Synopsis:
A fiery young witch contends with magical adversaries, courtly fights, and unexpected attractions in this romantasy set in the world of the House Witch.

Lady Katarina Ashowan has never quite fit the mold of a noblewoman—and it’s not only because she’s a mutated fire witch. Though she’s the closest friend and confidant of Alina, the soon-to-be-coronated queen of Troivack, Kat would much rather play cards with questionable characters or steal out at night to go riding than bandy niceties with suitors and deal with affairs of state. So as soon as Alina is officially crowned, the young witch plans to put away her dresses and get into some real adventure, training with a master swordsman.

But her journey to knightly prowess is proving more complicated than she thought it would be. For one thing, her future teacher isn’t exactly thrilled at the prospect of their arrangement. Worse, unknown adversaries seem determined to stop Alina from actually assuming the throne. Kat’s magical abilities, meanwhile, keep growing and changing in unpredictable and potentially dangerous ways. And despite her best efforts, she still can’t manage to suppress her attraction to Alina’s brother, Eric, the crown prince of Daxaria . . .

Filled with heart-pounding duels and enchanted encounters, witty wordplay and swoon-worthy flirtations, The Burning Witch 2 is the humorous, page-turning continuation of a charming series set in the unforgettable universe of the House Witch.

Review:
This book is so full of action and adventure that it is almost impossible to put down, even as your eyes are drooping shut. Getting to see Kat find herself and her place, where she feels comfortable and where she fits in is magical, and seeing how she and Eric dance around each other between bickering and becoming true allies was magical. It was interesting to see how Katarina had to fight to really gain respect by the people she was forced to train with, and I quite enjoyed how courageous and noble she truly is; even if she doesn’t have the filter that the Troivackians are expected to always keep in place.

Seeing the adaptations to life that Eric and Kat face, Kat had a lot of work to do to fight her impulsive nature and learn to think before acting. Kat found herself and a way to show women what is possible with a positive mindset and sheer determination; a good role model even if she is a bit outspoken. I absolutely loved the ending and am waiting with baited breath for book 3! You know what I’ll be doing May 28th…

Star rating: ✯✯✯✯✯