Child of Prophecy Book TWO
Even as bait, Neoma thought she would have a little more time to have fun with her best friends on Tour before things got serious. But Tobias’ words still ring in her ears.
A chilling prophecy about tangled destinies. One that Tobias refused to expand on. Only a hint that a relationship with Luca will mean she never comes home.
Almost as soon as the journey begins Neoma is given yet another dire prophecy from the Mountain Herself: hold close the stars in your soul or the Mad God will win this fight and chaos will reign.
Neoma has a decision to make but the clock is ticking. Aurinkun warships have been spotted off the coast of Manena.
War is no longer a distant possibility. Only an inevitability.
About the art
All interior art is made by me. Check out my art Instagram
Cover art by Mulan Jiang. Take a look at her Instagram
Tropes
- Chosen one?
- Hurt/comfort
- Queer best friends. No wait, everyone is queer!
- Soulstars and platonic soulstars
- BFFs with a God
- War on the Horizon
- Friends with animals
- Legally distinct fairytale princess (without being a princess)
- She’s the bait
- Shadowy organization (cult?)
Content warnings
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Violence: assault, blood, bullying/harassment, attempted kidnapping, sexual harassment, implied sexual assault (never shown)
Death/dying: suicide (by poison capsule), mention of dead mother (childbirth), and elder
Health: Chronic pain, surgery, drugged like state, shattered arm, concussion, accidental poisoning (not the suicide), vomiting blood
Mental health: panic attacks, anxiety, PTSD, nightmares
Misc: alcohol, mention of alcoholism, absent father
What reviewers are saying:
The drama is definitely increased in this one which I love to see with sequels or in continuing series. It builds on what book one had and then takes a leap forward on everything—character, tension, world building, all of it!
I feel for Neoma through this whole book. I want to jump in and defend her! I want to shake the morons that make her life so difficult until they can’t see straight. Why can’t she just live her life and be happy?!
Did I say I loved this series? I did, and I absolutely cannot wait for the next book to come out. Neoma is a memorable character and her relationship with the various others who make up the cast are depicted very well. Her romance with Luca, her friendship with Vivia and Hemi, and the way she considers Tobias as a father figure are all extremely sweet. But the shadow of the prophecy, the mad Sun God and the mysterious organisation that’s after her all cast a pall on everything she does.
I think this book was more intense than the first one. There is still a lot of angst and tension between Neoma and Luka, but now it’s tainted by the prophesy that she won’t come home if they get together. The responsibility weighs even heavier on her shoulders as war looms on the horizon, and she is supposed to be the one to stop it. On top of that, she’s being hunted by a dangerous group, gets sexually harassed as the only female Brother, and then physically assaulted to the point of serious injury.
Despite all the dark themes, the book was still pretty easy to read. It was quite gripping, just like the first one, and I was curious what would happen next. We get to know Vivia, Hemi and Luka better through their adventures and get some sweet and wholesome moments both between Neoma and Luka, and among the whole group of friends. Also, we get to see more of the world and learn some more of its lore, which was captivating.
Audrey Simmons 