and they have plenty to tell….
Although I wished for a more mature feel to the story, Threadneedle is a bewitching debut enthralling and strongly imaginative enough to bind me in its spell. With such sumptuous magic, richly drawn characters, splendid villains, and seductive prose, how could it not?
This roaring sequel to Kingdom of Souls is a much more intimate, emotional, and character-driven book that tells its dark plot exceptionally well with the depth and nuance it deserves.
Although I was left longing for more of this book's titular character's presence, The Two-Faced Queen is a strong, wild follow up to the Kingdom of Liars expanding on what its author does well: compelling characters and narratives; and strong, evocative world-building that only continues to grow richer as it expands its scope.
Leigh Bardugo's first foray to adult fantasy and dark academia is not only a cautionary tale about messing with the supernatural, but is also a sobering exploration to campus culture, especially its social aspects where connections and status directly translate to power.
The Kingdom of Liars is a solid, enthralling debut offering a story of costly magic, betrayal, murder, and ultimately the worth of a legacy — especially in a world where memories are fleeting and not always trustworthy.
The Books are Rising 