I did enjoy the first book of his series more. But this was still pretty darn enjoyable.

this book is a must read after reading the first one i had to buy the next book. these books made me feel like i just couldn't put them down

Every bit as good as the first book of this series. Can't wait to start the one !

First the good stuff: Freaking awesome cover design. Not a ton of typos or errors. A nice, cliffhanger ending that invites you to the next book in the series.

Now for the not so great stuff: For me (and I'm just one reader) this story really drug along. Each point was made, then repeated, then emphasized, and often, made again a few pages later. Even fairly small, simple things -- for example, one character, Godfrey, is pretty much a drunkard. He has never wanted to fulfill his role as a prince. Then, after his father dies he begins to feel the urge to become more responsible. The point is made several times, at a couple of different points in the story.

The other thing that I didn't particularly like is that the book is almost all "telling" instead of "showing." I don't make this criticism lightly, because I think it is thrown around far too often. But, in the case of this book, I feel it is valid. There is some dialog, but not much. Almost all of the story occurs in the minds of the characters, which is not a terrible thing, but I think it's part of the reason it felt like the story dragged.

I don't think I'll read the rest of the books in this series, but if you are a big fan of fantasy, or what I think of as "clean" fiction (no cursing, a big point made of the fact that a young couple stays dressed and just kisses, etc) you may like this series. Also -- if you choose to read it, you may want to start with book 1. A March of Kings is book 2. I bought it through a BookBub deal at a deep discount. (Which leads me to mention another strong point: even though it is book 2, I didn't feel at all confused so it certainly stands on its own merits.)

Well - the story is okay - but the endings will literally DRAG you into the next book!...
I enjoyed this one - its was okay... not Game of Thrones or anything but a nice little adventure.

Ah yes, the king murdered by his own son. The lost sun returns, straight from the bible haha.
Our main character growing up and ofcs falling in love with the future queen Gwendolin.
Oh and lets not forget the rotten son who killed his own father and now will ruin anyone who stands in the way of power. Not to mention the devilish surounding he has.
And the final "clifhanger" where they enter a new level, new location with new monsters.
While the other side gwen and her brother are tracking the murderer.

Ok, this series, is light and fluffy, but it is quickly becoming a secret pleasure.

Honestly not as good as the first book. But still a good read.