AUTHOR: Celaena Cuico
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SERIES: The Diadem
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Great read! But be warned…
This was an amazing debut novel from start to finish. Eleanor’s story is not one for the faint of heart. She went through so much but just kept going. Even when she thought of just giving in and and giving up she didn’t let herself and just survived. This story was intense in the best possible way. It had you questioning so much and wondering what could possibly happen next. This book gave me some serious Game of Thrones and Reign vibes with fantasy elements mixed in and I just could not get enough.
After I finished there was a whole half hour discussion with my bestie, who also read it, throwing out question after question and theory after theory. We both couldn’t stop talking about it. I can’t wait for the next book to come out. I absolutely have to know what happens next and if any of our theories were true.
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Dark romantasy with all the twists…
Book two in the Diadem series went full-blown dark fantasy and I’m so here for it. Our dear Queen Elaenor went through so much more than anyone ever should all throughout book one. When this book starts out she is fighting to keep not only her sanity but also her life at the hands of her psychopathic husband. She is put through so much torture and struggles but tries desperately to hold on.
Meanwhile behind the scenes there are so many trying to do what they can to rescue her. They know she is important for their future even if only a few know the true extent of that importance. There are so many twists and turns, secrets and lies, love and family, right alongside loyalty and betrayal.
The magical fantasy aspect goes up by several levels from where we were in book one. Elaenor was so sheltered growing up that she had no idea what other countries, peoples, and unique beings existed in the world around her. So as time goes on during this book, we learn about those things with her. We’re right there as she starts to learn more about exactly who and what she actually it.
I won’t give away any twists or surprises because you really have to experience them for yourselves. This is an intense story that left me craving more while also (once again) asking myself what did I just read… and when can I read the next book. Check the triggers and be prepared for another cliffhanger to keep you on the edge of your seat for the next one.
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