I love this series! It’s somehow dark yet uplifting. I love the Vikings vibes and the crazy creatures lurking in the wild. This is also one of those semi-rare occasions where the sequel somehow manages to outdo the first book….and I REALLY like The Road of Bones. I think Kingdom of Claw does a great job of showcasing Silla’s timidity (which is refreshingly rare in fantasy), but also her determination to help and protect those she cares about. She has so much growth in the book physically, mentally, and emotionally, and I absolutely loved it. Throw in her chemistry with Rey and all their delicious tension and you have a recipe for greatness. Yet, that’s only half the plot in Kingdom of Claws. This book also brings us Saga’s POV and what she has been living through as a “ward” in Sunnavik. Her story is so incredibly unique. Much like with Silla, Demi Winter’s portrays Saga as softer than the standard “badass FMC” you usually see. Yet these characters are strong in their own ways, and I find I really like this deviation from the norm. Saga deals with the daily life of being a glorified prisoner while also managing her agoraphobia, thus making escape difficult. In spite of that, she’s stubborn and curious and takes chances to try to help her sister. Her relationship with Rurik is fun and a bit mysterious. I very much hope to get snippets of his POV in the following book(s). Which brings me to my final point: that ending!…I’m dead. I need more asap. How am I supposed to survive until book 3?! 

P.S. ~ Jonas is a kunta