Review: Night Study

* Book 2 in the Soulfinder series * 

Yelena's in trouble - yet again. And without her magic, it's harder to fight the bad guys. That is if she even sees them coming.

The plot she and Valek uncovered needs to be taken care of. But the people behind the plot could be their worst nightmare.

With Valek and the Commander on the outs, tricky doesn't begin to describe their predicament. But they've never let anything stand in their way and they're not about to start now.

As war threatens between their two countries, they must do everything in their power to stop it.

My Thoughts: I adore Maria V Snyder; she's one of my favorite fantasy authors. I love Yelena and Valek. They've been through so many tough times and they always seem to beat the odds. I like seeing Yelena without all her powers, it evens the playing field a bit.

I hate all the secrets, especially between Valek and the Commander. I hate that they are on the outs, but it makes for a great story.

I love the return of so many favorite characters and the multiple perspectives. I can't wait to see how this adventure ends!

Cover Thoughts: Mysteriously dark
Source: My Library
Similar Authors: George R.R. Martin and Sarah J Maas

Final Thoughts: If you've never read a Maria V Snyder book, drop everything and grab the first book Poison Study. Then clear your schedule for reading time. You won't regret it!

Top Ten Tuesday: ReReading

This week's topic is re-reading. I don't re-read usually unless it's a book for book club because I don't have time to read all the books I want to read now - let alone go back and re-read, so it's rare. But it's also the reason I've stalled on so many series because I can't remember what happened in the previous books. 

- meme from The Broke and the Bookish

Re-Read for Pleasure:

Harry Potter series: I'm reading Harry Potter and the Art of Spying right now and it's making me want to go back and re-read all the books.

Anna, Lola, and Isla - because I loved these books

Pride and Prejudice

A mixture of Both:

Princess Diaries series

Mediator series 

Sarah Maclean's adult romances - because the last book is a character from a previous series and I never put together the clues.

Poison Study series

Re-Read to Remember:

Percy Jackson series (2-3)

Nicholas Flamel series (2-4)

Game of Thrones series 

Storm Glass

Opal studies at the Keep with the other magicians. She doesn't feel she's living up to expectations. She continues with her glass making skills at a shop outside of the Keep, creating animals that help the magicians communicate from a distance. While making glass figurines, which helps her relax, she's urgently called back to the Keep. There's a problem with the Stormdancer's Orbs. They're shattering, killing the Stormdancers and making it impossible to fill the orbs with energy. Opal must travel there to discover the why the glass is shattering. While there are other glass experts, it's possible that the glassmaker used magic to enhance the orbs. Opal must leave immediately to help solve the situation. During the journey, Opal and her magician companion are attacked; it's clear that someone doesn't want the Stormdancer's Orbs working or maybe someone just wants to steal the secret recipe for themselves. Opal must be careful not to reveal too much information to anyone, unless she wants her life to be in severe danger. Can she solve the Stormdancer's problem and help them fill the orbs before it's too late or will she be stopped?

Opal's adventure is set in the same world as Yelena from Poison Study, Magic Study, and Fire Study. Characters overlap in the series, extending knowledge from the previous series. It's good to read the previous books prior to this series, but it isn't necessary. I really enjoyed reading about the workings of glass blowing. It's something I've always wanted to try. Opal's tale is just as addicting with danger, romance, betrayal, jealous, and magic. It's hard to put this book down, it's so addicting. I'm already eagerly awaiting the next installment of the tale - which comes out Sept 1st of this year. Check out the cover: