Not as good as THKGT but it has its own appeal!

Wow. I'm not even sure how to start this! This has been on my Netgalley TBR for about 2 years now (I KNOW IM TERRIBLE). It wasn't until recently where I decided to read it. I checked out The High King's Golden Tongue and LOVED that book. When I read the summary for this one, I realized we probably wouldn't be getting much of Allen and Sarrica, since this book focused on Lesto's romance. But I wasn't put off since Lesto was a character I really wanted to learn more about.

In comparison, this book wasn't as good as The High King's Golden Tongue but it did have it's own appeal. In this story it's been awhile since the events of THKGT (about a year I'd say) and we follow Lesto as he wakes up tied up and far away from home. Quickly realizing he's been kidnapped, he tries to find a way to escape except he's completely drugged and ready to be sick. Luckily for him, his kidnappers stop along the way to get the carriage fixed, where he's reunited with the pirate who punched him and who he had a one night stand with. Shemal ends up helping Lesto escape and the two try to get back to Harkenesten but end up mixed in with some political troubles.

I think the reason I didn't like this book as much as THKGT is because of the romance. While I liked Lesto and Shemal together, it just felt too random and instalove. I remember the whole being punched thing since I only just finished THKGT but then being told the two slept together and that Lesto had been pining for Shemal feels too convenient (though even if he had, we didn't see him A LOT or into his head in book 1 so maybe it's all good??). I felt like them pining for each other and then jumping to creating a future together was a bit fast.

Something else I found a bit off putting was how violent Lesto was in this book. We knew he had a temper in THKGT but it always came off as bantering. In this book I had to pause with how he acted with Sarrica, especially since we're now in his head and it felt like there was intent behind that anger sometimes. He was also rather violent as a commander but that I didn't mind as much. Though I do find it kind of funny how these guys who sound like they're #1s keep getting into such trouble.

It was definitely a more fiery and passionate type of couple this time around, which was nice, but also I just found it hard to connect to either character. I also felt like the story here was a tad less developed and things seemed to clear up rather quickly by the end of it.

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A very good sequel

If you enjoyed the first book, you will not be disappointed in this sequel, the author has done a great job creating this world.

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Interesting

I really like this series in audible looking forward to the next book to listen to

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Communication is key...

Ending
💖Happily Ever After

Comedy Level
😄Minimal Comedy

Romance
💜Slow Romantic Build in

Sex
🔥Short Sex Scenes

Series
📘Stand Alone

Misc
👑Royal/Famous
🏰Fantasy

Narrator
💩No Distinct Voice for Each Character
🎭Voice acting on point and matching emotion of story
🎤Wonderful Voice


If you like this book, then I recommend:

"The Servant" by Mary Calmes
"Lord Mouse" by Mason Thomas
"Family of Lies: Sebastian" by Cornell Collins
"Consorting with Dragons" by Sera Trevor
"Tournament of Losers" by Megan Derr
"The High King's Golden Tongue" by Megan Derr
"Ever After" by Christina Lee, Riley Hart
"Forever Moore" by Christina Lee, Riley Hart
"The Solstice Prince" by SJ Himes

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Excellent story

I love this series and this book had everything I expect from Megan Derr. the audio version was well done and added to the story.

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great 2nd in series!

love the series love the narrator, love this author of whom is New to me

Fantastic!

This author is an all-time favorite And I've read this book several times. Great character development, wonderful story, And I absolutely love these characters. Listening to this on audible Was an absolute pleasure. The choice of narrator added to the overall experience and I'll be looking for his name for future listening. Cannot recommend this book enough.

Simply amazing!!

I’d read every single book ever written by Megan Derr and hear every single audiobook that was made and each one is amazing. This second book in the Tales of High Court series is funny, witty, interesting and more. The story of Lesto and Shemal and how fell in love with each other is endearing, and when you consider it together with the action, suspense and some faces from the previous book, the result is a great reading. Now the narration is also oustanding because Mr Stellman really brings to life every character in a wonderful way. Loved it!!! I can’t wait for the audiobook of book 3!!

Audio book 2

Not as good as first book, but still entertaining. I loved the ending so much