Brigid Kemmerer takes on "A heart so loyal and lonely"

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Anne-So "Echos de Mots", youth literary blogger and contributor to the

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by Brigid Kemmerer, published on May 11, 2022 by Éditions Rageot.

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Why this book?

• Because Brigid Kemmerer revisits the tale of

  Beauty and the Beast

  in an ultra-efficient and addictive young adult fantasy trilogy.

• Because in the first volume,

  A fate so dark and eternal,

  we met Harper, a young American living in Washington and dragged despite herself into another world.

  There, she was the prisoner of Prince Rhen and his guard Grey, stranded in an eternal autumn following the curse of a cruel enchantress.

  Just like in the original tale, only true love can free the crown from this long-lasting spell.

• Because three months have passed since the eventful end

  of the first volume.

  While Rhen and Harper are obviously still central characters in the story,

  A Heart So Loyal and Lonely

  brings Grey's character to the fore more.

  Thus, the narration is divided between the latter and a new heroine very interesting to discover: Lia Mara.

  The latter is the daughter of the dangerous queen of the Pass of Syhl: Karis Luran.

• Because the status of heir to Rhen is questioned

  and the prince loses his authority over his people.

  He will therefore seek to discover who his brother is, the true heir and, by extension, his new enemy.

  When Gray realized who the rightful heir was, he chose to leave the castle and start a new life under an assumed name in an effort to protect this prince to whom all his loyalty lies.

  Of course, things will not go as planned and confrontation is inevitable.

• Because this sequel is simply brilliant.

  Between manipulation, betrayals, military strategy, alliances and romance, the reader will be amazed.

  The author, Brigid Kemmerer, once again demonstrates great talent in building a deep plot, carefully crafted characters and a rich universe.

  In short, this second volume only confirms what was already emerging with the first: this series is absolutely amazing and impossible to let go.

  
  

The essentials in 2 minutes

The plot.

Gray did not return to the castle after the curse was lifted and is now wanted for treason.

As always, her decisions are guided by her desire to serve the royal family.

Lia Mara, the daughter of the Pass of Shyl, rejected by Rhen, will offer her an alliance.

Characters.

Gray is a strong and courageous character who stands out particularly for his loyalty and great sense of honor.

Lia Mara is an amazing young woman, intelligent and ready to do anything to bring peace to her kingdom.

Places.

The novel takes place from Emberfall to Syhl's Pass.

The time.

The novel begins three months after the events of the first volume.

The author.

Bridgid Kemmerer is an American author specializing in teen and young adult literature.

She lives in Baltimore with her son and husband.

This book was read with

pleasure by Anne-So Echos de Mots, blogger specializing in children's and teenage literature.

“For me, reading can be as much a personal pleasure in which one runs to take refuge as an excuse to discuss and meet other readers.

I am a lover of words always interested in new discoveries.

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