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Priestess Bound

(Guardians of Sky and Shadow #2)

Lidiya Foxglove

3.98 · Rating details · 306 ratings · 21 reviews

Phoebe is the fated priestess, a channel for magic, whether she likes it or not. She has little power of her own—or does she? A piece of golden jewelry might hold the key to a plot to suppress the priestess’ true magic.

Until she can find the secrets, however, she has to stay alive and keep her four guardians in line:
Sir Forrest, her grumpy and reluctant but truly devoted p ...more

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Published March 7th 2018

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Mar 09, 2018 Jaime (Two Chicks on Books) rated it it was amazing

I really liked book 1 but I loved this one! We got more backstory which was a plus and more sexytimes!!! I really can’t wait to read book 3!

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Mar 13, 2018 Lola rated it really liked it

Shelves: got-a-copy-for-review-reviewed, new-release-challenge-2018, reverse-harem

Ever since I finished the first book in this series I've been looking forward to book 2. As soon as it released I bought a copy and started reading it. Priestess Bound was just as good book 1, I think I even enjoyed it a bit more. There were quite some interesting developments and reveals in this book and I just wanted to keep reading and see how things would unfold. And I was sad when the story ended as I just want the next book now.

The first few chapters didn't fully pull me into the story, bu Ever since I finished the first book in this series I've been looking forward to book 2. As soon as it released I bought a copy and started reading it. Priestess Bound was just as good book 1, I think I even enjoyed it a bit more. There were quite some interesting developments and reveals in this book and I just wanted to keep reading and see how things would unfold. And I was sad when the story ended as I just want the next book now.

The first few chapters didn't fully pull me into the story, but as the story progressed I got more and more pulled into the story. There are some hints and bits of information we got in book 1 that we get more information about in this book. There were a few great reveals and I liked how we learned more about the world, the priestess and everyone involved. I also liked how not everything was as black and white as in book 1, now everything was more gray. And about some people I am still not entirely sure on which side they are and whether they are as good or evil as they seem.

Besides the great reveals we have in the story, the romance and characters develop a lot too in this book. Phoebe grows more into her role as priestess and it was awesome to see how she slowly changed in this book. Then there are her four guardians who all change and develop as well and also their relationship with Phoebe and the dynamics of them as a group. I really liked seeing how things developed and changed here. And there are some changes that make me really happy. There was a development I was hoping for that happened in this book and my only complaint is that they got interrupted before things got further.

The Reverse Harem aspect is so well done in this series. It's one of my favorite Reverse Harem series so far. I like how all the men are so different from each other and not only in their personality, but also in their relationship with Phoebe, the things they struggle with and the relationship to each other. It's very well done and I liked seeing how Phoebe interacts with all of them.

Sir Forrest who is a bit grumpy, but probably loves Phoebe the most at this point. He struggles a bit with his jealously toward the others and at the same time wishes they would love her as completely as he does. Gilbert is a good friend to Phoebe and the one she can always talk with. He is in love with someone else as well and struggles with how to handle that. I really liked how things progressed and developed on that front in this book. There was a bit of drama and tension, but by the end of the book I couldn't be happier with where things end up. Nico is the guardian they only find toward the end of book 3. He likes being in control and likes to exert that control over Phoebe as well. Phoebe and him have mostly mutual lust, but it slowly develops into more. Which was great to see.

At the end of book 1 they meet the fourth guardian and this guardian isn't willing to join their group yet. A lot of his plot line in this book was resolving that. His conflicting priorities, finding out the truth of who and what he was and that people lied to him and what that means to him. I wasn't quite sure what to think of him for a long time. I did like he didn't switch sides instantly and at the same time it still felt both too early and too late when he makes up his mind. I am looking forward to see how things progress in book 3 on that front after what happened at the end of this book.

Just like book 1 this book has a lot of steamy scenes. But while it is a very steamy book, I feel like at no point the sex overtakes the story. And in a sense the sex is as much part of the story as the other way around. Each sex scene seems to have a role and purpose and furthers the bonds between the characters and is unique in some way. I really liked how the author handled that. Although I liked some of the scenes more than others, they all have their place.

Unlike book 1, this one is told from multiple point of views and to be honest I feel quite conflicted about it. On the one hand I loved it as it gives the reader a better view into the different characters and their personality and it helps get to know the guardians a bit more this way. On the other hand I felt in many places it was unnecessary, removed a bit of the mystery surrounding the guardians and I would've preferred Phoebe point of view for some of the scenes. Even after finishing the book I still can't make up my mind. I feel that in some places the different point of views add something, but at the same time I also think those things could've been conveyed for the most part in Phoebe's point of view as well. And it bothered me that it differed from book 1 as I already gotten used to only having Phoebe's pov there. I guess I just would've liked that to be consistent across the books. But at the same time it was great to get in the heads of the guardians for a bit and see form their point of view what they thought of Phoebe and everything that's going on.

The world building gets nicely expanded upon in this book. I felt like the world become more alive and things all made more sense with the new information we learn in this book. Although I still would've liked a map of the world as I sometimes had trouble visualizing where things were in relation to other places. I also liked how some of the foreshadowing done in book 1 falls on it's place here.

To summarize: Priestess Bound is a great sequel! While the start felt a bit slow, soon I got pulled into the story. There are a lot of reveals and developments in this book and it was so interesting to see where the story went in this book. It had some good twists and reveals that took me by surprise and others that made a lot of sense because of some well done foreshadowing in place already. I was happy with the direction the plot took in this book. And I enjoyed seeing the characters and their relationships develop in this book. The Reverse Harem aspect is done very well. There are a lot of issues that get addressed and I like how all the characters dealt with their own issues and how their connection to each other and Phoebe developed in this book. It is quite steamy again just like book 1, but I like how every sex scene has a role and each sex scene is different from the others. The world building gets fleshed out in this book and I liked how some things fall on it's place and make more sense now. I wasn't sure what to think of the multiple point of views in this book. On the one hand I liked getting the guardians their point of view and at the same time I think I would've liked having only Phoebe's point of view. All in all this was a great read and I can't wait to read the third and last book and see how everything gets wrapped up. ...more

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Mar 08, 2018 Jessica Robbins rated it it was amazing

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Mar 09, 2018 Esmeralda Felan rated it it was amazing

Love Dragons

At first this book was frustrating me to no end! It seemed that Phoebe had no fight in her. I’m glad she proved me wrong. My guardians are everything and I can’t wait until they finally start working as a team. It will be magical when they do. Need the next book ASAP!

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Mar 20, 2019 Le Durecka rated it really liked it

Ok now it's getting interesting. The shift in the book is that now we get other characters' voices in the chapters. It's no longer only written from the heroine's perspective. I could distinguish who was speaking easily. I have a pet peeve of authors too often making characters sound the same in the first person perspective. I didn't have to flip back to the start of the chapter to see whose head I was in- I could easily tell in this book. The world building continues to be strong. I don't like ...more

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Mar 11, 2018 LaShanta Charles rated it really liked it

There was so much intrigue and entertainment in this book. I enjoyed this book a lot more than I did the first one.
I liked getting to know Himiko, but the interaction with the emperor upset me. It was good that you could never tell what he waafeeling and how genuine it was.
I absolutely hate all the interaction with Abel. He was always so back and forth. The same can be said for Niko, but it made for pretty good entertainment.
The one thing I hated the most was Phoebe seeming so weak. Not when it ...more

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Feb 04, 2018 Natasha rated it it was amazing

Cannot wait for the next book!

I couldn't put it down. Read it every chance I got. I am not quite sure if the emperor really believes he is doing the right thing, or if he just wants the power under his control. I am on Phoebes side, and I am glad she has all her guardians finally together with her! I cannot wait for the next book to see what happens. ...more

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Jun 21, 2018 Britan rated it really liked it

Good book

I liked this book. Pheobe is coming into her own and it's nice to see. One thing that is annoying though is how the guys always make decisions for her. Yes she tries to put her foot down but she always goes along with what they want. In the next book in hoping she gets some power of her own and can stand up for herself without backing down. ...more

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Apr 07, 2018 SLS Sparks rated it it was amazing

Excellent

This series continues to get better. The only thing I wish is that the MC would be a bit stronger, seems like she is a tad bit of a push over to the guys, and I definitely would want to be stingy and not share, even with another guy. Anyway, other than that great series.

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Apr 07, 2018 Matilde Damkier rated it liked it

Shelves: genre-fantasy

"I am never getting out of this fucking city!" - Sir Forrest

That's kind of how this book felt.
Sure, we got a bit more background on the whole priestess/opening the gates- thing, and we resolved a couple of other issues.
But this really felt like a filler book.
Still, it seems like the action will pick up again in the next one, so I'll be reading on in the series. ...more

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Feb 07, 2019 Lola rated it it was amazing

Love it!

Forrest kind of gets on my nerves but I love Phoebe and all the other characters. Also I love how we're starting to learn even more of the history of the priestess. The author does a great job of showing how a history can be manipulated into something else, because the winners often tell the stories from their side. I can't wait to find out what happens next. ...more

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Mar 12, 2018 Brittney rated it really liked it

Great reverse harem story

I really like this series! What I'm most impressed with is the individual growth of phoebe's guardians. They all have their own personalities and lives that they're dealing with. The plot is great too, and I like that the emperor and elders makes you question things. I can't wait for the next one. ...more

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May 05, 2019 Katie rated it it was amazing

I love this series!! Pheobe and her guardians (and protector) are so swoony!! I love how well written the book is and the intrigue in the plot. Not to mention the sexy scenes are so hot. Can't wait to read the next one!! ...more

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Aug 24, 2018 Citlali Johnson rated it it was amazing

Loving this series

In this second book we get to know the guys better their personality, their history ,their roles. And our girl is finally growing up, coming in to her power and learning what's the real role of the priestess . Soooooo many possibility can wait to read the next . ...more

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Mar 18, 2018 Anastasia (Stasia) Green rated it it was amazing

Must read

This series is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Book #2 picks up exactly where the first left off. The character development along with the writing and plot draws you in,.

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Oct 13, 2020 Caron Aspinall rated it really liked it

Not as good as first

As title says not that great but still makes me want to read the next one. A few good twists that interest yo u. Roll on the next book

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Mar 08, 2018 Shannon rated it it was amazing

Really loved this! A great sequel. I can’t wait to see what comes next!

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May 07, 2018 Amanda Bond rated it it was amazing

Excellent

Excellent storyline and characters that you grow to love. . . . . . . . . . . .

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Dec 28, 2018 Tina Jeademann rated it really liked it

In the First book the Prince and Princess are twins. In the second book the Prince is looking at a picture of the two of them and says she is 12 and he is 14... ?

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Lidiya Foxglove

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Lidiya Foxglove grew up on a steady diet of fairy tales, folklore and fantasy and also reads way too much manga. Fantasy romance is her favorite thing in the world, but she likes it steamy. She also loves cats and tea--it's cliche for a reason! ...more