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Illusionary: The unforgettable second installment of historical fantasy series, Hollow Crown

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Even as there are many adventures and escapades in their fight to defeat King Fernado - the focus in this book is on self discovery and self acceptance. Both Ren and Cas are tortured by the things they’ve done in the past and struggle to forgive themselves. The slow burn of their relationship is delicious and made even more painful by the spectre of Dez and what he means to both of them. Honestly, there's nothing that I didn't like about this story. It's beautifully written, and each character has their own memorable personality . . . Add it to your TBR, because I'm telling you, you're not going to want to miss it Illusionary was a thrilling and perfect conclusion to the Hollow Crown duology! I was a little nervous of the mild love triangle that wasn’t really a love triangle but overall loved it and is now one of my favorite duologies! Start from Portal Room and go halfway to the Ramazith Door (Don’t cross it). Before the Seelie can be found behind an illusionary wall to the right of the Ramazith Door. Simply enter the room and collect the book from the shelves. The Red Knight’s Final Strategem

Thank you so much Hachette Book Group Canada for, providing me with a physical copy of Illusionary. Thank you for giving me the chance to read and review this book. I really liked the romance element that was added in this second book, and think the two characters who end up together are a much better fit - that being said I still think a couple of plot decisions felt off with the characters as we know them, but these mostly happen right at the end so I wasn't too annoyed. I liked that this book actually let me understand the characters better, that we slowed down the action (without losing it) and everything felt more thought out and complete than what I felt from the first book.

Vincent Van Gogh "Sunflowers"

One way to escape the Peculiar Lamp is to employ an explosive, poison, gas, acid, or spell that does friendly fire damage, and then blow yourself up within the lamp.

We’re also introduced to several new (and incredibly interesting) characters and even more startling secrets! Honestly, after Incendiary’s ending I didn’t think Zoraida Córdova could top the drama that unfolded. But,I’m absolutely glad she did.

In this guide, we’ll explore the Sorcerous Vault and will show you all the secrets, puzzles, and Rare Tomes Hidden in the Sorcerous Sundries Vault in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3). Did Illusionary deliver everything I hoped for after Incendiary put me through a rollercoaster of feelings? Yes, yes it did.

In his cool artworks, Shupliak includes famous figures from art and culture (or sometimes even science!) such as John Lennon, Vincent van Gogh, Salvador Dalí, Newton, and many more, therefore these creative ideas already seem familiar to us even though we see them for the first time.I was a bit nervous starting Illusionary since I loved the first book so so so much and didn't want to be disappointed?? But Córdova once again captured my heart and imagination and I loved every single thing about this installment. Overall, we obtain greater insight into the Moria people and their history. As a personal request, I now desperately want a prequel novella featuring the King and the three other pertinent people on that ‘voyage’. We also get the answers to the questions we had from the ending of Incendiary. As a personal pet peeve, which I have decided to refer to as “convenient couples” there was a pairing that felt a little too “easy” for me, but it did make sense plot wise, so I shall mildly gripe about it here. Also, no, that did not affect my rating. I just feel like it’s worth mentioning in case there are any like-minded individuals who relate to my sentiment. GEE IM SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO EXCITED FOR THIS SEQUEL AND IM SO READY TO EXPLORE CASTIANS AND RENS RELATIONSHIP AND EVERYTHING THATS COMING UP COULD 2021 COME ANY SOONER PLEASE???

Let your eyes explore this image freely and you will see a regular pattern of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines in the center, flanked by an irregular grid of misaligned crosses to the left and right. Choose one of the intersections in the center of the image and stare at it for 30 seconds or so. You will see that the grid "heals" itself, becoming perfectly regular all the way through. An epic and spellbinding fantasy, Incendiary is a darkly rich tapestry of twisted magic, deadly consequences, and riveting stakes This book was character development at its finest. Renata grows so much since the events of Incendiary, both emotionally and in regards to her power, and I loved seeing that progress. Not that I didn’t like her in the first book, but it’s always beautiful to see a character become a better version of themselves. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that she’s one of my new favorite YA heroines. (The fact that she has my brother’s name is an added bonus.) I also adored seeing more of Castian, who is a character I was already in love with from Incendiary despite we don’t see much of him. I say this all the time, but Zoraida Córdova is the only author who managed to make me fall in love with a character and a ship by only getting glimpses of him and by throwing clues at his real motives. I always thought that there was more to the Matahermano than what everyone knew and this sequel confirmed it. If the love was strong before, it’s made of adamantium steel now. I loved the expanded world-building here, where we get to explore outside of Puerto Leones (a kingdom seemingly inspired by inquisition era Spain, Renata’s story and how she confronts her traumas, represented by the grey, to unearth her own identity; the one she chooses rather than the one she has been designated by others and internalised is really powerful. The way the storyline is mirrored on a societal level as well as an internal level is so clever! Confronting the erasure of integral memories/experiences both from Renata’s conciousness and the wider world’s and how the impact has prevented both the society and Renata from ever being able to move forward and recover is just so beautifully done. I am in awe. It’s so refreshing to see a rewarding recovery arc in a book!

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So I enjoyed Incendiary, but Illusionary solidified this duology as a new comfort and something I will be rereading for years to come. In the first book in the Hollow Crown duology we are introduced to our struggling protagonist Renata. Initially, I found it difficult to connect with and understand Renata, however my response to her was a mirror to how she felt about herself. Her progression into self-discovery and ultimately, acceptance, is what propelled this duology ahead for me. I found her journey to be both refreshing and unique, as it was a character exploration and arc that was cultivated so diligently and intentionally. Even better the second time around! Although rereading Illusionary made me realize that I still haven’t really forgiven Dez and Margo😆 There is another way out of the Peculiar Lamp that does not need blowing it up. When the Djinn escapes, you’ll discover that the lamp is full of loot and one of the items is“Scroll of Summon Quasit.” It’ll be inside one of the chests. With a heart on fire with fierce loyalty and love, Renata Convida is hell-bent on restoring peace to the Moria people, no matter what they may think of her. Magic-wielders in hiding, the Moria have been on the run for far too long, eluding a kingdom that would either end or use them for their powers. In a desperate struggle for revolution and with no allies to turn to, Renata must join forces with her mortal enemy, Prince Castian, to find the tipping point of power, the fabled Knife of Memory, before the ruthless King Fernando gets his hands on it. The writing style was wonderful! That was just something about it that hooked me right from the beginning again and, with the way Córdova developed the story, I had such a feeling of deep satisfaction while reading this that I'm writing this review with a smile on my face. The narrative and the plot itself were so well written and I loved how the pace held steady and the tension in every chapter.

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