Dark Shores Series Book 2: Dark Skies by Danielle L. Jensen

Dark Shores Book 2

A RUNAWAY WITH A HIDDEN PAST

Lydia is a scholar, but books are her downfall when she meddles in the plots of the most powerful man in the Celendor Empire. Her life in danger, she flees west to the far side of the Endless Seas and finds herself entangled in a foreign war where her burgeoning powers are sought by both sides.

A COMMANDER IN DISGRACE

Killian is Marked by the God of War, but his gifts fail him when the realm under the dominion of the Corrupter invades Mudamora. Disgraced, he swears his sword to the kingdom’s only hope: the crown princess. But the choice sees him caught up in a web of political intrigue that will put his oath – and his heart – to the test.

A KINGDOM UNDER SIEGE

With Mudamora falling beneath the armies of the Corrupter, Lydia and Killian strike a bargain to save those they love most—but it is a bargain with unintended and disastrous consequences. Truths are revealed, birthrights claimed, and loyalties questioned—all while a menace deadlier and more far-reaching than they realize sweeps across the world.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41438058-dark-skies

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My Review: 4/5 Stars

Book 2! And I will say it took me a bit to get back into this world. Well first off, this book takes place at the same time as book 1 since now we are following Lydia and Killian's story. The beginning was a bit slow for me, as I tried to remember this world. But once it picked up, I loved this story. Lydia and Killian are such great characters. Lydia fighting to get back home to save those she loved after making a mistake. Yet, she finds herself in a new war. And Killian is trying to save his kingdom despite the lack of faith it has in him and many of his own choices taken away. They find themselves drawn to one another yet, they won't let themselves be selfish in what they want. Both are too selfless when it comes to protecting the innocent. This book had it all romance, action, adventure, and political scheming that left you wondering who to trust and what was going to happen next. All I know is that I definitely need book three after this. I need more Lydia and Killian. And I definitely want to go back to Marcus and Teriana to find out more with them! Cliffhanger endings are the worst, but with one issue solved there is plenty of more conflicts on the way! Can't wait for the next book.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.