Author: Katy Rose Pool
Publication Date: 1 September 2020
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co BYR
Page Count: 496
Reading Method: Digital ARC
Synopsis:
The Last Prophet has been found, yet he sees destruction ahead.
In this sequel to the critically-acclaimed There Will Come a Darkness, kingdoms have begun to fall to a doomsday cult, the magical Graced are being persecuted, and an ancient power threatens to break free. But with the world hurtling toward its prophesized end, Anton’s haunting vision reveals the dangerous beginnings of a plan to stop the Age of Darkness.
As Jude, Keeper of the Order of the Last Light, returns home in disgrace, his quest to aid the Prophet is complicated by his growing feelings for Anton. Meanwhile, the assassin known as the Pale Hand will stop at nothing to find her undead sister before she dies for good, even if it means letting the world burn. And in Nazirah, Hassan, the kingdom-less Prince, forms a risky pact to try to regain his throne. When the forces of light and darkness collide in the City of Mercy, old wounds are reopened, new alliances are tested, and the end of the world begins.
Review:
We pick up after the conclusion of There Will Come a Darkness, with all our favorite character. There are so many POV in these books, yet I never find myself overwhelmed.. or underwhelmed. As with the first book, our characters are off on their own adventures, trying to stop the age of darkness. I feel like we had more focus in this book. There was a definite mission that needed to be accomplished, and we get to tag along as each character finds their way to the conclusion.
I loved watching the relationships change and grow. There were some surprising pairings and I’m not sure how I feel about it. Some of them make sense, and others left me scratching my head. I don’t think it’s always necessary for characters to have a romantic interest, and unfortunately that’s what happens here. I’m curious to see how it all concludes.
These books are fun, easy to read, and full of little twists and surprises. I can’t wait for the next book!
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