Endless Knight Review

Title: Endless Knight (The Arcana Chronicles #2)
Author: Kresley Cole
Publisher: Simon and Schuster for Youhg Readers
Release Date: October 1st 2013
Source: Finshed Copy for Review
Rating: 5/5


 Shocking SecretsEvie has fully come into her powers as the Tarot Empress, and Jack was there to see it all. She now knows that the teens who've been reincarnated as the Tarot are in the throes of an epic battle. It's kill or be killed, and the future of mankind hangs in the balance.

Unexpected Allies

With threats lurking around every corner, Evie is forced to trust her newfound alliance. Together they must fight not only other Arcana, but also Bagmen zombies, post-apocalyptic storms, and cannibals.

Gut-Wrenching Treachery

When Evie meets Death, things get even more complicated. Though falling for Jack, she's drawn to the dangerous Endless Knight as well. Somehow the Empress and Death share a history, one that Evie can't remember—but Death can't forget.

Review:

Poison Princess was the type of book I enjoyed much more when I thought about it in the days following reading it. Endless Knight, in comparison, was just as amazing when I thought about it after as when I was reading. I loved Poison Princess, but I LOVED Endless Knight. I read it quite awhile ago and I am still thinking about it while at the same time anxiously awaiting the third book.

The concept of The Arcana Chronicle is absolutely amazing and 100% unique, Kresley Cole has quite the imagination to bring to life tarot cards personified as teen who are fighting to the death in a post apocalyptic wasteland filled with zombies and cannibals. 


The story was phenomenal and I know how a new book boyfriend, Death. I loved getting to see the real Death, from his name, his power, and the visions that Evie has you get the impression that he is evil. I will just say that there is more to him that meets the eye. As for Jackson I... do not like him anymore, for those of you who have read the book I'm sure you know why and can understand.

I f you are looking for an amazing addition to an amazing series I cannot recommend Endless Knight enough, I was just as good if not better than Poison Princess and leaves you on a cliffhanger that keep you intrigued. The plot and character development were well developed, the writing flawless, and to top it off it takes place in an amazing world.

Poison Princess Review

Title: Poison Princess (The Arcana Chronicles #1)
Author: Kresley Cole
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date: October 2nd 2012
Source: ARC for review
Rating: 4.5



Sixteen year old Evangeline “Evie” Greene leads a charmed life, until she begins experiencing horrifying hallucinations. When an apocalyptic event decimates her Louisiana hometown, Evie realizes her hallucinations were actually visions of the future—and they’re still happening. Fighting for her life and desperate for answers, she must turn to her wrong-side-of-the-bayou classmate: Jack Deveaux.

But she can’t do either alone.

With his mile-long rap sheet, wicked grin, and bad attitude, Jack is like no boy Evie has ever known. Even though he once scorned her and everything she represented, he agrees to protect Evie on her quest. She knows she can’t totally depend on Jack. If he ever cast that wicked grin her way, could she possibly resist him?

Who can Evie trust?

As Jack and Evie race to find the source of her visions, they meet others who have gotten the same call. An ancient prophesy is being played out, and Evie is not the only one with special powers. A group of twenty-two teens has been chosen to reenact the ultimate battle between good and evil. But it’s not always clear who is on which side…

Review:

Imagine if all the Major Arcana in the Tarot cards were actual teens that had special abilities connecting to their card. Now throw in a gruesome apocalyptic setting with mutated zombie like humans and a super hot boy who rides a motorcycle named Jackson. Sounds awesome right? Well the good news is, is Poison Princess is an amazing thrill ride of a book with a new and exciting take on the apocalypse.

Poison Princess started off a bit on the slow side, but as the story progressed things started to pick up a fair amount and I ended up falling in love with this book. Now that I go back and think about it after reading , I think that I love it more than when I was actually reading it. I just needed time to digest it.  I loved how the author used Tarot cards in a whole new way that I would never have thought of using them.

I totally fell in love with Jackson while reading, he's the ultimate bad boy, who's amazing on the eyes and rides a motorcycle. He may come off as a jerk, but I think readers will see why he is the way he is and the nicer side of him while reading.

The writing was very well done and descriptive, and at some parts very visual and gory. Which is something I personally really enjoy. Evie is a rather weak character to begin with, but as she embraces her unusual powers she grows as a person. The powers that some of the characters have in Poison Princess are really neat, I can't wait to see what they do with them in the sequel.

I loved the romance for the most part, I just got a bit annoyed with the tension between Jackson and Evie. Usually though relationships in books that start off with tension end up to be the best. There were some steaming scenes I'm sure many will enjoy.

Poison Princess is a post-apocalyptic books that should not be missed. Kresley Cole takes a some what over used setting and flips it around to make it fresh again. It's jammed packed with a steamy romance, zombies, and super awesome powers connected to Tarot cards. This book is sure to be a hit in the YA genre. You will definitely be looking forward to continuing the series.