Holy heck ! This was such a good book and the perfect follow on from book one.
I loved that the characters continued to develop and grow throughout the course of the story. They’ve become such strong characters and I’m so obsessed with seeing how they continue to do so throughout the rest of the series.
The plot of this book was so freaking interesting!! Learning more about what they are facing and them finding the answers through their journey to Avalon. The twists and turns were so unpredictable and intriguing. Not to mention that again it had a cliffhanger. Which was so heart breaking and I immediately dove into book 3.
The chemistry between the characters was amazing in the first book but it was elevated to an amazing level. The way their relationship continues to grow and develop more and more. I love watching them as a couple. The spice was a lot higher in this one about a 4/5, it was a ton more frequent throughout this book.
Overall, I devoured this book. I loved it. I’m putting it at a 5/5. I read it in one day! I couldn’t put it down. 100% would recommend to anyone who has a love for romantasy.

Throne of Air and Darkness (Secrets of the Faerie Crown book 2) by Emberly Ash

Review
4.75 stars
Emberly, girl, you and I are going to need to have a chat about these cliffhangers! How am I supposed to sleep after that !? This is the second book in the Secrets of the Faerie Crown series. A delicious King Arthur retelling, but reimagined as though it was about his sister and everyone is Fae, sexy and stabby. I really enjoyed the first book, however I do think that I enjoyed this one more. I really enjoyed getting to see Veykas strength as a character come through as well as a more emotionally mature side of Arran. For anyone who loved the spice in book 1, you definitely won’t be disappointed by the spice in book 2! Honestly if you are into fantasy, fae, fated mates, touch her and die, found family and spice … then why aren’t you reading this series?! I was lucky enough to read the first 2 from netgalley so I will be continuing this series under my own steam :)

This is the second book in the series of Vekya and Arran trying to figure out the mysteries behind the darkness. Many challenges arise for the group of the round table. Vekya, Arran , and group try to figure out how the humans play a part in all this. They soon come to realize that the humans are not their biggest problem and they might be judging the humans too harshly.

Vekya and Arran over their journey also learn more about each other and their relationship and what that means for their future. This book is mostly about them realizing that this is all bigger than they thought and more as at stake than they realized.

I honestly would have given this book 3.5 stars. I feel like this book could have been cut down quite a bit. It was a bit drug out in some spots and took awhile for something monumental to occur that really affected the story line. Other than that I love the characters and the development of Vekya and Arran's relationship. There are a few twist and turns in this book. This ends on a cliffhanger.
Fated Mates, Strong FMC, Stubborn MMC who begins to realize that he can't protect her from everything, War, Magic, Loss
Character Development:4/5
Plot:3/5
Spice: 2/5

I’m giving this book a 3 star rating because I was expecting more action.

We get new settings as they try to reach Avalon and I thought that would mean more action packed scenes and discoveries; instead, it’s mainly Veyka struggling to come to terms with her feelings for Arran while he patiently waits.

I love them, they’re the sweetest, and there’s a lot of trauma sharing that made me really sad for them. They deserved better.

But not much else happens in this book, until the very end. Oh boy… everything happens in the end. Hopefully, the next book will have more action throughout and we get more clarity on everything.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers and author, for the opportunity to read this book. It has been great getting to immerse myself in this universe!

An absolutely outstanding book that I just couldn’t put down! I feel so honoured to have been given the opportunity to read this as an ARC as the book is just phenomenal

Another ending that has me itching to pick up the next book in the series! In the sequel we see more of what we learned in book one come together and Veyka and Arran continuing to learn about their relationship. We also get to explore more of their world and the human world and learn about how magic fits in with the fae and humans. I don’t want to say more that would give away the plot of book one! ☺️

I struggled a bit with the pacing in this sequel but loved the weaving of the parts of the story we know and nods to famous mythical characters in the traditional King Arthur story.

Overall a fun romantasy story and I look forward to continuing!

He falls first! I love how steamy they are and there are some difference in the mated bond like acceptance vs it just being there. I like how there was the choice and the way their relationship came to be. It felt realistic that way, all of the ways the characters were developed. I have enjoyed the story and I am RUNNING to the next book.
There is something building and how its being developed over the series is something I have enjoyed rather than the plot being rushed, there are key points happening still but it is built in a way, I’d call it like a plot slow burn. Maybe there’s a better way, but if you enjoy fantasy, lore, and spicy content you will enjoy this read.

ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME!?!?
Plot: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Character development: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Emotional damage: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

I have no words. Actually, no. I have SO many words. This series needs to be talked about more. It is so underrated. (Not me thinking about making a booktok so I can pump this series up to the world 👀)

The plot in this second book was so beautifully heavy. We still got our spice, but the plot was definitely the driver here. The transfermation ALL these characters go through is so impactful. And the mic drop plot twists that had me literally screaming at the pages!?! TOP 👏 TIER 👏.

Veyka and Araan's journey throught this book is just so raw and heart twisting. It's so impactful seeing both POVs and seeing them each develop and make eachother stronger. I love for the healthy supportive relationship they nurture. When two broken people agree to heal together and grow together, it is so empowering!

However, we ALSO get Gwen and Parys' perspective. Since the groups all split up most of this book, it was really nice to get a glimpse into what was happening back in the kingdom and to see their friendship bloom.

Now without giving up any spoilers.... Prepare for the ✨ emotional damage✨ because this book sucker punched me right in the feels during the whole second half. I was not prepared. And the ending... How could you do me like that!? 😮‍💨. I was a mess..and I am not normally an emotional reader, but sheesh!

Anyways. Absolutely loved!

Thank you to Netgalley and Emberly Ash for letting me read the arc for free.

Throne of Air and Darkness is the second book in the Secrets of the Faerie Crown series.

Veyka, who vanished with a sudden burst of power, finds herself in another realm. Meanwhile, Arran, who has just discovered that Veyka is his mate, goes feral when she suddenly disappears. How does Veyka, who's been powerless her whole life, suddenly have power? And what does it mean for them that there hasn't been a mated pair in thousands of years?

The dedications Emberly writes are always fire. I was curious to see what Veyka would do after the first book ended the way it did. I loved the part where Veyka asserted control over her court during the feast. Their journey through the human realm was too slow-paced for my taste. Merlin felt like just another Ianthe. And just why did Parys have to die!!??? I always knew that piece of shit Percival was up to no good!!! Please tell me Lyrena is alive!!! I don't think I can handle another death!!! I can't wait to see how all this ends!!!

I really enjoy the story line in this series. I have noticed a bit of spelling mistakes that should have been picked up. But all in all it was a great story and I can’t wait to find out what happens next in this series

Once again another outstanding book by Emberly Ash. This being the second book in the Secrets of the Faerie Crown Series comes as no surprise that it is a fantastic book. It took everything in me to put it down and work on packing up my house for a move. On every break I took I picked it up again and read a few more chapters.

In this book we are traversing the human realm, meeting new characters and old characters of both friend and foe. This story ends on the biggest cliff hanger of all which if I had a physical copy I would have thrown at the wall in frustration and rage.

I highly recommend this book if you liked Queen of Roses or anything that is a retelling of King Arthur. The Secrets of the Faerie Crown Series is a unique retelling of the story and has so many nuances.

Thank you NetGalley and Emberly Ash for the E-ARC in exchange for an honest review of my own opinions.

Just when you thought it couldn’t get better, it’s blows my expectations out of the water!! Epic quests, epic love story, epic heartbreaks, epic betrayals especially from unexpected quarters, epic revelations! This book has it all. This book is spectacular from the characters development, to storyline, to the scenes unfolding on the pages. It captivates my mind, my emotions and leaves wanting more, more, more!

What an emotional, heartbreaking, mending, and break again read this was! Thank you so much for letting me read it.
My heart was broken so many times while reading this, I cried, laughed, and smiled throughout this book. Arran is obviously the star of the show... Parys- You and I need to have a conversation for chapter 81!

I loved this book, and think it was even better than the first... if this is how the writing is continuing I cannot wait for the next in the series!

Emberly Ash continues her dark retelling of the Arthurian legend in Throne of Air and Darkness. This book is full of lies, deception, and digging for truth through layers of artifice. The readers will go on a roller-coaster of emotions with the characters, embracing the good, hurting with the painful, and trying to make sense of the bad. W b at started off as two people disliking each other, is now two people who love each other, and one willing to do anything to protect to sure the woman he loves is safe and content, if not happy. Throne of Air and Darkness is truly a work of art!

4.5 ⭐️

Throne of Air and Darkness was an even better read for me than the first book, Crown of Earth and Sky! I’ve really enjoyed seeing Veyka and Arran grow in their relationship as well as Veyka’s relationship with her other friends. Her healing journey is very well written. This series does tackle some pretty dark topics, but I feel it’s pretty well done. I also really liked getting POV chapters from both Arran and Parys.

There was lots of spice in this book, and I liked most of it. I did get a little weirded out by a certain scene, but it’s kind of a personal preference. I’m sure plenty of others liked it! Arran and Veyka’s banter was great as always, and I found I really loved the developing friendship between Gwen and Parys.

After that ending, I’m really looking forward to starting book three: Court of Vines and Vipers. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Emberly Ash for the ARC of Throne of Air and Darkness. All opinions are of course my own.

I do have one spoilery thing to say so I want to go ahead and give people time to scroll away if they don’t want to be spoiled…so…

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Emberly Ash, HOW DARE YOU? PARYS? The casual way with which you ripped my heart from my chest in the beginning of chapter 81…I’m sending you my therapy bills. 😭

I didn't finish this book I got 60% through before stopping, I don't think I'm the target audience.

I loved the first book, it definitely had a plot that I enjoyed, lots of storyline, twists, and a bit of spice.

The second book, I started to question if it was for me when Veyka has a great time Arran in his beast form. I did read on from there but it was just spice after spice with a storyline that was just overshadowed by so much spice. I was also quite supprised that beastiality wasn't included in the content warnings.

Thanks for the opportunity to read this book, but it was too spicy for me.

✨Throne of Air and Darkness✨

“I will tear apart this world, realm after realm, until I find you”

Rating:
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Thoughts💭
The second book in this series and it did not disappoint. Each chapter leaves you racing to the next. There is adventure through realms and love that continues to blossom.

So much betrayal so be carful what characters you get attached to! Nearly ever chapter had a new surprise. Aaron and Veyka’s is getting spicier by the minute.

You’re going to want to pick up book 3 instantly!

Thank you to Emberly Ash and NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for my honest opinion💛

In Throne of Air and Darkness we have an exciting and dangerous adventure through different realms in search of Avalon. It gives us a lot of answers to questions from the first book, but somehow still leaves us with more questions at the end of the book.

There's just as much, if not more, betrayal and scheming as in the first book. The human realm gets a lot more focus this time, with less attention on the fae realm. Which was some super fun world building.

But we also get some sweet, tender, and SPOICY moments between Veyka and Arran. It’s so wonderful to see their growth both as individuals and as a couple to see them figure out how to love each other while working through their traumas and struggles.

Just like the first book though my only note is the pacing. The points that feel less important drag on, while some of the more interesting events seem to just be glossed over and rushed.

While I thought this book was a lot more balanced in terms of smut/spice to plot ratio it was still a bit too much for me, and there were still too many references to the mmc cock or the fmc breasts.

While I enjoyed the plot and the characters I just maybe think this series isn't for me and I personally wont be continuing but if you are a lover of romantasy and high spice definitely give this one a read.

Throne of Air and Darkness by Emberly Ash is book 2 in the Secrets of the Faerie Crown series.
This is such an amazing book! I love the writing and the storytelling.
This intriguing dark fantasy romance had me hooked from get go.
There plot and impressive world-building was amazingly done. Holding my interest till the very end.
This series has been so good and it’s been such an honor to get the chance to read and review them.

Thank You NetGalley and Cara Maxwell Romance for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!