SFF

A Sky of Emerald Stars

by A.K. Mulford
Harper Voyager. (The Golden Court, Bk. 2). Dec. 2024. 368p. ISBN 9780063291478. $28.99. FANTASY
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The Golden Court, a wolf kingdom, is rebuilding under new leadership, and change is never easy. Sadie Rauxtide is now a royal guard trying to find her way in her new home. Queen Calla wants to ensure all their people, wolves and humans, have a place here. When Calla’s mentor, Ora, is kidnapped by a rival king, the tenuous bonds of peace fray quickly. Sadie is tasked with trying to find out why King Nero has taken Ora and must travel with Navin, the man who betrayed her trust and obviously still holds his own secrets. Meanwhile, Queen Calla travels to Taigos to look for allies in the Ice Court but finds barriers and prejudice instead. Calla and Sadie must navigate the pitfalls of diplomacy, love, and identity before the tensions explode into war.
VERDICT This sequel to A River of Golden Bones carries forward its intriguing relationships and high-stakes adventures, along with exploring gender and race in a high-fantasy setting.
Reviewed by Kristi Chadwick , Oct 01, 2024
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