* I was provided an arc by NetGalley in exchange for a review*

I was so incredibly excited to be approved for the second book and it absolutely did not disappoint. Ulla and Pan are on their journey, searching for Eliana and The First City, and are making quite the progress. I love their interactions, and those with both old and new characters. There’s something about how the author writes those interactions that just feels very authentic to me. It’s a very entertaining story, and honestly I didn’t want to put it down because I’m completely engrossed in their tale. Great job with this second part. Definitely cannot wait for the third book.

Upon finishing part one, I was excited to sink into the next part, which picks up right where things left off with Pan and Ulla on the road to finding answers. Oh and those answers, I won't give any spoilers but man oh man, I didn't most of that coming.

I loved the unfolding of the plot as each new truth or lie, leads to the next and I, much like Ulla, had no idea who to trust or believe. Well, except Pan, who I simply adore. As an aside, the relationship between them feels so natural and right. I love that it isn't the central focus but it adds so much to the story.

In this part some new and old faces made things interesting, adding yet even more layers to how much I love this world - Eliana - She's so unique, what's not love about her? Jem - not sure about him, but he sounds like my cup of tea. ;)

I also felt more grounded in the in and outs of the trolls and how they felt about themselves and each other, which helped me to hang onto the new information revealed about 'others.' There is a beautiful complexity to this world, yet it's not confusing, even for someone like me who has no experience with the worlds created from Amanda Hocking that this series spun off from.

That ending!! Yes, yes, more please. I'm eagerly awaiting the final part. I highly recommend this series.

unfortunately due to my busy schedule did not have time to read your book before it archived i am so sorry

I would say that overall this book did what the 2nd book in any trilogy needs to do. It developed the characters more in order to set up for the conclusion in the third book. That being said, it did take a while for anything to really happen in this book, so it took me a bit longer to read than the first one. Then all of a sudden things start to really get going and the book just....ends. I actually had to double check that I didn't miss a chapter at the end. I wish there had been a more logical stopping point instead of the story just ending.

In summary, if you liked the first one, you will like this one. Can't wait for the 3rd book to come out so I can finally figure out what happens!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press (Wednesday Books) for the ARC to read early and review!

I’d like to thank Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I have to say book two was so much more than I hoped for. After reading the first book in this series I was left with so many questions and I wasn’t quite sure what I thought of it. This book helped to clear up who Ulla is and where she came from.

I really enjoyed this book and it didn’t feel like a struggle to pick up like the first book. I saw a lot more of character development in this book and you could really start to like the characters and care about them. There was more action that went at a pretty good pace. There is still the hint of a love triangle so I can’t await to see his that plays out in book three.

Overall, I am glad I stuck with it and can’t wait for the next book.

Amazing book! I just loved this world that the author created! And the characters are fun and unforgettable!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

Ok, now I need the third book! Thank you again for returning to this world in this trilogy. It is wonderful to be swept away!

As I didn't really enjoy The Lost City, I'm not sure when I will pick The Morning Flower up. I plan to update my review when/if I do.

If you enjoyed Amanda Hocking's previous work then you will enjoy this series.

I adore the beautiful covers!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press/Wednesday Books for the privilege to read and review this series.

This book was much better in the series and has grown on me for sure. It was a lot more enjoyable and fun. The romance was awkward but enjoyable. The main characters grew more for me in this book, so that’s a plus. The new characters introduced in this book weren’t my favorite tho and were slightly annoying. That being said, overall, this book improved the series so that was wonderful. The nice part is when the story grows and the plot keeps going and the characters become better in any way, overall this book did most of that, it was a nice read.

The Morning Flower picks up where The Lost City left off, and you definitely need to read the first if you don't want to be lost in this book.

I absolutely loved The Lost City and the return to Amanda Hocking's troll world. Unfortunately, The Morning Flower didn't hold me in the same kind of thrall. The beginning was very slow and uneventful, and it didn't seem to provide any meaningful information. The romance was awkward and clunky, which was disappointing, as I don't remember it being that way initially.

By the time the story started moving along and getting into some revelations, it was time for it to end on a cliffhanger.

I am still interested in the conclusion to the series, but I hope it will be better.

As a side note, this book had editing issues that I hope will be fixed prior to final publishing.

***I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy generously provided by the publisher via NetGalley.***

After Eliana is kidnapped, Ulla Tulin's plans to discover her origins get put on hold as she tries to find Eliana and ensure her safety. Ulla travels to the Omte capital where she uncovers information about her potential birth father that has ties to the Älvolk, a secret society tasked with protecting the First City and keeping the Lost Bridge hidden. The mysterious and handsome Jem-Kruk suddenly resurfaces and provides information which may connect Ulla's and Eliana's fates. Ulla and her friends are dispatched to Sweden as "ambassadors" for the Mimirin to gather information and once again they find themselves in danger.

The Morning Flower is the second novel in the Omte Origins series which is set within the world of Trylle. This novel picks up with Ulla's continued search for her birth parents and where Eliana has been taken. In this novel Ulla uncovers information about her Omte origins and potential birth parents which leads her and friends on an adventure to Sweden to find the Lost Bridge. Troll folklore becomes reality as they discover a hidden city and its people who were thought to be nothing more than a child's fairytale. This was another interesting look at the diverse troll culture within the world of Trylle and leads us one step closer to uncovering Ulla's origins. This was a quick read and I look forward to continuing the series when the third novel releases.

I absolutely LOVE Amanda Hocking! This book was no exception! It was pretty enjoyable. I would give this book a 4.5 star rating! It was a pretty Quick and easy read!

The Morning Flower, the second book in The Omte Origins, picks up where The Lost City ended. Ulla and Pan are traveling to New Orleans, the Omte capital, to learn more about Ulla’s birth parents. They also want to find out about the First City and Eliana who was kidnapped at the end of the first book.

One of Amanda Hocking’s strengths as a storyteller is her ability to create these intricate worlds that are detailed and vivid. This story, for example, delves quite deeply into troll history, which I found fascinating. As Ulla learns more about her birth parents and her history, the reader learns so much about the various troll communities across the globe (and possibly beyond?) and their relationships, or lack of, with each other.

This is not a fast-paced or action-packed story. Instead, it is a story about a young woman’s journey to find herself. Ulla has always felt like she doesn’t belong, and she still feels this way. In searching for her identity and finding out about her history, she might gain a sense of belonging and self. Though there are parts that feel slow, the intriguing mystery of Ulla’s parentage, as well as the mystery behind Eliana’s kidnapping, pushed me to finish the story.

I would be remiss if I didn’t discuss the love story since that’s usually my favorite part. Unfortunately, Ulla’s actions were frustrating. Just when it seemed like they were moving forward in their relationship, Ulla would back off or hesitate. Her relationship with Pan has so much potential, but Ulla’s indecisiveness puts their romance on the back-burner. She has a lot to deal with and argues that a relationship wouldn’t be wise. However, I predict that Ulla won’t be able to resist Pan’s unwavering support and devotion for long!

The last third of the book was faster paced than the rest of the story, and there are several surprising revelations. I’m curious to see how this affects Ulla in the next book.

Thanks so much to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed the Morning flower. It picks off right we’re the lost city left off. It was everything I was hoping for and more. I am so glad to be back in the mag world of the Tyrelle. I can not wait to see what Amanda writes next. Thank you next galley and Wednesday books for letting me review a early copy

Wow, it was so great to read these books! This is the last series in the troll world, and it's really delving into their history, and I enjoyed reading them both so much! We had a lot of big reveals, and there was one big surprise one that I'm not sure about, and neither are the characters, and I hope that we learn more, if it's right or wrong!

So we were introduced to Ulla in Crystal Kingdom, and I really enjoyed getting to know her more, meeting Pan, and watching their relationship bloom. And also dealing with Eliana and her internship, and trying to find out about her parents, there was a lot going on, and we learned a blot.

I did have a little bit of confusion, there's a few different a words that aren't in English, that are pretty important to the plot, and keeping them separate and knowing which one was which was a bit of a struggle, but there were definitions in the back, which was great.

That ending of The Morning Flower, it was just so freaking evil! We know what's going to happen, but we have no idea where the next book will start, and how things will go from there! I'm really excited to see how it's all going to end!

Loved reading these books, they were so great, and I'm super pumped for the 3rd and final book!

2.5/5 stars

The Morning Flower picks up right where The Lost City left off - Ulla and Pan travel to Louisiana to seek out information on Ulla's family, the mysterious bridge to the First City, and for information about the missing Eliana. They learn more about the Alvolk and Adlrivellir and get closer and closer to discovering the truth about the mysterious city.

I was pretty excited about this book after the last bit of The Lost City. It finally picked up at the end
Unfortunately, The Morning Flower followed the same pattern of the first book. The first half to the book felt a little unnecessary or something that could have been condensed. When things finally started to happen, it felt rushed. Just like the first book, the last 1/3 or so was so interesting and good. I just wish the rest of the book had the same level of interest and intensity.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press (Wednesday Books) for the e-ARC of The Morning Flower by Amanda Hocking.

This book was all that I was hoping for and more! Seriously, The Morning Flower is a fantastic second book in The Omte Origins Series!

A longer review will be posted once I digest the amazingness of this book.

Sigh, I just love everything Amanda Hocking writes! She is a genius!

Also, would it be too much to ask for three more books in the Trylle universe? PLEASE!?!

I was so excited to be awarded this book for a wish and I was given it! I sat down the moment I got on my kindle and read most of the day. I LOVED IT SO MUCH. Amanda Hocking can do no wrong in my open.

*Full RTC soon

Well I called it this book two of this new spin off was beautiful!! Perfection in a story!! I loved the characters and all of the ups and downs. I need the next one like ASAP and I really need to reread the original series now as well.

I received this e-arc in exchange for my honest review

Loved it!!! Amanda Hocking is one of my top favorite authors