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The Great Pursuit
by Wendy Higgins
The Great Pursuit by Wendy Higgins is everything I could’ve asked for and more for the Eurona Duology. It compliments [b:The Great Hunt|22428707|The Great Hunt (Eurona Duology, #1)|Wendy Higgins|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1441908614l/22428707._SY75_.jpg|41848987] perfectly, shifting the hunt into a full-blown war. Paxton and Aerity are separated for much of the book, but that doesn’t detract from the love that was born in book one. In fact, I feel it strengthens it.
Now that the hunt is over, Aerity has been relegated back to being the princess. Her father who had let her sit in on council meetings begins pushing her out. Then she catches Lord Alvie in a precarious position with her maid *wink-wink* and she is at her wits end. Wishing to see Paxton one last time, she sets off with Harrison to find him before she will wed Lord Alvie. Aerity grows so much in this book. Circumstances out of her control find her leading the kingdom as queen not princess. She learns quickly that despite what her heart might want, she has to put her country and its people first. As I mentioned in my review for [b:The Great Hunt|22428707|The Great Hunt (Eurona Duology, #1)|Wendy Higgins|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1441908614l/22428707._SY75_.jpg|41848987], her kind heart and her lessons in diplomacy showed what a great leader she would become. Here it plays out as predicted. Aerity will make a fine queen!
Paxton Seabolt *sigh* At the end of book one, Paxton was on the run. He had to be because he’d used his magic, and his Lashed blood couldn’t stay hidden. As he travels south though, he comes across a flyer saying that all Lashed are welcome. Curious and cautious he follows it only to find that Rosaria had escaped and was building a Lashed army. To protect those he loves and his country Lochlanach, Paxton joins under the guise of hating the rulers and wanting his freedom. He is torn though. He believes in what Rosaria is preaching, freedom for Lashed to use their magic, however it’s the execution of it that he vehemently disagrees with.
Once again Saskia Maarleveld took me on an adventure. Her tone and inflection held my attention and left me breathless. Her portrayal of the characters is spot on, and I had no trouble keeping up with who was who as she read. I will be listening to more of audiobooks because she is the narrator I can promise you that!
Overall I loved The Great Pursuit. My emotions were spent by the end, but I was happy. The author created a world that it is easy to get lost in. Every character is important and has a story to tell within this book. I kind of hope there are more books set in Eurona. If you enjoyed [b:The Great Hunt|22428707|The Great Hunt (Eurona Duology, #1)|Wendy Higgins|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1441908614l/22428707._SY75_.jpg|41848987] or enjoy YA fantasy, I highly recommend it.
Now that the hunt is over, Aerity has been relegated back to being the princess. Her father who had let her sit in on council meetings begins pushing her out. Then she catches Lord Alvie in a precarious position with her maid *wink-wink* and she is at her wits end. Wishing to see Paxton one last time, she sets off with Harrison to find him before she will wed Lord Alvie. Aerity grows so much in this book. Circumstances out of her control find her leading the kingdom as queen not princess. She learns quickly that despite what her heart might want, she has to put her country and its people first. As I mentioned in my review for [b:The Great Hunt|22428707|The Great Hunt (Eurona Duology, #1)|Wendy Higgins|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1441908614l/22428707._SY75_.jpg|41848987], her kind heart and her lessons in diplomacy showed what a great leader she would become. Here it plays out as predicted. Aerity will make a fine queen!
Paxton Seabolt *sigh* At the end of book one, Paxton was on the run. He had to be because he’d used his magic, and his Lashed blood couldn’t stay hidden. As he travels south though, he comes across a flyer saying that all Lashed are welcome. Curious and cautious he follows it only to find that Rosaria had escaped and was building a Lashed army. To protect those he loves and his country Lochlanach, Paxton joins under the guise of hating the rulers and wanting his freedom. He is torn though. He believes in what Rosaria is preaching, freedom for Lashed to use their magic, however it’s the execution of it that he vehemently disagrees with.
Once again Saskia Maarleveld took me on an adventure. Her tone and inflection held my attention and left me breathless. Her portrayal of the characters is spot on, and I had no trouble keeping up with who was who as she read. I will be listening to more of audiobooks because she is the narrator I can promise you that!
Overall I loved The Great Pursuit. My emotions were spent by the end, but I was happy. The author created a world that it is easy to get lost in. Every character is important and has a story to tell within this book. I kind of hope there are more books set in Eurona. If you enjoyed [b:The Great Hunt|22428707|The Great Hunt (Eurona Duology, #1)|Wendy Higgins|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1441908614l/22428707._SY75_.jpg|41848987] or enjoy YA fantasy, I highly recommend it.