A review by katvou
Sorcery and Strife by Kristin L. Hamblin

4.0

Second book in the Sorcery and Sacrifice series. This book takes place before book 1 and can be read as a standalone but I would recommend reading book 1 first.

The competition aspect was interesting, filled with different types of trials, magical creatures, a unique magic system, secrets, and some mean girl drama between the contestants.

The FMC was strong and fierce, and always ready to do what was right, not caring what others thought.

At times, I was a bit frustrated with the MMC and how easily he listened to his father’s wishes instead of taking matters into his own hands and doing what he wanted.

Can’t wait to read the 3rd book in the series.


“You are my safe place. I never want to leave.”
“I don’t regret my choices. Everything I’ve ever done, every mistake I made, everything I wished wouldn’t happen that happened anyway, led me to you. So I’ll no longer lament my past. I’ll no longer anger at the things that happened beyond my control.”



I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.