Book: The King's Betrayal by Stephanie Hudson
Reviewed by Booksbystarlightandshadows
Rating: 4/5
This picks up right where we left off with Alex realising the General is not who she thought he was. The secrets are starting to come out and there are more than a few revelations Alex has to work through whilst also finding herself torn between the two MMCs. Amanda Leigh Cobb continues to completely endear Alex to me with her performance; she is one of my favourite bright snarky narrators and just sparkles.
Alex's humour is one of my favourite parts about the character and the banter is more of the smouldering kind compared to book one. I was feeling so conflicted about the love triangle as I loved Riley in book one and although it's pretty clear who is end game, I couldn't see how this was going to unfold. There is something about how vague Riley's past has been that has me wondering what the reveal is going to be. I did miss Ryan Lee Dunlap as Riley is off page for most of the book but I am looking forward to hearing more of him in the next book after that ending which took an absolute turn.
It's lower on the action stakes compared to book one with the focus largely being on Alex and the General's relationship. James Cassidy's General though; wow, I am completely won over. There were plenty of swoony moments but I think the tantrum at the lift may have been my favourite part! It was just perfect listening to that in duet - I could practically hear the foot stomping.
I loved hearing more about the mythology of the General's world and I'm hoping we get to see the other side of the Rift in the next book. The gear change in the last couple of chapters has left me with some many questions and I am looking forward to book three already.
My interpretation of the star system;
3 stars - I enjoyed it; would read the author again
4 stars - I really liked it; I am invested and definitely want more from this author/series
5 stars - I loved it; I engaged with this book completely until I finished it and it is one I will re-read