The Vengeance of The Morrigan is an epic tale that takes the reader on a journey through the magical world of The Land of Promise. The story is written from multiple points of view, but the most crucial perspectives are from Neala, Eamon, and Lorcan.

As members of the Guardians, also known as the Bards—a group of protectors who have the power of the elements. Initially, the Guardians break through a magical Gate separating the different realms to restore the balance. However, The Otherworld is not a place for Bards, and they are feared, hated, and denied the use of their powers. Each Bard embarks on a journey to discover who they are, who they have been, and who they will become. The Morrigan is returning, and if she has her way, her enemies will be destroyed for taking what she loved most.

The second book in this Stormbringer series by author Amanda Maynard-Schubertcan stands on its own and makes sense without having read the first novel. While there might be some gaps in character development or side plots, it is easy to piece together due to the multiple points of view. This fast-paced novel will immediately pull in readers as it opens with Padraig making a deal with the Morrigan. The rest of the book is the aftermath of said deal.

The diverse characters were all well balanced, with a focus on the main characters, Lorcan, Eamon, and Neala. These three are more developed and complex with detailed backgrounds that readers can connect with. There is a hint of romance with two of the characters that seemed especially well suited to each other resulting in a star-crossed lovers’ situation happening, a possible foreshadowing for the next novel. This page-turning adventure novel will leave readers with a feeling of astonishment and the thought-provoking question of what is truly good vs evil.

The Vengeance of The Morrigan is a thrilling teen and young adult novel for fans of world-building, mythology, and contemporary fantasy. Readers will gravitate towards this paradoxical and imaginative world and be anxiously awaiting the next novel.

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