I'm so hooked on this trilogy!!

A Saber in the Hemlock picks up right where the first book left off and somehow raises the stakes even higher. This story is packed with nonstop adventure, magic, danger, and emotion. Every chapter pulls you deeper into a world of kingdoms, secrets, and powerful magic.

Celeste and Dante’s relationship is written beautifully. The love between them feels real and earned, full of quiet moments, stolen glances, and fierce loyalty. I love the development of Nadya's character as she becomes a bigger part of the story. The world building is absolutely incredible! Each kingdom is so detailed that you can picture everything. Every character, every battle, every court, and every landscape like you’re standing there.

This book never slows down. It’s full of tension, excitement, and some really well-written spice that fits the story perfectly. I didn’t want it to end!! I'll be on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happens next until the next book is ready!

𝐴𝑟𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑑 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑔𝑒
𝑃𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑢𝑒
𝐹𝑎𝑠𝑡-𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑡 𝑡𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑠
𝐴𝑑𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑢𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑒
𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑐

I read 𝑨 𝑫𝒂𝒈𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑰𝒗𝒚 back in March after seeing it all over Bookstagram and it completely blew me away. So of course, I had to request 𝑨 𝑺𝒂𝒃𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒆𝒎𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌 the moment I saw it.

This sequel is everything I hoped for and more — 𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗲 woven into a story of power and sacrifice. It’s fast-paced, emotional, and packed with twists that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish.

Some of my favorite parts? ✨
🐉 Hints of sleeping dragons
🩸 Hidden witch bloodlines
🐺 Loyal wolves standing with the fae
🛡️ A steadfast guard (Sir Holden, my beloved)
💫 Celeste and Dante’s incredible chemistry

There 𝑖𝑠 spice but honestly, the plot and tension were so strong it didn’t even need it. I was completely hooked by the writing, the world, and the characters.

And just like book one, this one ends on a 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 that left me immediately needing book three.

If you love 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞, this series absolutely belongs on your TBR.

“There is only one person in this world I would ever kneel to... And she’s in my arms right now.”

✦ Thank you so much Dorothy Dreyer, Crimson Fox Publishing, and @netgalley for an advanced e-copy! ✦
Rating: 4.5/5