[MPOV] On These Wicked Shores (The Azantian Trilogy #2)

My rating: 4/5

Goodreads rating: 4.57/5

Published: May 1st, 2022

Author: Katherine Quinn

Genre: Fantasy, romance, fiction

A king chased by the demons of his past. A merciless god seeking redemption through bloodshed. And the woman whose very existence defies possibility.

It’s been three months since Margrete Wood defeated her depraved father and saved the mystical island of Azantian. But the monstrous creatures released that night have hidden themselves in the human realm, and Margrete and her king set sail to hunt them down.

When disaster strikes on the high seas, Margrete and the crew find themselves stranded on the shores of a new and dangerous island. It’s there that they come across an ancient coin, one that legend claims belonged to a powerful goddess. It signifies the first of three deadly trials that must be completed. If they fail these tests, they forfeit their lives to the very place that traps them.

As Margrete and Bash struggle to survive gruesome horrors lurking around every turn, a mighty god watches. He’s waited centuries for this moment, and in Margrete, he sees the queen he’s been searching for.

Once the third and final coin is found, Margrete and Bash will discover if their love can conquer all… even death itself.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. 

I'm so glad to be given the opportunity to read this second book of a trilogy by Katherine Quinn. I've enjoyed her prose and the way she weaves her fantasy which are quite enthralling at times! In this second one, it sure takes on a darker tone when Bash was separated from Margrete. It was definitely a test for both of them and the adventure they endured just to be together in the end was so unexpected. I just can't wait for the last in the trilogy, for the conclusion to close this chapter.

This time around, Bash and Margrete were separated for most part of the story and when they finally reunite towards the end, it was a heart wrenching moment that I honestly can't wait for the next book! Katherine sure knows how to tease and pull the readers along that when it ended at that, it sure was unexpected for me and I can't help but feel Margeret's pain!

No spoilers so I'll stop here LOL! If you are into fantasy romance, go ahead and give this trilogy a try!