Daughter of Lies and Ruin

I really enjoyed this book and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. There was great character development and plot development and I really enjoyed the writing. I did not want this book to end! Thank you Netgalley and Harper 360 for this ARC but all opinions are my own.

this was a really well done story, I enjoyed how the author created their world. It was a great entry in the series and I look forward to reading more in the series and from the author.

Nice family saga!
Great story!

Description
"A deftly-plotted tale about ambition and belonging, Bright Ruined Things takes Shakespeare’s The Tempest and brilliantly reimagines its themes of family and love. Cohoe writes with a magic that dazzles and cuts right to the core." - Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights

Forbidden magic, a family secret, and a night to reveal it all...

The only life Mae has ever known is on the island, living on the charity of the wealthy Prosper family who control the island’s magic and its spirits. Mae longs for magic of her own and to have a place among the Prosper family, where her best friend, Coco, will see her as an equal, and her crush, Miles, will finally see her.

But tonight is First Night, when the Prospers and their high-society friends celebrate the night Lord Prosper first harnessed the island’s magic and started producing aether – a magical fuel source that has revolutionized the world. With everyone returning to the island, Mae finally has the chance to go after what she’s always wanted.

When the spirits start inexplicably dying, Mae realizes that things aren’t what they seem. And Ivo, the reclusive, mysterious heir to the Prosper magic, may hold all the answers – including a secret about Mae’s past. As Mae and her friends unravel the mysteries of the island, and the Prospers’ magic, Mae starts to question the truth of what her world was built on.

In this YA fantasy, Samantha Cohoe wonderfully mixes magic and an atmospheric setting into a fantastically immersive world, with characters you won’t be able to forget.

I think this one would be fine to read with or without reading book one. I actually read these backwards as I didn't realize that this was a book two. It does fill in some back gaps but its nothing to much that you wouldn't be able to know what is going on with this book. I really joyed the feel of this book. It was fast and interesting.

Addictive series with a equally addictive sequel. MC isn't very likeable for me, what with her "gotta save'em all" mentality, but she's the moral compass Aleida needs, so it makes sense. She's also maturing and it's awesome seeing her improve in her craft as well. Definitely hoping for another book!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a free advanced copy of this book to read and review.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for giving me a free eARC of this book to read in exchange for my review!