The Gilded Cage

4.5 stars
A fantastic sequel! Can't believe that ending!!! That cliffhanger killed me!
The angst, the slow-burn romance, the plot twists made this a very addicting read.
I love these characters (Kiva, Jaren, Tipp, Naari, Torell, and Caldon) and I was SO invested in this story. I needed to know what was going to happen!
It was a roller-coaster for sure. I guessed a few details but I didn't even mind. I was so entertained!
I loved this book!
The only reason I'm rating it 4.5 stars was Kiva's befriending a certain character. It was a little too naive, considering the character wasn't even in her “circle” (trying very hard not to spoil anything here!). Why would Kiva trust Rhess to that extent? I get some of her decisions considering Kiva's loyalties were torn but she trusted Rhess way too soon.
Lynette Noni's writing is addictive and I can't wait for the third book!