Remnants: Season of Fire (Book 2, in the Remnants series) by Lisa Tawn Bergren

Book Description:
After tackling her first mission and coming to terms with her power of empathy, Andriana discovers her first battles were only a taste of what is to come. She and her knight, Ronan, have admitted their feelings for each other, but their bonds are tested when Dri is captured by their mortal and spiritual enemy—Sethos—and his master, Keallach, emperor of Pacifica. Andriana is certain Keallach can be convinced to follow the Maker's plan and join the other Remnants … but in time, she must decide whether she really can pull him back to the Way, or if Sethos's web of darkness has slowly and thoroughly trapped them both … forever.

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Bergren has done it again! She has crafted not only a well told tale, but also characters, depth, mystery and suspense. To say I am beyond anxious for Book 3 to release is putting it mildly. (Remnants: Season of Glory - late 2016).

Book 2, continued with Dri as our main protagonist, but adds dashes of Ronan's thoughts here and there. I love how Bergren adds depth, not only to the story but also to the characters and how well you can relate to them. And not just in and of themselves, but also in their relationships; all the while, Bergren keeps you on edge, hoping to see these characters pull through victorious and transformed. Like Dri, even I am not sure about Keallach; is he completely lost and given over to the darkness or is there still hope for a transformation coming!?! Come on Book 3!!!

This is a series not to be missed! I just hate the books are releasing spaced so far apart. I had to skim back over Book 1 before starting this one. And with the final book set to release in late 2016, I am sure I will have to do it again. Either way, it will be worth the read!

Hats off to Bergren!