Two years after the fall of the Blood Queen, Fey is struggling with her new role. No longer the fierce assassin she once was, she now finds herself entangled in politics, with witches begging her to take the crown. For the first time, the Queen’s Blades can forge their own paths, allowing Fey a glimpse of freedom, but she must decide what to do with it. One thing she knows: she wants Alastair by her side—though there’s always room for one more.

When leaders of each faction start meeting brutal ends, Fey and her sisters set out to uncover the culprit behind these gruesome attacks. But all signs point to one suspect: a blood witch. Can they track her down before the factions do?

I loved the first book so much that I worried the sequel wouldn’t satisfy my need for more Fey and Alastair. Yet, this installment delivered beautifully. I did, however, miss the sisterly bond and the gritty assassin dynamics that were in The Queen’s Blade. This book feels more like an exploration of Fey and Alastair’s evolving love, with hints of a potential addition. I would have enjoyed more insight into Vee’s character and her past leading up to the main events.

*Thank you to Evelyn Ward and Booksirens for the ARC copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.