The Kingdom (Graveyard Queen, #2) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Aug 01, 2012 Victoria rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, outstanding-series

5+++++ Stars AN EXCELLENT SECOND INSTALLMENT TO A KICK BUTT AWESOME SERIES!!!

Dark and creepy...the stunning beauty of its Gothic atmosphere took my breath away!

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Jan 13, 2012 April rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-in-2012, mystery, suspense, paranormal-supernatural, ghosts, mc-with-special-talent-s

Review to come - but suffice it to say I loved this even more than the first book The Restorer, can't WAIT to read The Prophet! ...more

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Nov 09, 2011 Tanya rated it it was amazing

Shelves: urban-fantasy, 2012

The second installment in the Graveyard Queen series was almost as good as the first. Amelia has left Charleston, essentially running away from her connection with John Devlin. She takes a job in the small, isolated town of Asher Falls. There she meets a variety of people including Thane Asher, grandson to the man in charge. Asher Falls is an erie, creepy place, but Amelia feels a connection to the place in spite or maybe because of it. It is here where she finds out about her origins.

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Sep 30, 2018 Rachel-RN rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-2018

Wow! So, this book answer the of the questions from The Restorer. Amelia's parentage is answered. This focuses much less on cemetery restoration and more on this creepy, small town. No one likes to talk. There is also a secondary story-line with Ivy. I'm not sure if I would have nixed that or given her more depth. I did like this one a bit better then the first book.
I did find it annoying Amelia's brooding over Devlin. While he wasn't on the page, he was still very present. I thought Thane coul Wow! So, this book answer the of the questions from The Restorer. Amelia's parentage is answered. This focuses much less on cemetery restoration and more on this creepy, small town. No one likes to talk. There is also a secondary story-line with Ivy. I'm not sure if I would have nixed that or given her more depth. I did like this one a bit better then the first book.
I did find it annoying Amelia's brooding over Devlin. While he wasn't on the page, he was still very present. I thought Thane could have been a new love interest, but I can't say more other than you get a definitive answer in that possibility!
I can make assumptions about the "Evil." Thus far, no concrete answers were given in regards to let. Like what makes the area vulnerable? What is it exactly? I liked Amelia's new side kick Angus. And on that note, Thane found (I assume) the dog fighting ring. But shortly after, Amelia noted Hugh's face was beat up too. So, did Hugh help Thane? Or was Hugh behind the dog fighting? No answer (that I remember) was given.
I also wound't label this romance; it's categorized as paranormal romance. I consider this series to be more in line with urban fantasy. The romance takes a back seat. It's more about Amelia, her world, her job, her abilities, and (yes) finding herself and what she is capable off.
Booklikes Bingo: Ghost Stories square.

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May 02, 2017 Rebecca rated it really liked it

Good book. I liked it better than the first. A little predictable though. I look forward to reading the next one.

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Mar 18, 2012 Laurel rated it it was amazing

This was a great follow up book to the Restorer. Very well written. Can't wait to read the next book in this series! !
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Sep 19, 2019 Joyce rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-in-2019, 2-in-series, audible-read

This is the second in the series and it does not disappoint. Amelia Gray is a cemetery restorer called on by an anonymous benefactor to go to South Carolina and restore Asher cemetery. She’s finds out why she is drawn to the place. Amelia sees ghosts and they are not always friendly. Looking forward to the next book.

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