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The sequel to Sword Catcher did not disappoint! This series has great world-building and an intricate plot that keeps you guessing. It focuses particularly on political drama, which is great for fans of Game of Thrones or Priory of the Orange Tree, although it's less wide-sweeping (just two narrators!). If you haven't read the first one yet, I highly recommend The Sword Catcher. If you have, pick up your copy of The Ragpicker King and join me in anticipating Book 3. Darby
The royal court is in turmoil following a massacre. Kel, Prince Conor’s body-double, is hunting for traitors.
And the notorious Ragpicker King, ruler of the dazzling city of Castellane’s criminal underworld, holds the only clues. But they lead to a dark conspiracy to destroy the royal family – headed by the man due to marry the woman Kel loves. Lin will be judged after claiming to be the legendary Goddess Reborn and wielder of powerful magic – now her people’s charismatic leader is ready to test her powers.
Failure will mean exile, and only further dangerous deception can save her now. As the simmering tension in Castellane reaches fever pitch, Prince Conor demands that Lin heal his father’s madness. But the King is tormented by an ancient magic, and Lin cannot deny its allure – any more than she can deny her growing passion for the prince.
Lin and Kel must decide who they can trust. Yet any false move will mean death – or worse.