Either way, it was a highly-enjoyable read.” For generations, the princes of Ilara have married the most beautiful maidens from the ocean village of Varenia. The first book felt like a standalone and ended with its loose ends tied up nicely, but so did this one. Was the book itself as strong or stronger than the first? Not quite, but it still made for a terrific sequel. And not only did we meet new faces, but we saw new places with the kingdom and its outskirts, as well. And just as we were catching up with Nor, Zadie, Sami, and Talin, we were introduced to new, interesting, and well-developed characters along the way. Sometimes characters become stagnant, but not these. And yet this time, even though he was just as ruthless and out of line, I felt strangely sorry for him.Īside from Ceren, I most appreciated the growth these characters have undergone since the first book. Back then, I called him “callous” and “despicable” and described my emotional reaction to him as “complex.” I hated him so much in the first book that I practically squealed with excitement when he showed up (alive, might I add I knew it) in Kingdom of Sea and Stone. In rereading my review of Crown of Coral and Pearl, I dedicated an entire paragraph to my feelings about Prince Ceren. Not only is this an exciting YA series, but it was so refreshing to revisit some of my most beloved characters in recent fiction. Has it been a year already since Crown of Coral and Pearl? I was so excited to see this sequel in the NetGalley library. Thank you to NetGalley and Inkyard Press for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. There are forces within the world more mysterious than any of them ever guessed-and they’ll need to stay alive long enough to conquer them… via Goodreads But when her wish comes true, she soon finds herself cast out from both worlds, with a war on the horizon.Īs an old enemy resurfaces more powerful than ever, Nor will have to keep the kingdom from falling apart with the help of Prince Talin and Nor’s twin sister, Zadie. Summary: Ever since Nor was forced to go to a nearby kingdom in her sister’s place, she’s wanted nothing more than to return to the place and people she loves. Pages: Hardcover, 368 pages *I read Kindle Edition
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