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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Megan Watson

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Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

It’s never really a good sign when the old gods begin to meddle with the new world. As the “Unhidden” fight for survival from a group of xenophobic maniacs, a sickness breaks out and spreads like the Rona. Fast, deadly and unpredictable this plague only adds to the hatred and fear from the normal people. Our group is split up as they are pushed toward areas that can make better use of their talents. Anna, Komie, and Róisín are all contacted by entities claiming the names of old Irish gods offering their assistance.

I did enjoy the addition of the gods for this book. The multiple POVs are still distracting but I’m beginning to get the hang of jumping around so much. The sequence and timing of this book was different. I thought the last book jumped around but this one mentioned things regarding other characters before it was revealed and sometimes I had to pause a moment to remember where the character had last left off. I am beginning to get a personality variation between the characters which is exciting. Definitely will be checking out the last book.

 

 

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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Nakyshia Leger

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Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #2)Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book of the Guardians of the PHAE series and it picks up where the first leaves off. This story follows many characters as they navigate their post-bombing world. With the jump from character to character, place to place, the story didn’t grab me at first. As I navigated through the book, I eventually found myself invested and couldn’t wait to see how it ended. I appreciated the guide at the front of the book that helped with pronunciations and meanings of the language used. Overall, this adventure of the Unhidden is adventurous, captivating, and suspenseful with a little romance splashed in. I hope to read book three and see what happens next.

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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #2)Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this book. This is the second book in this series which I highly suggest reading the previous book as well. This will help get to know the characters and where they come from up to now. This is a well written story that has magic and messing with the Gods just could get you killed. This is a story that is full of action and hard to put down. I enjoyed this installment of the series as much as the first book, if not more. There is great growth of the characters and the plot which made it easy to read. I found this book to be entertaining and engaging. I really enjoyed seeing what happens with these characters. I highly recommend this book.

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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy NovelMuch Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Following the fallout of the attack from the PEM (Pure Earth Movement), the PHAE (Protectorate for unHidden Advancement and Education) find themselves struggling to heal all those that were harmed. While healing the outer wounds, Roisin finds a deeper sickness that she can’t quite grasp to heal with her powers. She and others request the help of the old Irish gods. But their help will come at a cost. Will their cost be too high a toll? Can they find a way to protect themselves from PEM without the gods help?

This book picks up right after book 1. The story was intriguing, and I kept reading because I wanted to know how it was all going to work out. There was a lot of information but not quite an inundation of it like in the first one. Seeing the introduction of the gods with each of the characters whose power coincides with was quite an addition to the story. In my opinion, the author did a fantastic job capturing how the gods would think as opposed to humankind. The conclusion has promise of being epic. I truly hope that it is!

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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Lucy Machard

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Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #2)Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow, what an unexpected ending! I really enjoyed this book, it’s long like the first one, but you get a bit of a better feel for the characters and more understanding of the world, since most of the world building happened in the first book. I also loved that we got to connect with the old gods of Ireland more, and got more insight to the mythology and history surrounding the country. Just like the first, there’s another very helpful pronunciation guide in the front. This book is definitely full of its own twists and turns!

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Taming of the Few (Guardians of the PHAE Book 1) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Lucy Machard

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Taming of the Few: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #1)Taming of the Few: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and it’s definitely an interesting story. It’s almost an Irish X-Men story. The character development throughout the book is something I enjoyed. The book is fairly lengthy, and took me a bit to go through. The writing style is also a little more complex than what I normally read, but I did appreciate that there is a pronunciation guide in the front of the book, considering that while I do have Irish roots, I don’t speak the language very well. If you love modern fantasy/urban fantasy, then this is definitely the book for you!

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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Jules Herbert

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Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #2)Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I read the first book in this series I hadn’t read a fantasy book for quite some time and it was an absolutely fantastic way to get back into the genre. I am just as impressed with this second book as I was with the first. The author created such unique characters for this series and coupled that with a really creative storyline that you simply want to keep reading no matter what! I was hooked from start to finish yet again. I highly recommend however, starting from book one as this book continues the storyline and without having read the 1st I would have been lost. It is fast paced with so much happening that it totally captivates you all the way through and you simply won’t regret even a second spent reading it!!

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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #2)Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon. This is a fast paced read that picks up right after book 1 so its really best if you read it first. In this edition we follow the same group of people and Roisin and Qacha are in a hospital where Roisin is trying to heal people and Qacha is a patient. The problem is even with Roisin’s powers people are dying left and right and they can’t figure out why. When she tries to tap really deep into her powers and receives help from an Ancient Healing God she has opened up a very bad portal. With Ireland still reeling from the attacks and them not being able to heal people they are worried that they may be outnumbered this time. Will Roisin be able to heal people especially Qacha? With Joel being still held in Phae custody due to the bombing and Anna having ratted him out this may be the end. Read this fast paced read to see what happens. I can’t wait for the next installment.

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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Kerry Carr

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Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #2)Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Guardians of the PHAE series. I would really recommend reading these books in order so that you get the full understanding of the story. This is a fast paced fantasy adventure which deals with with heartbreak and despair as well as hope. The author does an amazing job of bringing the world alive a the descriptions of Ireland makes you feel like you know the places even if you have never been.

We are back in Ireland with the Unhidden people. We rejoin the story just after the bombings which injured and killed a lot of people with magical abilities( the Unhidden) with cities destroyed, medical supplies low and a mysterious illness showing up Róisín certainly has her hands full and even her healing ability struggling.
As if that isn’t enough to cope with there is still the threat of the groups opposed to magical beings, a deadly plague that is on the loose and when Róisín needs to fight an ancient god to save her world it is definately a story with a lot of action and turmoil and Róisín’s strength comes through in every decision and fight she has.
All this while still trying to figure out what is happening to her abilities and the abilities of all the other Unhidden people.
This story is definately one which gets a hold on you and refuses to let go. You find yourself holding your breath in some parts waiting to see what happens. I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series and what the author has planned next.

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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Ashley Johnson

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Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #2)Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book had me hooked from the first page. This book is full of action, suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The characters are amazing and the hardships they have to endure are stressful. This book did have me stressed but it was all worth it in the end.

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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book #2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Angela Hayes

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Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #2)Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

Much Ado About Dying is the second book in the Guardians of Phae series by Rowan Dillon. This is a highly original urban fantasy with drama, adventure, danger, mysteriousness plague, an ancient god, pain, heartache, fear, and hope.
This continues the story that we started in book one, so I highly recommend reading that before starting on this instalment. If the bombings weren’t bad enough, now there is deadly plagues to contend with as well, while till coming to terms with newfound abilities. Having no choice but to battle an ancient god as the fate of the world is at stake, certainly tests Roisin like never before. What happens makes for an intriguing read.
As with the first book, I felt that the story ‘lagged’ in places which made the story drag at times. I felt bogged down in an over-abundance of information that I felt didn’t drive the story forward and therefore seemed unnecessary. But I still do love the premise of this new series, as well as some of the details and developments- and can’t help but wonder what the next book will hold.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Rowan Dillon!

 

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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Santana Hicks

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Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #2)Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

First things first I want to say, this book jumps right into things. It is set immediately after the first book so make sure you read the first book in the series before this one or you will be a bit lost.

This time around, you follow the same group of ‘unhidden’ people coping with the after effects of the attack in the first novel. The book jumps around between the different groups. Róisín and Qacha start off in a makeshift hospital. Róisín is helping to heal the wounded and sick with her powers while Qacha is a patient. People are getting sick and dying. No one knows what or why it’s happening. Even with Róisín’s powers, the sickness is still spreading. Róisín taps deeper into her powers and taps into an ancient healing god. She welcomes his help but it seems like that may have been a mistake. She notices that certain areas in Ireland seem to have no sickness being reported and Róisín is curious as to why.

Meanwhile, the other unhidden are also tapping into ancient deities with their specific powers. The unhidden will need all the help they can get to purge the world of sickness but at what cost?

Róisín seems to be the main character this time around but the novel also follows the others. One issue I had was the jumping back and forth from person to person. The book would jump ahead and then back in time making it hard to know when and where I was. It would mention something that did not happen yet which confused me. All in all the book was very interesting. I loved learning about Irish lore.

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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #2)Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 2 will knock your socks off. The characters in this series, particularly, Roisin, will have you gripping the arms of your chair in anticipation of their next move. Nothing like some plagues, bombs, Gods bringing war. There’s nothing like a series that brings it all. Ireland is still trying to recuperate. I’m loving the plot of this series. It does have a few slight glitchy spots but they do all come back together. You really need to read this series in order. It will make more sense. I can’t wait for the next book.

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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Michaela Massie

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Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #2)Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Róisín is a powerful healer, and wants nothing more than to help the people who need her abilities. She’s willing to do anything to help people, even making pacts with ancient gods. Róisín is one of the Unhidden, and therefore she has to always watch her back. This awesome tale takes us through Róisín’s journey as she fights for her life (and many lives) from ancient gods and extremists who all want her gone.

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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #2)Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon

3.5 stars
Much Ado About Dying is the second book in this fantasy series by Rowan Day. As with the first book it is full of danger, tension, fear and uncertainty, sorrow and hope, pain and action and adventure. There are many unique and colourful characters to try to keep track of. This one revolves around Róisín and her need to put herself in peril to battle with an ancient god. If she doesn’t then the plagues will kill everyone if the god doesn’t kill her first. Much Ado About Dying is set in the beautiful lands of Ireland which made it easy to imagine having visited there.
Unfortunately it’s not just the formidable god Róisín faces but she is also in the sight of extremists who want to see her and the Unhidden annihilated. The Unhidden are still struggling to learn what they have become and their new abilities and powers and to stay alive.
This is a fast paced tale and once you get to know the vast characters, their complexities and the world Rowan has created it is easy to become invested. There is still a lot of over information which does bog you down at times and stilts the pace but it is still an intriguing story.
I wonder where Rowan takes the story next.

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She needs ancient magic to prevent more deaths. But messing with the gods could get them all killed.

Galway, Ireland. Róisín is desperate to help badly burned bomb victims. But to her horror, the gifted healer discovers the explosions have also spread two deadly plagues. Searching for answers as to why five age-old magically linked sites are immune, she forges a risky connection with a powerful ancient deity.

With the god’s formidable energies almost destroying her, Róisín fights to expel him and strikes a deal. But her mission to save everyone hits another lethal hurdle when she comes under attack from extremists intent on seeing all of her Unhidden kind extinct…

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 2) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Shannen Kern

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is literally one of my very favorite series I have ever read! It is by far my favorite series of the year, and that is quite a big accomplishment in my eyes. Sometimes it is difficult to get back in the feel for the next book in the series, but Kay L. Moody pulled it off flawlessly.

Chloe is still in Faerie trying to help fae win the war against the mortals. She believes she is fighting on the right side of this war, but after finding out why mortals want Faerie, she has a harder and harder time staying on that side. She is split down the middle between her own kind and the kind that she loves.

I have zero qualms recommending this to everyone! You will want to pick up the first book in the series, Flame & Crystal Thorns, to get the best background and feel for the story. I am clamoring for the third book and wondering how I’m going to make it all the way until release day!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 2) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Kassandra

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was excited to see how the adventure continues. It is so easy to get sucked into this book. I enjoy reading how far Chloe and Quintus’ journey takes them!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Kassandra

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed the mix of drama, adventure, and action! The two main characters were good. The ending left me eager to read the next book.

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 2) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Heather Watson

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I would read the first book of this series first but read these books by Kay L. Moon. This book picked right where the last one left off. I was happy to get this book so I could see where Chole’s story was going lead. After reading this book it was good to see that she is still her old self but has grown. There is a love story inside this action-packed world. The first book is world building, and the second book builds off that world but really adds to the characters. I love how the characters will surprise you. I’m ready for the next installment to see where this story goes.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Ashley Cooper Hammontree

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chloe is a strong-willed apothecary hiding from the fae after a traumatic event in the Faerie realm when Quintas, a fae from her past, tracks her down in need of help. Faerie is under attack, and only Chloe has the creation magic possible to help stop the mortals from taking over the realm, hurting her own village townsfolk and family as well. She’s stubborn, smart, and tries her best to not give up when it comes to saving her loved ones. She may not be the strongest or toughest of heroines, but she certainly continues to do her very best. Plus there’s a sequel to this story too, so we can stay in this magical world Kay L. Moody created.

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 2) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Megan Watson

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I had an inkling this book would leave me with a cliffhanger based on the previous book, but I’m not as upset this time around. It is better to read the book and series before this or you won’t understand certain references but the action can be enjoyed regardless of where you are in the series. This book doesn’t have as many references to previous books but they are there.
Chloe has definitely grown throughout this book. She is still a cluts and not very handy in a fight, but she is more willing to try. Her heartfelt attempts are still for others, but some of it begins to spark for herself and it’s wonderful to see her confidence strengthen. Quinn was a lot less enjoyable this book as his anger and prejudice take over his best qualities; but the slow burn between him and Chloe is a nice turn from the bleak mood of the novel. Faerie is dying from iron poisoning after the mortals have infiltrated it. It seems every direction they turn they are met with opposition and only by putting their heads together can they figure out a way to save Faerie.
The characters in this book are enjoyable to read even when they are being asshats. The scenes are detailed enough to envision it in your mind. The ending has me ready to see how things will progress with the next book.

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 2) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was super excited when this book finally came out, and I was not disappointed with this second book to the amazing adventure of Chloe and Quintus. Chloe has come a long way in the last book trying to save the faerie from humas. The detail in this book made me feel like I was in the book watching from the side lines. This book had a lot of emotions, from excitement, the anticipation, laughter, sad, angry and everything in between it made for an excellent well put together book, that I just could not put down. Highly recommend this book with the fantasy, adventure element to this book.

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 2) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 Stars
This is the second book in this series and it’s just as good! This book picks right up where book one left off which I enjoyed. There wasn’t any time passing or anything that put space between book one and this one. Because I read book one, I wasn’t lost at all but new readers might be. This book is just as well written and entertaining. The only thing is Chloe & Quintus’ romance isn’t dealt with as much as I would like. Other than that, this book is so good and I can’t wait for book 3.

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 2) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This second book in the series starts right where the last one left off. Chloe and Quintus are trying to save Faerie from iron poisoning. Chloe starts out as just a mortal who freezes whenever she is scared and starts to learn how to deal with her feelings. Quintus is a fae who protects her and is now connected to her through their tattoos. The feelings between them are swirling! She can only do magic when she is touching Quintus and I love the addition of the dragon who she has a connection with and can control. Ludo and Mishti are also characters who are helping save the land from iron. Most of the book takes place in Crystal Thorn but the world building is so detailed and I learned so much about new lands. A fantastic read and I can’t wait for the next one in the series!

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 2) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Christen Ware

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A good next installment that continues the path of Chloe and Quintus’ journey of protection and hardships as they keep the Faerie and human realms alive. With a fast paced race as our beloved characters fight to find what will be the saving graces of their worlds, they deal with the blooming relationship between them.

This contains many twists and turns and they try to find their way, and it’s clear that both Chloe and Quintus come into their own during this book. In the first installment we saw who they were and learned about them, but with this piece we truly see how they are and who they grow into.

A good read overall, enjoyed it very much.

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 2) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shadow & Crystal Thorns picks up right where book 1 left off. I really like this series and can’t wait for book 3! The author has created a beautiful world. I’ve read other Fae books and I thoroughly enjoy the world of Faerie the author has created.
We find ourselves back into Chloe’s nightmare. Trying to save the human realm from sickness and now battling the human’s in Faerie where she lost her foot. Quintus doing everything in his power to help her succeed. What was realized in book 1 was to save the human realm, Faerie needs to be healed. Unfortunately they need to rebuild.
Chloe and Quintus seem to feel differently. with her sister being the High Queen of the different places in Faerie Chloe would never go against her word. It doesn’t help that Chloe freezes up in fear whenever she’s in a high anxiety situation. Because of that nobody trusts her ideas. Claiming she doesn’t really want to help.
How could she do anything on her own?
Is she able to keep her lack of foot hidden from her sister?
Mishti’s influence on Chloe could lead her in the right/wrong direction. Right because they could succeed in the task of healing the land and stopping the humans. Wrong because she would be defying her sister.
Can Mishti be trusted?
What about Quintus and Chloe?
I don’t know why Chloe is so against giving him a chance. I get it she’s mortal and won’t live forever but he doesn’t care. He’d rather be with her, the development between these two takes us in both directions.
So many questions and so many answers. I’m not sure how much I should disclose that won’t cause spoilers. This story/series is wonderful. If you like books about Fae and are just coming across this book, please read book 1 first. If you’ve read book 1 it’s now time to continue into book 2.
If you’re like me and didn’t like how book 1 ended the author redeemed it but picked up where book 1 left off. So worth it! Again I’ll reiterate I can’t wait till book 3!

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 2) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I began looking forward to reading this the moment I finished the first book, and all of my expectations I had were definitely exceeded! Picking up right where Flame and Crystal Thorns left off, the battle to save Faerie continues in this book, with Chloe and Quintus working side by side to save the world from iron poisoning.

This book shows a lot of character growth in Chloe, she becomes more aware of how she can help the land and also learns that there is nothing wrong with asking for help. She finds the perfect partner in Quintus, who works tirelessly beside her to help save them from the mortals. I also love all the things we discover about Quintus in the story.

If you’re still on the fence about reading this story, this might convince you: there is a dragon! This book has all the classic fantasy tropes, and the author has become a staple in my reading list due to her exquisite writing style! Can’t wait to read the next book in the series!

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 2) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Amber Howard

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I fell in love with this series from the first chapter of the first book. I couldn’t wait until this one came out. My only complaint is that is was so good I finished it in one sitting. Now I feel lost. I cannot wait until part 3 comes out. I enjoyed this book so much that I headed over to Etsy and purchased a signed copy.

The thing I love lost about this book is that although it’s a work of fiction involving faeries and magic, it’s still relatable. The characters are developed so well. There’s growth, and depth which each one.

Chloe suffers from anxiety when it comes to fighting. She immediately freezes up. The first book kind of explains why this happens to her and why she lacks confidence in herself. But when her family and friends that she cares about is in danger she digs deep and finds strength, bravery, and love. She has such a large heart and is extremely clear headed in the face of danger.

My second favorite part is learning more about Quintus. I was completely shocked by his story and I hope we learn the reasons behind his parents choices and actions. Although he has a lot of growing to still do he made great strides in this chapter and hopefully Quintus and Chloe find away to be together.

Mishti is actually one of my favorite characters. I think her and Chloe’s relationship will evolve to an everlasting friendship. I really hope to get more focus on Mishti. Maybe they find a way to fix the affects of the white tablet? I want to know where she’s from, if she has family back home? How much time has passed?

I also hope we find out way Ludo is actually looking for and why he’s desperately trying to find it.

I have to go read Elena’s story as well I feel like it may give more understanding to Portia, Julian and the rest of the other mortals. I hope they find a permanent solution.

Please do yourself a favor and read this book. If you haven’t read the first book in the series do that first! It’s critical to understanding this one.

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 2) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Jamie Truex

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 2 of the Fae and Crystal Thorns series. Hard to put down yet again! Chloe is in Faeire, trying to protect it from humans who are trying to poison the fae. She’s not sure if she wants to return to the mortal world, or stay with Quintus. I really enjoyed reading how Chloe and Quintus progress as characters. The author did a wonderful job describing the world of fae so well that I can picture myself there. I can’t wait to see what happens in book 3, and another sleepless night, lost in a book!

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