The Gilded Cage

4.5/5⭐️

This gave everything I would want in the second book in a trilogy. It built up what the characters and storyline is working to achieve. Usually the second books aren’t as good as the first and I did feel that with this one but it was still so good. The ending was also so good, and I had to pick up the third one as soon as I finished this one.

𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒈𝒆

⭐️⭐️⭐️

sadly, this book suffered from classic middle book syndrome 😮‍💨

the first 70% felt repetitive, slow and underwhelming for me, especially as i remembered how addictive book 1 was in comparison. the ending definitely had me shocked and admittedly i didn’t see that betrayal coming, but it wasn’t enough to save this book for me.

one thing i really enjoyed was kiva and jaren’s relationship, i loved the slow burn and that he fell first. the way he defended her without a doubt and trusted her so whole heartedly!

despite the fact i hugely despise zuleeka (she reminds me of nesta), she played the villain so well and i was v intrigued to see what she would do next.

luckily i could dive straight into book 3 and keep reading, so stay tuned for my review of the blood traitor 🫶🏼

1.5 ⭐️ 1 star for the existence of Jaren and Caldon + 0.5 star for the “good morning” scene after Jaren saves Kiva from his mom bc he deserves If it were up to Kiva it would be easily 0 stars

one of the most fcked up plot twist AND ending i've ever read

This kept my blood boiling, and very intense, the first one was good this one was better, with a lot of action and mystery, the authors managed to make me hate a specific person in here, I literally had to stop reading to calm down but I couldn't stop reading it. In this book we see more character development e get to know better each character and their perspectives throw our main character's notion. The plot is fascinating I regret taking so long to read it was refreshing and intense.

I feel like this book dragged along only for the last half an hour to rush by. The end was crazy ones again and I can’t wait to see how everything will play out

I kind of got into a reading slump really early on. I think it’s because i liked the idea of our main character wanting to betray the crown for a lot longer, instead of having doubts so early on. However that ultimately changed the further i got into the book. I have to say, the end once again saved the book. It got so tense up until the ending, i was literally on edge the whole time. It’s so easy to love the characters, even if i don’t like their personality. And i feel as if the plot twists weren’t as predictable in this one. Not to mention i have to applaud the fact i got to the last sentence and was in shock. Like i absolutely have to pick up the next one right now.

WHAT WAS THAT. I've never been so violently angry at an MC whilst being so immersed in a story. I loved it. Here's hoping Kiva pulls her head out in book 3.

This series is AMAZING!! It’s so so good. Found family, slow burn and a great plot. Really fast paced, and just such great writing. Not loving the miscommunication and am trying to ignore moments of stupidity by Kiva, but other than those, wow!! Diving straight into the last book!!

3.5 stars

No because the last 30 pages was one of the biggest rollercoasters I have EVER been on. Forget everything you assume in the first half. You’re wrong. I sure was. But this book was actually amazing. I just…what?!!

In dit boek krijgen we veel meer te zien van de wereld en de magie.

Ook zijn er veel nieuwe personages die veel toevoegen aan het verhaal!

En er zijn zoveel gebeurtenissen. Je leert steeds meer over de plannen van de rebellen.

Not as good as the first book but still good! It was a bit slow at some times but it does a good job building up for the third book. It manages to keep your interest all the way through and make you eager to pick up the next book as soon as you finish.

4.5 stars!! Lost 1/2 a star because it just wasn't as good as the first, however it was still great!!!

This kept my blood boiling, and very intense, the first one was good this one was better, with a lot of action and mystery, the authors managed to make me hate a specific person in here, I literally had to stop reading to calm down but I couldn't stop reading it. In this book we see more character development e get to know better each character and their perspectives throw our main character's notion. The plot is fascinating I regret taking so long to read it was refreshing and intense.

2/5 Rating.

I loved this book! I was sent on a roller coaster of emotions and I loved it! I love Tipp, and Naari, and Jaren, ohmigod Jaren. And Caldon is perfection. I loved the twists and turns and where this is all going and I can’t wait to read the third book!

4.5 stars

3.5 rounded up. Enjoyable but inconsistent pacing made the book drag in some parts.

This book ripped my heart out

That was literally one of the best books I have ever read. This might turn into my favorite series. But that depends on how amazing the third book is. I didn't expect any of the plot twists and so much happened but it didn't feel rushed. Usually I don't read the sequels of series right away, but I did with this one and I don't regret it.

OMG 😲 what an ending 👏 I am loving this series by Lynettr Noni and the relationships between the characters but did it really have to end like that 😭. Now the waiting game begins for the next book.