
A Cruel and Fated Light
Hollow Star Saga, Book 2
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Half-fae Arlo becomes entangled in the courtly intrigue at the Seelie Summer palace as danger for ironborns mounts in this “beautifully written and deliciously complex” (Nicki Pau Preto, author of the Crown of Feathers trilogy) sequel to A Dark and Hollow Star that’s The Cruel Prince meets City of Bones.
After thwarting the man behind the gruesome ironborn murders—and breaking several fae laws to do so—all Arlo wants is a quiet summer. As the deity of luck’s Hollow Star, capable of bringing about endless possibilities, this shouldn’t be too much to ask, right?
But someone is still trying to summon the mythical Seven Deadly Sins. All signs point to immortal meddling, and if this is the gods’ attempt at returning to the Mortal Realm, it’s Arlo they’re going to use to do it.
When Queen Riadne offers to host Arlo at the Seelie Summer palace, she jumps at the chance. She’ll get to see more of Vehan and Aurelian and perhaps even work out her complicated feelings for the gorgeous ex-Fury, Nausicaä. But no one trusts the infamous Queen of Light, even as Arlo wonders if she’s just been greatly misunderstood.
With the Summer Solstice quickly approaching, everyone expects Riadne to finally challenge the High King for his crown. And as Arlo struggles to get control of her powers and take charge of her destiny, she’ll soon be faced with a choice that won’t only change the fate of the Mortal Realm forever but could condemn it to a cruelty the likes of which the Courts have never known.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-19-23
MORE!!!
I need more please. Also, please dont change the narrators. Wonderful job all around. Great writing.
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- Kye Rowan
- 06-03-22
Wow, what a ride, narration is superb
WOW. A wonderful story with amazing voice actors. What a ride, narration is superb. Can't wait for the next one!
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- Tony Impagliazzo
- 08-06-23
I couldn’t stop listening!
The second book in this series was so filled with twists, turns and backstories. The cast was so good. I’m so sad that I have to wait until November for book three!
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- Steffani S. Pass
- 03-01-24
My heart can't take it
This series has me in a chokehold! Fae X Greek Mythology, LGBTQ storylines, multiple narrators, action, romance. Ugh. My only issue is that the narrators, specifically Naussicaa, speak so lowly that even on high, I could not hear it.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-15-22
GET. THE. BOOK.
Loves, fasten your seatbelts. What a ride that was! The narrators are lit; so much nuance and experiential richness added to the story with their performances. Ashley Shuttleworth has created such an exciting world to delve into, with characters you will be desperate to know more about.
Can’t wait to see what happens in the next book!
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- eric newbold
- 10-05-23
MORE!!!!
loved loved loved!!! i can't wait for the next book! sad I have to wait but I'm happy there is another book. excited to see what they write next!!!
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- sam
- 08-09-24
get to the point
Im really enjoying the story but between the narrator for arlo and the writing I just wish they would get to the point. The narrator for arlo is constantly drawing out words which usually isn't an issue except that the author has written the story with such fluffy, flowery language that it's taking forever to get to the point of the plot. it's hard to stay focused on a story that lingers as much as this one.
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