Review: Dark Skies (Dark Shores #2) by Danielle L. Jensen

Dark Skies
(Dark Shores #2)
by Danielle L. Jensen

May 5, 2020
464 pages

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Goodreads Summary:

A RUNAWAY WITH A HIDDEN PAST

Lydia is a scholar, but books are her downfall when she meddles in the plots of the most powerful man in the Celendor Empire. Her life in danger, she flees west to the far side of the Endless Seas and finds herself entangled in a foreign war where her burgeoning powers are sought by both sides.

A COMMANDER IN DISGRACE

Killian is Marked by the God of War, but his gifts fail him when the realm under the dominion of the Corrupter invades Mudamora. Disgraced, he swears his sword to the kingdom’s only hope: the crown princess. But the choice sees him caught up in a web of political intrigue that will put his oath – and his heart – to the test.

A KINGDOM UNDER SIEGE

With Mudamora falling beneath the armies of the Corrupter, Lydia and Killian strike a bargain to save those they love most—but it is a bargain with unintended and disastrous consequences. Truths are revealed, birthrights claimed, and loyalties questioned—all while a menace deadlier and more far-reaching than they realize sweeps across the world.

Review

I loved Dark Shores a lot but oh my god did I fall head over heels for Dark Skies! The story made my heart pound, the characters gave me all the feels and the romance stole my breath away!

Lydia and Killian is officially my favourite OTP!!! She's timid yet resourceful and he's disgraced but resilient. They couldn't have been further apart but fate brought them together. I loved seeing their relationship develop. With the exception of a few bittersweet moments, their interactions were full of smoldering intensity. They're 1000% meant to be.

Politics is a major player in Dark Skies and it's really well-done. It drove the story and heaped on tons of tension between the characters. So much scheming by so many different people. It was hard to hate the schemers when their plans were so clever. The plot twists were anything but predictable. Every single one had me gasping and nodding in appreciation.

I'm hyper aware of a couple plot points that have been hinted at but brushed over. I have a pretty good idea where they're headed and I just know they'll be explosive once revealed. I especially am holding my breathe for when Lydia's true identity comes to light. I can't wait for certain people's reactions ;)

I can say a gazillion things about Dark Skies but none could adequately convey my love for it. I simply just need more. My mind, my body and my soul are ready for every single feels the next installment is sure to bring!

*I beta read for the author and received an Advance Reading Copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and not affected in any way. Any quotes included in my review were taken from the ARC I received.