Blood And Memory: The Quickening Book Two Reviews

Blood and Memory is the second book in the Quickening trilogy (after Myrren's Gift and before Bridge of Souls).

As Wyl Thirsk is once again victim of Myrren's strange gift, he decides to set off in search of the witch's real father, hoping he will help him understand the magic and put a stop to the curse.

Meanwhile, Celimus's ambition is steadily growing to gigantic proportions. The young and tyrannic king of Morgravia is determined to see the Thirsk family exterminated and his next target is Wyl's younger sister Ylena. Wyl sends his friend Elspyth to track her down at Rittylworth's monastery only to find the place ransacked by Celimus's mercenaries.

Wyl also has to try and warn his beloved Queen Valentyna of Briavel of Celimus's madness and prevent the impending marriage that is supposed to bring peace between both realms and unity against Cailech of the Mountain Kingdom.

Again, the startling twists and turns are numerous in this book, and the different plot lines intertwine into a complex and fascinating weave. I can't wait to see how the story will resolve itself!