My review for The Empress (The Diabolic #2) by S.J. Kincaid.

The Empress by S.J. Kincaid

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Thanks to the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review, This doesn't in any way influence my opinion on it.


The Empress by S.J. Kincaid is a book I've been very eager for ever since I read the last line in The Diabolic and I was not at all disappointed by it. S.J. Kincaid is once again at her best in this amazing sequel. In The Empress, Nemesis and Tyrus still have a lot of obstacles to get through. Mostly in the form of the Grandiloquy and those opposing Nemesis as Empress including Vicar Faustian. Adjusting to her new role as Empress is not easy for Nemesis because it means having to fight her base instincts and compromise. Enemies everywhere are vying for Tyrus most especially Pasus who is not only angry about the death of his daughter but also hungering for the throne. Things get especially complicated as Tyrus can't control the Scepter thus also losing control of the bots, connection between all the ships etc. This puts him in a very vulnerable position.
All this scheming leads to a deadly dance of power between Pasus and Tyrus, the tides keep shifting as both parties get victories at different turns and loses in others. Alliances are made, Betrayal runs rampant and true colors are shown. We get to see the Helionics at their worst. Nemesis and Tyrus kept proving their stronger together and invulnerable, their relationship further strengthens as they keep finding their way towards each other despite the numerous obstacles in their way. Nemesis also begins to truly learn what it means to be human, She begins to make choices not as a Diabolic but humanely.
More background/worldbuilding on the Empire is also a welcome addition especially about the Transaturine System and the Interdict which I have been very curious about. Many new important characters are introduced as the pace of the story is accelerated. Revelations that changed everything about the world was revealed.
Their various romps through space was also quite entertaining. I loved the lush and vivid descriptions the author gave. S.J. Kincaid is a master when it comes to weaving enchanting words.
The romance between Nemesis and Tyrus was hot as ever and really intensely emotional, Their love and devotion to each other remains one of the many positive aspects of this series.
The moments before the ending can be best described as action filled and absolutely batshit crazy. So many twists and turns that were either heartbreaking or just cruel. I have mixed feelings about the ending itself (I expect any misgivings I have will be resolved in the last book in the series) but The Empress was a very enjoyable read.
The brilliant characters, engaging storyline, sizzling hot romance, exciting action and beautiful cover of The Empress makes it a must read.
Lovers of the series are going to devour it as it is a return to form for the divinely talented S.J. Kincaid.

P.S: The SciFi tidbit is as amazing as ever as the experience gets even more intense and interesting.



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