Synopsis: Brigid Kemmerer returns with the sizzling, high-stakes sequel to the #1 international bestseller Warrior Princess Assassin—where the betrayals are deeper, the magic burns brighter, and love might be the most dangerous weapon of all.
CAPTIVE. Asher has always sworn loyalty to Jory, the princess he’s loved from afar—but now the King of Incendar has claimed a place in his heart too. Someone wants them both dead, and only Asher’s blade can keep them safe. Yet his past won’t let him go, and he must decide if he can break free—or remain prisoner to his old scars.
TRAITOR. Princess Jory of Astranza agreed to marry the King of Incendar to secure peace, but betrayal runs closer than she ever imagined. With her own brother unmasked as her enemy, two kingdoms teeter on the edge. To protect her people, she must take the throne. But there are still dark secrets to unravel that will force Jory to confront where her true allegiance lies.
KING. Maddox Kyronan has discovered trust—and something more—with his reluctant bride and her deadly protector, but the fragile alliance between their nations threatens to unravel. His people are starving. His enemies are circling in. Torn between the crown and his heart, Ky risks losing it all.
As buried truths surface and tensions reach a breaking point, Jory, Asher, and Ky must confront the desires that could save their kingdoms—or shatter them forever.
TROPES:
Why Choose/polyamorous romanceSecret MagicHidden IdentityHurt/ComfortRoyal-Political SchemingBetrayal/Redemption
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My Review:
This sequel was definitely better than the first book for me, mostly because I found one of the characters a lot less frustrating this time around. That said, the relationship dynamic still didn’t work for me. I kept feeling like this story would have been stronger as an MM romance instead of adding the third relationship element because that connection never fully clicked. While the world and stakes had potential, I just never became invested enough in the romance or characters to really enjoy the experience.
This sequel was definitely better than the first book for me, mostly because I found one of the characters a lot less frustrating this time around. That said, the relationship dynamic still didn’t work for me. I kept feeling like this story would have been stronger as an MM romance instead of adding the third relationship element because that connection never fully clicked. While the world and stakes had potential, I just never became invested enough in the romance or characters to really enjoy the experience.
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