I have been looking forward to Turncloak since Silvercloak ended. And now that I’m done, I am not okay. I will be waiting for book three, don’t make me go, I am sat. Keep reading this book review of Turncloak for my full thoughts.
Summary
Revenge drove Saffron Killoran to go undercover in the Bloodmoon gang. But now, with any chance of retribution gone, she sees only one path forward: harnessing a long-dormant power to fix her ruinous mistakes.
Meanwhile, the new kingpin of the Bloodmoons has discovered Saffron’s true identity as a Silvercloak—and her ultimate goal of bringing his empire down. As old wounds resurface and fresh enemies close in, he finds himself torn between the cause to which he has devoted his life and the fate of the traitorous mage he loves.
Hot on their heels is an ambitious rookie detective sent to stake out the Bloodmoons’ growing rivals. She will stop at nothing to destroy both gangs—and anything or anyone who dares to stand in her way.
Caught in a cat-and-mouse game of trust and betrayal spanning continents, Saffron must choose where her loyalties lie—and determine if her quest to unmake time itself is worth becoming a villain to the whole world.
Review
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
In many ways, Turncloak is a story about forgiveness. Considering the events of Silvercloak, Turncloak is about wondering if we can ever go back to the past. Will we let the past mistakes, betrayals, set our future in stone? Often we can get so caught up in the past, in how it used to be, it can stop us from moving forwards. Stop us from thinking of what we could do, instead of who we were. Turncloak examines the past, the hold it has on us, and if we can ever move forwards. Brick by brick, Turncloak explores how we can make amends, if we ever can. Can we re-write our mistakes, compel someone to believe us, to forgive us?
We can never go back to how it used to be – or can we? Turncloak is a gorgeous examination of the past or returning and whether we can ever go back with no trace. Continuing from Silvercloak, Turncloak continues to discuss the power which comes at a cost, even if we never knew it, refused to see it. Turncloak asks us whether we believe in what is lawful or right and what happens when they differ. Steven delivers a stunning sequel about wondering about the power in mercy, in running, in refuge. If mercy is its own kind of strength. It asks us whether our quest for revenge will turn all we love against us. If it’s the selfish solitary path after all.
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Can we have a life after loss? Turncloak is captivating until the end. I will be eagerly awaiting book three. There are huge building blocks laid for the future and Steven doesn’t allow anyone to escape unscathed. Find Turncloak on Goodreads, Storygraph, Blackwells, & Libro. fm.