A review by gingergirl014
Ever the Brave by Erin Summerill

4.0

I’d give this a solid 4.5/5. Honestly I loved it. Sometimes the sequel falls short after the first novel but that is not the case here. Everything progress nicely with the perfect amount of unexpected twists and turns.
I wasn’t sure how I felt with the ending to the first book where Britta was now attached to Aodren instead of Cohen. However, I really enjoyed the way they explored their relationship and the connection between them. Aodren went from being a royal figure to a character with depth and I loved him.
Cohen I found slightly annoying in the last book and slightly annoying in this. He’s working on his overprotective, jealous nature and I appreciate that.
Reading the summary of the third book, it sounds like it’s more about Aodren and Lirra than Britta and Cohen. I’m excited to see where it goes.
The reveal of her mother being the villain could have been a very played out trope, but I like what the author did with that relationship. Britta stayed true to herself. She didn’t let her mother get to her. I also liked how, deep down, her mother just wanted to be on the same side as Britta and teach her. Although, her motives were obviously nefarious, her love for her daughter was always there.