Name: True Teryn
ISBN: 9781734760521

S.G. Blaise

ALL BEGINNINGS COME AT A PRICE. ARE YOU WILLING TO PAY IT? Lilla must recruit the biggest and most dangerous army in the Seven Galaxies, but the Teryn emperor will not comply unless Lilla earns the blessing of the Teryn Guardian Goddess Laoise. Dealing with gods is never easy. Guardian Goddess Laoise’s condition for bestowing her blessing is for Lilla to bring her the mysterious Heart Amulet. Now Lilla is trapped in a strange place with no way out, no idea where to go or how to find the amulet. The only way for Lilla to complete her mission is to uncover the biggest secret of all Teryns. Will she survive discovering the secret of what it means to be a True Teryn?

Sci Fi Adventure of Lilla discovering the greatest secret in the Seven Galaxies

True Teryn

I was so excited to jump back into the The Last Lumenian series. I read the first book a while back and I enjoyed it. True Teryn takes place right after the events of book one. I enjoyed the dynamic between Callum and Lilla, it only strengthened as time went by, although there’s not a lot of romance between them. 

One of the elements that caught my attention in the book was the new found family trope. Lilla is not a Teryn and therefore she’s sometimes misjudged or even isolated by certain individuals, which made it so enjoyable to see how she finds her place in this world and gains people on her side. 

The book has elements of mythology which is definitely one of my fav things about literature. It was great to see how it connected with the story. I absolutely loved the inclusion of a glossary, it’s so important to me to have these when I’m diving into a new series and at times we don’t understand even after reading the book. 

I am excited to see where this story will go. I was pleased on how this book wrapped up! 

Huge thanks to the author for gifting me a copy. All opinions are my own.

Chiara Vitale Zelaia

It was so good to be back in the world of The Last Lumenian after over a year away! Just like its predecessor, TRUE TERYN is a story rich with action and full of twists. While the romance component isn’t too strong in the series as a whole, I really enjoyed the relationship between Callum and Lilla, and enjoyed their little drama, which ultimately launches the story as Lilla goes on a quest to prove her worth to his family. If don’t need a story heavily concentrated on romance, and that leans on the sweet side rather than the spice, this series is definitely a good option for you. 

What I enjoyed the most about this sequel was the broadening of the world-building and seeing the differences between humans and Teryns. The author relies on a deeply constructed world filled with mythology, and much of it is expanded in True Teryn. In particular, I loved the introduction of a new POV character, Moira. At first I struggled to understand her link with the rest of the story, but I was very intrigued by this character from the very beginning. I wish we’d gotten more of her, and that her chapters would have been introduced a little sooner to make the twists revolving around her character even more impactful. 

Overall, this was a solid sequel! I recommend this series if you’re not too romance-oriented and love a good scifi adventure and rich world-building. This series is also one I recommend if you love a good friendship dynamic. I just loved this element of the story, and the playful banter made for such a fun read!

Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy. All opinions are my own.

Maria Elena Vitale Zelaia

I’m so happy to be back in the world of The Last Lumenian! I read the first book in this Sci-fi Fantasy series a couple of years ago and I remember I loved the world and the characters. Despite the fact it had been a while since reading the first book, I had no trouble jumping into the second. The author does a good job at placing little tidbits of the events of the previous book through character dialogue or the protagonist’s thoughts, enough to jog my memory. 

What I loved about this sequel was the drama between lovebirds Callum and Lilla, and his father, Caderyn. Because Lilla isn’t a Teryn, Caderyn doesn’t want her at his son’s side and he doesn’t recognize her leadership as the Last Lumenian. Lilla has to prove herself, which launches the entire plot that soon turns into a sort of quest. I found it very fun to read, especially thanks to the group surrounding Lilla on this journey. There were some fun dynamics. I also loved the twist at the end, although I would have liked to see more of Callum and Lilla together. I feel like we got so little of them alone. 

Excited to see where the series is going! Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy. Opinions are my own.

S. G. Blaise

In her first mission as the new Sybil, Lilla must recruit the biggest and most dangerous army in the Seven Galaxies. However, the Teryn emperor will not comply with the command of the Archgoddess of the Eternal Light and Order unless Lilla earns the blessing of the Teryn Guardian Goddess Laoise. Dealing with gods is never easy.Guardian Goddess Laoise's condition for bestowing her blessing on Lilla is to bring her the mysterious Heart Amulet or risk failing her mission. Now Lilla is trapped in a strange place with no way out, no idea where to go or how to find the amulet.The only way to complete her mission is to uncover the biggest secret of all Teryns, including Callum.Will Lilla survive discovering the secret of what it means to be a true Teryn?

The Last Lumenian Series

I was so excited to jump back into the The Last Lumenian series. I read the first book a while back and I enjoyed it. True Teryn takes place right after the events of book one. I enjoyed the dynamic between Callum and Lilla, it only strengthened as time went by, although there’s not a lot of romance between them. 

One of the elements that caught my attention in the book was the new found family trope. Lilla is not a Teryn and therefore she’s sometimes misjudged or even isolated by certain individuals, which made it so enjoyable to see how she finds her place in this world and gains people on her side. 

The book has elements of mythology which is definitely one of my fav things about literature. It was great to see how it connected with the story. I absolutely loved the inclusion of a glossary, it’s so important to me to have these when I’m diving into a new series and at times we don’t understand even after reading the book. 

I am excited to see where this story will go. I was pleased on how this book wrapped up! 

Huge thanks to the author for gifting me a copy. All opinions are my own.

Shelby Goodwin

Thank you so much to the author for sending me a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review! All thoughts and opinions expressed below belong entirely to me.

This was a really awesome sequel! I read The Last Lumenian over a year ago but I had no trouble diving back into this amazing sci-fi/fantasy story. This time around, I read the audiobook and was totally captivated!

Biggest takeaway, I'm totally invested in this cast of characters and forever obsessed with the spacey-oceanic worldbuilding!

It was so good to be back in the world of The Last Lumenian after over a year away! Just like its predecessor, TRUE TERYN is a story rich with action and full of twists. While the romance component isn’t too strong in the series as a whole, I really enjoyed the relationship between Callum and Lilla, and enjoyed their little drama, which ultimately launches the story as Lilla goes on a quest to prove her worth to his family. If don’t need a story heavily concentrated on romance, and that leans on the sweet side rather than the spice, this series is definitely a good option for you.

What I enjoyed the most about this sequel was the broadening of the world-building and seeing the differences between humans and Teryns. The author relies on a deeply constructed world filled with mythology, and much of it is expanded in True Teryn. In particular, I loved the introduction of a new POV character, Moira. At first I struggled to understand her link with the rest of the story, but I was very intrigued by this character from the very beginning. I wish we’d gotten more of her, and that her chapters would have been introduced a little sooner to make the twists revolving around her character even more impactful.

Overall, this was a solid sequel! I recommend this series if you’re not too romance-oriented and love a good scifi adventure and rich world-building. This series is also one I recommend if you love a good friendship dynamic. I just loved this element of the story, and the playful banter made for such a fun read!

I’m so happy to be back in the world of The Last Lumenian! I read the first book in this Sci-fi Fantasy series a couple of years ago and I remember I loved the world and the characters. Despite the fact it had been a while since reading the first book, I had no trouble jumping into the second. The author does a good job at placing little tidbits of the events of the previous book through character dialogue or the protagonist’s thoughts, enough to jog my memory.

What I loved about this sequel was the drama between lovebirds Callum and Lilla, and his father, Caderyn. Because Lilla isn’t a Teryn, Caderyn doesn’t want her at his son’s side and he doesn’t recognize her leadership as the Last Lumenian. Lilla has to prove herself, which launches the entire plot that soon turns into a sort of quest. I found it very fun to read, especially thanks to the group surrounding Lilla on this journey. There were some fun dynamics. I also loved the twist at the end, although I would have liked to see more of Callum and Lilla together. I feel like we got so little of them alone.

Excited to see where the series is going! Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy. Opinions are my own.

Jourdan Gandy

True Teryn picks up right where book one ends, which I appreciated. The book is a great blend of science fiction and fantasy, so I think readers of either genre would appreciate this story. The story and pacing felt right and never really lagged, so you were always interested in turning the page to see what happens next. 

I love that the author again included a glossary. I wish this was common practice in science fiction and fantasy books! It makes understanding and enjoying the book so much easier. 

I read another review that mentions this book/series would make a great graphic novel, and I totally agree! I think that would be such an enjoyable reading experience. 

My one critique is that there was an abundance of exclamation marks…and while many people I’m sure won’t mind or notice, that just happens to be something that always stands out to me while reading. Exclamation marks rarely add to a story, and typically throw me out of what I’m reading. I think a bit refining would have eliminated some of the exclamation marks, and I’m eager to see the author’s writing style continue to grow and improve as this series continues!

Thanks to the author for gifting me a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Paige Green

Disclaimer: I received this arc from the author. Thanks! All opinions are my own.

Book: True Teryn

Author: S.G. Blaise

Book Series: The Last Lumenian Book 2

Rating: 3.5/5

Recommended For...: young adult readers, science fiction, romance, fantasy

Publication Date: December 7, 2021

Genre: YA Sci-Fi/Fantasy Romance

Recommended Age: 15+ (romance, violence, gore)

Explanation of CWs: There is some violence and gore in this book. There is also a lot of romance.

Publisher: Indie Published

Pages: 247

Synopsis: ALL BEGINNINGS COME AT A PRICE. ARE YOU WILLING TO PAY IT?

Lilla must recruit the biggest and most dangerous army in the Seven Galaxies, but the Teryn emperor will not comply unless Lilla earns the blessing of the Teryn Guardian Goddess Laoise.
Dealing with gods is never easy. Guardian Goddess Laoise’s condition for bestowing her blessing is for Lilla to bring her the mysterious Heart Amulet. Now Lilla is trapped in a strange place with no way out, no idea where to go or how to find the amulet.
The only way for Lilla to complete her mission is to uncover the biggest secret of all Teryns. Will she survive discovering the secret of what it means to be a True Teryn?


Review: Overall, this went better than the first book. I had some context as to what was going on and who these characters were. The book had a lot of promise and the plot was decent enough to keep me reading the book. I also thought the author did a bit better explaining the magic system in this one.

However,  I still had issues with this book. It was still as confusing as the first book and the fast pacing had me racing to figure out what was going on in this book. The characters are still not fully developed in my opinion and I still think that the world building could be better.

Verdict: It was ok.


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