For Savenek, there is no greater honor than protecting Emperion. While other young men his age study a trade, he attends a secret, elite military academy where he has been honed into a lethal asset for his kingdom. He can gather information without detection and kill from the shadows. Savenek’s own father is the schoolmaster, and he forces Savenek to train harder than any other student. As … graduation draws near, Savenek eagerly awaits the vows inducting him into the Brotherhood of the Crown.
When a messenger arrives with news of war brewing on the horizon, the Brotherhood is called into action. Eager to prove himself, Savenek goes on his first mission alone. He doesn’t expect to uncover a treacherous plot to destroy Emperion. He doesn’t expect to join forces with someone outside the Brotherhood, let alone a woman. He certainly doesn’t expect to fail.
But then again, his father taught him nothing ever goes as planned.
Political intrigue clashes with romance in this thrilling story that continues the Reign of Secrets saga.
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This was the perfect continuation of this series!
Taking place alongside the events of CoD1, this book introduces us to Savenek. Immediately, we feel as robbed of this person as Allyssa was. As a character, Savenek proves to be creative, skilled, pragmatic, and stealthy. He also has a few familial traits we have come to know and love over both the True Reign series and Reign of Secrets. Most of that comes in the form of a confidence that borders arrogance, dedication, the desire to constantly improve, and an intense loyalty to his nation. While we could always debate nature vs. nurture, they were qualities that allowed the reader to feel the connection to his family.
What I also enjoyed (probably the most) out of this book was the relationships between the characters. To say more would be edging into spoiler territory, and I don’t want to rob anyone of the pleasure of a first read. So, suffice to say, I enjoyed the different natures and discoveries you make about this particular cast.
One of the other unique parts of this book is this: it could stand alone. As of right now, if you picked up book 4 and didn’t have access to books 1-3 of the Reign of Secrets series, it wouldn’t hurt you. Yeah, you might not understand most of my review then, but that’s the beauty of it. If you started with Savenek and then went back to Allyssa, it wouldn’t harm you. Savenek is his own person and his stories stand alone, just like Allyssa’s did. And I absolutely love it.
That said, it is an adventure you’re in for. There’s no resting for the wicked in this book. Trained as an assassin, Savenek is sent on his first solo mission, and things are not at all what he expected. There are new dangers, new enemies, and secret alliances that are cause for concern. And Savenek wants to take on them all…
The pacing is quick and absorbing and enjoyable. I’ve always been a fan of Jennifer Anne Davis’s skill with the written word, and this one does not disappoint. So set aside some reading time and dive in!
I was very hesitant going into this book. I really liked how book 3 ended and a big part of me wanted to leave the story there. I continued on because this author has not steered me wrong yet.
So this is Savenek’s story during the same time as the first three books. Which brings me to believe that the final book is going to feature both siblings. I have to say that I enjoyed this book very much you get to see how the twins are similar even though they were raised apart. I learned things that either I missed in the first three books or I was just being told them. I am pretty sure that these things were not in the first 3 however I can not be 100% certain that they were not mentioned in passing.
I foresee a potential love story for the final book and I am really hoping that it comes to be and both siblings can live happily ever after. They have both lived through so much I feel that they deserve it.
If you have read the first 3 books and are hesitant like I was I implore you to continue on. It is very much worth it.
This series is not a stand alone, but keeps me reading anyhow. I’m now on the third book and they keep getting better. I recommend trying it out from here to see Alyssa grow and mature.