In this stunning sequel to A DAWN OF ONYX, Kate Golden’s A PROMISE OF PERIDOT takes us on an emotional, adventurous journey that will have you gripped from the very beginning.

Still reeling from the devastating battle and revelations at Siren’s Bay, Arwen wants nothing more than to forget about the prophecy and to forget Kane, the King of Onyx who betrayed her and broke her heart. Even as she tries to move on, the impending confrontation with Lazarus remains in the forefront of her mind, and she finds herself needing to find a way reconcile with her new powers, the prophecy, and Kane.

I finished this book in less than two days - it was simply unputdownable. Awren’s emotional and personal journey was really front and center, and I loved how she confronted her previous beliefs and ways of thinking.

Kane and Arwen’s relationship growth throughout this book was wonderful. I liked that Kane wasn’t pushing for an immediate forgiveness from Arwen. He gave her space (as much as he could given the circumstance), and let her feel her feelings. It was another slow burn, but when the spice hit - it hits!

We are left on another devastating cliffhanger. I’m anxious and it slightly made me want to throw up. But it makes me all the more excited to read the third book - A REIGN OF ROSE in October!

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