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A review by justagirlwithabook
The Forgotten Kingdom: A Novel by Signe Pike
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A very much enjoyed sequel to The Lost Queen!
The Forgotten Kingdom picks up where The Lost Queen left off in AD 573. The events of the precious book have led the characters to the brink of battle, and the sequel starts off with the immediate aftermath (while piecing together the events of the battle itself). The Forgotten Kingdom is very much a continuation of the story of Languoreth, her brother Lailoken, and the people they love.
I’ve learned so much about Scottish history, lore, and religion from this book. It’s been incredibly fascinating and I especially appreciate Signe Pike taking the time at the very end in her author’s note to include fairly detailed notes on language, historical accuracy, religion, and other aspects that went into making the novel. I didn’t expect to be so fully immersed in pre-Christian Scottish history but here we are!
My only complaint was that it took a tad bit of time to get rolling (much as the first) — about 25% in I felt like I’d found my groove and was fully invested but it did take that 100 pages of reading time to get there. Otherwise, another great novel and I’m very much looking forward to the conclusion of this trilogy!
The Forgotten Kingdom picks up where The Lost Queen left off in AD 573. The events of the precious book have led the characters to the brink of battle, and the sequel starts off with the immediate aftermath (while piecing together the events of the battle itself). The Forgotten Kingdom is very much a continuation of the story of Languoreth, her brother Lailoken, and the people they love.
I’ve learned so much about Scottish history, lore, and religion from this book. It’s been incredibly fascinating and I especially appreciate Signe Pike taking the time at the very end in her author’s note to include fairly detailed notes on language, historical accuracy, religion, and other aspects that went into making the novel. I didn’t expect to be so fully immersed in pre-Christian Scottish history but here we are!
My only complaint was that it took a tad bit of time to get rolling (much as the first) — about 25% in I felt like I’d found my groove and was fully invested but it did take that 100 pages of reading time to get there. Otherwise, another great novel and I’m very much looking forward to the conclusion of this trilogy!