“You will damn us all.”Kiri Helena Solene thought her trial was over. She was wrong. Prophesied to be the strongest of her kind, Helena is still coming to terms with the depth of her power and what it means to rule.Unfortunately, there’s little time to learn.“Without the tether you will fracture.”As her soul mate, Von is Helena’s balance. Too bad he’s missing. When he disappears, her tenuous … balance. Too bad he’s missing. When he disappears, her tenuous hold on her magic begins to slip. Helena must find Von, and soon, or risk losing control completely.
If only she knew where to look.
“You have a choice before you.”
A malevolent force has risen; threatening the lives of Helena and those in her Circle. What they don’t realize is that without Von she will become the thing they most fear. How do you choose between the people you’ve vowed to protect and the one person you can’t live without?
How do you choose when there’s no choice at all?
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Helena is on a mission to reclaim her love and become whole again but will she lose herself and those she loves to vengeance.
Reign of Ash is very well written.
If I thought I loved Helena, Von and their circle before I love them even more after listening to the second part of their journey.
I had forgotten how much I truly love Ronan.
He is the glue that holds everything together when Helena‘s world starts to fall apart.
I adored how he stood by Helena’s side and continually challenged her to keep her from losing herself completely before they could rescue Von.
He pushed through his own pain and hurt to make sure Helena would have a chance to succeed.
If you love strong, intelligent characters that make you feel for them and want to fight along side them then I’d recommend going on this adventure with Helena and her circle.
Can’t wait to listen to the next book.
Ahhhhhmazing!! This is so well written and I love the characters the story flow is fantastic and I cannt wait for more!!
Helena’s journey as a Damaskiri, her rise to power, and her search for her mate, Von, continue in this second installment of The Chose series by Meg Anne.
Helena has started to assert herself, and has realized that she has power, can make decisions, and has a definite point of view. What she lacks now is training. And as her mate, Von, is currently being held captive, she’s determined to save him, and save her kingdom from an unknown threat.
This is another installment in the story, another leg in Helena’s journey, and another step in her development to what we hope will be a powerful and kind damaskiri. She and Von are both tested in this book. As with the prior book, the world that Meg Anne has built is fascinating, and she continues to paint vivid pictures of not only the characters, but the landscape in which they exist. Noelle Brides narrates with passion, curiosity, determination and emotion.
With this second book we see the choices that must be made in order to save Vons life. Each choice sets other things in motion, but will it be for good or for ill? Not only does Helena have to overcome debilitating depression and sorrow but she must continue to train and keep her promises. I felt like i was on an emotional roller coaster with this second book, and I would gladly ride it again. The end of course leaves you begging for more and I will heed its call!
Oh man, the first book started off great, but the ante just keeps getting upped. I’m loving it. Also, give to me a Talyrian please! 😉
This is the second book in the chosen series. It was a great continuation of the first, equally enchanting, and great world building. I love that you can see everything in your head and it is an amazing world. She does a great job describing the details of what’s going on. There is a lot of information in these books as well, you never run out of things you learn about this world and the people in it. There are always surprises, you never know what to expect with this series, at least so far. The characters are fierce and loyal. The circle only seems to get stronger. Not to mention all the book boyfriends you have in this series. *Sigh* So much hotness. Helena is one lucky woman, having so many people that love and are loyal to her. I can’t wait to see what else this series brings to life and what happens to Helena and the circle.
Great sequel !! I loved Helena and Von book one and loved this one as well. I had a hard time getting into it which was probably just me. Another cliffhanger and I can not wait to read book #3!!
Meg Anne has done it again! To say I was anticipate the follow up novel to Mother of Shadows in an understatement. Helena is in a desperate search for her other half, Von. The one person who she thought she could trust the most if the one who has taken her from him. Now she has discovered the very well being of all those she loves, including Von, is dependant on these two being reunited as soon as possible.
Again Meg Anne has turned what we want to be a love story into a story packed with adventure, love, and a story of hope. Helena must hold the pieces of her very being together in order to stop from destroying not only herself but the entire world as she searches for Von. Everyone is a suspect, and everyone will be tested. No one must stand between Helena and her love or they will suffer her wrath. Although this is a series, and I highly recommend you read the first book, Meg Anne makes it possible for a reader to pick up Reign of Ash and get a basic understand of what is going on. Yes, there are finer details that are missing, but you can continue and not read the first book. However, in all honesty, why would you want too!
Unlike Mother of Shadows, Meg Anne introduces us in detail to the rest of Helena’s court and how she is connected to each one of them individually and in some cases more than others. We are able to see how through her connection with Von, and now also with him missing she is able to become closer and even stronger herself because of it.
Reign of Ash is again a must read, and although early in the year I will go as far to say that this will more than likely be my favorite read of the year. However, the burning question once you get to the end of the book. What the heck is in the box!
This book takes on another part of Kiri and Von and the rest of her circle continuing their journey to Von’s homeland even tho he has been taken hostage. When they come to his homeland she is in a depressed state and finally she kinda comes out of it when she heals his brother and finds out who has taken him. She must travel to another place and confront her and her mother. Kiri has a lot of power and little time to learn how to use. Will they be able to find Von in time before other things.will cone to pass or will they fail and have everything destroyed. Thus book is amazing and has a lot feels and does not disappoint. All the characters are amazing each one bringing a piece of the story alive. Loved every second of can not wait for next
What a wonderful story!! It picks up speed right at the beginning, and pulls you through the book at a great pace. There’s no filler either-just chapter after chapter of amazing storytelling brought to life. I can’t wait until the next book!
This is a sequel I was looking forward to, and I was definitely not disappointed. Reign of Ash is as good, if not beer than Mother of Shadows.
The character development was on point, Helena is no longer a scared girl, she is a powerful queen. And Von has to learn to trust in the vast power of his more than capable Mate.
I liked the new characters, especially Nial, Von’s brother. Bright and charismatic despite his difficult situation.
The plot was fast paced and griping, with good amounts off all that composes a good book: epic battles, new discoveries, humor, and romance.
I enjoyed the lore Meg Anne has created. Reign of Ash delves deeper into the prophecy of The Chosen, answering questions, and leaving more to be answered; along with a warning Helena can not ignore.
Overall, a perfect sequel that you can’t put down and leaves you waiting impatiently for what comes next.
This author just exploded into my life with the first book and I thought it couldn’t be topped. I was so wrong. We get to see a strong woman standing up for the mate and people she loves. As Helena steps into her role yet is torn by the separation from her mate, we see both sides as the story progresses. This author takes the time to build tension, relay pertinent information in the form of prophecy. It is just an awesome story with plenty reasons to continue the series. Yes it is a series no it is not a standalone and you wouldn’t want it to be. There is no repeat button this author doesn’t fill the story it is all worth reading and a wonderful adventure. The characters are strong and true. They have emotions and troubles as well as success. I can’t wait to read the next book to the series.
I didn’t think Meg Anne could top Mother of Shadows –but boy was I wrong! This book was even better! It is so well written that I felt like I was there, standing next to Timmins, Kragen, Ronan, Darrin and Joquil ready to battle for my Kiri and join in the quest to find Von (her mate).
We learn the story about the Vessel and Corruptor, and the importance of Helena finding Von before their bond gets severed. Once again evil is lurking all around and they must come together in order to defeat it. Helena is ready to kick some butt and dish up some serious magic! A few new characters join in the plot, with Effie being one of my new favorites. I felt kind of bad for Ronan in this story, so hoping he finds some happiness in book three. One of my favorite lines in this book was “Nothing could possibly compare to the all-consuming ache of losing the most vital part of yourself”.
I will definitely be recommending this series to everyone I know. Also please keep in mind that this book also ends in a cliffhanger, so if you cannot stand them, please wait until book three has been released. I, for one, am now patiently waiting for book three!