SPORTOCHICK’S MUSINGS: I became addicted to the complexity of the storyline and characters.

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Castle Ever Dark
The Everlight Series, Book 2
by Sara Knightly
Narrated by Kim Churchill

Pub Date Jun 06 2024
Portal Publishing, LLC

DESCRIPTION

The secrets have bloomed . . . beware of the thorns.

Ivy Rune is shocked to receive a position at the Count’s forbidden castle, until the Count’s charming young heir, Jack reveals her late father’s connection there. Ivy accepts, determined to finally uncover her father’s secret life and learn more about her magic.

But the castle holds more secrets than her father’s last journal. Unspoken rules govern the halls, danger lurks around every corner, and knowing who to trust is impossible. Soon it’s clear that her father’s secrets are not the only ones hidden in these walls—others are keeping secrets too.

When Ivy discovers a friend in grave danger and learns the dark reason behind the Count’s Woodworking Tournament, she is desperate to protect her friend and escape. To succeed, Ivy must solve her father’s clues and unlock her true potential. But if she fails, Ivy will meet the same mysterious fate that claimed her father.

REVIEW

When I first started listening to this audio book, I wasn’t sure if I’d like it but after my initial reaction, I became addicted to the complexity of the storyline and characters. It has darkness to it but not so dark that I needed to stop.

There are so many twists and turns to this storyline that I couldn’t wait to get back into my car to listen to the next part. I like that it was always on my mind. To me this is the sign of a good book. Some of the scenes broke my heart while others gave me hope.

Author Sara Knightly did a phenomenal job at developing the scenes between Ivy, Jack and all the other characters creating a believable storyline.

I am looking forward to the next book to this series. I want to learn about what happens with the Count and the rest of the characters in this story.

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

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