The Hemlock Queen

The Nightshade Crown, Book 2

De: Hannah Whitten

Narrado por: Emily Ellet

'Hannah Whitten is my new favourite obsession' Jodi Picoult, New York Times-bestselling author

In this epic sequel to the Sunday Times bestseller, The Foxglove King - Hannah Whitten's lush, romantic fantasy - the glittering and dangerous world of the Sainted King's royal court is forever changed by Prince Bastian's ascension to the throne - and the dark forces gathering beneath it.

The corrupt king August is dead. Prince Bastian has seized the throne and raised Lore - a necromancer and former smuggler - to his right-hand side. Together they plan to cut out the rot from the heart of the royal court and help the people of Dellaire. But not everyone is happy with the changes. The nobles are sowing dissent and the Kirythean Empire is beating down their door. Even Prince Bastian has changed. No longer the hopeful, rakish, charismatic man Lore knows and loves, instead he's become reckless, domineering and cold.

And something has been whispering in her ear. A voice, dark and haunting, that's telling her there's more to the story than she knows and more to her power than she can even imagine. A truth buried deep that could change everything.

With Bastian's coronation fast approaching and enemies whispering on all sides, Lore must figure out how to protect herself, her prince and her country before they all come crumbling down and whatever dark power has been creeping through the catacombs is unleashed .

©2024 Hannah Whitten (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK

Reseñas de la Crítica

Whitten keeps readers on their toes in this standout romantasy . . . Whitten keeps the pages flying as prophecies, gods, and heavy secrets impact the central love triangle. This enthralling sequel will leave readers clamouring for more (PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review))

Good book, not a fan of the narrator's choice for the main protagonist's voice.

The story was engaging, though not the best, it was certainly enjoyable.

Regarding the audiobook, I had to speed it up to 2.4 just to keep my interest; the pacing was too slow, and there were too many pauses. It was tough to connect with the main character, Lore, because the narrator's choice of voice for her made her less likable.

I believe if I had read the book myself or could choose a different narrator, my experience with the story would have been much better.

Will be reading the 3rd one unless another narrator is available.

Slow build, but worth it.

This story moves slowly, but it needs to so you get all the little details. Eagerly awaiting the conclusion.