Atmospheric and lyrical writing, angsty and emotional love story. I didn’t fully believe the love triangle, though. And the pacing was a little inconsistent, would’ve been a 5 star read otherwise!

Thank you to TBR & Beyond and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 stars)

This was such a strong conclusion to the duology, delivering closure to many lingering questions from the first book while continuing to expand on its rich themes of power, responsibility, and resilience. Lucha of the Forgotten Spring doesn’t just wrap up a story; it challenges its heroine to once again step into a role she never asked for, making her journey all the more compelling.

Lucha’s struggle with being seen as important to a cause—whether or not she consents to it—was one of the most gripping aspects of the book. She returns home intending to eliminate olvida once and for all, believing this is her final mission, but quickly realizes that her fight is much bigger than she ever imagined. The story does a great job of balancing her internal conflict with the larger external stakes, making her an incredibly relatable and layered protagonist.

I especially loved the themes of community, resilience, and both the power and fragility of hope. The novel also takes a hard look at corruption from multiple angles, particularly in systems of faith and power structures. While I appreciated this theme, it did feel a little heavy-handed at times, and some of the related plot twists were fairly easy to predict.

As for the romance, I was pleasantly surprised by how naturally the love triangle was woven into the story. Rather than being the central focus, it felt like an organic extension of Lucha’s complex emotions about everything unfolding around her. It never overshadowed the plot but instead added to her personal growth and internal struggles.

Final Thoughts:
This book delivers an emotionally satisfying conclusion that reinforces the power of community, self-discovery, and fighting for change, even when the burden feels overwhelming. While some of the themes were a little on the nose, the overall execution was compelling, and I loved seeing Lucha’s arc come full circle.

Lucha and the Forgotten Spring picks up right where the last book left off, and Lucha heads back home to Robado to finish what she started. I loved how this second book expanded the lore of this complex and detailed world. I also really enjoyed how Lucha and the other characters within the story grew, changed, and began working toward a greater goal.

This conclusion was an amazing addition to the first book, keeping me invested in the story of Lucha, Robado, and its citizens from page one. Although the story is dark and filled with dangerous situations, it also contains hope and the promise of something better.

I thoroughly enjoyed this duology, and I can't wait to explore more books by this author.

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I LOVE Lucha of the Night Forest so I was so happy when I found out a sequel was coming! This book picks up pretty much right where its predecessor left off as Lucha returns to Robado to destroy Olvida and Los Ricos.

I am beyond satisfied with the story progression, character development, and thematic growth this book brings! Everything becomes so much more complex and the execution is everything I could have wanted. Pacing-wise, there were a couple parts that happened so quickly that I almost didn’t register them, but other than that I highly enjoyed this book. It’s a must-read if you read and loved Lucha of the Night Forest.