Saturday 22 December 2018

Bookmas 2018: Day Five




Today I'm sharing my review of
The Caged Queen, the sequel to The
Last Namsara by Kristen Ciccarelli.


So, let's jump in...





Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult

Publisher: HarperTeen

ISBN: 0062568019

Format: Hardback, Paperback, E-Book,
Audio-Book

Release Date: 25th September 2018




Rating: 9/10


Synopsis:

Once there were two sisters born with a bond so strong that it forged them together forever. When they were angry, mirrors shattered, and when they were happy, flowers bloomed. It was a magic they cherished—until the day a terrible accident took Essie’s life and trapped her soul in this world.

Dax—the heir to Firgaard’s throne—was responsible for the accident. Roa swore to hate him forever. But eight years later he returned, begging for her help. He was determined to dethrone his cruel father, under whose oppressive reign Roa’s people had suffered. Roa made him a deal: she’d give him the army he needed if he made her queen.

Together with Dax and his sister, Asha, Roa and her people waged war and deposed a tyrant. But now Asha is on the run, hiding from the price on her head. And Roa is an outlander queen, far from home and married to her enemy. Worst of all: Dax’s promises go unfulfilled. Roa’s people continue to suffer.

Then a chance to right every wrong arises—an opportunity for Roa to rid herself of this enemy king and rescue her beloved sister. During the Reliquishing, when the spirits of the dead are said to return, Roa can reclaim her sister for good.

All she has to do is kill the king.





Review:






The Last Namsara
was one of my favourite books from 2017, so I couldn't wait for this book to release.

This book isn't a direct sequel of The Last Namsara. It is set in the same world as the first but instead follow a character named Roa. She has learned to live the world alone after the loss of her sister, Essie, and she forms a companionship with Dex. Roa quickly comes to realise that their alliance won't be a simple one and instead tension runs high between their people.

I wasn't sure what to expect when I heard that this book wouldn't be a direct sequel and would be from a new characters point-of-view. But, I ended up really enjoying the book and the new characters that were introduced.

Roa
 was an interesting character with very different views to Asha from the first book. An ancient story brings a possible solution to her problems, but it comes at a price and Roa is forced to decide what she is willing to sacrifice for those she loves. I loved the deep relationship and connection that Roa has towards her sister Essie. She would do anything to see her again, even if it means facing various challenges and threats.

I loved that in this book we saw a new side to the various characters from the previous. How Asha may have seen those around her isn't the same as how Roa sees them. It really added more depth and personality to each character.

I adore the way Kristen Ciccarelli intertwines older stories into the main plot as well as tales from Roa and Essie's past. She does an amazing job at creating a world and characters that you really feel connected to and hope succeed.

The plot flowed beautifully. Kristen Ciccarelli is a wonderful writer and she did a wonderful job at continuing an already amazing story but from another characters point-of-view. The two protagonists from both the first book and this one were very different from each other.

I fell in love with The Last Namsara last year and I've fallen in love with The Caged Queen. I love how Kristen Ciccarelli creates her world and I cannot wait to see what other books she will realise in the future.






Check back for day 6 of Bookmas
tomorrow!


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