Aelin Galathynius continues down her path to reclaim the throne of Terrasen, yet war and enemies continue to loom ahead. As more Valg secrets are revealed, the possibility of Erilea’s collapse grows stronger, and Aelin fights to protect her loved ones and her people. With her unbelievable power and cunning mind, Aelin challenges the Valg King and undergoes a quest to save her land. This book may seem a bit daunting at first, at 720 pages, but the constant jumps between character perspectives keeps the reader engaged and constantly on edge.
Celaena Sardothien has finally taken her place as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. Aedion Ashryver is desperate to see his cousin again after ten years spent apart. Dorian Havilliard is trapped inside a Valg demon. Before Aelin is able to make her way back to her homeland, she needs to save her friends, free magic in Adarlan, and defeat the Valg. We meet more new characters in this book: Nesryn Faliq, Gavriel, Lorcan Salvaterre, and Elide Lochan. Several storylines begin to weave together as more is revealed about the truth of the Wyrdkeys and the Valg.
Celaena Sardothien has made her way to the city of Wendlyn to seek vengeance against the King of Adarlan. Heartbroken and full of rage, Celaena stumbles around Wendlyn, drinking and fighting every person she meets. When Prince Rowan Whitethorn of Doranelle finds Celaena, he brings her to Queen Maeve. Maeve claims that in exchange for answers about the Wyrdkeys, Celaena must learn to master her fire magic by training with Rowan. Meanwhile, in Adarlan, Aedion Ashryver, Chaol, and Dorian begin working on a plan to free magic in the kingdom.
The Assassin’s Blade goes back in time and shows Celaena Sardothien as one of the most skilled killers in Rifthold’s Assassin’s Guild. This book consists of five novellas that provide a look into Celaena’s life before being crowned the King’s Champion. As Celaena begins to rethink her loyalty to her master, Arobynn Hamel, she finds herself becoming closer to a fellow assassin, Sam Cortland.
Reckless by Lauren Roberts is a young adult romantasy that is the sequel to BookTok sensation Powerless. Much like Powerless, Reckless follows Kai and Paedyn as the two main characters, however, we also receive a third POV from Kai’s brother Kitt. To avoid spoiling the plot for anyone who hasn’t read Powerless, I’ll jump right into the pros and cons.
This book is set in a fantasy world called The Kingdom of Kandala, where a dangerous sickness has spread all over the country. The cure for the sickness is an elixir that requires the petals of a very rare and expensive flower. Tessa is a young girl who lives in a poor sector of Kandala. She, and the other people in her sector, cannot afford the cure to the sickness. To help the people in her community, Tessa meets up with a person named Weston. Together, they both steal from the rich in order to make the elixir to prevent the disease.
Seasons of Chaos is an enthralling maze full of twists and turns. Jack and Fleur, two inseparable lovebirds are faced with adversity separated from each other early on. The fierce fire burning in the hearts of both of them flourishes the drive to see each other again. The book can be described as a yin and yang, Winter against Summer, Spring against Autumn, two entities colliding with each other creating a universal balance.
Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian concludes the series with an electrifying showdown between Olympians and Titans. Riordan masterfully ties together plot threads, delivering a satisfying finale. Percy's journey from uncertain hero to confident leader shines. Kronos's army launches a massive attack on Mount Olympus, prompting Percy and friends to defend their home. The prophecy surrounding Percy's fate unfolds as he discovers his crucial role in the battle. Annabeth, Grover, Nico, and other allies rally around Percy.
Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth hurtles readers into an epic battle against Kronos's army. Riordan's vivid world-building brings the Labyrinth to life. Character development shines through Percy's relationships with Rachel Elizabeth Dare and Nico di Angelo. Percy's quest begins when he discovers the Labyrinth, a magical maze created by Daedalus, is vulnerable to invasion. Kronos's army plans to infiltrate Camp Half-Blood through the Labyrinth.
