Product Details
- Title: Royal Spy (Fate of Eyrinthia Book 2)
- Author: Heather Frost:
- Genre: YA Fantasy Romance
- ASIN : B08Y8C69P6
- Publication date : May 20, 2021
- Language : English
- File size : 5211 KB
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 467 pages
***I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own***
A DECOY recruited to be a spy.
A PRINCE compelled to become an assassin.
A SERJAH pressured by an unwanted crown.
A WORLD covered in shadows.
Mere
months ago, Clare was just a kitchen maid. Now, she is a decoy for
Princess Serene and a novice spy, caught in the royal family's web of
secrets. While journeying to Mortise to finalize the princess’s
betrothal to Serjah Desfan, Clare lives for the stolen moments she has
with Bennick, the bodyguard who is quickly claiming her heart. But when a
notorious assassin is hired to kill her, Clare’s life and the alliance
hang in the balance.
In
Ryden, Grayson prepares to leave for Mortise with his brother, Liam.
Their orders are to ignite a war between their enemies, and Grayson has
been tasked with assassinating Princess Serene. It may cost his soul,
but he is ready to comply, as long as he gets something in return:
freedom for Mia, the girl he loves. But the more time he spends with his
brother, the more he begins to wonder if Liam is what Grayson wishes he
had the courage to be . . . a traitor.
Desfan
feels trapped. By his disapproving council, his impending marriage to a
stranger, and the imminent arrival of enemy princes who may not want
the peace they profess. When a dangerous drug threatens his people,
Desfan jumps at the chance to rely on his swords instead of politics.
But his investigation uncovers more than he bargained for--a plot that
may destroy Mortise from within.
Eyrinthia hovers on the edge of war. Spies. Rebels. Traitors. All must choose a side.
My Review
Royal Spy is such an excellent second book in the Fate of Eyrinthia series. Book one was so good I wasn't sure Royal Spy would be able to keep up, but it did and more. There are so many twists and turns and a lot of action packed into this YA Romantic Fantasy. I love the world that Heather has created. Clare is still one of my favorite characters and I love to see how she's grown and gained such confidence in herself. She has to show even more courage than before.
Even with all of the many characters in this novel you become attached to many of them. I still love Grayson and Bennick. Frost writes such great dialogue between her characters and I love the culture that's so brightly shown. We also get to meet a new character like Desfan, the Mortisian Prince who is Serene's betrothed. He is so loyal to his country but he manages to do his duty and find trouble at the same time. There are so many more I could talk about but you'll need to read Royal Spy to find out about them.
Your heart will be wretched and shocked by things you didn't see coming. There is some violence with all of the political maneuvering going on.. This story has many up and downs and will leave you wanting more. I do feel like I've been left hanging. How long until book three comes out? Heather Frost knows how to write a great adventure, sweet romance, and heart stopping moments. If you haven't given this series a chance yet you must put this series on your To-Read list.
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- Excerpt from Royal Spy“Markam, what by all the blasted fates have you done with my cousin?”“It’s a long story,” Bennick said.Imara eyed Clare. “Clearly, you’re a decoy. A very remarkable one, I mightadd. The resemblance is uncanny. Have things truly become so dangerous?”“Yes, unfortunately.” Bennick’s arms folded over his chest. “Imara, what areyou doing here?”Her delicate face smoothed, the picture of innocence. “My father sent me.He wished me to be with my dearest cousin and to express Zennor’s enthusiasmwith the coming peace between Devendra and Mortise.”“Somehow, I don’t quite believe your presence here is official,” Bennickdrawled.Clare gaped at him. Could he really challenge a foreign princess like that?But Imara merely chuckled. “Oh Markam, I’ve missed you. You’re such fun.”She angled toward Venn. “And how are you, Grannard?”He dipped into a smooth bow. “Quite well, Your Highness.”“Good. I—”“Imara,” Bennick cut in. “You can’t be here.” She glanced around the space. “Actually, I find that I can.” At Bennick’s pointed look, she rolled her eyes and moved for a small beaded bag sitting on the settee. She opened the flap and dug around inside. “I do have an official letter from my father, as well as an invitation signed and sealed by my uncle.” “You don’t need to bother fetching them,” Bennick said. “I’m aware you somehow managed to get your hands on Newlan’s seal years ago.” Imara glanced up from her bag and winked at Clare’s gaping expression. “We all need our diversions,” the princess said. Bennick snorted and glanced at Clare. “Princess Imara is perhaps the most talented forger in all Eyrinthia.” The princess’s eyes twinkled. “Markam, you do know how to flatter a woman.” She tugged free two letters and fanned them out with a flick of her dark fingers. “Are you sure you don’t want to look? They took hours.”
- Bennick ignored the proffered letters. “I assume Newlan has no idea you’rehere. Does your father know?”“He knows it was my greatest desire,” Imara answered promptly.Venn coughed rather suspiciously, the crinkles around his eyes betraying hisamusement.“That’s not the same as knowing you’re here,” Bennick said. “Let alonegranting his permission.” "I have his signature right here," Imara said, waving the sealed letters. "It's not my fault you won't take a look."
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