I enjoy this series a lot and I'm sad to see it as a duology. I loved the worldbuilding, the relationship between the two powerful and yet so different characters. This second volume shows more of their romance, but also how they restore/attribute matriarchal power to institutions that were basically patriarchal. I felt it was calmer than the first volume but more mature and confident writing. I love both covers as well. Tal is a great character to balance the others.
Book Info:
The Second Son (Betrayal Prophecies #2) by Adrienne Tooley
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Publishing Date: July 16, 2024
Synopsis:
An epic clash of deities explores the two facets of pain—rage versus sadness—in this rousing conclusion to the Betrayal Prophecies, a dark crown fantasy duology with a sweeping sapphic romance.
The centuries-old prophecy has been fulfilled at last: the New Maiden has returned to Velle. Unfortunately, so has a malicious demi-god, whose elusive prophet is intent on converting the New Maiden’s followers. The Second Son is a vengeful, angry deity, whose psalm resonates with the disenfranchised.
With Elodie on the throne and Sabine in her own unique position of power, it should be easy enough to track down the culprit. Yet even as they’re falling in love, both girls are keeping dangerous secrets from each other. While the cult of the Second Son threatens to overthrow not only the Church of the New Maiden but also Velle’s monarchy, Elodie and Sabine must navigate impossible odds to dismantle the root of his power, all while their lives hang in the balance.
Content warnings: descriptions of anxiety and depression, depictions of self-harm, parental death (off-page), parental neglect, physical abuse at the hand of a parent, religious trauma
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About the Author:
Adrienne Tooley (she/her) was born and raised in the desert suburbs of Southern California. She grew up in the theater, earning her B.A. in Musical Theatre from Point Park University. She and her wife currently live in New York City with their puppy, Kit (short for Biscuit). She is the author of Sweet & Bitter Magic as well as the Indie Next List selection Sofi and the Bone Song. out now from S&S/McElderry. In 2023, she will publish The Third Daughter, the first in a duology from Christy Ottaviano Books/LBYR. In addition to writing novels she is also a singer/songwriter and has released several EPs which are available on Spotify & other streaming sites.
Author Links:
Website: http://www.adriennetooley.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/adriennetooley
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adriennetooley/
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