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Twin Daggers #2
Heartless Heirs
Now torn between two worlds, Aissa must decide who she can trust. Especially when it comes to her twin.
Now without a home and on the run, Aissa has never felt so trapped and alone even with her sister and friend by her side. Zandria—once her other half—has become cold and inflexible after her time in the Technocrat’s dungeon and is bent on revenge Aissa no longer feels. Their friend Remy may still side with his father, a Magi leader who refuses to believe his spy, Darian Azul, has turned traitor. And Aissa herself is now an enemy of her Magi people after falling in love with—and binding her heart to—Aro, a Techno prince who puts all their lives at stake.
Using clues her parents and others left behind, Aissa is determined to uncover the secrets of the Alchemist Alliance that helped create her and Zandria’s unique magical powers … as well as learn whether the Alliance’s research holds the key to healing the rift between the Magi and Technocrats after centuries of war. But with her people preparing for battle, and Darian poised to use the Technocrats’ might for his own ends, it will take more than lost spells and hidden secrets to accomplish her goal. Especially as the dangerous bond between her Aro grows deeper and threatens everything Aissa has ever believed.
Now without a home and on the run, Aissa has never felt so trapped and alone even with her sister and friend by her side. Zandria—once her other half—has become cold and inflexible after her time in the Technocrat’s dungeon and is bent on revenge Aissa no longer feels. Their friend Remy may still side with his father, a Magi leader who refuses to believe his spy, Darian Azul, has turned traitor. And Aissa herself is now an enemy of her Magi people after falling in love with—and binding her heart to—Aro, a Techno prince who puts all their lives at stake.
Using clues her parents and others left behind, Aissa is determined to uncover the secrets of the Alchemist Alliance that helped create her and Zandria’s unique magical powers … as well as learn whether the Alliance’s research holds the key to healing the rift between the Magi and Technocrats after centuries of war. But with her people preparing for battle, and Darian poised to use the Technocrats’ might for his own ends, it will take more than lost spells and hidden secrets to accomplish her goal. Especially as the dangerous bond between her Aro grows deeper and threatens everything Aissa has ever believed.
352 pages, Hardcover
First published August 10, 2021
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MarcyKate Connolly
19 books447 followersMarcyKate Connolly is a New York Times bestselling children’s book author who lives in New England with her family and short-nosed dogs. She graduated from Hampshire College (a magical place where they don’t give you grades) where she wrote an opera sequel to Hamlet as the equivalent of a senior thesis. It was also there that she first fell in love with plotting and has been dreaming up new ways to make life difficult for her characters ever since. You can visit her online at www.marcykate.com.
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April 8, 2021
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I was honestly surprised when I wanted to request this book. Mostly because I didn't like the previous one at all. Yet, somehow, I got approved to read this one. I won't lie, the cover is absolutely gorgeous and the title/synopsis was actually pretty interesting. I'm not saying that the first book didn't intrigue me, because it did, I was just bored out of my mind with what happened.
So I honestly didn't have high expectations before diving into Heartless Heirs. Other than thinking you can't go lower than a 1 star rating. I just wanted to see this sequel redeem the first one for me. Again, for me.
Thankfully, this book was pretty freaking good. It did go through some rough patches of kind of dragging me through the chapters but I wasn't completely bored with the book. I was super frustrated with the characters making horrible decisions constantly. I'll admit that I wanted to punch a bunch of them multiple times because they really needed to open their eyes.
In the end, the ending was kind of cute. I still want to punch the characters but it was cute and happy. The characters did have to go through some unhappiness before that but it was well worth it.
I was honestly surprised when I wanted to request this book. Mostly because I didn't like the previous one at all. Yet, somehow, I got approved to read this one. I won't lie, the cover is absolutely gorgeous and the title/synopsis was actually pretty interesting. I'm not saying that the first book didn't intrigue me, because it did, I was just bored out of my mind with what happened.
So I honestly didn't have high expectations before diving into Heartless Heirs. Other than thinking you can't go lower than a 1 star rating. I just wanted to see this sequel redeem the first one for me. Again, for me.
Thankfully, this book was pretty freaking good. It did go through some rough patches of kind of dragging me through the chapters but I wasn't completely bored with the book. I was super frustrated with the characters making horrible decisions constantly. I'll admit that I wanted to punch a bunch of them multiple times because they really needed to open their eyes.
In the end, the ending was kind of cute. I still want to punch the characters but it was cute and happy. The characters did have to go through some unhappiness before that but it was well worth it.
August 4, 2021
**Thank you to Netgalley and Blink YA Books for the eArc in exchange for this review. This in no way changed my rating or opinions**
I read Twin Daggers by MarcyKate Connolly last year and really enjoyed it. I thought it had a very robust and well explained magic system, great interpersonal relationships and romance, and a nice thriller aspect you don't typically find in Fantasy books. I was hoping there would be a sequel, which was hinted at at the end. I'm so glad we got one, as this provides a very satisfying conclusion to the duology.
Heartless Heirs finds us where we left off in Twin Daggers with Aissa, Zandria, and Remy seeking to get the Magi to listen about the dangers going on in Palinor and to find the Magi Sanctuary so that they can stop their world from being destroyed. The tension of this main problem was very well maintained and well paced. It could have easily gone south at points, but I felt like Connolly knew just how long to keep us in one place before it got tedious and we moved on. I was gripped throughout the book.
I liked the added tension between Aissa and Zandria. While it's still clear they love each other, watching them work toward different goals and trying to balance love for each other while wanting very different outcomes struck a nice balance. Sibling relationships are another aspect of books that can go very wrong for me very quickly, but their relationship always felt real and like it was a real struggle, not manufactured or malicious.
The new characters we get or the additional time to meet side characters from book one were great additions. I especially liked Owen. I found him very fun and charming. He's a great stand-in for people who may have accidentally picked up book two without reading the first one to help get them up to speed (I wouldn't recommend that, though, as you will be missing a great first story and some additional details by skipping book one). I also really liked Vivienne and getting a deeper understanding of her other than "the Techno classmate who loved a Magi by mistake." It was good to see what happened after that encounter and how it's shaped the worldview of someone who wasn't Magi.
Of course, the romance between Aissa and Aro was also great. There is some tension there as they try to keep each other (and by extension, themselves) safe. Again, normal struggles faced in a relationship but always with that undercurrent of love. Connolly's interpersonal relationships are a real strong point here.
Overall, I ended up liking Heartless Heirs more than Twin Daggers. It felt like it leaned more into the Fantasy elements and gave Aissa a chance to shine in new ways she didn't get to explore in the first book. I think this is a satisfying conclusion to the story and it's a series I would recommend.
I read Twin Daggers by MarcyKate Connolly last year and really enjoyed it. I thought it had a very robust and well explained magic system, great interpersonal relationships and romance, and a nice thriller aspect you don't typically find in Fantasy books. I was hoping there would be a sequel, which was hinted at at the end. I'm so glad we got one, as this provides a very satisfying conclusion to the duology.
Heartless Heirs finds us where we left off in Twin Daggers with Aissa, Zandria, and Remy seeking to get the Magi to listen about the dangers going on in Palinor and to find the Magi Sanctuary so that they can stop their world from being destroyed. The tension of this main problem was very well maintained and well paced. It could have easily gone south at points, but I felt like Connolly knew just how long to keep us in one place before it got tedious and we moved on. I was gripped throughout the book.
I liked the added tension between Aissa and Zandria. While it's still clear they love each other, watching them work toward different goals and trying to balance love for each other while wanting very different outcomes struck a nice balance. Sibling relationships are another aspect of books that can go very wrong for me very quickly, but their relationship always felt real and like it was a real struggle, not manufactured or malicious.
The new characters we get or the additional time to meet side characters from book one were great additions. I especially liked Owen. I found him very fun and charming. He's a great stand-in for people who may have accidentally picked up book two without reading the first one to help get them up to speed (I wouldn't recommend that, though, as you will be missing a great first story and some additional details by skipping book one). I also really liked Vivienne and getting a deeper understanding of her other than "the Techno classmate who loved a Magi by mistake." It was good to see what happened after that encounter and how it's shaped the worldview of someone who wasn't Magi.
Of course, the romance between Aissa and Aro was also great. There is some tension there as they try to keep each other (and by extension, themselves) safe. Again, normal struggles faced in a relationship but always with that undercurrent of love. Connolly's interpersonal relationships are a real strong point here.
Overall, I ended up liking Heartless Heirs more than Twin Daggers. It felt like it leaned more into the Fantasy elements and gave Aissa a chance to shine in new ways she didn't get to explore in the first book. I think this is a satisfying conclusion to the story and it's a series I would recommend.
April 12, 2021
What a cool cover, it definitely grabbed my attention. If you read the first book (and you should because this is a direct sequel) you know about the mechanical hearts for the heartless. The heartless problem is a big part of this story and I love the illustration of it.
I thought the first book in this series was interesting, twin magi who were born to unite the people and stop the war with the technocrats, so I was so happy to get approved for this ARC. In this book, we learn more about the magi and technocrat's history and meet a couple new characters. Owen is a sweet magi who's been alone for a long time and becomes a friend to the twins. Catoria is a master magi that was waiting for someone to lead the revolution.
The story has a couple slower parts, but is fairly short and has some awesome magic. I also like the romances, especially seeing magi and technocrats come together. I was frustrated at times that no one seemed to listen to Aissa, even though she had good ideas. People were rooted in their prejudices and beliefs and didn't want to see the enemy as human beings. I'm glad Aissa was able to encourage her friends to come together and see their real enemy.
This wrapped up nicely and seems to be a duology. I'll be watching for other books from the author!
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. Thank you to Blink for the copy.
I thought the first book in this series was interesting, twin magi who were born to unite the people and stop the war with the technocrats, so I was so happy to get approved for this ARC. In this book, we learn more about the magi and technocrat's history and meet a couple new characters. Owen is a sweet magi who's been alone for a long time and becomes a friend to the twins. Catoria is a master magi that was waiting for someone to lead the revolution.
The story has a couple slower parts, but is fairly short and has some awesome magic. I also like the romances, especially seeing magi and technocrats come together. I was frustrated at times that no one seemed to listen to Aissa, even though she had good ideas. People were rooted in their prejudices and beliefs and didn't want to see the enemy as human beings. I'm glad Aissa was able to encourage her friends to come together and see their real enemy.
This wrapped up nicely and seems to be a duology. I'll be watching for other books from the author!
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. Thank you to Blink for the copy.
September 6, 2021
*Source* Publisher
*Genre* Young Adult / Fantasy
*Rating* 3.5-4
*Thoughts*
Heartless Heirs, by author MarcyKate Connolly, is the second and final installment in the authors Twin Daggers duology. The story begins right where Twin Daggers left off. No, I am not kidding. In fact, the story continues from where the first installment ended as Aissa, Zandria, and Remy are trying to escape being captured again by the Technocrats. The sisters and Remy are hunted by Technocrats and their machines. When Aissa saved the boy she was supposed to kill, Aro, she created a rift between herself and her sister.
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*Genre* Young Adult / Fantasy
*Rating* 3.5-4
*Thoughts*
Heartless Heirs, by author MarcyKate Connolly, is the second and final installment in the authors Twin Daggers duology. The story begins right where Twin Daggers left off. No, I am not kidding. In fact, the story continues from where the first installment ended as Aissa, Zandria, and Remy are trying to escape being captured again by the Technocrats. The sisters and Remy are hunted by Technocrats and their machines. When Aissa saved the boy she was supposed to kill, Aro, she created a rift between herself and her sister.
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November 16, 202011/16/20
Okay, have I read Twin Daggers yet? No... BUT LOOK THERE'S A SPOT FOR BOOK 2!!! The cover reveal is coming out THIS week and I am SO excited!! MarcyKate Connolly even said this is her favorite cover yet, so I am so ready to be blown away!! 🥳
I just saw the title on Amazon!
The title is: Heartless Heirs 🤯
Okay, have I read Twin Daggers yet? No... BUT LOOK THERE'S A SPOT FOR BOOK 2!!! The cover reveal is coming out THIS week and I am SO excited!! MarcyKate Connolly even said this is her favorite cover yet, so I am so ready to be blown away!! 🥳
I just saw the title on Amazon!
The title is: Heartless Heirs 🤯
June 28, 2021
Magi sisters Aissa and Zandria have escaped the Technocrats; but have to work with their natural enemy to save everyone. Lost Magi knowledge will help them find a new future.
I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This picks up immediately after the end of Twin Daggers. Aro (the Technocrat prince) helped them escape; and now Aissa and Zandria are running to warn the rest of the Magi that they are in grave danger.
Unfortunately, none of the other Magi believe that their spymaster Darian has betrayed them, and assume his behaviour is part of keeping up his pretense.
Along with their friend Remy, the girls are banished for breaking Magi rules, and disobeying their elders.
They now have to follow instructions written by their murdered parents, to find an old Sanctuary, and hunt for new allies of their own.
I thought this series had so much potential, with the magic and the science that make up the two opposing factions. The mechanical hearts that poison the user, but are the only way to keep Heartless children alive; so it's like the families have been cursed twice over.
The Magi that have been persecuted by Technocrats, but are far from golden heroes. They've had to resort to spying and assassinations, to try and destabilise their enemies...
All of that is still in this second part of the duology, but it didn't feel as fresh and interesting as the first book.
I couldn't connect with this sequel, as I found everything lacking the passion and intrigue that made the first book so fun. It wasn't just the change in Aissa's career as a spy, or the loss of the will-they-won't-they aspect of the relationship. It was everything. I missed Aissa's passion for her work with technology, how she (mostly) enjoyed working for the master mechanic.
I miss the passion her and Zandria had for uncovering the Magi library in the first book.
Instead, I found the second book flat. They talk about a lot of stuff, but there's no emotion to it.
They talk about learning. They talk about gaining allies, and starting a revolution. They talk about magic, and break everything down for a scientific analysis.
They talk about Owen joining them, and Owen joins them and talks.
It felt like nothing was happening, because all the potentially-exciting stuff was talked to death.
Oh, and when they went to rescue Aro from the palace... I just lost a lot of patience.
I quite liked the romance level in the first book. It wasn't the main focus, but it was still quite sweet to see it developing.
The good news is that the second book has a similar level of romance - yes, Aissa and Aro are together, but it's not pushed to the front of the story.
The bad news, along with several other aspects, I felt this too was lacking emotion and was just flat.
Overall, I found it a fairly predictable and dull finish to a very creative story.
I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This picks up immediately after the end of Twin Daggers. Aro (the Technocrat prince) helped them escape; and now Aissa and Zandria are running to warn the rest of the Magi that they are in grave danger.
Unfortunately, none of the other Magi believe that their spymaster Darian has betrayed them, and assume his behaviour is part of keeping up his pretense.
Along with their friend Remy, the girls are banished for breaking Magi rules, and disobeying their elders.
They now have to follow instructions written by their murdered parents, to find an old Sanctuary, and hunt for new allies of their own.
I thought this series had so much potential, with the magic and the science that make up the two opposing factions. The mechanical hearts that poison the user, but are the only way to keep Heartless children alive; so it's like the families have been cursed twice over.
The Magi that have been persecuted by Technocrats, but are far from golden heroes. They've had to resort to spying and assassinations, to try and destabilise their enemies...
All of that is still in this second part of the duology, but it didn't feel as fresh and interesting as the first book.
I couldn't connect with this sequel, as I found everything lacking the passion and intrigue that made the first book so fun. It wasn't just the change in Aissa's career as a spy, or the loss of the will-they-won't-they aspect of the relationship. It was everything. I missed Aissa's passion for her work with technology, how she (mostly) enjoyed working for the master mechanic.
I miss the passion her and Zandria had for uncovering the Magi library in the first book.
Instead, I found the second book flat. They talk about a lot of stuff, but there's no emotion to it.
They talk about learning. They talk about gaining allies, and starting a revolution. They talk about magic, and break everything down for a scientific analysis.
They talk about Owen joining them, and Owen joins them and talks.
It felt like nothing was happening, because all the potentially-exciting stuff was talked to death.
Oh, and when they went to rescue Aro from the palace... I just lost a lot of patience.
I quite liked the romance level in the first book. It wasn't the main focus, but it was still quite sweet to see it developing.
The good news is that the second book has a similar level of romance - yes, Aissa and Aro are together, but it's not pushed to the front of the story.
The bad news, along with several other aspects, I felt this too was lacking emotion and was just flat.
Overall, I found it a fairly predictable and dull finish to a very creative story.
August 1, 2021
4/5 stars
I received an ARC of this book, and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Spoilers for book 1 ahead!
After escaping the Technocrat prison, Aissa, Zandria, and Remy are on the run. Zandria is a completely different person after having suffered at the hands of Technocrats. Remy’s allegiance may or may not be to his father, a leader of the Magi who doesn’t believe their story. Aissa isn’t sure who she can trust or rely on. Meanwhile, her life is in danger since her heart is bound to Aro’s, the Technocrat prince. Her only hope is to learn more about the Alchemist Alliance, her and Zandria’s powers, and fulfill the Alliance’s goal of reuniting the Magi and the Technocrats. War is coming, and it might destroy them all.
Having enjoyed Twin Daggers, I was excited to read this duology’s conclusion! I absolutely adored Aissa and Aro’s romance in the first book, and I was also intrigued by the cliffhanger book one ended on. This sequel was a solid follow-up to Twin Daggers, though I think I enjoyed the plot of book one more!
A lot of this book consists of the characters learning more about their origins while trying to prevent Darian Azul from creating his own army of Heartless. I really enjoyed learning more about the magic in this story! However, at times, the story could drag a little.
The romance was sweet; there were even some new potential ships that I enjoyed! I was satisfied with the ending, but I wouldn’t have minded if it was a bit longer! Overall, I think this sequel was good even if I had a few problems with it here and there!
If you enjoyed book one, I would recommend finishing this duology! If you haven’t read book one, it’s an action/adventure/spy take on Romeo and Juliet! If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, give it a read!
I received an ARC of this book, and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Spoilers for book 1 ahead!
After escaping the Technocrat prison, Aissa, Zandria, and Remy are on the run. Zandria is a completely different person after having suffered at the hands of Technocrats. Remy’s allegiance may or may not be to his father, a leader of the Magi who doesn’t believe their story. Aissa isn’t sure who she can trust or rely on. Meanwhile, her life is in danger since her heart is bound to Aro’s, the Technocrat prince. Her only hope is to learn more about the Alchemist Alliance, her and Zandria’s powers, and fulfill the Alliance’s goal of reuniting the Magi and the Technocrats. War is coming, and it might destroy them all.
Having enjoyed Twin Daggers, I was excited to read this duology’s conclusion! I absolutely adored Aissa and Aro’s romance in the first book, and I was also intrigued by the cliffhanger book one ended on. This sequel was a solid follow-up to Twin Daggers, though I think I enjoyed the plot of book one more!
A lot of this book consists of the characters learning more about their origins while trying to prevent Darian Azul from creating his own army of Heartless. I really enjoyed learning more about the magic in this story! However, at times, the story could drag a little.
The romance was sweet; there were even some new potential ships that I enjoyed! I was satisfied with the ending, but I wouldn’t have minded if it was a bit longer! Overall, I think this sequel was good even if I had a few problems with it here and there!
If you enjoyed book one, I would recommend finishing this duology! If you haven’t read book one, it’s an action/adventure/spy take on Romeo and Juliet! If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, give it a read!
August 26, 2021
A fantastic follow up to one of my favorite books from last year. So much action, drama, tension, and character connection to love.
After rescuing her sister from the dungeons and technocrats, Aissa and her friend Remy flee to the woods for safety. At one time, Aissa and her twin, Zandria were closer than two sisters could hope to be. After being trapped in the steel helmet and tortured, Zandria is having a hard time understanding how Aissa could fall in love with Aro, a Techno prince when they are the very enemy they are trying to take down. Remy still sides with his father, a Magi leader who refuses to believe his spymaster is a traitor. Their mission is now to find the secrets of the Alchemist Alliance and the key to healing the divide between the Technos and the Magi after centuries at war. The bond between Aro and Aissa grows with each day, and if they don’t find the answers, all they hold dear will be threatened.
I have been eagerly awaiting the release of this since I turned the last page on Twin Daggers. I quickly fell in love Aissa, Aro, Zandria and the rest of the characters. The connection between Aissa and her twin and then Aissa and Aro was the driving force to the page turning story. With the bond between the twins strained, the story took a different yet interesting turn, would they be able to regain their trust in one another or would the torture they both endured turn them against one another? Being able to establish the connection between the characters the way Connolly did kept me engaged with the story and what would happen to the characters. That relationship is more important to me than a strong plot. When I find characters, I love, I enjoy the story even more which is what happened with these books. Every conversation, fight and tense look was enough to make me nervous for what would happen and keep me envisioning myself in the room with the characters. This was a perfect two book series with just the right amount of character development, world building and magic. I recommend this book to those that love a good YA fantasy with characters that are easy to cheer for to succeed.
After rescuing her sister from the dungeons and technocrats, Aissa and her friend Remy flee to the woods for safety. At one time, Aissa and her twin, Zandria were closer than two sisters could hope to be. After being trapped in the steel helmet and tortured, Zandria is having a hard time understanding how Aissa could fall in love with Aro, a Techno prince when they are the very enemy they are trying to take down. Remy still sides with his father, a Magi leader who refuses to believe his spymaster is a traitor. Their mission is now to find the secrets of the Alchemist Alliance and the key to healing the divide between the Technos and the Magi after centuries at war. The bond between Aro and Aissa grows with each day, and if they don’t find the answers, all they hold dear will be threatened.
I have been eagerly awaiting the release of this since I turned the last page on Twin Daggers. I quickly fell in love Aissa, Aro, Zandria and the rest of the characters. The connection between Aissa and her twin and then Aissa and Aro was the driving force to the page turning story. With the bond between the twins strained, the story took a different yet interesting turn, would they be able to regain their trust in one another or would the torture they both endured turn them against one another? Being able to establish the connection between the characters the way Connolly did kept me engaged with the story and what would happen to the characters. That relationship is more important to me than a strong plot. When I find characters, I love, I enjoy the story even more which is what happened with these books. Every conversation, fight and tense look was enough to make me nervous for what would happen and keep me envisioning myself in the room with the characters. This was a perfect two book series with just the right amount of character development, world building and magic. I recommend this book to those that love a good YA fantasy with characters that are easy to cheer for to succeed.
December 17, 2021
HEARTLESS HEIRS marks the conclusion of a really great and underrated duology that mixes elements of the fantasy and science-fiction genres. Everything for the Magi is on the line as Aissa, Remy and Zandria as they flee Palinor after they discover Darian's horrible betrayal. As she seeks to understand the mysteries of her bloodline and how she can prevent an all-out war between Technos and Magi, every relationship Aissa has is tested as she tries to bridge a gap between two peoples who hate each other. Connolly's strongest point would have to be the pacing in this book, which is fantastic. I really never felt that the plot lagged at all. I also was on board with the romance between Aissa and Aro just as I was in the first book. The bond and chemistry between them is really great, and I loved how it impacted Aissa's relationships with other Magi, including Zandria. The conflict between the two sisters and how it is tested was also really worthwhile. I enjoyed learning more about the Alchemist Alliance and the truth behind how Aissa and Zandria were able to do what they could do, and the truth behind the mystery of the Heartless. Overall, HEARTLESS HEIRS left me satisfied with where Connolly left this story, and I am really glad to have read it.
May 11, 2021
I liked the concept of the first book in this series and was delighted to be given the opportunity to read the sequel as a digital ARC.
Following their escape, we see the characters battling with the trauma of the events from the first book. The divide between Zandria and Aissa widens as their ideas of revenge diverge dramatically.
I thought this book was a good development from the first - the characters felt authentic, thought I still didn't like them as much as I wanted to, and this book had a better pace than the first, which dragged in the first half a little. I also liked that the history and wider social structure of the world were explained more in this book, though I generally don't enjoy when sequels have to continue world-building in order to make sense.
I thought this was a nice end to the duology and I'll be interested to see what MarcyKate Connolly writes next.
Following their escape, we see the characters battling with the trauma of the events from the first book. The divide between Zandria and Aissa widens as their ideas of revenge diverge dramatically.
I thought this book was a good development from the first - the characters felt authentic, thought I still didn't like them as much as I wanted to, and this book had a better pace than the first, which dragged in the first half a little. I also liked that the history and wider social structure of the world were explained more in this book, though I generally don't enjoy when sequels have to continue world-building in order to make sense.
I thought this was a nice end to the duology and I'll be interested to see what MarcyKate Connolly writes next.
January 19, 2025
You know that feeling you get when you pick up the sequel to a book you LOVED? When you aren't sure whether this new book will live up to your expectations, but you're holding onto hope anyway? That was my experience with this book, and I'm so glad I gave it a chance.
Heartless Heirs is just as fast-paced and exciting as book one. Plus, the romance between Aissa and Aro takes center stage. I am HERE for it. If you like slow-burn romance, unique magic systems, and intricate world-building, this book is for you!
The villain in Heartless Heirs is ruthless. He's the kind of character you love to hate. There's also a clever plot twist centered around him that I didn’t see coming. Kudos to MarcyKate Connolly for pulling that off!
I read this book late into the night, and I feel like there's no better sign that you've picked up a great book. I’d definitely recommend Heartless Heirs to fantasy-adventure lovers!
I received an ARC of this book courtesy of the publisher and Netgalley; all opinions are my own.
Heartless Heirs is just as fast-paced and exciting as book one. Plus, the romance between Aissa and Aro takes center stage. I am HERE for it. If you like slow-burn romance, unique magic systems, and intricate world-building, this book is for you!
The villain in Heartless Heirs is ruthless. He's the kind of character you love to hate. There's also a clever plot twist centered around him that I didn’t see coming. Kudos to MarcyKate Connolly for pulling that off!
I read this book late into the night, and I feel like there's no better sign that you've picked up a great book. I’d definitely recommend Heartless Heirs to fantasy-adventure lovers!
I received an ARC of this book courtesy of the publisher and Netgalley; all opinions are my own.
December 30, 2021
Oh wow, what a wonderful adventure and brilliant sequel to Twin Daggers. Heartless Heirs picks up right where Twin Daggers finished, literally moments after with Aissa, Zandria and Remy attempting to escape the city of Palinor. After managing to get out they head towards the Chambers to warn the other Magi of what they’ve learned, but will the Magi believe what they have witnessed? And with Zandria’s recent imprisonment driving a divide between the twins, Aissa feels torn between her loyalty to her sister and the Technocrat she fell in love with.
I just loved reading Twin Daggers at the start of this year. It was such an amazing fantasy story, with so much happening and the interesting divide between the Magi, people who can use magic, and the Technocrats, those without magic who use and love their machines instead. I loved immersing myself in the story and it was one that really pulled me in and ended in such a dramatic way, especially with what happens with Aro in the end, that I was eager and excited to see what would happen in this sequel. I have to say that I wasn’t disappointed and despite some of the more neutral reviews I’ve read of this book, I’m glad I read it as for me it was sooo good!
The story picks up just after the last book finishes and I love how interesting and dramatic the action is as Aissa, Zandria and Remy try to get out of Palinor and warn the other magi about Darian. As the story unfolds there are details from the last book explained, in case you forgot, and although things are explained well I would still advise that anyone wanting to read this series should start with the first book Twin Daggers, before reading Heartless Heirs as there are some things that you might not understand like the heartless and it just won’t have such a dramatic impact on you if you don’t know the back story first.
I do love how this book sucked me in from the first pages and how I instantly felt for Aissa and the other characters, and the struggles she has with her sister especially. As the tale moves on we get to learn more about the Alchemist Alliance, with some interesting things revealed, before the story moves back to Palinor getting ever more exciting and dramatic as the tension builds. I loved the adventure of the story. There’s a lot that happens and I love how some characters like Leon from the previous book make an appearance again. I couldn’t help but enjoy Darian’s character, especially with how dark things get, and I just loved how many twists there were in this story that I just didn’t see coming. This story is so compelling throughout, and I love how engrossed I got in everything that was happening. There are some tense and darker moments too with the occasional scene that really shocked me, like a particular cabinet and what’s inside it.. I won’t say what happened but wow, I didn’t expect that!
The story has a good and dramatic build up towards the ending and the ending itself is a very satisfying one. I just love how the very end of the story put a smile on my face, it was such a great ending to the whole duology! It felt like the perfect ending despite everything dark that happens and even though I loved getting to the end of this book, a part of me is sad that the story is finished as I just didn’t want that to be the last I see of these characters or the city of Palinor. I do like howve how everything wraps up and what happens to everyone in the end. Although the book has a few shocking moments there’s nothing too graphic in the story, just a few moments that shock and might feel a bit eerie when you read them, but there’s nothing else I’d consider too upsetting.
This story is so good and is the perfect sequel to Twin Daggers and I’d definitely recommend the entire duology for anyone looking for a good ya fantasy that will really suck you into its world if you give it the time to. I have really loved this book, the whole series being a favourite of mine now, and I can’t wait to read more books in the future from this author. It’s definitely one of my favourite fantasy books ever, especially with the way things end for Aissa, and it’s a story that’s going to be stuck in my head a very long time!
-Thanks to Blink for a free copy for review.
I just loved reading Twin Daggers at the start of this year. It was such an amazing fantasy story, with so much happening and the interesting divide between the Magi, people who can use magic, and the Technocrats, those without magic who use and love their machines instead. I loved immersing myself in the story and it was one that really pulled me in and ended in such a dramatic way, especially with what happens with Aro in the end, that I was eager and excited to see what would happen in this sequel. I have to say that I wasn’t disappointed and despite some of the more neutral reviews I’ve read of this book, I’m glad I read it as for me it was sooo good!
The story picks up just after the last book finishes and I love how interesting and dramatic the action is as Aissa, Zandria and Remy try to get out of Palinor and warn the other magi about Darian. As the story unfolds there are details from the last book explained, in case you forgot, and although things are explained well I would still advise that anyone wanting to read this series should start with the first book Twin Daggers, before reading Heartless Heirs as there are some things that you might not understand like the heartless and it just won’t have such a dramatic impact on you if you don’t know the back story first.
I do love how this book sucked me in from the first pages and how I instantly felt for Aissa and the other characters, and the struggles she has with her sister especially. As the tale moves on we get to learn more about the Alchemist Alliance, with some interesting things revealed, before the story moves back to Palinor getting ever more exciting and dramatic as the tension builds. I loved the adventure of the story. There’s a lot that happens and I love how some characters like Leon from the previous book make an appearance again. I couldn’t help but enjoy Darian’s character, especially with how dark things get, and I just loved how many twists there were in this story that I just didn’t see coming. This story is so compelling throughout, and I love how engrossed I got in everything that was happening. There are some tense and darker moments too with the occasional scene that really shocked me, like a particular cabinet and what’s inside it.. I won’t say what happened but wow, I didn’t expect that!
The story has a good and dramatic build up towards the ending and the ending itself is a very satisfying one. I just love how the very end of the story put a smile on my face, it was such a great ending to the whole duology! It felt like the perfect ending despite everything dark that happens and even though I loved getting to the end of this book, a part of me is sad that the story is finished as I just didn’t want that to be the last I see of these characters or the city of Palinor. I do like howve how everything wraps up and what happens to everyone in the end. Although the book has a few shocking moments there’s nothing too graphic in the story, just a few moments that shock and might feel a bit eerie when you read them, but there’s nothing else I’d consider too upsetting.
This story is so good and is the perfect sequel to Twin Daggers and I’d definitely recommend the entire duology for anyone looking for a good ya fantasy that will really suck you into its world if you give it the time to. I have really loved this book, the whole series being a favourite of mine now, and I can’t wait to read more books in the future from this author. It’s definitely one of my favourite fantasy books ever, especially with the way things end for Aissa, and it’s a story that’s going to be stuck in my head a very long time!
-Thanks to Blink for a free copy for review.
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September 4, 2021I didn’t realize this was a sequel before I began reading it, which is totally my own error. I’ve tried to be more careful about this, but I think I was specifically looking for Blink books when I stumbled onto this one, so I probably downloaded it without looking carefully enough.
No worries, though. I was confused at the very beginning because a LOT is happening in that first scene. Aissa and her sister are on the run, reeling from a serious betrayal, grieving over their parents’ deaths, and Aissa is missing the boy she loves and to whom she is now magically bonded. Once I got that sorted out and figured out who everyone was, I followed the story without much trouble.
I have kind of mixed feelings about the story. There were things I liked, like the fact that it’s a book about sisters. I love those. It’s also got some interesting exploration of two peoples with grievances against each other going back generations. It shows leaders who want to try to bring them together despite those past wounds and traumas. I liked that there were two distinct people. Magi have the ability to perform magic as defense or offense. Technocrats have no magic but create powerful machines to protect themselves or battle the Magi.
On the other hand, some things about the book didn’t resonate with me. Aissa and Aro are pretty gooey with each other. A couple times, they’re literally in the middle of a battle or intense situation and they just drop what they’re doing for a minute and get all smoochy. I felt like that interrupted the tension in the scene. It didn’t feel to me like something that would realistically happen in a situation where adrenaline would be that high and for trained fighters.
I also had some issues with the way Aissa treated Aro. There were times she was really patronizing, treating him like he was this fragile flower who had to stay locked away to protect her because of their magic bond, which meant that if he got injured or killed, the same would happen to her. I at least wanted him to confront her about the way she was treating him. I didn’t feel like there was a satisfying resolution to that issue.
On the whole it was an interesting book, and I enjoyed some things about it. It reminded me a tiny bit of the Safe Lands series by Jill Williamson because of its dystopian-type setting.
Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
No worries, though. I was confused at the very beginning because a LOT is happening in that first scene. Aissa and her sister are on the run, reeling from a serious betrayal, grieving over their parents’ deaths, and Aissa is missing the boy she loves and to whom she is now magically bonded. Once I got that sorted out and figured out who everyone was, I followed the story without much trouble.
I have kind of mixed feelings about the story. There were things I liked, like the fact that it’s a book about sisters. I love those. It’s also got some interesting exploration of two peoples with grievances against each other going back generations. It shows leaders who want to try to bring them together despite those past wounds and traumas. I liked that there were two distinct people. Magi have the ability to perform magic as defense or offense. Technocrats have no magic but create powerful machines to protect themselves or battle the Magi.
On the other hand, some things about the book didn’t resonate with me. Aissa and Aro are pretty gooey with each other. A couple times, they’re literally in the middle of a battle or intense situation and they just drop what they’re doing for a minute and get all smoochy. I felt like that interrupted the tension in the scene. It didn’t feel to me like something that would realistically happen in a situation where adrenaline would be that high and for trained fighters.
I also had some issues with the way Aissa treated Aro. There were times she was really patronizing, treating him like he was this fragile flower who had to stay locked away to protect her because of their magic bond, which meant that if he got injured or killed, the same would happen to her. I at least wanted him to confront her about the way she was treating him. I didn’t feel like there was a satisfying resolution to that issue.
On the whole it was an interesting book, and I enjoyed some things about it. It reminded me a tiny bit of the Safe Lands series by Jill Williamson because of its dystopian-type setting.
Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
October 14, 2021
**Disclosure**This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
About the Book:
Now torn between two worlds, Aissa must decide who she can trust. Especially when it comes to her twin.
Now without a home and on the run, Aissa has never felt so trapped and alone even with her sister and friend by her side. Zandria—once her other half—has become cold and inflexible after her time in the Technocrat’s dungeon and is bent on revenge Aissa no longer feels. Their friend Remy may still side with his father, a Magi leader who refuses to believe his spy, Darian Azul, has turned traitor. And Aissa herself is now an enemy of her Magi people after falling in love with—and binding her heart to—Aro, a Techno prince who puts all their lives at stake.
Using clues her parents and others left behind, Aissa is determined to uncover the secrets of the Alchemist Alliance that helped create her and Zandria’s unique magical powers … as well as learn whether the Alliance’s research holds the key to healing the rift between the Magi and Technocrats after centuries of war. But with her people preparing for battle, and Darian poised to use the Technocrats’ might for his own ends, it will take more than lost spells and hidden secrets to accomplish her goal. Especially as the dangerous bond between her Aro grows deeper and threatens everything Aissa has ever believed.
My Review:
Well this book and author along with the series was all new to me. I had never read the proceeding book in the series and was a little lost in the beginning but soon that changed. The full depth of each character finally emerged and it was clear this book was going to have me on the edge until the end.
I instantly fell in love Aissa and her no nonsense attitude. The characters are really well developed and defined and they are easy to follow and keep up with. If there is another addition to the series, I am intrigued.
About the Book:
Now torn between two worlds, Aissa must decide who she can trust. Especially when it comes to her twin.
Now without a home and on the run, Aissa has never felt so trapped and alone even with her sister and friend by her side. Zandria—once her other half—has become cold and inflexible after her time in the Technocrat’s dungeon and is bent on revenge Aissa no longer feels. Their friend Remy may still side with his father, a Magi leader who refuses to believe his spy, Darian Azul, has turned traitor. And Aissa herself is now an enemy of her Magi people after falling in love with—and binding her heart to—Aro, a Techno prince who puts all their lives at stake.
Using clues her parents and others left behind, Aissa is determined to uncover the secrets of the Alchemist Alliance that helped create her and Zandria’s unique magical powers … as well as learn whether the Alliance’s research holds the key to healing the rift between the Magi and Technocrats after centuries of war. But with her people preparing for battle, and Darian poised to use the Technocrats’ might for his own ends, it will take more than lost spells and hidden secrets to accomplish her goal. Especially as the dangerous bond between her Aro grows deeper and threatens everything Aissa has ever believed.
My Review:
Well this book and author along with the series was all new to me. I had never read the proceeding book in the series and was a little lost in the beginning but soon that changed. The full depth of each character finally emerged and it was clear this book was going to have me on the edge until the end.
I instantly fell in love Aissa and her no nonsense attitude. The characters are really well developed and defined and they are easy to follow and keep up with. If there is another addition to the series, I am intrigued.
April 26, 2021
I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and were not affected by the free copy.
Aissa and Zandria are back together and have escaped the Technocrats prison. The trauma that Zandria suffered in the prison has hardened her, so much that Aissa has never felt so alone, even with her twin back. Zandria wants all Technocrats dead, Aissa wants to grant mercy to the innocent. Will either get what they want?
The pacing in this book was much better than the first. Personally, I liked the first book, but it did have a tendency to drag on, with little action happening. In the sequel, there were still a few places it dragged, but that was rare. The story was pretty good, though I spent so much of the book being absolutely annoyed at how dead set the characters were with their prejudices and close-mindedness. I expected this series to end up being a trilogy-I had 7% of the book left, and so many loose ends to tie up, but somehow, the author managed to squeeze it all in.
This cover is absolutely stunning and definitely does justice to the story within. I will definitely be watching this author for any future books.
Aissa and Zandria are back together and have escaped the Technocrats prison. The trauma that Zandria suffered in the prison has hardened her, so much that Aissa has never felt so alone, even with her twin back. Zandria wants all Technocrats dead, Aissa wants to grant mercy to the innocent. Will either get what they want?
The pacing in this book was much better than the first. Personally, I liked the first book, but it did have a tendency to drag on, with little action happening. In the sequel, there were still a few places it dragged, but that was rare. The story was pretty good, though I spent so much of the book being absolutely annoyed at how dead set the characters were with their prejudices and close-mindedness. I expected this series to end up being a trilogy-I had 7% of the book left, and so many loose ends to tie up, but somehow, the author managed to squeeze it all in.
This cover is absolutely stunning and definitely does justice to the story within. I will definitely be watching this author for any future books.
August 5, 2021
Heartless Heirs by MarcyKate Connolly
Release date: August 10th
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The second book in the Twin Daggers duology is here at last. The fates of Aissa, Zandria, Aro and the entire Magi and Technocrat populace was left hanging since the first book a year ago. But the wait was worth it.
Machines will be torn apart, innocents will bleed, lies uncovered and plots will crumble and rise in this nail-biting finale. There is some great character development and the relationships they maintain are realistically frustrating at times. For the most part those interactions are what made the book so enjoyable but some minor characters did have their development a bit rushed. Poor Remy, though vital in the first book, was practically forgotten about by the end. But let’s face it, mostly we cared about Aissa and Aro, and we got a wonderfully satisfying portion of that.
All in all I would give this a 3.5-4 / 5. Yes it has its problems but I was still gripped and fully satisfied by the end.
Release date: August 10th
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The second book in the Twin Daggers duology is here at last. The fates of Aissa, Zandria, Aro and the entire Magi and Technocrat populace was left hanging since the first book a year ago. But the wait was worth it.
Machines will be torn apart, innocents will bleed, lies uncovered and plots will crumble and rise in this nail-biting finale. There is some great character development and the relationships they maintain are realistically frustrating at times. For the most part those interactions are what made the book so enjoyable but some minor characters did have their development a bit rushed. Poor Remy, though vital in the first book, was practically forgotten about by the end. But let’s face it, mostly we cared about Aissa and Aro, and we got a wonderfully satisfying portion of that.
All in all I would give this a 3.5-4 / 5. Yes it has its problems but I was still gripped and fully satisfied by the end.
April 18, 2023
Thank you to Blink YA Books for the giveaway!
I realize this is a YA book so I'm not quite the intended audience for this book/series, with that said I will say I prefer the first book over this one. I read both books in less than a day on separate days and something about the pacing of this book just seemed kind of fast to me. I realize they're short books in a duology and not some 3+ epic fantasy saga but I really liked the idea and story and just kind of wish it was fleshed out more. Also, I don't know if it's just me but the names of the spells seemed a little too on the nose. Glacio for a freeze spell... again I realize this is YA and I'm not asking for a whole new language to be created a little more effort in spell names would've been nice. There were some decent twists in this book and the series overall and I still had good time reading them. I probably wouldn't have picked them up if not for the giveaway so thank you again.
Happy reading!
I realize this is a YA book so I'm not quite the intended audience for this book/series, with that said I will say I prefer the first book over this one. I read both books in less than a day on separate days and something about the pacing of this book just seemed kind of fast to me. I realize they're short books in a duology and not some 3+ epic fantasy saga but I really liked the idea and story and just kind of wish it was fleshed out more. Also, I don't know if it's just me but the names of the spells seemed a little too on the nose. Glacio for a freeze spell... again I realize this is YA and I'm not asking for a whole new language to be created a little more effort in spell names would've been nice. There were some decent twists in this book and the series overall and I still had good time reading them. I probably wouldn't have picked them up if not for the giveaway so thank you again.
Happy reading!
July 18, 2023
Picking up right where the previous book left off, Aissa and Zandria must find a way to bridge the widening rift between the Magi and Technocrats as tensions rise and rebellion brews.
A satisfying conclusion to this adventure packed duology. This second book explores more of the magic and history between the two peoples, as well the relationship between Aissa and her sister. It was also fun meeting new characters that added depth to their world.
It took awhile for me to get into this book, but that is mostly my fault for going years between books. Though it felt that most of the story was spent plotting and preparing, while gathering information.
Overall, an engaging read with likable heroines, I liked how this book explores more of the magic system and the secrets behind the heartless. A romantic fantasy adventure and solid conclusion.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
A satisfying conclusion to this adventure packed duology. This second book explores more of the magic and history between the two peoples, as well the relationship between Aissa and her sister. It was also fun meeting new characters that added depth to their world.
It took awhile for me to get into this book, but that is mostly my fault for going years between books. Though it felt that most of the story was spent plotting and preparing, while gathering information.
Overall, an engaging read with likable heroines, I liked how this book explores more of the magic system and the secrets behind the heartless. A romantic fantasy adventure and solid conclusion.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
September 23, 2023
I was given this book by the publisher via netgalley in return for an honest review. While the plot had promise it just didn't land for me.
The sisters constant bickering through the whole book got old pretty quickly. Their growth was also pretty smart nonexistent.
There was no grey area for them it was either trust or don't but for individuals constantly being betrayed they often made questionable choices. I mean you know, you can change your image but don't consider that others could too?
I feel even the supporting characters are very black and white.
I thought the constant repetition of certain points was also unneeded.
The other had some questionable verbage as well often simplistic but throwing in SAT words for funsies.
Ultimately this duology fell flat for me. I finished it but it's not memorable in any way.
The sisters constant bickering through the whole book got old pretty quickly. Their growth was also pretty smart nonexistent.
There was no grey area for them it was either trust or don't but for individuals constantly being betrayed they often made questionable choices. I mean you know, you can change your image but don't consider that others could too?
I feel even the supporting characters are very black and white.
I thought the constant repetition of certain points was also unneeded.
The other had some questionable verbage as well often simplistic but throwing in SAT words for funsies.
Ultimately this duology fell flat for me. I finished it but it's not memorable in any way.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 5, 2021
Aissa has rescued her sister from the Technocrat's dungeon and performed a forbidden spell with the heir to the Technocrat throne. Now she, Zandria, and Remy flee as fugitives with knowledge of Darian's betrayal. They try to convince the Magi leader of Darian's betrayal, but he won't hear it as Darian is a lifelong friend of his. It leads to his downfall as Darian uses Technocrat soldiers to attack and destroy the Magi's main stronghold. Very few survive. Aissa, Zandria, and Remy go in search of Alchemist Alliance secrets in order to bring peace to Palinor, but Zandria's time in the dungeon changed her. Will Aissa be able to reach her sister and convince her that the Technocrats are worth saving? Can the Technocrats and Magi become one people again? #HeartlessHeirs #NetGalley
March 26, 2023
This book is a whirlwind of events, with Aissa desperately trying to do what she can to reunite the Magi and Technocrats as one people. The worldbuilding is truly amazing in this duology. I enjoyed learning about the magic system and the purpose of the Alchemist Alliance. The change in Zandria and how she treated Aissa was rather disturbing. It was hard watching her blame her for so much of what had happened to her rather than the true villain. I loved the reunion between Aissa and Aro, even though I found Aro a bit too naive at times. I also found the ending a bit rushed. Overall, though, I found it an entertaining read and would definitely consider reading more of this author's work in the future.
Want to read
November 17, 202011/16/20
Okay, have I read Twin Daggers yet? No... BUT LOOK THERE'S A SPOT FOR BOOK 2!!! The cover reveal is coming out THIS week and I am SO excited!! MarcyKate Connolly even said this is her favorite cover yet, so I am so ready to be blown away!! 🥳
I just saw the title on Amazon!
The title is: Heartless Heirs 🤯
11/17/20
Oh my GOSH! Look how pretty the cover is!!! AHHHHH
This is definitely a new favorite cover!!! 🥳
Okay, have I read Twin Daggers yet? No... BUT LOOK THERE'S A SPOT FOR BOOK 2!!! The cover reveal is coming out THIS week and I am SO excited!! MarcyKate Connolly even said this is her favorite cover yet, so I am so ready to be blown away!! 🥳
I just saw the title on Amazon!
The title is: Heartless Heirs 🤯
11/17/20
Oh my GOSH! Look how pretty the cover is!!! AHHHHH
This is definitely a new favorite cover!!! 🥳
May 11, 2021
Netgalley gifted this arc to me in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher.
DNF at 61%
I just didn't particularly care about anyone. The chapters dragged and there wasn't enough action for me. Well, there was action but I wasn't invested in anything that happened. Otherwise, it was well-written and interesting world and ideas.
Not enough to keep me reading though.
DNF at 61%
I just didn't particularly care about anyone. The chapters dragged and there wasn't enough action for me. Well, there was action but I wasn't invested in anything that happened. Otherwise, it was well-written and interesting world and ideas.
Not enough to keep me reading though.
September 23, 2021
Full disclosure: I was sent a copy for review from @Zonderkidz, but my praise of this book is 100% genuine! I love the depth and the heart of these books, and this second installment artfully grew the plot while keeping intrigue high. Can't wait for the next book!
May 16, 2022
Great magical system and wonderful characters. This 2nd installment to the Twin Daggers series was perfect. It picked up where the other left off and I could not put it down. The characters and action was great and I can not wait for more. UR
October 7, 2023
It was ok.
Glad to have it done.
Characters were good, plot was ok.
I think the wrap up was rushed and the twists were a little obvious.
Want a fast easy read with a bit of romance and magic. This will work. Don’t buy it- it’s a borrow for sure.
Glad to have it done.
Characters were good, plot was ok.
I think the wrap up was rushed and the twists were a little obvious.
Want a fast easy read with a bit of romance and magic. This will work. Don’t buy it- it’s a borrow for sure.
May 25, 2021
I really liked the concept, but found myself really indifferent and bored during the chapters. Almost DNF this one, but just pushed through.
December 14, 2021
I felt like this sequel didn't have quite the same urgency and cleverness as the first book, but in the end it still managed to surprise me, and I like where it landed.
March 8, 2023
Nice sequel.
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June 22, 2023I stopped 34% into the audiobook because the main couple got too obnoxious and everyone was annoying.
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