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A Reckless Oath

#02 in series

by Kaylie Smith
Alex Kydd
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In this sequel to the spellbinding A Ruinous Fate, more action, romance, and magic abound as Calla and friends must deal with their losses and come to grips with their own part to play in the Fates' War ahead. After the heart-wrenching death at the end of book 1, Calla and the other witches are sent reeling. Still stuck in the deadly Neverending Forest, the group must decide their next steps as the Fates' War looms near. Calla, torn between past allegiances and new circumstances, finds herself pushing away the one person who can unlock her future. With the still-beating heart in her hand, Amina is finally able to return to her home in the Land of the Valkyries. But when she finds that everything she left behind has irrevocably changed in the six years she's been gone, she turns her sights to revenge on the one who banished her all those years ago: the Valkyrie Queen. Meanwhile, everyone's favorite siren, Delphine, has been dragged down into the depths of the sea, and is imprisoned by the ruthless Siren leader. As past lovers turn into enemies and former foes into allies, Delphine must navigate the dangerous court and her play her part until she's able to escape and return to the surface. From deep within Siren's Sea to the skies above the Land of the Valkyries, A Reckless Oath takes readers on a new journey where stunning revelations will have them questioning everything.

  • Creators

  • Series

    A Ruinous Fate

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 30, 2024

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781368107051
      • File size: 380950 KB
      • Duration: 13:13:38

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      Starred review from January 15, 2024
      In this sequel to A Ruinous Fate (2023), members of the ensemble cast fight for their goals despite setbacks and danger. Trapped in the Neverending Forest, Calla, Gideon, Caspian, and Hannah are struggling after the death of Onyx Prince Ezra, Gideon's younger brother, and the kidnapping of the siren Delphine. Even as they attempt to escape the forest, bring Ezra back to life, and rescue Delphine, the war looms ever closer. Meanwhile, Delphine, who was horrifically tortured by Reniel (the sadistic former leader of her Shoal) as punishment for leaving him, plots her escape by feigning submission and remorse. Lastly, the Valkyrie Amina, having stolen Ezra's heart, is finally free of the forest, and she flies home to exact her revenge against the Valkyrie queen, only to discover that society and her friends have changed. Despite intriguing mini-quests and plot developments, the pacing drags, and the rotating points of view lessen the tension, although the inclusion of Gideon's and Delphine's viewpoints does add welcome depth to the relationships. Delphine's flashbacks and self-analysis, in particular, are empathetic, even though the torture scenes become repetitive. The depictions of corrupting power and societal inequities and control are intriguing but limited by centering on the seemingly one-dimensional antagonists. The strong, well-depicted focus on friendship and love is uplifting and provides a thematic thread despite the diluting rotating narration. The cast contains fantasy diversity. Unlikely to win new fans, but returning readers will find elements to appreciate. (map, character glossary) (Fantasy. 13-18)

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