Details:
Title: Smoke in the Sun
Author: Renee Ahdieh
Publisher: Hodder
ISBN 13: 978-1473664432
Synopsis:
After Okami is captured in the Jukai forest, Mariko has no choice - to rescue him, she must return to Inako and face the dangers that have been waiting for her in the Heian Castle. She tricks her brother, Kenshin, and betrothed, Raiden, into thinking she was being held by the Black Clan against her will, playing the part of the dutiful bride-to-be to infiltrate the emperor's ranks and uncover the truth behind the betrayal that almost left her dead.
With the wedding plans already underway, Mariko pretends to be consumed with her upcoming nuptials, all the while using her royal standing to peel back the layers of lies and deception surrounding the imperial court. But each secret she unfurls gives way to the next, ensnaring Mariko and Okami in a political scheme that threatens their honor, their love and very the safety of the empire.
Review:
I found this book took a long time to get going and honestly, not a lot happens even when it does. The ending seemed very abrupt and everything was resolved within a few pages. Also one nit pick of mine was the amount of typos in this book - even the incorrect name of one of the main players at one point!
Having said that it wasn't a hard read and there were enjoyable moments in it. It just felt disconnected from the first book and not as good.
I found this book took a long time to get going and honestly, not a lot happens even when it does. The ending seemed very abrupt and everything was resolved within a few pages. Also one nit pick of mine was the amount of typos in this book - even the incorrect name of one of the main players at one point!
Having said that it wasn't a hard read and there were enjoyable moments in it. It just felt disconnected from the first book and not as good.
I gave this book 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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