While I really enjoyed the first book. I couldn't get to this. It felt rushed and plot was kinda boring.
The characters were interesting, but I didn't see any character development.
I was intrigued enough with the ending, that I will read next books

I didn't realize this was book two in a series, it read great as a standalone and I wasn't left wondering what I was missing from the first book. The world building and character development of drew and Veronica were great. I enjoyed the dual POV between the two characters.

Indigo Spring is the second installment of A Series of Four Seasons, following True Winter. True Winter was a truly captivating read and Indigo Spring did not disappoint! Although Indigo Spring is next in sequence, it can be read as a stand-alone. This book follows different main characters and a different storyline, however I would recommend reading True Winter first if you really want to be wowed!

In this book, we are introduced to Drew, another judge in the House of David. As part of the House of David, Drew works to obtain and secure powerful ancient artifacts and prevent them from getting into the wrong hands. Unlike Eden, aka the Grim Reaper, who is a wild card (bk 1), Drew is very level-headed and thinks before he acts. He is also very secretive but views it as a means of protection. His way of dealing with certain situations usually helps him until his best friend Veronica experiences major life changes. After the death of her brother, Veronica is overcome by guilt and needs her best friend, however he can not show up for her in the way she needs. She then finds a new love interest, Winston, and she is absolutely taken by him. He is perfect. He listens to her, he is present, and he helps her get through hard times. He gifts Veronica with an ancient necklace, which is said to have belonged to the Norse goddess Freya, and tells her it will help her through her healing process. This necklace does the exact opposite. Winston notices the drastic mental decline in his best friend and rushes to find the connection between Winston and the secret organizations before it is too late. Drew is tasked with saving his best friend, discovering Winston's true motive, protecting the Dark Summer fragment, and uncovering the truth of what is really happening in Chattanooga involving the blood of Mary all at once. The twists and discoveries made along the way are absolutely mind-blowing!

Indigo Spring is quite different from the True Winter, but I enjoyed it just as much. This book is more of a psychological thriller, with several mind-bending, jaw-dropping moments. The author did a great job of bringing us back to the setting of the first book and bringing back a few of the characters I have already come to love. It was interesting seeing the drastic difference between Eden from the first book and Drew from this book. They are two completely different characters, and although I absolutely loved Eden, I also found myself loving Drew's character as well because he is such a mystery. I can appreciate the author not sticking to one character type, especially considering the brutal work of the House of David. Veronica was a character I initially had mixed emotions about because of how weak she was, but that all went out the window the second Winston stepped in. Her weakness and vulnerability made her psychological breaks much more intense and created that perfect eerie atmosphere. As far as Winston goes, I guessed the deal with him from one of his first interactions with Veronica, however when it was revealed towards the end, I had so many questions! That, along with the shocking ending and encrypted messages have me eager for the next book in this series!

Thank you NetGalley and Q.K Petty for another riveting read!

I thoroughly enjoyed Indigo Spring, the second book in the Series of Four Seasons. Drew's story introduces a gripping mystery that kept me hooked from start to finish. The dual POV between Drew and Veronica was executed brilliantly, adding depth to both characters. The tension between Drew's secretive work and his concern for Veronica was evident and engaging. The twists were unexpected and added to the overall excitement. I highly recommend reading this after True Winter for a captivating and well-rounded experience. Many thanks to NetGalley, Q.K. Petty and the publisher for this ARC!

Indigo Spring is book two in A Series of Four Seasons by Q.K. Petty.
Full of action and adventure. This one was a lot of fun.
The urban fantasy setting was truly remarkable. I was captivated from start to finish.
If you read book one True Winter you’ll definitely enjoy book two.
I found the story engaging and so much fun. I loved the setting, the characters and the world building!
The author incorporates some interesting concepts in this book. I loved everything.

Thank You NetGalley and Victory Editing for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

Thank you NetGalley, Victory Editing, and Q.K.Petty. I really enjoyed the first book in a Series of Four Seasons so I was excited going into it. In one word this book was weird. Weird isn’t necessarily bad though. The mental state of Veronica throughout the whole book was frustrating and concerning. The jumping of the timeline back and forth with the POV’s made me question my sanity at times. This book is definitely a slower burn and made me wonder if anyone actually works in the House of David when there are no big battles to go to. The ending of the book was satisfying as everything was spelled out but now I don’t know which organization is the good one. Seditio seems to ruin whole families though so I still believe they are more evil.

I was so excited to read the second one right after the first. Immediately you pick up where you left off without really missing a beat which I'm grateful for. I was already in love with these characters and the writing style that takes place, so this was a win all in all for me.

I think that Q.K. Petty did a really good job in setting up people in Indigo Spring in that you never realized what was to play out. In other words he kept his main character in hiding throughout the book and only brought him in to close out the story by manipulating Veronica into her killing frenzy. Look at her divorce, and later at Orion. Both involved into destroying the House of David. Many interesting things go on that you don't know what's going to change the story around. The Dark Summer shard is important in the story and also is the neckless Brísingamen supposedly worn by the goddess Freya (my main interest in the whole story). They each have something to do with the story. What plays out is that the main characters didn't seem to be the main characters in the story. It's an interesting read.

Book Review: Indigo Spring by Q.K. Petty

Rating: 3 Stars

Let's delve into "Indigo Spring" by Q.K. Petty! This novel follows the story of Veronica Janssen, a recently divorced school teacher, as she embarks on a new romantic journey with the mysterious Winston in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Blending elements of romance, mystery, and drama, the book offers a mix of emotions and suspense.

First things first, can we take a moment to appreciate the stunning cover of this book? Kudos to the designer for creating such an eye-catching piece of art! As someone who enjoyed the first book in the series, I was eager to dive into this sequel. However, it fell slightly short of my expectations.

One of the key aspects that didn't quite resonate with me was the noticeable shift in tone and character development from the previous installment. It took me some time to {re}connect with Drew. The depth and allure that drew me to the characters in the initial story seemed to be lacking this time around.

Veronica, the protagonist, failed to capture my full attention and empathy as a reader. Her decisions and actions left me feeling disconnected, making it challenging to fully engage with her character arc. The pacing of the plot felt slower compared to the first book, and the absence of intense action was evident.

Despite these drawbacks, "Indigo Spring" did have its redeeming moments. The plot twists towards the conclusion added a layer of intrigue and set the stage for future developments in the series. While it may not have matched the intensity of its predecessor, this installment served as a necessary bridge to upcoming events.

As the second book in a series of four, "Indigo Spring" lays a foundation for what lies ahead. For readers invested in the series, this book offers essential insights into the evolving storyline and sets the stage for potential excitement in future installments.

⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️

Indigo Spring is the second book in the Series of Four Seasons. The characters from True Winter are a part of the book but the characters are new in this one. I can't recommend this series enough! I can't wait for the next one

Ad interesting addition to the Four Seasons books.
I did enjoy this read and think that I will keep reading the next in the series but to be honest it did not hit as close toy perfect as True Winter. I missed Eden and while there was a cameo it was not enough.
The world is expanding and building and I am a fan of this series.

To say I was disappointed by the second in this series would be an understatement. I loved True Winter. I loved the premise, the characters, the writing - well, everything. It was one of my stand out books from last year. So when I got a chance to read Indigo Spring I jumped at it.

However this is a totally different book to part one. Our protagonist from True Winter, Eden Dowler, does make cameo appearances but the action this time is led by Drew who wields a bow called Indigo Spring - just not oftej enough for my taste. The fight is still against Seditio and so I thought I'd be treated to more action-packed prose.

What I got was a love story led by Drew's friend, Veronica, who drove me absolutely potty. I know that there were extenuating supernatural factors but even before they started to take effect she was still an irritating character who couldn't manage a morning without a man's approval.

On the other hand, if you like some dark romance mixed in with your action then you'll love this part but please go and read True Winter too.

I sincerely hope that Dark Summer is more like True Winter. I certainly haven't given up on wanting to read the next part. I think every series is allowed a small lapse. I'll look forward to the next instalment with as much excitement as I did this one.

Thanks to Netgalley and BookSirens for the advance review copy.

Wow, I’m shocked. I feel like I manifested this. How does Indigo Spring have everything that I felt was missing from True Winter? After only one chapter for both Veronica and Drew, I felt like I knew them. The character development is fantastic for how short this is. I found myself incredibly interested in Veronica and Drew’s stories, even in places where I didn’t like them, personality quirks and all. The pacing is perfect, though it’s a real page-turner, so you’ll get through it quickly. Indigo Spring is definitely more my speed when it comes to world-building and detail.

My general thoughts about this are fairly similar to those of True Winter, but I will say that I think the writing is even better. The imagery is insane and at times, strikingly beautiful. It’s still uncomplicated, accessible, and engaging. It promises the action and twists of its predecessor, but it really just did a lot more for me.

Side note: Orion is as horrifying as ever and it almost makes me want to change my True Winter rating because I’m thinking that the hero-to-villain setup was pretty masterful. Ugh, what a toss-up. Q.K. Petty can really write some horrifyingly fantastic villains.

Absolutely recommend, and very excited for the third (:

Thank you so much for allowing me access to this arc! I really enjoyed it!

Here is the review I posed.....

I received this book as an ARC from Victory Editing. :) (Sign up for Netgalley.com to request access to Arcs!)

My final rating for this book is 4 stars.
HOWEVER: I did not read the first book in the series so I am sure with further information my rating would have been higher. (I thought it was a standalone when I requested it and only realized it was not in fact a stand alone after I had gotten the ARC so I just decided to read it anyway lol)

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
The FMC (Veronica) kind of irritated me to be honest. She is an elementary school teacher AKA a grown adult, yet at some points of the story she acts/thinks in an immature manner. I suppose this makes her more of a realistic character, being that we all have different reactions to stress. Throughout the story, Veronica struggles to make peace with past trauma, blaming herself for a tragic accident that occurred in her childhood. Simultaneously, she begins a relationship with a man who is ​🇸​​🇪​​🇪​​🇲​​🇮​​🇳​​🇬​​🇱​​🇾​ perfect(Winston), just what she was looking for. Only, no one, is truly perfect.

The MMC/ FMC's best friend (Drew) is very levelheaded, a perfect balance to Veronica's childishness. He works for a sort of "secret society" which consumes most of his time, causing a strain on all of his personal relationships, especially with his life-long friend, Veronica. All he does for work is to remain confidential, leading Veronica to question his motives when he becomes suspicious of the previously mentioned love interest, Winston. I love the way Drew was written, Q.K Petty gave him a fare share of faults as well as admirable qualities, adding to his dimension as a character.

𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭/𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠: Imo, this book was pretty fast paced. There is a duel POV between the FMC and MMC which was written really well, normally when reading duel POV's, I find myself dreading one character and skimming over the text, however, with this book that was not the case. Each character has their own conflicts and motives that kept me interested. This was something that I really enjoyed about this book.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
This book was extremely well balanced now that I really think about it. However, one minor flaw, the interaction between characters was SOMETIMES awkward because it was written a little 𝘵𝘰𝘰 professional. Typically, we don't speak using "bigger words" but we shorten our sentences because it comes more naturally in a day-to-day setting. Although, this could have been done on purpose to convey the social-awkwardness of Drew. I'm only now having this realization lol.
After writing this, I am genuinely thinking about bumping up my rating because this was really well written and I enjoyed everything about it from the plot to the writing style. Either way, I didn't feel any real connection to the characters, likely because I never read the first installment.
(Essentially, It's my problem that I didn't let this book live up to its full potential.)

○Paranormal Activity
○Secret society
○Mystery
○Sub-plot of romance
○Sci-fi ish

Any who, I recommend giving this a read, that is after you read the first book, "True Winter."
(Publication date May 7th 2024)

Thanks again to the publisher, Victory editing for providing this ARC! Thank you for reading bye pookies <3

As the second book in the Series of Four Seasons, Indigo Spring expands on the story and characters of True Winter, where everything started and the main focus was on Eden, one of the House of David's highest ranking members.
Indigo Spring's focus is on Drew, who was already present in book 1 but reveals his backstory here as the story unfolds.

While the reader gets plenty of action again, it's set to a different tone than the first story was. Here we get more of a mystery as the reader fights alongside Drew to unravel the secret of his best friend Veronica's new love interest which takes over her life rapidly and changes her significantly.

During the search for the truth the readers get a more in-depth view at the history of the House of David, it's weapons as well as the artifacts they are searching for.
While I again enjoyed this second installment, I couldn't help but stumble over two plot twists that were revealed a bit too sudden but they didn't have that much of an impact the book wouldn't entertain greatly overall.

I certainly look forward to the next two books in the series and can't wait to truly meet the next two main characters who were hinted at in Indigo Spring.

Many thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.
#IndigoSpring #TrueWinter #QKPetty #NetGalley

I liked this better than True Winter. The story was definitely captivating. Though I don’t think I’m hooked enough to want to continue the series.

4 stars

A nice follow up to Winter

While this is a new story with new characters in the same world, it did have some carryover to make the transition seamless. A little slower with more mystery and less action. However, it carried its own well. I quite enjoyed the different style. I’ll be eagerly awaiting the next 2 season.

The second installation in A Series of Four Seasons. This book continues from the first book, True Winter. It follows Drew, of the House of David, as he struggles to balance his work against the opposing organisation known as Seditio, with concern for best friend Veronica.

This book adds an element of mystery to the series that wasn't present in the previous book. It resulted in slowly building tension throughout the story. It reminded me of a psychological thriller in some ways. I did really enjoy where this instalment took the storyline, and I was impressed with how the book ended. Despite the changes in style, the story keeps the imaginative ideas of the last book and builds upon them.

Whilst I enjoyed this book, I didn't find it as gripping as True Winter. The plot unfolded much more slowly, and it lacked the intense action found in the first book. I believe this is more down to personal preference than anything, and I know many people will likely prefer the slower build-up and mystery of this book over the faster pace of True Winter or vice versa.

Indigo Spring is the second book in the Series of Four Seasons - while characters from True Winter are very much a part of this story, the main characters are new to the reader.

After her marriage ended, Veronica has been despairing that she will never be important enough to anyone, until she meets Winston, who seems too good to be true. And you know what they say . . .

Meanwhile, her long time friend Drew is immediately wary of Winston and Veronica's sister thinks he is not what he seems, but Veronica is smitten and will not listen to anyone's concerns about her new man. The House of David's war with evil organization Seditio is ramping up and Veronica is very much caught up in the middle.

The plot keeps moving and the pacing is consistent in this installment, and with less than 300 pages, it is a quick read that kept my attention to the last page.