A review by ladymair
The Words of Kings and Prophets by Shauna Lawless

slow-paced

4.0

What a sequel! 

 

I was hooked from the first page of this book. 

 

The characters leapt from the page and while told in first person, there was no doubt to who's head I was in. I love both Gormflaith and Foedla. Gormflaith feeling trapped and caged by the men in her life, was so fun to read about. How she grows and starts to do things for herself and not others. The relationships she has... I was glued to the page. 

 

Gormflaith is a character I knew I would love but Foedla took my heart. Kind and sweet characters are not who I find myself liking and yet I love her. 

 

Both characters are complex, and opposites of each other in more ways than their personalities.it makes for a great story. I love reading about  different persepectives. Not to mention the plot and politics! 

 

The worldbuilding was effortless. The writing flowed but the characters are the strongest part of this story. 

 

This is by no means a fast book, but the moments between the characters, the hints at what is to come pulled me through the book in the best way. 

 

The ending chapter has me salivating for book 3 as my suspicions of what could happen could  come to pass and I just know I'll have the best time reading. 

 

A huge step up from book one. Highly recommend. 

 

I had the best time reading this.