Week 30 Review: Song of the Dead

From Goodreads:

The Dead must stay buried.

Karthia is nothing like it used to be. The kingdom's borders are open for the first time in nearly three hundred years, and raising the dead has been outlawed. Odessa is determined to explore the world beyond Karthia's waters, hoping to heal a heart broken in more ways than she can count. But with Meredy joining the ocean voyage, vanquishing her sorrow will be a difficult task.

Despite the daily reminder of the history they share, Odessa and Meredy are fascinated when their journey takes them to a land where the Dead rule the night and dragons roam the streets. Odessa can't help being mesmerized by the new magic--and by the girl at her side. But just as she and Meredy are beginning to explore the new world, a terrifying development in Karthia summons them home at once.

Growing political unrest on top of threats from foreign invaders means Odessa and Meredy are thrust back into the lives they tried to leave behind while specters from their past haunt their tenuous relationship. Gathering a force big enough to ward off enemies seems impossible, until one of Queen Valoria's mages creates a weapon that could make them invincible. As danger continues to mount inside the palace, Odessa fears that without the Dead, even the greatest invention won't be enough to save their fates.

My Review:
I had a really great time reading this book! It did few a bit young at times from the ways that the characters were speaking and acting, but it was a really great story and I had a really good time listening to it! 

The first book could've been a standalone, the story ended in a good place. But I'm glad that we got this sequel, to see more of the world, as well as explore what happens when a big change happens. Especially in this case of a country which had so long adamantly opposed to change. 

Odessa and Meredy weren't a couple at the end of the previous book. The feeling were there, but they both were still dealing with the loss of both their previous romantic relationships. I'm glad that they got some time to heal together. Of course something happened, that led to Odessa having to help Meredy out of something addictive, and realize just how hard it was to do what Meredy did for Odessa. Though I am still a bit confused as to the origins of the stone, and what its purpose was.

The growing threat that they were facing, I loved having all the clues being introduced here and there, so when it came to the reveal, it was really dramatic and almost out of left field, but those clues had been planted. Loved how it all resolved, that was a satisfying ending for the bad guy! 

I enjoyed reading this book and I can’t wait to read my by Sarah Glenn Marsh! 

Author: Sarah Glenn Marsh
Series: Reign of the Fallen #2
Read: July 25th, 2024
Source: Library
Reason Why: Really enjoyed the first book and it's a End of Series 2024 Book and a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2024 Book! 
Publisher: Listening Library
Published: January 29th 2019

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars