the conflict between Malam and Shaerdan is barely involved in this book at all. Again, this world just does not feel very thought out, but instead functions as a backdrop for an awkward and forced love triangle.
[b:Ever the Brave|33413892|Ever the Brave (A Clash of Kingdoms #2)|Erin Summerill|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1492097152l/33413892._SY75_.jpg|48222154] centers around finding and locating the mistress of Lord Jamis, who attempted to assassinate King Aodren in the previous book. The three perspectives are focused on this plot in different ways. Cohen travels through the country and follows the trail of this woman/channeler to arrest her. Britta and Aodren are dealing with this problem closer to home. These two are also dealing with their newfound connection formed when Britta saved Aodren's life in the last book.
Somehow, Summerill creates a love triangle that is completely forced and unnecessary. First, there is absolutely no development beyond the connection formed between Aodren and Britta. Suddenly, they're connected by Britta's channeler power and ~*feel*~ drawn together. Of course, you do!! You're connected through magic and this does mean it's an actual attraction!!! Second, Britta has no chemistry with either Aodren or Cohen so it seems laughable that she's torn between these two men. I also feel very uncomfortable about Cohen's character. He did not accept Britta's magic and told her not to practice it because it was dangerous, but it honestly seemed like an excuse to control her. Cohen is very immature and not very appealing.
There is no plot to this series. Seriously, the whole plot revolved around finding Lord Jamis' mistress and taking her captive, but this introduced plotlines that did not play out. Instead, the story focused on the lackluster romance and weird situations, where the characters yet again were forced to travel around the country for no reason whatsoever. Also, the conflict between Malam and Shaerdan is barely involved in this book at all.