It’s been a while since I’ve been in the world of The Hurricane Wars, but I’m so excited to be back. I loved the politics and world building of the first, so I was super excited for this sequel! While it was more focused on the characters, I’m so excited for the next one! Keep reading this book review of A Monsoon Rising for my full thoughts.
Summary
After a lifetime of war, Alaric and Talasyn were thrust into an alliance between their homelands that was supposed to end the fighting; however, being married to their sworn foe feels far from peaceful. Now Talasyn must play the part of Alaric’s willing empress while her allies secretly plot to overthrow his reign. But the longer the couple are forced together, the harder it becomes to deny the feelings crackling like lightning between them. When the time comes to act, can she trust him, or must she ignore her heart for the sake of so many others?
As the master of the Shadowforged Legion, Alaric has trained for battle all his life, but marrying a Lightweaver might be his most dangerous challenge yet. With tensions between nations churning, he needs to focus on the greater threat—the Moonless Dark, a cataclysmic magical event that could devour everything. Only he and Talasyn can stop it, with a powerful merging of light and shadow that they alone can create together. But saving their world from this disaster is a mere preface to his father’s more sinister schemes, and his wife is a burning flame in the darkness, tempting both his loyalties and his desires.
The Hurricane Wars aren’t over. It’s time to choose what—and who—to fight for. The world holds its breath amidst a whirlwind of new magic and old secrets that could change everything.
Review
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
A Monsoon Rising is committed to characters. While there wasn’t as much politics as I expected, I did enjoy seeing both Alaric and Talasyn open up to each other. Don’t get me wrong, there’s tons of angst, betrayal, and some spice. A Monsoon Rising allows both of our favorites to get closer despite all their efforts and sabotage. Can they really fall in love if they’re holding pieces of themselves back? There are conflicting secrets and political subtle movements. This sequel also explores whether we are the monsters we are made of.
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Whether we inherit these cruelties, these wounds, and pain. In their world which wants to tear them apart, will their love make them a traitor? Can they build the vision of a new world together? Even as they tear down their efforts. A Monsoon Rising felt like a book where we could witness and appreciate their relationship developing. Seduction before the storm and refuge before the inferno.
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