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Genre: Romantasy, Romance
A sequel which does not dissapoint!
A continuation of the first book in the Hurricane Wars. Alaric and Talasyn continue their adventure to prevent the night of the world eater to save the realm from destruction.
When I first applied for the ARC of this book, I hadn’t yet read the first one, though I had it on loan from the library. I’ve been in a major reading slump for the past few months, but this series jolted me right back into reading. I rarely order a physical copy after reading an ARC, given the limited space in my library, but after finishing this book, I immediately ordered both the B&N US Special Edition and the Waterstones Special Edition. Now, I’m on the hunt for the special edition of the first book.
The first 30% of the first book was a bit hard to get into with all the new information and characters being introduced, but after that, I couldn’t put either of these books down. I read both in a two-day span. My only regret is starting another incomplete series and having to wait a year to find out how Alaric and Talasyn’s story ends.
Thoughts:
- Enemies to Allies to Lovers: I’m really enjoying this take on the enemies-to-lovers trope, where they come together as reluctant allies before growing into something more. The banter in the second book was elevated, and I loved seeing their playfulness throughout. The slow burn was absolutely worth it, especially with that monsoon scene—chef’s kiss.
- Character Building: Alaric and Talasyn gained more depth in this book, and I appreciated that Talasyn wasn’t immediately a super-strong heroine or good at everything, but instead had realistic thoughts and struggles. The side characters, especially Elagabi and Sevraim, were also a joy to get to know.
- Pacing: Some of the pacing felt a bit off for me. The big climax around the night of the world eater seemed to peak and then taper off before introducing a new plotline. I expected a bit more focus on this event, especially with the buildup across two books. That said, did I still devour this book in about three hours because I couldn’t put it down? Absolutely.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this ARC—thank you, NetGalley, for the opportunity to read this one!
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