The Necromancer's Light

3.5 stars

Didn't love this as much as Prince and Assassin.

The worldbuilding and magic system could have been better. And you're telling me that Arthur left his order of seven years for a man he met some weeks ago...plus the showdown with Izen felt quite anticlimactic. I wasn't sure what Izen's death meant - I thought that meant Shae's magic would disappear but it seems that's not the case, so that could also be explained in more detail. More important side characters would have been appreciated, but that's just personal preference. The chemistry between the MCs wasn't very apparent imo.

The book was okay, the plot and romance feels kind of bland. Although I usually love Tavia Lark's novels, this just didn't hit the spot for me I suppose.

5 stars. Did the book blow me away? No. However, I have no real complaints or reasons to deduct stars. The characters were both sweet and had their own troubled pasts to deal with. The conflict of a demon breaking through his binds was compelling and a real threat. Arthur and Shae's romance was sweet and a little spicy. I enjoyed everything.