Witch Queen : Divided Realms Book 2

The Divided Realms series is really heating up with this new addition and I'm anxiously awaiting the next book, which, is appropriately releasing on my birthday. Kim Richardson manages to piece together an increasingly interesting and ever evolving story that is sure to appeal to both teens and adults alike. The first book was a little stiff as I worked a bit to get immersed in the world, but the story has taken so many marvelous turns throughout this second installment - With an ending that inevitability leaves you wanting more. It's a world with magic and strife that manages to address social inequality and injustice and pose allusions to how those issues have shaped our own world. The protagonist Elena had her character fleshed out in the second book and it shows in the relationships she forms throughout the story. Some of her internal thoughts prove a smidge repetitive, but it goes towards her steadfast approach and resolute attitude. I believe Richardson has found a winning combination and look forward to what's to come. I own all the Soul Guardians books too, am on book 4 of that series and while they aren't quite as developed as these novels, they hold much of the same charm

Witch Queen is very predictable but is a sensory experience that grasps you until the end regardless. There is a typo on page 213. A good read for young adults looking for an easy read with a resilient heroine. Bile rose in my throat x 30

Waited a year to read the sequel to Steel Maiden. I could not stop myself from consuming Witch Queen in a day. I've read all of KR's books twice. I'm sure I'll read this one three times.