Book: Corvid Wings (The Amethyst Wrath Book 2) by Dee Mannine
Reviewed by Weird | weird.reads.books
Rating: 3.5/5
This sequel takes everything from the first book and absolutely blows the world wide open. While the first book focused on Seda’s escape from the dystopian, Handmaid’s Tale -esque city of Joro, this installment proves there is so much more to this universe. We’ve got magic, fantastical creatures, gods, fae, and more. Also, there’s a glossary at the front! We are truly blessed to have reference material this good! 🙏
Seda is a thirty-something FMC who is finally discovering she’s more than human. Watching her gain confidence as she masters her magical abilities is so rewarding. She’s also gained Corvid familiars and a lionne (a half-lion, half-dragon) companion. I am obsessed with Elco, the lionne, and was so happy he got even more page time in this book.
Then there’s the love triangle. It veers off in some unexpected directions, but it’s clearly here to stay heading into book three. Which team I’m on remains TBD. Kalon is total book-boyfriend material, but the jealousy and possessiveness from Cahir definitely makes the dark romance lover in me perk up.
There are some truly heartbreaking scenes in this one, so keep an emotional support snack nearby, because you will be breaking down along with the rest of us. On the flip side, the spice really heats up, and I found myself constantly cheering Seda on. I also loved seeing the moving pieces of this multi-POV narrative start to click together.
I am already desperate for book three. If you love dark romantasy with expansive world-building, you need to pick this up!
Thank you to Dee Mannine for the eARC. All opinions are my own.