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Book: Kingdom of Sea and Stone

Author: Mara Rutherford

Book Series: Crown of Coral and Pearl Book 2

Rating: 3/5

Recommended For...: fantasy, political intrigue, romance

Publication Date: October 6, 2020

Genre: YA Fantasy

Recommended Age: 16+ (romance, slight violence and gore, war)

Publisher: Inkyard Press

Pages: 368

Synopsis: Ever since Nor was forced to go to a nearby kingdom in her sister’s place, she’s wanted nothing more than to return to the place and people she loves. But when her wish comes true, she soon finds herself cast out from both worlds, with a war on the horizon.

As an old enemy resurfaces more powerful than ever, Nor will have to keep the kingdom from falling apart with the help of Prince Talin and Nor’s twin sister, Zadie. There are forces within the world more mysterious than any of them ever guessed—and they’ll need to stay alive long enough to conquer them…

Review: Overall, this was an ok book. The book did well to keep the world building up and the book gave me a conclusion to this series, which I kinda wanted to know from the get go.

However, this book plot was more “will they? Won’t they?” than the stuff I cared about from the first book. The book went hardcore ya cliché in this one, which isn’t a bad thing but definitely isn’t for me. The characters, I feel, weren’t that well developed in this one from the first book, and the pacing was so so slow for me.

Verdict: It’s not for me, but it’s still a good duology.