Review: Great Second Novel in the Series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 17, 2013
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.Relentless is the second book in the Dark Prophecy series. I enjoyed the first book Reckoning, but I liked the second just a bit more. So many of the questions we were left with are answered, though not in an info dump sort of way.Now that Kat has learned and accepted her destiny, she teams up with Lovell. He trains her in all forms of combat and reveals objects he has obtained to aid in her quest. While out in the wilderness consecrating these items, all hell breaks loose. What hell, you ask? Nope, I won't spoil it for you, you'll have to read it yourself.Rick, the romantic interest is back, and wants to be with Kat even after she reveals the truth about everything. Opened minded guy, since he takes her word about it all almost immediately. Though he's present throughout the entire book, I still feel as though he is underdeveloped for such a main character. I suppose his background just isn't important to the story, yet if he is to be an important part of Kat's life, I want to know more about him. Instead he's just kind of there, like a vase or a lamp. Sorry, it's personal, I don't particularly like Rick...We do learn much more about sexy, enigmatic Lovell in this book. Kat still feels that inexplicable attraction to him that drives her crazy. It bothers her even more now since she's involved with Rick. Lovell seems to feel the same pull toward Kat creating a little love triangle between the three characters.It's inspiring the way Kat handles the obstacles placed before her. She's a strong character, eager to learn and very loyal to her friends. Kat learns much more about her ancestors including her namesake Katriona. The history of Kat's family is part of what makes this book interesting. We also learn more about Lovell's world, but much of that is rather confusing. I think we'd need an entire book to explain his world.There were a couple plot turns that really surprised me, yet they seemed to work in the overall scheme of things. The ending is abrupt yet satisfying. I really liked the way this one ended. Though it's a prelude to the next book, it stops in a most intriguing place. Very smart way to end Relentless, Molly Hall. I'm dying for the next book just to finish the scene!You can also find this review at [...]