Treason: Book Two of the Grimoire Saga [NOOK Book]

One word.  Wow. I truly enjoyed the first book.  I was reall

One word.  Wow.




I truly enjoyed the first book.  I was really looking forward to reading the second.  Don't think of this as a continuation or a sequel.  This book stands on its own merit.  I can't count the amount of times I laughed or smiled, gritted my teeth or ground my knuckles, put off eating or using the bathroom because I needed to get to the next scene, needed to find out what would happen next, needed to know if everything was going to be alright. I found myself stressed over Kara's conflicts with the first vagabond, hating him, even wanting to punch him at times.  I found myself missing the lightheartedness of the beginning of the book at times while simultaneously wanting to know that everything would work out, wanting to know what was going to happen, wanting Kara and Braeden to make it... together.  I read this book in about sixteen hours straight.  Not a record, but pretty impressive considering the length.




I loved Flick.  I want one.  He (or is it a she?) was so cute and, honestly, I could care less about the teleporting.  I want a pet that giggles at me!  Some characters, I came to really enjoy, like Twin, who blossoms in the book; while others drove me absolutely batty like the Bloods and the first vagabond, who simply seemed incapable of learning or changing.




Treason is a great book for many reasons.  It is dark, different, but makes you smile and laugh at regular intervals, breaking up the tension when it's most needed.  It is filled with twists and turns that I almost guarantee you will not see coming.  The characters are deep and come to life before your eyes and, no matter what your interest, I think you can probably find something to enjoy in this book.




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Review: Treason, by S.M. Boyce

This is a review of an ARC copy of Treason

I don’t think I’ve had as great of a reaction to any book as I have this one; well not since I read The Grimoire: Lichgates back in February. S.M. Boyce comes back with book two of the Grimoire trilogy, and comes back STRONG! I honestly didn’t think Lichgates could be topped on my all-time favorites list. Treason surpassed it with flying colors.

For those readers who have read Lichgates already, they know how talented Boyce is in creating the world of Ourea. For those who don’t know, let me tell you. Boyce’s world-building skills haven’t diminished since book one. They may even have gotten better. Ourea, all of its kingdoms, hidden nooks and crannies, the glimpses of the real world that the reader gets, they all show such beauty while having constant danger everywhere. Ourea is a dangerous place. It goes with the territory. Despite the danger it’s a place I’d love to visit if it were to be real.

What I also enjoyed were the new characters in Treason. All the old favorites from Lichgates are back as well, don’t worry about missing them. They come back even better this time! The complexities of all S.M.’s characters allow for plot twists, extensive and unfolding histories, hope and fear for the future. Each character has an agenda and each character influences others whether they know it or not.

It’s this complex world and character system that makes Treason, and The Grimoire Trilogy in general, what it really is. It’s an epic movie unfolding before the reader’s eyes. I don’t know if I was really reading the words on a page, as much as I was watching vivid images play in my head. I couldn’t not turn the page even when a chapter was over. I wanted to keep reading in order to find out what was in store for Kara, Braeden, and the rest of my favorite characters (especially the adorable fur-ball Flick).

I could go on for hours pointing out what I loved about this book. I also am confident in saying I have nothing negative to say…nothing at all…about this book. There are plot twists galore. There’s also one MAJOR twist that even after reading it a few times to make sure I read it correctly I still didn’t see coming. I can’t believe it really. It was so seamlessly and stealthily thrown in there, it was like “*POW* I’m a ninja.” If I had the space to do so, I would have been flipping and bouncing off the walls of my room. No lie.

I only have one last thing to say. Boyce, please for the love of all things bookily holy…please go write Heritage. I NEED to complete my journey through Ourea with Kara!!!!!

***Just ahead, slight spoilers if you haven¿t read Book One! Bu

***Just ahead, slight spoilers if you haven’t read Book One! But no spoilers for Book 2.***

Treason picks up where Lichgates leaves off. It still follows Braeden and Kara on their journey for peace in Ourea. But peace is hard to find when all of the Bloods (kings and queens) are fighting, lying, and trying to use the Vagabond, the greatest resource of power available in Ourea, for domination. They don’t want peace. They want power. But, Kara, she will not let anyone use her, so she fights back.

Meanwhile, Braeden is in trouble. He has to come to terms with who he truly is, and when that secret is revealed, he loses everything he’s worked so hard to gain. He’s tossed aside like trash and is threatened on a daily basis. But he has one thing – one person to live for. And whether she wants him back or not, he will fight for her; he will die for her.

Kara comes to terms with her past, but when she finally learns to accept it, something comes along, leaving her more confused and concerned than ever. And trust me – you WILL NOT SEE THAT SURPRISE COMING!

And finally, Kara and Braeden have to face their feelings for one another! YAY!

Ms. Boyce fortunately gives us the answers we’re left asking ourselves from book one, but she gives us more questions to keep us coming back for more in the next book! There aren’t many books that keep my attention on them throughout the day, but this is one of those series. The characters and story linger in my mind until I want to know more and can’t stop reading. I’m sad to have to wait for Book 3 now. I’m hoping it won’t be too long of a wait though!

Having read book one , I thought for sure there would be no poss

Having read book one , I thought for sure there would be no possible way to top that vivid adventure...atlas I was totally wrong.

I love how this book starts you off slow to progress you into a world of guessing of what's to come next...a ride you never want to end!!
The darkness of this book just has you totally in gross into the whole world that SM Boyce has created, mind boggling!
The original creatures, the characters and their relationships...Just wonderful!!!
Makes you wish that you already had book three sitting in you hands.

Don't forget that this book is called Treason for a reason....there are many TWISTS....and one Betrayal that you will not be looking for.
Awesome Book!!!!

Another incredible adventure by the amazingly talented S.M. Boyc

Another incredible adventure by the amazingly talented S.M. Boyce. The story made me crave the need to read book 3 even more. I am now an even bigger Grimoire junkie. Book 1 was stunning, but book 2 was even better. I loved the continued relationship between Kara and Braeden, the new relationships formed with other characters such as the vagabond and Flick, the enchanting world that is Ourea...the entire novel is simply perfect. This series will be the new Bridge to Terabithia.

I was completely consumed by this novel - thinking about it while I wasn't reading it, loving every second while I was reading, and craving more all the time. Confession - I even had dreams where I was a character in Ourea. S.M. Boyce created a world that is so breath-taking and beautiful that you want to live there, becoming part of this epic fantasy story. I couldn't get enough! I stayed up way past my bedtime several nights to keep reading.

This novel is absolutely as addicting as the first one, and picked up perfectly from where the first left off. There wasn't an awkward pause or "oh yeah...THAT'S what happened in the first book" try-to-remember time - you just remembered. I read book one months ago, but it felt like I read the series one right after another. When an author executes their novels that flawlessly, it's incredible - and I know extremely difficult. Round of applause for S.M. Boyce for perfecting such a difficult concept and creating a new world that is so incredible.

I recommend this novel to anyone over the age of 14 (some sexual tension and intense fight scenes) who loves/d Bridge to Terabithia, The Chronicles of Narnia, or any other epic fantasy novels. Read book 1 first of course. :) ~HilyBee from Novel d'Tales

Considering that I'd discovered Lichgates by accident my love fo

Considering that I'd discovered Lichgates by accident my love for this series has been even more special. I had high expectations of Treason and I couldn't wait to read it. Well you can only imagine how happy I was with this book.

Being back in Ourea was special. Seeing the world and its magic again made me so happy. It was painful to wait all this time to see what would happen with Kara and Braeden, especially when I've started to really like them both. Kara is really strong and I must say powerful girl. Even though she still haven't found herself and even though she still felt pain for leaving her world she must be strong. The only person who was there for her all the time was the one she cannot have cause she cannot bear to lose him as well. Braeden wasn't happy for that be he must understand how it was for her. He did but he wouldn't give up, and for that boy you have got me!

It's hard to tell you more about the story cause I don't want to spoil anything for you. When you read Lichgates and discover this whole new world you'll be amused with its magic and power. Treason is different. I mean magic is still there don't worry, but here main characters grow and you meet them better. Trying to save Ourea is not so easy when you have such kings. The complicated relations between them and a lot of aspects will make you confused. You don't know who to trust. Mostly when you also have your family that don't care for you but only for power. They're your blood and in a world where bloodline means so much it's not easy to go against them.

Basically Treason picks up where Lichgates ends. Be ready for new adventures and also for a new fights, not only those physical but also emotional. I loved every single page of this book. Boyce once again did amazing job.



(I received the copy of this book in exchange for honest review)

Overview: Reading Lichgates is a requirement before picking up

Overview: Reading Lichgates is a requirement before picking up this sequel. The author wastes no time or space reviewing what happens in book one. The writing was less flowery and descriptive than the first book, which is good for speeding up the pace, but bad because I truly love the way S.M. Boyce describes the world she created in her trilogy. Still, this is an excellent continuation to the series and I recommend it to everyone that has read Lichgates. Like the first book, this one is definitely appropriate for MG and YA readers.

Characters: Kara has always questioned authority but now she must learn to lead to save Braedon and Ourea. She pushes Braedon away to try to protect him and he does the same to her – which only makes their situations more dire. Braedon is a tortured soul who must question the limits of his Blood bound or risk losing everything that’s dear to him. I think their characters definitely evolved from the first book. They have become not only more mature but also have a harder time resisting very adult urges. The other characters from the first book share limited page time and the only one that definitely feels more developed is Gavin. Of course, Carden is my favorite character. He plays such an excellent villain.

Plot: I thought that this book had less of an epic feel than the first. The primary plot seems to be Kara and Braedon trying to figure out a way to be together, despite all odds against them. There are a few great action/torture scenes but it’s feels tamer than the first book. Still, the storyline is compelling to read and I found myself finishing Treason much faster than Lichgates.

Ending: Like the first book, it is obvious that the story isn’t over. I’m anxious to figure out what the next stage is for the characters, but this definitely didn’t end as a cliffhanger.

(I received a copy in exchange for my honest review as part of the blog tour.)

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