This is the second book in the The Immortal Orders series.
- Book 1: Dark Night Golden Dawn
Synopsis:
Harlow Krane and Finn McKay have been trying their best to enjoy their seaside summer in Nea Sterlis. As they fall deeper in love, surrounded by their friends and family, that should be easy.
But as the summer begins to wind down, it’s clear that the problems they left behind in Nuva Troi have followed them to the beach. Between the paparazzi and the elder Illuminated, someone is always watching Harlow and Finn—recording their every move. As a storm of rebellion brews in far-off Falcyra, new secrets about the Illuminated are revealed.
With tensions mounting, Harlow and Finn must become the storm to survive what’s coming for them. Their love will be tested beyond their wildest imagination. Just how far will they go to save one another?
Review:
Harlow and Finn spend much of the story trying to better understand her powers and what they truly mean – often in very close physical proximity. And I mean a lot of it. Separating the couple didn’t feel necessary to me; it seemed meant to add tension, but it didn’t quite deliver that effect.
Those around them offer support by helping to dig deeper into what has been uncovered and what it could mean moving forward. Along the way, we learn information in small pieces, gradually revealing how past events shaped the world as it exists now.
Overall, this book felt a bit like a letdown for me. Parts of it dragged, and it struggled to keep me fully engaged throughout. While some plotlines moved forward at a slow pace, the supporting characters faded into the background, which made the world feel less alive. It ultimately had the feel of a classic second-book slump. There were moments I enjoyed, but it lacked the charm of the first installment. I’m hoping the next book will regain momentum and pick up the pace again.
🌙 Recension: Beneath the Alabaster Spire (The Immortal Orders #2) by Allison Carr Waechter
📚 Genre: Romance, Fantasy
📅 Release Date: October 16, 2022
📗 available in various formats – included in Kindle Unlimited
📱 Read as: Physical
💸 Bought
🗣️ Language: English
📆 Pages: 386
⭐️ 3/5
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