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Great second book. Ended more happily than I was expecting, looking forward to book three!
The second book in "The First Argentines" series has middle-book syndrome., in my opinion. Wheeler is a good writer, but I think he could have put a bit more effort into this story. There were elements of 'tell', especially with the letters at the beginning of each chapter; flashback scenes might have worked better here. Some of the antagonists seemed not fleshed out, compared to the very much fleshed out main character. Alas, it's an epic fantasy, and we all know I no longer read 'epic' well.
4 starsYou can read all of my reviews at Nerd Girl Loves Books.This is another great book in this YA Fantasy series. If you haven't read the first book yet, you have time to pick it up and read, and then read this one before the third book comes out in September 2021. Sir Ransom Barton starts the book off on a pilgrimage to the East Kingdoms looking for a blessing from the Fountain, the source of magic for the kingdom. He then returns home to find a new patron and to seek out Claire, the heiress...