I cannot wait until shadow mommy Oralia is released to the world!!

Reckoning by @gillianeliza
5 Stars!!!
Release date: April 29, 2025

When this arc landed in my kindle I was frothing at the mouth READY to jump back into this world and I wasn’t disappointed!! Reviewing the second book in a duology is always so hard because I don’t want to give away too much of what happens in book one. But, honestly, what are you doing if you haven’t read the first book already??

Reckoning follows Oralia’s growth as the queen of the dead and Aethera. As King Typhon continues her attack against her home, Oralia pushes herself - proving she has NOTHING holding back.

I will always shout from the roof top that I love a good character development story. Oralia in the second half of this duology feels like a totally different character in a good way!! She was already strong in book one - but watching her get grow into her power was amazing to see. She was able to push all her doubts from book one and hone into who she really was.

AND RENWICK!! Nothing made me happier than their scenes together no how stressful it was to read. I cherished every time moment they had with one another - you could just feel how much Renwick appreciated her as her queen.

I can’t believe the end of this duology is here, but I also can’t wait for everyone else to enjoy it as well!!!

Thank you so so so much to Gillian for writing such a lovely story, but also for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. It’s been such an honor to be apart of your street team and have the opportunity to share this story with everyone!!