Alexis:
Welcome to another book review featuring a lady knight!
The Second Death of Locke follows Grey, a knight/hand who has dedicated her life to her mage and long-term best friend, Kier.
When a quest to protect the child of an enemy kingdom pulls them into the dangerous heart of their nation’s war, Grey and Kier will need to decide what they are willing to sacrifice to protect their secret.
For Grey is no ordinary magical well, but heir to the lost island of Locke—the root of all power. If she dies, all magic dies with her.
I debated picking up The Second Death of Locke after hearing mixed reviews, but I ultimately decided that lady knights are having a moment, so why not?
I’m glad I did!
I really enjoyed the first half of this book especially. The yearning, the vibes/atmosphere, and the magic system were all wonderful.
I liked both Grey and Kier’s characters, learning about their pasts, and the battlefield/fight scenes.
The second half was a little slower paced, and while I enjoyed the more political intrigue that it brought to the story, it wasn’t quite as strong. However, this was still a solid read overall and is definitely one of the more standout reads in the romantic fantasty/romantasy space.
VERDICT: 🗡️🗡️🗡️🗡️/5
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