Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Author: L. Penelope
Book Series: Earthsinger Chronicles Book 2
Rating: 4/5
Publication Date: October 1, 2019
Genre: YA Fantasy
Recommended Age: 16+ (romance, some violence, some gore)
Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin
Synopsis:The Mantle that separates the kingdoms of Elsira and Lagrimar is about to fall. And life will drastically change for both kingdoms.
Born with a deadly magic she cannot control, Kyara is forced to become an assassin. Known as the Poison Flame in the kingdom of Lagrimar, she is notorious and lethal, but secretly seeks freedom from both her untamed power and the blood spell that commands her. She is tasked with capturing the legendary rebel called the Shadowfox, but everything changes when she learns her target’s true identity.
Darvyn ol-Tahlyro may be the most powerful Earthsinger in generations, but guilt over those he couldn’t save tortures him daily. He isn’t sure he can trust the mysterious young woman who claims to need his help, but when he discovers Kyara can unlock the secrets of his past, he can’t stay away.
Kyara and Darvyn grapple with betrayal, old promises, and older prophecies—all while trying to stop a war. And when a new threat emerges, they must beat the odds to save both kingdoms.
Review:I thought this was a really cool concept to continue the story with two new characters. I thought they had really good development and the story continued well. The plot was better and the pacing was great too! I devoured this book as well.
My only issue is the romance (again, personal preference) and that it ends on a cliffhanger! I might need to buy the third!
Verdict: So great! Definitely recommend.
BOOK INFORMATION
Whispers of Shadow & Flame (Earthsinger Chronicles #2)
by L. Penelope
Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin
Release Date: October 1st 2019
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Synopsis:
The Mantle that separates the kingdoms of Elsira and Lagrimar is about to fall. And life will drastically change for both kingdoms.
Born with a deadly magic she cannot control, Kyara is forced to become an assassin. Known as the Poison Flame in the kingdom of Lagrimar, she is notorious and lethal, but secretly seeks freedom from both her untamed power and the blood spell that commands her. She is tasked with capturing the legendary rebel called the Shadowfox, but everything changes when she learns her target’s true identity.
Darvyn ol-Tahlyro may be the most powerful Earthsinger in generations, but guilt over those he couldn’t save tortures him daily. He isn’t sure he can trust the mysterious young woman who claims to need his help, but when he discovers Kyara can unlock the secrets of his past, he can’t stay away.
Kyara and Darvyn grapple with betrayal, old promises, and older prophecies—all while trying to stop a war. And when a new threat emerges, they must beat the odds to save both kingdoms.
BOOK LINKS
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43263494-whispers-of-shadow-flame
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SfSqSz
B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/whispers-of-shadow-flame-l-penelope/1122880909?ean=9781250148094
iTunes: https://books.apple.com/gb/book/whispers-of-shadow-flame/id1455116311
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Google Books: https://books.google.fr/books/about/Whispers_of_Shadow_and_Flame.html?id=rH7DjgEACAAJ&redir_esc=y
AUTHOR INFORMATION
Leslye Penelope has been writing since she could hold a pen and loves getting lost in the worlds in her head. She is an award-winning author of fantasy and paranormal romance.
She was born in the Bronx, just after the birth of hip hop, but left before she could acquire an accent. Equally left and right-brained, she studied Film at Howard University and minored in Computer Science. This led to a graduate degree in Multimedia and a career in website development. She’s also an award-winning independent filmmaker, co-founded a literary magazine, and sometimes dreams in HTML.
Leslye lives in Maryland with her husband and their furry dependents. Sign up for new release information and giveaways on her website: http://www.lpenelope.com.
AUTHOR LINKS
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9870934.L_Penelope
Website: https://lpenelope.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/leslyepenelope
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorlpenelope
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO54Ljg4WWAcm1EyIhQDcTw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslyepenelope/
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