The Betrayed
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The Betrayed

Kiera Cass2021
Kiera Cass brings another sparkling romance to a stunning conclusion in this sequel to the instant #1 New York Times bestseller The Betrothed. Can you follow your heart when it’s already broken? After fleeing Coroa and leaving the memory of her beloved Silas behind, Hollis is unsteadily adjusting to life in Isolte. The Eastoffe family’s affection is a balm on her weary spirit, though Etan, a surly cousin with a deep distaste for Coroans, threatens to upset the uneasy peace she’s found. While tensions at home ratchet up, disquiet in the kingdom of Isolte is reaching a fever pitch. The Eastoffes may have the power to unseat a tyrannical king—but only with Hollis’s help. Can a girl who’s lost it all put the fate of her adopted homeland over the secret longings of her heart?
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Priscilla Stanfield@priscillas01
3 stars
Nov 23, 2024

2.75/5⭐️

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Shai@wowshai
4.5 stars
Jul 31, 2023

This series was the perfect brain cleanse that I needed. Devastating enough, but simple at the same time. I adored the characters, and it was predictable in the best way.

+3
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Maggie Hotmer@maggielynn8
3.5 stars
May 1, 2023

I felt like I could tell what was gonna happen from the beginning of the book. It felt very predictable. The only part that caught me by surprise was the Jameson thing. I enjoyed it but it just wasn’t that exciting.

+6
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ky@taysivy
4 stars
Jan 22, 2023

not sure what to think, I wasn’t rooting for Etan and Hollis in the beginning but then I was, eventually I wasn’t anymore and I’m not sure why. What I do know is that I love Valentina the most.

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Lu@readingfairy
1 star
Jan 22, 2023

After the first book, I barely had any expectations for the sequel. And this book still managed to utterly dissapoint me...

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Silvia@silviamribeiro
5 stars
Aug 22, 2022

A serious improvement from the previous book… so good I stayed awake the entire night to finish it.

I just wish I could attach a picture of the tears running down my face for the last part of the book 😭😭

+4
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sydney@sydneyd05
5 stars
Aug 17, 2022

I received this book through net galley in exchange for an honest review. This book was miles better than the first one. First off there was an actual plot that was clear from the beginning and second, there was an incredible romance that was actually developed throughout the book. Hollis and Etan were so freaking cute, I am always a sucker for a good enemies to lovers trope. *spoiler* Seeing them work together to take down the kings was so satisfying I was going to be so upset if they didn't get their happy ending. Watching them both grow as people and learn to rule their kingdoms and then join then together was just wonderful. It made up for the travesty that was the first book. *spolier*

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Evelyn M@evelyngracem
4.5 stars
Aug 12, 2022

As a big fan of Keira Cass, I was yet again pleased with her novel. I enjoyed the second installment of this duo loft more than the first one I will admit. This genre of story is my favorite and she always creates such beautiful vivid imagery with her writing that I throughly enjoy. Can’t wait for her next novel!!

+2
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Maddy T@maddyt33
4.5 stars
Aug 11, 2022

OMGOMGOMGOMG. This book was SO much better than the first!!!! I was actually invested in the characters, plots, and relationships. I was rooting for Etan from the start. Let’s just forget that they’re technically cousins. Kiera redeemed herself.

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+4
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Aurora Corbett@acorbett1106
5 stars
Aug 11, 2022

IO can't wait for this to come out I LOVED IT SO MUCH THAT LIKE I CANT EVEN DEAL WITH MY EMOTIONS

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tilly ✨@chantilly
2 stars
Mar 28, 2022

disrespectfully fuck this series it was so bad

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Olea Haynes@oleahaynes
5 stars
Dec 20, 2021

Super predictable but I LOVED IT!

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Sarah Vorobets@sarahs_bookmark
4 stars
Nov 19, 2021

This was the ending I needed! Once again a Kiera Cass book that's absolutely a favorite. I totally new how it was going to end but it was still so well written, I LOVED IT 😫

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Rebecca Briesemeister@becbec624
4 stars
Oct 16, 2021

I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was a lot better than The Betrothed and if you got through that one then this was a nice prize. The romance in this book was lovely and sweet but not in the main focus most of the time yet still present. My only issue with this book was that towards the end certain events, especially Jameson's death, seemed anticlimactic and quick and done for what seems out of convince. I have possible thoughts on why some events may have read like this but think the execution of those intensions may have fallen a bit short. Overall I really enjoyed this read and it was pretty quick in pacing and once the action got started it kept piling on which made this a good and interesting read

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Shirley Krijnen@icecrystie
3 stars
Oct 11, 2021

This one was slightly better than the first one, but still really enjoyable. Much more action packed but still kinda bad but fun at the same time.

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Aleeya Metro@metro84
3.5 stars
Aug 14, 2023
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Zara Doulton@zaradoulton
4 stars
Oct 28, 2022
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Deborah Griese@deeytjuhh
4 stars
Aug 14, 2022
+9
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Grace Sinks@gracierenea
5 stars
May 4, 2022
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Daniela Gómez@dani93
3.5 stars
Nov 6, 2021
+6
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Jackeline Maleski@jackeline007
5 stars
Jul 25, 2024
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Megan During@megs22
4 stars
Oct 23, 2023
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Bridget Bolt@bridgetbolt
3 stars
Apr 8, 2023
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Victoria Meinsen@meinsent
4 stars
Apr 1, 2023

Highlights

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Silvia@silviamribeiro

"The king is dead," he called out. "Long live the queen."

And I stood in silence as an entire room of nobles looked to me.

Page 242

I’m SCREAMING, CRYING, THROWING UP

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Silvia@silviamribeiro

People were not their introductions. They were not their lineage or country. They were but themselves. And we had to dig past all the rest to find them.

Page 186
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Maddy T@maddyt33

I stood, pulling the handkerchief from my wrist and tying it to the end of his lance.

Page 138

OMG. KIERA. DONT FAIL ME. IM IN LOVE

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Maddy T@maddyt33

“as of this morning, when Lady Hollis holds up her cup, it is filled. If she rings a bell, it gets answered. For better or worse… she’s part of the family, and she'll be treated as such."

Page 69

AHHHHHHHHH. THIS IS MAKING UP FOR THE BOOK ONE. I KINDA HOPE A CERTAIN CHARACTER STAYS AWAY

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Maddy T@maddyt33

He glared at me before walking into it and shutting his door with so much force I felt it in my bones.

Page 10

I know that somehow Silas has to be alive. I would honestly rather Hollis end up with Etan than Silas and that’s saying something.

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Daniela Gómez@dani93

-Por cierto- dijo Etan, cuando entramos en el majestuoso salón, entre el sonido de nuestras pisadas, que resonaban. -Sé que dije que no me acercaría nunca al altar, y sigo pensando que eres una mocosa insoportable.., pero te querré hasta el último latido de mi corazón.

Page 230

Como no amar a Etan Northcott

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Daniela Gómez@dani93

-El rey está muerto -declaró-. Larga vida a la reina.- Me quedé paralizada, atónita al ver como todos los nobles presentes en la sala me miraban.

Page 239

WTF en cinco segundos todo salió mejor de lo que esperaba.

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Daniela Gómez@dani93

Seguramente habría quien lo encontrara hasta guapo. Y me sentía más tranquila sabiendo que iba a entrar en aquella sala en compañía de alguien en quien podía confiar. -Realmente estás muy guapa -comentó en voz baja. El se sonrió, y yo deslicé los dedos sobre su mano tendida. -Tú no estás mal-respondí.

Page 157

Pero según ellos se odian