“A fabulous interweaving of fantasy, politics, and sisterhood — this unusual, tense tale will have you on the edge of your seat!” –#1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce on Crown of Coral and Pearl The Cruel Prince meets Ash Princess in this thrilling fantasy, the much-anticipated sequel to Crown of Coral and Pearl. Ever since Nor was forced to go to a nearby kingdom in her … to go to a nearby kingdom in her sister’s place, she’s wanted nothing more than to return to the place and people she loves. But when her wish comes true, she soon finds herself cast out from both worlds, with a war on the horizon.
As an old enemy resurfaces more powerful than ever, Nor will have to keep the kingdom from falling apart with the help of Prince Talin and Nor’s twin sister, Zadie. There are forces within the world more mysterious than any of them ever guessed–and they’ll need to stay alive long enough to conquer them…
Books in the Crown of Coral and Pearl duology:
Crown of Coral and Pearl
Kingdom of Sea and Stone
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Kingdom of Sea and Stone is the second book in the Crown of Coral and Pearl duology by Mar Rutherford.
Nor was force to take her sister’s place in a nearby kingdom and wish to go home more than ever. Both once her wish come truth and she’s finally back, she soon realize that the people of her village as cast her out. And a war on the horizon…
Ceren, an old ennemy, is back again more powerful than ever. With the help of Prince Talin and her twin sister, Zadie, she’s gonna need to stop him before it’s to late.
I have love the conclusion of this great duology.
Nor was strangely annoying to me in this book. I would have given her up if not for how patient everybody else was with her. I also really liked Cerrin’s ending, it was very appropriate.
”… even if love was my greatest weakness, it was also the thing that made me strong.”
Kingdom of Sea and Stone was a great ending to Nor and crews story. We start off essentially right where we left off, as Nor heads back home to share some hope filled news with Varenia. Unfortunately the hopeful feeling does not last too long, and once again Nor leaves her hometown with her sister and Talin, to hopefully take down an old enemy and finally unite the kingdom. Along the way they meet some new friends and reunite with some old faces as well.
KoSaS is filled with political moves, our band of heroes traveling across the broken kingdom, magic, and my favorite part sisterhood. I sort of loved how not only did we get to see more of Nor and Zadie’s bond, but we also see these sisters bond with other women and just each of their growth as individuals.
I don’t want to say too much, because I don’t want to ruin the story, but in this book you will feel bad for characters that you probably didn’t think you could feel compassion toward. I honestly had a hard time fully rooting against certain people. You’ll see if you read. My only REAL complaint is that the end felt very simple and easily wrapped up. Yes, it took a long journey to get there, but for some reason the ease made it feel a bit rushed.
All that said this was a great read, and a great duet overall. If you’re looking for crown game fantasy with a historical sea side kingdom type of feel, then I highly recommend this book.
Before I begin my review for Kingdom of Sea and Stone (Crown of Coral and Pearl book 2) by Mara Rutherford, I would personally like to thank the author, publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC and I have reviewed it honestly.
SPOILER ALERT‼
This review contains possible minor spoilers if you have not yet read Crown of Coral and Pearl!
The enemy returns with a vengeance in this stunning conclusion to the Crown of Coral and Pearl duology. Kingdom of Sea and Stone takes us on an epic journey through undiscovered territory with familiar characters, new friends and more danger.
Kingdom of Sea and Stone features, but is not limited to, the following themes:
YA fantasy
YA romance
Royals
Hierarchy
Journey
War
Loyalties
My overall rating for Kingdom of Sea and Stone is…
5 stars!
An emotional conclusion to an epic YA fantasy duology! This book was intense! With a war on the horizon, our favourite characters pursued by the enemy and inner turmoil from the horrific events of book 1, this novel proved to be an unimaginably unique page turner. I can’t wait to experience more work by Mara Rutherford!