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Empire of Night
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The second book in a big, breathtaking new trilogy that blends fantasy, romance, horror, and pulse-pounding action, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong.
Sisters Moria and Ashyn are the Keeper and Seeker of Edgewood. Or at least, they were.
Their village is gone. Their friends have betrayed them. And now, they are all but prisoners in court, forced to watch and wait while the Emperor decides whether to help the children of Edgewood, who remain hostages of the treacherous Alvar Kitsune.
But when the emperor finally sends the girls on a mission to rescue the children--accompanied by Prince Tyrus and a small band of men--the journey proves more perilous than any of them could have imagined. With lies and unrest mounting in the empire, Moria and Ashyn will have to draw on every bit of influence and power they possess to unite their people and avert an all-out war.
Sisters Moria and Ashyn are the Keeper and Seeker of Edgewood. Or at least, they were.
Their village is gone. Their friends have betrayed them. And now, they are all but prisoners in court, forced to watch and wait while the Emperor decides whether to help the children of Edgewood, who remain hostages of the treacherous Alvar Kitsune.
But when the emperor finally sends the girls on a mission to rescue the children--accompanied by Prince Tyrus and a small band of men--the journey proves more perilous than any of them could have imagined. With lies and unrest mounting in the empire, Moria and Ashyn will have to draw on every bit of influence and power they possess to unite their people and avert an all-out war.
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Kelley Armstrong
Kelley Armstrong is the author of over fifty novels, including the Rip Through Time mysteries and the horror novel, Hemlock Island. She lives with her family in Canada.
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Reviews for Empire of Night
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Empire of Night is the second book in in Kelley Armstrong's Age of Legends trilogy. It opens with our twin heroines, Moria the Keeper and Ashyn the Seeker are still in the Imperial City that they finally got to in book one. They're supposed to stay within the palace walls for their own safety. Of course Moria doesn't, unluckily for a man used to molesting girls from castes lower than his own.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The book jacket says perfect for fans of Graceberg and Game of Thrones. Well, that might be a bit much. This has more of a Hunger Games vibe as it is definitely geared for the young adult audience. The story follows two sisters and their adventures in a well developed fictional world full of brutality and violence. There are several young men interspersed to build the sexual tension. That is what makes this a bit goofy at times. - No matter hoe dire the situation gets there is always time for a hug and/or a kiss. Got to keep those young readers titillated in the midst of a violent evil world.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Good Stuff My god this women is a born storyteller (OK, I say this every time I read one of her books) She truly has a gift when writing her series to remind you of what happened in previous books, yet not boring you if you have just read all of her books in a row Strong female characters Non Stop Action Exceptional world building Love her sense of humour Love her wisdom and her way of writing strong female characters that teens can appreciate and learn from, but never done in a preachy way - bravo Ms Armstrong Guin's story broke my heart Dark an author never treats teens like they cannot handle more adult themes (hold your horses Helicopter moms - there is no sex) So imaginative and unique The Not So Good Stuff Find the two sisters and their love interests too similar, hard to remember which is which Dragged a wee bit Damn you cliffhangers - I am not a patient women (Ok not a bad thing but hey, with Kelley Armstrong, you really have to dig to write something not so good LOL!) Favorite Quotes "The latter would suggest an interest in politics, which would suggest a lack of interest in a long life."The problem with having treasure is that everyone wants it." "That had changed once they were told that the emperor wished them to stay within the court walls until this matter was resolved ... and Moira learned that the word "wished' meant something entirely different when it came from an emperor." 4 Dewey's I received this from Penguin Random House in exchange for an honest review
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This book book had a strong "middle book in a series" feel. Moria and Ashyn are both at the Emperor's palace treated as honored guests but feeling like prisoners. Both are eager, in their own ways, to be out and doing - something. Moria is spending time sparring with Imperial bastard Tyrus. They are eager to get out to find out what has happened to the children of their town who were captured by a sorcerer who is trying to take over the Empire. While Moria is attracted to Tyrus, her heart is still bruised from the betrayal she felt when Gavril - her traveling companion in the first book - decides to side with his father, the evil sorcerer. Davril is also Tyrus's best friend and he can't believe that he is actually working with the enemy. The three - Ashyn, Moria, and Tyrus - are sent to find out what is happening in the land the sorcerer controls. Coming along is Ronan who is Ashyn's love interest. The group has adventures alone and together as Moria is captured by the sorcerer and mistreated before Davril engineers her escape. The story has all kinds of action but nothing really reaches resolution.I'll be waiting for the next book and hoping for happy endings for all of these characters.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This was the second book in the Age of Legends series by Armstrong. The third and final book in the series will be titled Forest of Ruin and will release in 2016. I enjoyed this story but didn’t think it was quite as good as the first book in the series. There was a lot more intrigue and less adventure/action than in the first book.Moira and Ashyn (the Seeker and Keeper of Edgewood) have been forced to abandon Edgewood and seek sanctuary with the Emperor. The Emperor decides to send them on a mission to rescue the children of Edgewood who mysteriously disappeared when the town fell to shadow. Prince Titus and a retinue of guards will accompany them. This was a good continuation of this YA fantasy. I continue to enjoy the characters and world. The story was engaging and intriguing. The book alternates perspective between Moira and Ashyn. I continue to enjoy Moira more as a character, but Ashyn’s parts were better in this book than in the first book. Both girls have a love interest of sorts throughout the story; although that’s not the main focus of the plot.There isn’t quite as much action and creepiness in this story as there was in the first one. More time is spent on intrigue between the different powers at the Emperor’s Court and on war and battle.My only complaint about the book is that, despite the length of the story, when I look back I feel like not a ton happened in this book. Part of that might be because we are alternating and hearing from both sisters.If you enjoyed the first book I think you will enjoy this one as well. Although this installment has more intrigue than the previous book, there are still some excellent action scenes as well and we learn more about Moira's power.Overall this was a great continuation of this series. I enjoy the characters, the story, and the mystery surrounding Edgewood. I can’t wait to see how everything ties up in the final book of the series, Forest of Ruin. I would recommend this series to those who enjoy YA fantasy. It’s not the best YA fantasy series out there, but it’s still a good one.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is the sequel to Sea of Shadows, a story about Moria and Ashlyn, 16-year-old twins from the village of Edgewood, abutting The Forest of the Dead, a place thick with spiritual energy from the dead criminals who have been exiled there. Moria and Ashyn have been born with the ability to communicate with spirits, and thus Moria has become a "Keeper" and Ashyn is a "Seeker," one of four such pairs of specially endowed twins in the Empire. Ancestral Spirits guide and direct them, and each girl is aided by a special beast. Moria has a Daigo, a wildcat, and Ashyn has Tova, a hound. It is thought that the spirits of former warriors reside in the beasts.At the end of Book One, their village has been destroyed and the children taken away by forces directed by Alvar Kitsune, a man with powers of a sorcerer who seeks to overtake the Empire. Moria and Ashlyn set out for the imperial capital to get help. There, Moria meets Tyrus, the kind bastard son of the Emperor who is interested in Moria. But Tyrus keeps his distance; he suspects Moria fell in love with Alvar’s son, Gavril, before she found out he was working for his father. She felt hurt and betrayed and so turned to Tyrus. But Tyrus, who had been childhood friends with Gavril, can’t believe Gavril is evil like his father. He fears that if and when Gavril would come and explain himself, Moria would give in to her feelings for Gavril, and Tyrus would be hurt. Meanwhile, Tyrus and Moira set out to find out where the children are, accompanied by Ashyn and Ronan, an exiled criminal who miraculously has survived The Forest of the Dead. They are in extreme danger, especially since Alvar has spread the story that Tyrus and Moira betrayed the Emperor and should be executed for treason; a large bounty is on their heads.As the tension builds, Armstrong throws in two huge cliffhanger twists, making it difficult to wait for Book Three.Evaluation: Kelley adopts some standard YA tropes, but she manages to make them fresh and entertaining, with layered characters and always, strong female heroines. This book is not a standalone, however, and it would probably be in one’s best interest to wait for Book Three before starting the series.