Everyone has Secrets. PRAGUE, 1870.After joining the Order of the Crystal Daggers, led by her dauntless grandmother, Lady Penelope, Eleanora Svobodová set out to save her kingdom from oncoming devastation.And she failed. Following the attack on Prague Castle, Eleanora is determined to redeem herself. She sets out to win Karl’s trust while distancing herself from Ferdy, whose secrets and lies have … win Karl’s trust while distancing herself from Ferdy, whose secrets and lies have done nothing to stop her from falling in love with him. As she struggles to let him go, questions about the mission and her mother’s past cause a rift between Amir and Lady Penelope and add to the growing discord between Eleanora and her brother.
But when a cunning provocateur arrives in Prague, Eleanora discovers there is an even more deadly game afoot, one that reaches into Amir’s past and threatens Lady Penelope’s future. Now, the members of the Order must work together if they are to uncover the true enemy hiding in Bohemia.
Can they work together despite their divisions? Or will their division lead to even more destruction?
FROM THE BOOK:
“How do I know you’re telling me the truth?” The last thing I wanted to do was hurt him, but if I did not find a way to break free of him, I would risk doing even more harm.
Ferdy met my gaze with his. “I promise you this, Ella, that as of now, I will never lie to you again.” He leaned forward and kissed me again, and I stood there, letting him, desperately debating whether I could trust him or not. His promise burned through me, his words scorched into my being. It was so tempting to believe him, more tempting than anything else I had ever faced in all my life.
Freedom was only freedom if I could trust it to be true.
FROM THE AUTHOR:
With spies, secrets, and suspense, Prince of Secrets and Shadows is the second book in The Order of the Crystal Daggers, a spy adventure series from me, C. S. Johnson.
WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING:
Prince of Secrets and Shadows is book two in The Order of the Crystal Daggars series, and it has just escalated from awesome to amazing.” ~ Jessica Belmont, Book Reviewer
“The first book left us wanting more and the second book delivered it.” ~ Anne Perreault, author of Journey to Joy
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C.S. Johnson is a writing genius! I have yet to read a book by her that I didn’t absolutely love. Prince of Secrets and Shadows is book two in The Order of the Crystal Daggars series, and it has just escalated from awesome to amazing.
The world building is everything I want in a book like this. Even though it’s the second book, it is still on point and that’s one of the many things I love about C.S. Johnson’s writing.
The characters are so good. The villains are complex, the romance is sincere and healthy. It’s everything you hope for as a reader when you’re imeresed into a novel. You hope to feel as if you know the characters and are part of the world.
I highly recommend picking this series up. I don’t think you will be disappointed!
*I read this book as part of a blog tour with R&R Book Tours. All opinions are my own.*
Book two of The Order of the Crystal Daggers and the author does not disappoint. She brings a cast of strong characters ,adds in secrets and lies and takes them on another intriguing adventure. It’s well written.moves fluidly and I enjoyed reading.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
Anyone who reads this author’s books will not be disappointed and she has done it again with this series!! This historical novel is book 2 in the series but it’s equally exciting as the first. The characters are all complex and interesting. Ella is still training as a member of the Order of the Crystal Daggers and trying to prevent the Kingdom’s enemies from taking over. She finds out who is lying and it’s not good. If you want to go for an adventure, buy this series! In fact, buy every book this author has written. You will not be sorry!!!
This author amazes me with this series!
Her writing is excellent in how she writes a distinct emotional journey that is woven in with complex villains and swoon-worthy romance. Not only was this as awesome as the first book, but it was even more intense in the secrets and lies that come forth (or simply just “hidden”). In fact, I was so weighed down by everything Ella has on her shoulders, that I was telling her she just needed to break free from everyone and be free! Haha!
One of the most potent things about Prince of Secrets and Shadows (though the series has it as well) is the truths that Ella learns and struggles with. Her friends are so wise! I felt many of the things they shared with her were super relevant to my own life (the good and bad) and caused some good reflection. Some of the most thought-provoking conversations were with Harshad, who I really came to like in this book (another shoutout to the author for that because I wasn’t fond of him at all before).
Now, my absolute favorite part was…FERDY!!! *fangirls* Yes, yes, yes to all the things that happen! (Well, almost all because there was a time I was gripping my book in fear of some developments.)
Overall, I could say so much about how good this story was and how the ending was epic. It’s another must read in this spy adventure and I VERY eagerly look forward to the conclusion, especially with that ending (though thankfully it was not nearly as much as a cliff hanger as the previous book).