A kingdom divided. Who truly has the right to rule? Ceridwen discovers a terrible secret from her father’s past and it complicates her present struggle. The war chiefs are undecided if the king’s outcast daughter or his adviser should lead them in their battle against the emperor.
Rafi can no longer keep his secret of being the rightful heir to the imperial throne as the rebels rally around him, but he does his best to shield his new friend Ceridwen from the truth. Would she feel the same way about him if she knew he was the enemy? Would she continue to teach them to ride the magic steads and aid them in their fight against their common foe?
Jakim is once again thrown in the middle of a war, but perhaps this is part of his destiny. Can he find the mysterious steed the enemy is looking for and use it to help save Soldonia?
This sequel is just as fantastic as its precursor! Water battles, fire battles, and the healing mane of the most mysterious steeds will enthrall you as well as entertain. The continuation of Ceridewn’s quest, along with our other favorite characters, kept me listening to the audiobook even while at work. I had to know the end! And that ending! My goodness, I cannot wait for the third book. Please hurry, Gillian! Type faster!!!
Scoresheet:
Category: YA Epic Fantasy
Spice/Romance: Clean read. Budding romance, but no spice
Violence: Mild warning, but nothing too intense. Beheadings, lost limbs, and bloody wounds are presented on stage but not graphicly.
Morals/Worldview: Christian worldview. Hints to scripture and God in allegorical form.
Recommended reading age: 14+
