Monday, May 05, 2025

#BookReview: Relics of Ruin (Books of the Usurper #2) by Erin M Evans @alltheerinyes




From a rising star in epic fantasy comes the captivating second novel in a trilogy featuring an unlikely team who must find a way to work together and solve an empire-spanning mystery to defend the last place they call home.

The conspiracy at the heart of the empire has been revealed. The Archivists played a key role in solving a brutal murder and uncovering one of the empire’s longest kept secrets. Now, what’s left in its wake are a series of unearthed artifacts, one shaken city, and the shocking truth not dared spoken aloud. 

Just as the empire has begun to regain normalcy, another mystery unveils itself when a stolen ancient relic is found. Only no one knew that it was missing from its sacred vault in the first place. And now that the real one has been recovered, who replaced it with a fake?

With Quill and Amadea at the heart of another mystery, they will need to quickly follow the clues that all lead back to this new relic.

Because all the while, an old enemy is gathering strength beyond the Salt Wall and the Archivists might come to find there’s nowhere left for them to go but over.

"Detailed and mysterious, a place to explore and relish. Highly recommended!" ―R. A. Salvatore, author of "The Legends of Drizzt"




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This sequel brought the heat. The world feels even more layered this time around, with political twists, ancient magic, and characters who are messy in the best way. It’s dark, intense, and honestly kind of addictive. The pacing had a few dips here and there, but when things clicked, they really clicked. The tension between certain characters had me hooked, and the stakes just kept climbing. If you’re into fantasy with a bit of bite and a whole lot of intrigue, this is one to check out.






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