The Gladiator's Downfall by Kristen Banet

All these people are interesting and diverse in nature and personality. I also enjoyed that Verity is made alliances with other houses, not just collecting people for her guard. It’s quite unusual to get a woman in a reverse harem and I like it. She is strong and focused and loves Verity, and is loved in return. One of the things I like about this series is that the Captain of the Princess’ Guards, Arien, is a woman, and a fox shifter rather than an all powerful fae.

In my review of the first book I said that there wasn’t much new plot-wise in the start of this series, but things are moving in a more unique direction in this second book. This is a beautifully crafted book and I can’t wait to see what this author comes up with next, I just know it will be excellent.Īs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, made after using the above links. Each decision made by the king pulling the rest of his people onwards, taking Mave and the company with him, as they stand behind him. The plot in this book grows quickly and soon starts to move at great pace, with events unfolding in unexpected ways. The complex relationships within the Company are explored further and at the end of the book, I still have no idea how they are all going to pan out. She even starts to come to terms with the other women in the village as she learns to open up a little more. In this book we see Mave settled into her new place in the village and she has relaxed into life with her men. Her plot creation is brilliant and keeps you turning page after page, long after you are supposed to be asleep. Kristen Banet is an incredibly gifted writer, she creates captivating characters that you can relate to and admire, and she crafts worlds that you can almost see. This series is one that I fell in love with from the first book, but this book is utterly enthralling.

The Gladiator's Downfall by Kristen Banet