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New York, NY : Orbit, 2022.
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Fantasy. Fiction. Romance. HTML: In this breathtaking sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller For the Wolf, Red's sister Neve struggles to escape a mysterious land of twisted roots, lost gods, and mountains made of bone�??and the only clues to her rescue are a magic mirror and a dark prince who wants to bring the whole thing crumbling down. The First Daughter is for the Throne The Second Daughter is for the Wolf... Red and the Wolf have finally contained the threat of the Old Kings but at a steep cost. Red's beloved sister Neve, the First Daughter is lost in the Shadowlands, an inverted kingdom where the vicious gods of legend have been trapped for centuries and the Old Kings have slowly been gaining control. But Neve has an ally, though it's one she'd rather never have to speak to again: the rogue king Solmir. Solmir wants to bring an end to the Shadowlands and he believes helping Neve may be the key to its destruction. But to do that, they will both have to journey across a dangerous landscape in order to find a mysterious Heart Tree, and finally to claim the gods' dark, twisted powers for themselves.… (more)
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LibraryThing member VictoriaGD
We Do What We Have to Do
Hannah Whitten returns to the Wilderwood duology, with an enemy to lovers’ story about the price of freedom. Neverah (Neve) has always been told her duty is to protect the kingdom at the cost of her sister, but she is sick of it. Imprisoned in the Shadowlands with Solmir,
Solmir the fallen King is imperial and cruel, wanting everything from Neve. His intentions are secret and untrustworthy. With only one singular goal, kill the Old Kings. Neve made the mistake of trusting him before, and found only lies used to manipulate her. Neve struggles with her fear, deep anger, and the consuming desire to feel the power of shadow magic. Neve’s battle for control, and her struggle with an uncertain world is relatable. Her emotional turmoil carries this story to either love or ruin.
Hannah Whitten delves deep into all the inner struggles of her characters. As Red and Raffe desperately try to find a way to save Neve, they grapple with the turmoil that comes with the loss of a loved one. All her characters also struggle with deep change in a dark world. As well as identity in terms of monsters, and humanity. With a questionable definition of what a soul is. Also, a note that there are various curse words, and references to “beadsport”.
The Wilderwood was perilous, the Shadowlands are its darkest heart. This book has even more wonderfully spooky woods, and eerie atmosphere. Hannah Whitten raises the stakes with even more beasts, monsters, kings, and gods. Despite the messiness of uncertainty and change, love is their constant.
Hannah Whitten returns to the Wilderwood duology, with an enemy to lovers’ story about the price of freedom. Neverah (Neve) has always been told her duty is to protect the kingdom at the cost of her sister, but she is sick of it. Imprisoned in the Shadowlands with Solmir,
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the traitor who trap her there, Neve has no other choice but to help him. She proved she would do anything to save her sister, and now she will fight for her own survival.Solmir the fallen King is imperial and cruel, wanting everything from Neve. His intentions are secret and untrustworthy. With only one singular goal, kill the Old Kings. Neve made the mistake of trusting him before, and found only lies used to manipulate her. Neve struggles with her fear, deep anger, and the consuming desire to feel the power of shadow magic. Neve’s battle for control, and her struggle with an uncertain world is relatable. Her emotional turmoil carries this story to either love or ruin.
Hannah Whitten delves deep into all the inner struggles of her characters. As Red and Raffe desperately try to find a way to save Neve, they grapple with the turmoil that comes with the loss of a loved one. All her characters also struggle with deep change in a dark world. As well as identity in terms of monsters, and humanity. With a questionable definition of what a soul is. Also, a note that there are various curse words, and references to “beadsport”.
The Wilderwood was perilous, the Shadowlands are its darkest heart. This book has even more wonderfully spooky woods, and eerie atmosphere. Hannah Whitten raises the stakes with even more beasts, monsters, kings, and gods. Despite the messiness of uncertainty and change, love is their constant.
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LibraryThing member Carolesrandomlife
I enjoyed this second book in the Wilderwood duology. You really need to read For the Wolf before picking this one up to understand exactly what is going on with these characters. This book picks up right after the events from the first book. Neve is in the Shadowlands while Red is in the
Neve is in the Shadowlands which are as unfamiliar to her as the Wilderwood was to Red in the first book. She is not alone though since the former king Solmir is with her every step of the way. As they work to find the Heart Tree, they will encounter one challenge after the next and Neve isn’t sure how much she should really trust the former king. Red is willing to do anything to bring her sister back and her husband Eammon fears losing her. Before everything is over, both sisters and those they care about will face more than their share of danger.
I thought that the world-building in this book was incredibly well done and I enjoyed going on this journey with both sisters. I found this story to be really exciting with more than a few surprises along the way. I liked seeing both sisters grow over the course of the duology. I thought that the relationships in the series felt authentic and I liked seeing how they developed over the course of both books.
I would recommend this series to others. I found it to be an incredibly well-written and imaginative story set in a vivid world. I really liked the characters and was invested in how things would work out for them. I do hope to read more of this author’s work in the future.
I received a digital review copy of this book from Orbit Books via NetGalley.
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Wilderwood and desperate to bring her back. Both sisters will risk everything to save each other and make the world whole again.Neve is in the Shadowlands which are as unfamiliar to her as the Wilderwood was to Red in the first book. She is not alone though since the former king Solmir is with her every step of the way. As they work to find the Heart Tree, they will encounter one challenge after the next and Neve isn’t sure how much she should really trust the former king. Red is willing to do anything to bring her sister back and her husband Eammon fears losing her. Before everything is over, both sisters and those they care about will face more than their share of danger.
I thought that the world-building in this book was incredibly well done and I enjoyed going on this journey with both sisters. I found this story to be really exciting with more than a few surprises along the way. I liked seeing both sisters grow over the course of the duology. I thought that the relationships in the series felt authentic and I liked seeing how they developed over the course of both books.
I would recommend this series to others. I found it to be an incredibly well-written and imaginative story set in a vivid world. I really liked the characters and was invested in how things would work out for them. I do hope to read more of this author’s work in the future.
I received a digital review copy of this book from Orbit Books via NetGalley.
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LibraryThing member Verkruissen
For the Throne was just as enthralling and gloriously written as For the Wolf. You get so drawn in to the story's atmosphere which is both dark and beautiful. At first I did not care for Neve and her actions based off of how the first book ended but by the end of this one....well, there were tears
The characters in this story are so well written you feel as if you know them personally and you feel their joys and sorrows as much as they do in this book.
If you loved the first book you will continue that love in this one. Highly recommended!
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and joy. The characters in this story are so well written you feel as if you know them personally and you feel their joys and sorrows as much as they do in this book.
If you loved the first book you will continue that love in this one. Highly recommended!
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LibraryThing member jmchshannon
For the Throne is a fantastic ending to a book that was among my top favorite reads in 2021. Not only do we get the continuation of the fantastic romance between Red and the Wolf, but also we get another treat in the form of Solmir and Neve’s experiences in the Shadowlands. I had no idea what to
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expect from page to page, as Ms. Whitten keeps you guessing throughout the novel. The ending is oh-so-satisfying and solidifies my determination to read anything Ms. Whitten writes going forward. Show Less
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0316592811 / 9780316592819