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The Smoke Wraiths
After returning from Crowfield Forest and helping her brother Aldred reclaim the throne, all of Nortland has discovered that Rinna is an Elmentant. A creature, as is known throughout the land, that cannot be trusted. Rumour has it that one day, Elmentants will plunge the world into darkness once again.
With Aldred’s rein still young and fragile and the interests of the eight clans divided, Rinna now finds herself at the centre of the conflict. Her quest to find other Elmentants and the mounting worries about her visions and the powers of the gems inside of her lead her to one conclusion: She cannot stay in Crowfield.
But on her journey to find answers, she finds more than she bargained on.
With Aldred’s rein still young and fragile and the interests of the eight clans divided, Rinna now finds herself at the centre of the conflict. Her quest to find other Elmentants and the mounting worries about her visions and the powers of the gems inside of her lead her to one conclusion: She cannot stay in Crowfield.
But on her journey to find answers, she finds more than she bargained on.
- GenresFantasy
376 pages, Paperback
Published October 25, 2024
About the author
Renske de Wolf
2 books25 followersRenske de Wolf was born in Heerlen, the Netherlands, on a cold Thursday in December 1987. She has been a lifelong writer and first began writing screenplays when she was 7 years old. An avid Oxford comma enthusiast, Renske has been an archaeologist, a salsa dancer, a stage actor, an ex-pat in Barcelona, and a university finalist for Strategic Business Plans. She was excited to become a whiskey connoisseur, until she sadly discovered she found whiskey, in fact, disgusting.
Renske currently resides in a small village near Eindhoven, the Netherlands. In her free time you can find her annoying her cats, dancing, reading a good book, or performing on stage with the International Theatre Collective Eindhoven. The King of Wolves was her first book. Her second book, The Smoke Wraiths, is expected on 25 October 2024.
Renske currently resides in a small village near Eindhoven, the Netherlands. In her free time you can find her annoying her cats, dancing, reading a good book, or performing on stage with the International Theatre Collective Eindhoven. The King of Wolves was her first book. Her second book, The Smoke Wraiths, is expected on 25 October 2024.
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October 6, 2025
I will spoil the whole plot, so better stop reading if you want to maintain your sweet innocence.
So listen, I loved this book, but I will write a scathing review because my One True Love, Bord, turns out to be a conniving liar. As Rinna loses her naivité, so do we, dear readers, as this beautiful braided viking of a man stabs her tearfully in the back. I guess he has the decency to feel bad about it, and let’s hope for a tragic make-up story in the next book to make up for this betrayal.
Rinna learns that the often drab world holds bad bad secrets, and actually shows some impressive strategizing. Too bad she lets out a bunch of dementors in the last chapter, but you really can’t blame the poor girl. She also makes it up with her dry humor in times of dire need, bless her heart.
The plot twist of the slimy new brother is a real surprise, and a very interesting one for the future. I for one am hoping for a tandem King thing, just as Rinna suggested.
And lastly, and on a more serious note, the overarching theme of finding your individuality, that repressing you emotions is unhealthy AF, and that tyrannic rulers pretty much suck, make this book a valuable read for, well, everone really.
5/5 stars, would surely let Bord betray us again.
So listen, I loved this book, but I will write a scathing review because my One True Love, Bord, turns out to be a conniving liar. As Rinna loses her naivité, so do we, dear readers, as this beautiful braided viking of a man stabs her tearfully in the back. I guess he has the decency to feel bad about it, and let’s hope for a tragic make-up story in the next book to make up for this betrayal.
Rinna learns that the often drab world holds bad bad secrets, and actually shows some impressive strategizing. Too bad she lets out a bunch of dementors in the last chapter, but you really can’t blame the poor girl. She also makes it up with her dry humor in times of dire need, bless her heart.
The plot twist of the slimy new brother is a real surprise, and a very interesting one for the future. I for one am hoping for a tandem King thing, just as Rinna suggested.
And lastly, and on a more serious note, the overarching theme of finding your individuality, that repressing you emotions is unhealthy AF, and that tyrannic rulers pretty much suck, make this book a valuable read for, well, everone really.
5/5 stars, would surely let Bord betray us again.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 21, 2024
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I liked this book even better than the first one. I recommend everyone to pick up a copy!
November 14, 2024
This was amazing!! I could not put it down. Going so far as to stay up late to read. Man I love these books
November 18, 2024
Just WOW.
I really loved The King of Wolves, but The Smoke Wraiths has just upped the game. I really loved reading about Rinna's journey as she grows older and starts to understand the world around her better and better. She has a lot of stuff to deal with in this book and her struggles are so relatable, even for us non-Elmentants. Also loved reading about Meleri and Jolanna and all the others, who clearly have their own roles to play in this story. The line between good and evil becomes more blurry, which I love. Some questions I had after reading The King of Wolves are definitely answered, but The Smoke Wraiths also throws a lot more questions your way... I guess now we have to wait for book 3. But holy cow, did this ending make me wish for more!
I really loved The King of Wolves, but The Smoke Wraiths has just upped the game. I really loved reading about Rinna's journey as she grows older and starts to understand the world around her better and better. She has a lot of stuff to deal with in this book and her struggles are so relatable, even for us non-Elmentants. Also loved reading about Meleri and Jolanna and all the others, who clearly have their own roles to play in this story. The line between good and evil becomes more blurry, which I love. Some questions I had after reading The King of Wolves are definitely answered, but The Smoke Wraiths also throws a lot more questions your way... I guess now we have to wait for book 3. But holy cow, did this ending make me wish for more!
January 15, 2025
The moment that you grabb the book to read it you just don't want to stop, every chapter encourages you to read further wanting to know whats next. It was awesome to read it and i can't wait for the next adventure...
December 31, 2024
Renske heeft een hele fijne en beeldende schrijfwijze. De omgeving wordt goed omschreven, maar niet te langdradig. Hoewel het een Engelse fantasy is, is alles goed te begrijpen en ik heb dan ook geen enkel woord op hoeven zoeken, wat echt ontzettend fijn is.
Rinna heeft het in dit deel moeilijk. Ze kampt met veel vragen waar ze antwoorden op moet hebben en dan ook nog het verlies van Daalzen. Gelukkig heeft ze een goede steun aan haar vriendinnen Jolanna en Meleri, maar ook aan haar broer Aldred en zijn mannen. Ze heeft haar emoties weggestopt en moet ze juist voelen om dichter bij haar krachten te komen. Dit blijkt natuurlijk makkelijker gezegd dan gedaan. Ook krijgt ze een visioen waarin haar broer Aldred voorkomt, maar niet op een goede manier. Hoe moet ze dit allemaal oplossen? Gelukkig krijgt ze hulp uit een onverwachte hoek, maar wordt ook verraden door mensen die ze vertrouwt.
Ze komt achter geheimen die ze liever niet had willen weten, maar ook aan antwoorden.
Het einde van dit verhaal zorgt weer voor genoeg vragen en ik kan niet wachten tot het derde deel ook klaar is zodat ik weer verder kan.
Indien je dol bent op fantasy met een sterk vrouwelijk personage dat krachten bezit, dan is dit echt iets voor jou.
Ik raad de reeks in elk geval zeker aan! Ik had me geen beter boek kunnen wensen om kennis te maken met Engelse Fantasy.
Rinna heeft het in dit deel moeilijk. Ze kampt met veel vragen waar ze antwoorden op moet hebben en dan ook nog het verlies van Daalzen. Gelukkig heeft ze een goede steun aan haar vriendinnen Jolanna en Meleri, maar ook aan haar broer Aldred en zijn mannen. Ze heeft haar emoties weggestopt en moet ze juist voelen om dichter bij haar krachten te komen. Dit blijkt natuurlijk makkelijker gezegd dan gedaan. Ook krijgt ze een visioen waarin haar broer Aldred voorkomt, maar niet op een goede manier. Hoe moet ze dit allemaal oplossen? Gelukkig krijgt ze hulp uit een onverwachte hoek, maar wordt ook verraden door mensen die ze vertrouwt.
Ze komt achter geheimen die ze liever niet had willen weten, maar ook aan antwoorden.
Het einde van dit verhaal zorgt weer voor genoeg vragen en ik kan niet wachten tot het derde deel ook klaar is zodat ik weer verder kan.
Indien je dol bent op fantasy met een sterk vrouwelijk personage dat krachten bezit, dan is dit echt iets voor jou.
Ik raad de reeks in elk geval zeker aan! Ik had me geen beter boek kunnen wensen om kennis te maken met Engelse Fantasy.
December 1, 2024
The long awaited sequel to the book that surprised me about two years ago. And yet again it surprised me. Love the little and not so little plot twists and turns. The “will they won’t they” of it all, the “on whose side am I on anyway?”
Usually part-two’s suffer from just being a bridge between beginning and ending, but I didn’t feel like that at all with those one.
Can’t wait to read part three! (And maybe even four?). Keep up the good work! (And I have thing to say about you know who!!!!)
Usually part-two’s suffer from just being a bridge between beginning and ending, but I didn’t feel like that at all with those one.
Can’t wait to read part three! (And maybe even four?). Keep up the good work! (And I have thing to say about you know who!!!!)
January 30, 2025
As with The King of Wolves, I did not see this story unfolding the way it did! This book will leave you wanting more with each page, eager to be a part of Rinna's adventures.
Exciting as these adventures are, The Smoke Wraiths also gives the reader a glimpse of what it is to be a young woman (and Elmentant) slowly building her strength and trust in herself.
I cannot wait for what comes next for Rinna and her trusty steed, Smokey :D
Exciting as these adventures are, The Smoke Wraiths also gives the reader a glimpse of what it is to be a young woman (and Elmentant) slowly building her strength and trust in herself.
I cannot wait for what comes next for Rinna and her trusty steed, Smokey :D
January 15, 2025
Als je op zoek bent naar een leuk boek waar je niet mee kunt stop met lezen, dan is The Crowfield Chronicles perfect! (Bekijk ook het eerste boek!)
Het verhaal is interessant en maakt je nieuwsgieriger. Ik had veel moeite om te stoppen met lezen om te gaan slapen. Het is een interessant en mega creatief verhaal. Dit boek wordt zeker mijn cadeau-optie voor vrienden dit jaar!
Het verhaal is interessant en maakt je nieuwsgieriger. Ik had veel moeite om te stoppen met lezen om te gaan slapen. Het is een interessant en mega creatief verhaal. Dit boek wordt zeker mijn cadeau-optie voor vrienden dit jaar!
December 5, 2024
Loved it!
Some sequels are more of the same: the same story structure, intrigues , plot twists etc. But not in this case! Really enjoyed the variety in the surroundings, the tension, the characters, everything.
Highly recommended!
Some sequels are more of the same: the same story structure, intrigues , plot twists etc. But not in this case! Really enjoyed the variety in the surroundings, the tension, the characters, everything.
Highly recommended!
October 22, 2025
Excellent!! Looking forward to reading the next book!
November 28, 2025
pijnlijker dan deel 1 maar zeker erg goed
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