Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo, this romantic fantasy adventure will leave you hungry for more.
The hunt is on.
But who is the hunter and who is the hunted?
Ayleth and Terryn survived the Witchwood, but they’re no closer to solving the mystery of the dead shade hunter. In their quest for answers, they discover that a witch has escaped through the Great Barrier and is … to solving the mystery of the dead shade hunter. In their quest for answers, they discover that a witch has escaped through the Great Barrier and is leaving a trail of corpses in her wake.
A murderous witch is only one of Ayleth’s problems, however. Terryn, her infuriating and intriguing rival, will give his all to win their competition. And Kephan, their Outpost Master, conceals more than one dangerous secret.
Worst of all, while pursuing a lead, Ayleth finds herself on the hunt for a three-year-old girl . . . a girl possessed by a unique and powerful shade.
Suddenly, Ayleth must question the teachings of her Holy Order. Is it always right to kill humans possessed by shades? Even a child?
Return to the world of The Venatrix Chronicles, where deadly spirits lurk in the shadows, good and evil wage eternal war, and secrets threaten to tear a kingdom apart. If you love kick-butt heroines, slow-burn romance, breathtaking action, and stories that leave you with a book hangover for days after you finish . . . you need to discover this dark and deadly series. Prepare to turn pages late into the night!
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After Ayleth’s and Terryn’s ordeal in the Witchwood they still had more questions than answers and though they fought to save one another’s life they were still far from friends. They were still competing to gain the post at Milisendis outpost in place of Nane the venator who was so brutally killed beyond the barrier of protection which they were meant to maintain. In this book Ayleth is sent in search of answers, and she encounters an inborn child, a hedgewitch, curses, shade taken oxen and the Warpwitch herself. The situation was turning even murkier once Terryn started becoming suspicious of Ayleth, accusing her of being involved with the Crimson Devils. The relationship between these two venators, both harbouring past secrets which were intruding on their present day lives was becoming ever more turbulent. Terryn accused Ayleth of her connections to the witches because through both of her encounters with them she had escaped with her life and this was suspicious to the extreme. When Ayleth encountered the inborn child Nilly and saw Terryn ready to do his job of burning the child she vowed she would fight him, thus going against the teachings of her own order. However it seems that she was not the only one to question whether the killing of a child in order to save her soul was not more evil than the evil they pretended to curtail. With Kephon away from Milisendis, Ayleth and Terryn just had to work together now, in order to keep the barrier safe and the witches behind the barrier but would they be enough to see to this difficult task? Dying to read book 3 of this extremely exciting series where we are discovering that not all venators are without heart after all!
Could you kill a child? What if that was your duty? What if your soul depended on it? Being an inquisitor is a hard calling; this kind of moral choice makes it very difficult for our anti-heroes Ayleth and Terryn to continue in their fledgling calling. I found it hard to put down the book – I just had to see what each of them chose to do.
I received an ARC from the author and I am voluntarily leaving this review.
Loved it even more than the first book! I’m so excited that book three is now available so I can dive right into it. Highly recommend this series if you love kick-butt heroines, mysterious and unpredictable plots, and unique and totally immersive fantasy worlds.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. I have since bought the book!
I love how this book picked up right where book one left off. We learned more about Terryn’s background. There is a lot of personal turmoil and struggle Ayleth and Terryn – both internally and with each other.
I can’t wait to read book 3!
Better than book 1, love it!!!
OMG, can’t believe how good this book was, didn’t expect it to be … So much action, our little Ayleth is growing into a fierce venatrix but, why those evil beings keep “recognizing” her, who is she really?… And Terryn, he’s getting a soft spot for her, even if he won’t admit it … Now that the evil witch got the little girl, what will happen? … Will Ayleth play a rol in the witch Queen return??? … OMG, can’t wait for the next book!!!
Suspenseful and Intense!
Once again this amazing author dazzles us with her ability to write such an intriguing story and characters. Book 2 continues where book 1 left off and it does not disappoint. Each chapter is filled with intrigue and suspense with little twists and turns throughout. The characters are all fascinating, dynamic and powerful. The author weaves a very intense tale that leaves us guessing on what will happen next and wanting more.
I loved every second of book 2. The story just keeps getting better and better – keeping me on the edge of my seat. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series. Utterly Fantastic.
Wow this is a Fantastic read. I loved it from start to finish. It had me on the edge of my seat with this real page turner. This is definitely an epic read with fantastic scenes. And the Characters are brought out so well. Its one of the definite must reads. I highly recommend.
Shauna Joesten