Book details
The Katerina Trilogy, Vol. II: The Unfailing Light
Description
Lush and opulent, romantic and sinister, The Unfailing Light, Volume II in The Katerina Trilogy, reimagines the lives of Russia's aristocracy in a fabulously intoxicating and page-turning fantasy.Having had no choice but to use her power has a necromancer to save Russia from dark forces, Katerina Alexandrovna, Duchess of Oldenburg, now wants to forget that she ever used her special powers. She's about to set off to pursue her lifelong dream of attending medical school when she discovers that Russia's arch nemesis--who she thought she'd destroyed--is still alive. So on imperial orders, Katerina remains at her old finishing school. She'll be safe there, because the empress has cast a potent spell to protect it against the vampires and revenants who are bent on toppling the tsar and using Katerina for their own gains. But to Katerina's horror, the spell unleashes a vengeful ghost within the school, a ghost more dangerous than any creature trying to get in."Katerina's first-person voice is smart and believable, fitting well into this atmospheric romance."--Kirkus ReviewsFrom the Hardcover edition.
Age
12-15
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
336 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Engaging Historical Fantasy: 'The Unfailing Light' offers a unique blend of historical fiction and fantasy, set in the intriguing backdrop of Imperial Russia. Readers who enjoy rich historical settings with a supernatural twist will find this book particularly captivating.
- Complex Characters and Relationships: The novel continues to develop the complex relationships and characters introduced in the first book. Readers will be drawn to the protagonist, Katerina, and her evolving relationships, as well as the challenges she faces as a necromancer in a royal court.
- Expanding Mythology and World-Building: The second volume delves deeper into the mythology of the series, exploring the magical and political intricacies of the world Robin Bridges has created. Fans of the first book will appreciate the expanded lore and the new supernatural elements that are introduced.
- Suspenseful Plot Twists: 'The Unfailing Light' is known for its suspenseful plot and unexpected twists. Readers looking for a story that keeps them on the edge of their seat will enjoy the unpredictable nature of the narrative and the tension that builds throughout the book.