The Caged Queen (Iskari #2) by Kristen Ciccarelli

The Caged Queen - 4 Stars

Synopsis

Once there were two sisters born with a bond so strong that it forged them together forever. When they were angry, mirrors shattered, and when they were happy, flowers bloomed. It was a magic they cherished—until the day a terrible accident took Essie’s life and trapped her soul in this world.

Dax—the heir to Firgaard’s throne—was responsible for the accident. Roa swore to hate him forever. But eight years later he returned, begging for her help. He was determined to dethrone his cruel father, under whose oppressive reign Roa’s people had suffered. Roa made him a deal: she’d give him the army he needed if he made her queen.

Together with Dax and his sister, Asha, Roa and her people waged war and deposed a tyrant. But now Asha is on the run, hiding from the price on her head. And Roa is an outlander queen, far from home and married to her enemy. Worst of all: Dax’s promises go unfulfilled. Roa’s people continue to suffer.

Then a chance to right every wrong arises—an opportunity for Roa to rid herself of this enemy king and rescue her beloved sister. During the Reliquishing, when the spirits of the dead are said to return, Roa can reclaim her sister for good.

All she has to do is kill the king. 

Review

I received with thanks an ARC copy of The Caged Queen from Orion Publishing Group and Netgalley.

This is my true and honest review of The Caged Queen (Iskari #2). This was published on 27^th September 2018

This is the companion novel to The Last Namsara. This time we follow Roa on her quest for revenge against the man responsible for betraying her and not fulfilling a given promise. Like the last one this is a fantastical book set in a beautiful world created by the author. This time it was nice to see what would happen to Roa and her quest for revenge. As before this book has lots of twists and turns. Also loved the ongoing character development.

Would recommend if you love a good YA fantasy.