Review: fantastic
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 3, 2014
What a thrill.  This one is lighter on the romance and heavier on the suspense than the first novella in the series, but delicious all the same.  There is also much more subterfuge, but it’s just as gripping, if not more so.  Nuest’s descriptions make you giggle while putting a vivid picture in your mind.  This entire world is brought to life in an incomparable manner.  She also writes exhilarating battle scenes filled with bravery and cunning that will have your nerves on edge.  The entire read was a rush.  If I wasn’t hooked on the series before I definitely am now.Don’t even get me started on the characters. They are the same, yet different.  The years between the instalments have changed them, yet you can still see the people they used to be.  I’m definitely in love with the male lead.  My heart breaks for him.  I found myself rooting for his success.  I also felt myself hurting for as well as being proud of the female lead.  I couldn’t imagine two better suited individuals for the opposition that they play.Overall?  A phenomenal read.  My favourite fantasy of the year to date.  Nuest combines suspense with court intrigue in a manner that’s devilishly entertaining.  As much as this novella wouldn’t make sense without reading the first in the series it’s still a must read for all!Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.