The Wish Granter

"The Wish Granter" by C.J. Redwine is the second book of the "Ravenspire" series, but can also be read as a stand-alone. Within a few days Ari and Thad have to flee the palace and deal with their mother's murder only to suddenly be announced the only surviving - if bastard - children of the late king. Whilst Thad has to come to terms with becoming King of Súndraille rather unexpectedly, Ari has to learn to behave like the princess she now is. On top of that they instantaneously make a powerful enemy, Teague - The Wish Granter - and soon their lives are in danger once more. I only stumbled upon "The Shadow Queen" a few days ago and dove right into "The Wish Granter" within hours after finishing it. Even though this book didn't thrill me quite as much as its predecessor, I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I love that it is set in the same world, but features different characters and an entirely new storyline. "The Wish Granter" is a fast-paced, rather dramatic, at times pretty brutal and highly addictive read.. I admire Ari's self-confidence, despite the fact that she is often criticized for her physique and unladylike manners - she truly is a character that girls can look up to. If you enjoy YA fantasy and/or fairytale retellings, I whole-heartedly recommend you read this series.