The Golden City, Book 2
Synopsis: Magical beings have been banned from the Golden City for decades, though many live there in secret. Now humans and nonhumans alike are in danger as evil stalks the streets, growing more powerful with every kill….
It’s been two weeks since Oriana Paredes was banished from the Golden City. Police consultant Duilio Ferreira, who himself has a talent he must keep secret, can’t escape the feeling that, though she’s supposedly returned home to her people, Oriana is in danger.
Adding to Duilio’s concerns is a string of recent murders in the city. Three victims have already been found, each without a mark upon her body. When a selkie under his brother’s protection goes missing, Duilio fears the killer is also targeting nonhuman prey.
To protect Oriana and uncover the truth, Duilio will have to risk revealing his own identity, put his trust in some unlikely allies, and consult a rare and malevolent text known as The Seat of Magic….
Review: I really loved the first book and I could not wait to be able to immerse myself in the second volume and find all the characters again. It took some time, I confess, to achieve that but it was a pleasure to get into this fantastic world.
We thus find Duilio facing many problems. Indeed, he does not understand why Oriana who went back home, haven’t returned yet and is very concerned for her, convinced that something happened to her. His relatives do not help as they are constantly asking if she is finally back or not. But in addition to this, Duilio must also face some new gruesome murders that seem perpetrated by a healer and which affect humans as well as non-humans. Yet the absence of evidence makes the tracking very difficult.
I loved follow this second volume, to see the relationship between Duilio and Oriana evolve this way and it’s true that it was interesting to see the encounter between two so different cultures to see what they could do together. But I also really enjoyed learning more about the sirea, and to learn more about Oriana, her past and her history. There are many events that we did not know about and the truth comes out here. It was a delight to follow and I was really curious to know the end of the story. I can tell you that you will not be disappointed because the author presents revelations after revelations and we are always eager to learn more. We also meet a large community that is not necessarily expected and I loved to discover so many new characters that I hope to see very soon.
I think the main advantage of this series is the world that JK Cheney has created. Indeed, it is quite impressive and fascinating to see all she has managed to create here and she easily wins us. This is already a huge point, but when in addition the plot and characters follow are also well done, what more can we ask for? It was a great discovery and I am, as you can imagine, eager to immerse myself in the sequel and to follow the adventures of our characters!
Keertana @ Ivy Book Bindings
I love a well-developed world so I’m definitely going to have to look into this series. Glad you’re enjoying it so much!!
Melliane
me too!
kimbacaffeinate
This sounds like a good series. You have me wanting to start them!
Book Addict
This sounds like a great start to a series ! That cover is really gorgeous !
Lovely review ^^
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Book Addict
This sounds a great start to a series ! That cover is really gorgeous too ^^
Lovely review :))
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blodeuedd
These do sound so cool
Joy // Joyousreads
I’m glad you this instalment was just as good as the first one. Plenty of series do not do so well in the second book. I hope you’ll continue to love them!
Melliane
yes I was really happy about it
Lola (Hit or Miss Books)
I’m curious aout this series!!
Braine
I won this somewhere, I guess I have to grab book 1 if it’s this awesome 🙂
Melliane
yes you need to try!
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
I loved the first book, I really must read this one soon!
Melliane
yes!!!!
Christy LoveOfBooks
Wow, sounds like these are just all-around good books!
Mary Kirkland
I hadn’t heard about this series or author before. Thanks for letting us know about it.
Melliane
you should try!
Heidi
It is always a good sign when the second book is stronger than the first. I love the cover as well. I will have to look this series up.
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
Sounds like a good one. Happy you enjoyed it.
Lekeisha
Looks like a great series.
Carole Rae
Beautiful cover!
Kim @ BookSwoon
I’ve heard so many wonderful things about the first book which is already on my TBR list – so I’m thrilled this was a great second book. I love the sound of the setting and magic in this 🙂