cyon's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
katreadsalot's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this follow up to The Lost Queen. I love rooting for Langoureth and Lailoken, and Angharad's adventure with the Picts was delightful to follow! The lush descriptions of this world are astoundingly beautiful. As usual, Pike's historical notes make for fascinating reads. I'm now inpatient for the third book!
carlymb's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
bibliotequeish's review
4.0
Languoreth husband has waged war on her brother and has taken her son to fight against his uncles. Imprisoned in her room, her family torn apart, Languoreth doesn't know the fate of her children, including that of her daughter who left with her brothers to train as a wisdom keeper.
The Forgotten Kingdom journeys with these characters as they make their way back to one another,
I am so surprised by this series.
I said this about the first book as well, there is something about these books that reminds me of fantasy stories from my youth.
The Forgotten Kingdom journeys with these characters as they make their way back to one another,
I am so surprised by this series.
I said this about the first book as well, there is something about these books that reminds me of fantasy stories from my youth.
mmk4725's review against another edition
5.0
Another great audible read.
This time from the perspectives of the different characters.
I can't wait for the third one in the series
This time from the perspectives of the different characters.
I can't wait for the third one in the series
alyssasaurus's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
noras_tales's review
5.0
I received a copy of this book through Netgalley. This in no way influences my opinion of the book.
I’m so happy that I fell upon this series and Signe Pike, certainly a new favourite author of mine. After finishing the first in the trilogy (The Lost Queen) a month ago, I felt both excitement and dread – excitement for finding something that so deeply resonated with me, and dread, knowing that I would have to painstakingly wait for the future installments of this series.
I was quickly swept back up into the enchanting world that Signe writes, so engrossed by her writing and story that I hadn’t realized I finished over half the book in one sitting. It’s such an incredibly immersive and captivating tale. There was such a whimsical atmosphere to this like in The Lost Queen, and it drew me in completely. I haven’t felt the desire to just sit and spend all my time reading a book in quite a while. It's the kind of book you can get lost in - my favourite kind.
Signe Pike creates such an emotional experience for her reader, through the use of multiple PoVs in this installment, which is different from the previous book, where we followed Languoreth alone. Let me tell you, I cried at multiple points throughout the story. There is so much love and so much heartache, and she writes the characters so well that you can feel the raw emotion they are experiencing throughout their journeys.
This was so well-researched, and I truly enjoyed reading the Author’s Notes at the end of both The Lost Queen and The Forgotten Kingdom. Signe Pike sheds so much light on this forgotten part of history, and it is clear that she cares very deeply about these historical figures and their hazy, unclear pasts. She breathes life into these complex characters, and it is a joy to get to know them and the world they might have lived in. I’m so excited to delve further into this series and I look forward to reading more from Signe Pike.
I’m so happy that I fell upon this series and Signe Pike, certainly a new favourite author of mine. After finishing the first in the trilogy (The Lost Queen) a month ago, I felt both excitement and dread – excitement for finding something that so deeply resonated with me, and dread, knowing that I would have to painstakingly wait for the future installments of this series.
I was quickly swept back up into the enchanting world that Signe writes, so engrossed by her writing and story that I hadn’t realized I finished over half the book in one sitting. It’s such an incredibly immersive and captivating tale. There was such a whimsical atmosphere to this like in The Lost Queen, and it drew me in completely. I haven’t felt the desire to just sit and spend all my time reading a book in quite a while. It's the kind of book you can get lost in - my favourite kind.
Signe Pike creates such an emotional experience for her reader, through the use of multiple PoVs in this installment, which is different from the previous book, where we followed Languoreth alone. Let me tell you, I cried at multiple points throughout the story. There is so much love and so much heartache, and she writes the characters so well that you can feel the raw emotion they are experiencing throughout their journeys.
This was so well-researched, and I truly enjoyed reading the Author’s Notes at the end of both The Lost Queen and The Forgotten Kingdom. Signe Pike sheds so much light on this forgotten part of history, and it is clear that she cares very deeply about these historical figures and their hazy, unclear pasts. She breathes life into these complex characters, and it is a joy to get to know them and the world they might have lived in. I’m so excited to delve further into this series and I look forward to reading more from Signe Pike.
mayagould's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
didn't hook me as much as the first one - I missed langoureth's POV and the romance element of the first book - but still adore SP's writing style and excited to continue the series !
margo415's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
raeleechoins's review
4.0
Oof. Oh man. This series. I need the last one to come out tomorrow. It felt like a filler book though; the story was necessary, but the first one was better.