A War for Truth

by M. Lynn

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Some kingdoms aren’t meant to thrive.

Prince Trystan has lost too much. The person closest to him is now gone, leaving him with a vengeful sister and companions lacking any kind of hope.

When they emerge from the mountains of Isenore, it’s only to be consumed by another battle, another day where their lives hang in the balance.

This time, their hearts are heavy and their mission seems further out of reach.

Trystan never truly believed in the magic said to come from the earth, but now he hopes that he was wrong.

It may be their only chance.

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Book Details

Genre

Fantasy/Science Fiction Romance

Subgenre

Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy

Series

Legacy of Light

Audience

Upper YA

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

2 Mild

Violence

3 Moderate

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

2 Mild

Publication Date

October 21, 2019

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novel

About the Author

I'm a USA Today Bestselling author of fantasy, contemporary romance, and romantic comedies. Fantasy was my first and forever love with the bestselling "Golden Curse". I love taking old stories and turning them around until they're almost unrecognizable except to the most avid fans. I write books to challenge myself, tackling hard topics or places so different from my own. Studying ancient cultures, architecture, and folklore is one of the best parts of being an author.I've written more than seventy stories full of magic, love, and friendship, and at thirty-three, have no plans to ever stop.

Really love these characters

The characters have really come to life and Book 2 didn't disappoint.

I really feel for Davion as he struggles to find his identity, become the person that he feels just below the surface. The despair from not knowing who you are is palpable. If your history and your bonds are taken from you, how do you know who you are?

I really enjoyed Book 2 and flew through these pages to Book 3.

Great sequel, amazing characters, editing could use some more work

A War for Truth is a great second book in the series and I've again devoured it in a couple of days. The storytelling and emotions are so on point, reading it I feel as I can see where the characters are as the descriptions are vivid and detailed. Also didn't see that twist at the end coming, which was great.

Different from the first one of the series, book has a bit too many errors in them (wrong tense used, "to" instead of "too" and the like) - things a good editorial team should've picked up. There were also a couple particular descriptions that made no sense which are minor but they took me out of my flow reading.

2 in chapter 4:
1. Trystan is described as sitting, Alixa standing (not bending down or him getting up). He puts his head into her neck, meaning she must be like half his size?
2. using the phrase "china-doll" in a world where china doesn't exist. Porcelain-doll would've taken care of that little error.

1 in chapter 24:
Ramsey saying he hasn't used his crystal in years, when he had used it all the time during the book beforehand to do magic.

1 in chapter 25:
Alixa is complaining that the walking made her tired, but they've been riding on horseback the whole time? A little while later this gets said again.

As mentioned, these are minor, but are just quite obvious so they took me out of the flow a bit. I'd only take a little bit off of my rating but knocking it down a whole star doesn't seem fitting as the story was still great, just for my taste a couple too many errors on the grammar side. Ignore them and you'll have a great time with this book!

Awesome Fantasy sequel - does not disappoint. Its a must read

A spellbinding sequel with as many twists, turns and intrigue as the first. Trystan and Rissa whilst on their quest discover their fathers death. They also find out many other things including that their actions have been directed by their sworn enemy for a very long time. They find Davi but not as they know him. A fantasy thriller well worthy of your time to read full of magic and mystery. Looking forward to the climax of this trilogy.

A wonderfully written and complicated quest

A wonderfully written and complicated quest set in a rich world inhabited by unforgettable people. This second book in the series takes our characters deeper into a world of danger. A small group of companions set out on a quest to restore magic to their realm. The group has grown since the start and has suffered devastating loss. But things are not as they seem. This band of seekers will come face to face with the evil that stole the magic and left their world in despair.

Trystan and Rissa watched as their childhood friend willingly gave his life to protect them. For Trystan it was the loss of a brother. For Rissa it was much more. She lost the only man she truly loved. It has left the brother and sister each broken in their own way.

But things are not as they seem. Davi, the loved one the siblings lost, was raised with them in the palace. All of the family knew that Davi was an orphan. The royal family was his only family. Yet that was all a lie, something even Davi himself didn’t know.

His true identity is much darker. Davi is the son of the monarch of the neighboring realm, and the man that is responsible for the loss of magic their land suffers. Through Davi’s eyes, with the help of blood magic, the king has kept watch over his enemies. When Davi died, his father’s soldiers brought him back to his father. The king drained magic all around his palace to return his son to life. Davi’s memory was wiped away and new memories of being held captive for fifteen years, tortured and imprisoned in a cell, were implanted.

Will Trystan and his companions be able to reunite the Tri-Guard and restore magic to his people? When they rescue the final Tri-Guard member from the evil king’s palace, will they come face to face with their lost brother? Will they succeed or will Davi bring about their downfall?

I was gifted a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Book 2

Book 2 was a fun read and had a few errors. The overall plot and characters have developed well. The overall story is a little predictable, but overall fun to read. I look forward to book 3.