Week 31 Review: How the Multiverse Got Its Revenge

From Goodreads:

Rory Thorne must use the fairy blessings gifted to her to change the multiverse in the second book in this space opera duology.

After avoiding an arranged marriage, thwarting a coup, and inadvertently kick-starting a revolution, Rory Thorne is no longer a princess, but a space pirate.

Her new life is interrupted when Rory and her crew--former royal bodyguards, Thorsdottir and Zhang, and co-conspirator Jaed--encounter an abandoned ship registered under a false name, seemingly fallen victim to attack. As they investigate, they find evidence of vicious technology and arithmancy, alien and far beyond known capabilities.

The only answer to all the destruction is the mysterious, and unexpected, cargo: a rose plant. One that reveals themself to be sentient--and designed as a massive biological weapon. Rose seeks to escape their intended fate, and Rory and her friends must act fast when the attackers return with their superior weaponry.

As the situation gains the attention of an increasing number of alien races, Rory finds herself acting as negotiator and diplomat, in order to save Rose and her friends--and avert an unprecedented war.

My Review:
This was such a fantastic read! I loved being back with these characters, and watching them deal with the latest adventure was so entertaining! We got to learn more about the world, just a bit about the fairies, as well at the first big interactions between these political groups that we've gotten to know in the first book, and this new threat!

For the first book, Rory just didn't want to be a princess. But it gave her skills in diplomacy, which she badly needs, and I really enjoyed her using her skills to the max, while learning as much as she could about this very different culture.

A big part of this book is Rose, this new weapon, that was created by a subordinate of this new big bad, and thus, they feel entitled to it. Which causes all sorts of complications, besides the fact of what it did, and what it can do. But it really gave us a chance to get to know more of the rest of the supporting cast, which I enjoyed.

The way things ended, with this first contact not going well, and some mentions of how this is going to be a big threat to universe, it has me wanting more! Not necessarily focused on Rory and the gang, but to see how this whole conflict unfolds, I want to see that! 

Loved reading this book, and I really hope there's more coming in this world! 

Author: K. Eason
Series: The Thorne Chronicles #2 
Read: July 31st, 2023 
Source: Library 
Reason Why: Loved the first book, and it's a End of Series 2023 Book and a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2023 Book! 
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Published: October 27th 2020

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars