A Memory of Nightshade

The Scented Court Book 2

By: A.L. Knorr

Narrated by: Manon Kahle

Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

Powerful enchantments. Danger lurking in every corner. Can this trio of unlikely friends serve the fae crown without triggering another disaster?

Jessamine is heartbroken over an unexpected tragedy but has no time to grieve before the throne delivers an ultimatum: become a spy or face banishment.

Laec is under house-arrest for his part in Çifta’s rescue but still keeping his eyes and ears open for his Seelie queen. He’s suspicious of the winter kingdom leaving their lands for the first time in forty years and arriving at the Scented Court… where dire predictions of darkness loom. Can he prove himself to the court, and maybe Çifta’s father?

Çifta longs to command her own future. She is safe—for now—in Solana, a place that appreciates her talents. But can she convince her father to annul the betrothal, without putting more lives at risk?

As their paths converge at the famed Midwinter Festival, the three schemers uncover threads of a twisted plot. With life, limb, and love on the line, they realize joining forces once again is the only hope of stopping an encroaching evil. Will their secret maneuvers bring them back into sovereign favor or leave them out in the treacherous cold?

A Memory of Nightshade is the lush second book in The Scented Court a noblebright high fantasy series featuring both adult and young adult characters. If you like suspenseful adventures, witty dialogue, and forbidden romance, then you’ll adore A.L. Knorr’s faerie realm. Listen to A Memory of Nightshade today!

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World building, Twists and Turns, OH my!

I am enjoying the world that is set before us in Book 2 of the Scented Court series.

New faces, conflict, heart break, and suspicion kept me going. I questioned the identity of one handsome, silver-haired fellow. With a gasp, my suspicion shifted. Now, I am left clawing at the rocks of the cliff - grasping speculation until Book 3.

Outstanding series

I absolutely loved listening to this book. Abby does an amazing job creating characters that you can relate to, smile and simpathize with. The narration is so good that you feel like you are a part of the story. There is love, loss, romance and magic. it takes you on a journey as the characters discover who they are and what they are capable of. Of course there is an ending that leaves you wanting more. An outstanding second book to the series.

Better and better!

Wowowow! So many unexpected happenings in book 2. I could not put this one down and can’t wait for the next! A.L. Knorr has quickly become one of my favorite authors — this is a series you don’t want to miss! I especially love all of the familiars and the deep bonds that we see forming. More, please!

enjoyed

A book worth reading and/or listening to. I listened to it and enjoyed the narration that brought a new layer to this book and series overall.

So awesome

If you thought book #1 was good, book #2 will knock your socks off. So good and well written that I couldn't stop myself from finishing the book in one sitting.

So good

This was my second time completing this book. I first read it and the second time I listened to it. There was quite a bit of time before I read book 1&2 and between the time I listened to them. It always surprises me how much details are forgotten between readings. But it is even more impressive the worlds that Knorr paints with her words and the details she weaves into her story. She is quite the artist. Also, I can’t wait to begin book three. Knorr has a way of making you hungry for more. I will happily read anything she writes. I enjoyed the narrator. Which is great since this gives you nearly 14 hours of listening entertainment.

review by Roxanne

I love all the characters. It kept me wanting more. I love the silver face and familiars.It keeps you interested with wanting to know how the shade could cause death or mind control. A must read!

A formidable heroine to watch

Worth the wait! Wow! I originally read book one over a year ago and when this one came out I was super excited. The narrator is fantastic and the story had me sucked in from the start. Jess picks up right after the events of the first and now has chosen to become a spy vs the alternative for rescuing Lady C. It's awesome seeing her become more confident in her abilities and allowing her to find love is always nice. The evil prince is on my nerves and he will get what is coming to him no doubt. Mystery, further world and character building, love interests, familiars, a brewing war. What more can a reader want in a story? I can’t wait to read what comes next for our heroine and her friends.