Master of Iron Series: Bladesmith #2 Published by Feiwel & Friends on July 26, 2022
Genres: Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Epic, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Romance, Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Dating & Sex, Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Mental Illness
Pages: 400
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In Master of Iron, the conclusion to #1 New York Times-bestselling author Tricia Levenseller’s exciting and romantic Bladesmith duology, a magically gifted blacksmith must race against the clock to save her beloved sister and stop a devastating war.
Eighteen-year-old Ziva may have defeated a deadly warlord, but the price was almost too much. Ziva is forced into a breakneck race to a nearby city with the handsome mercenary, Kellyn, and the young scholar, Petrik, to find a powerful magical healer who can save her sister’s life.
When the events that follow lead to Ziva and Kellyn’s capture by an ambitious prince, Ziva is forced into the very situation she’s been dreading: magicking dangerous weapons meant for world domination.
The forge has always been Ziva’s safe space, a place to avoid society and the anxiety it causes her, but now it is her prison, and she’s not sure just how much of herself she’ll have to sacrifice to save Kellyn and take center stage in the very war she’s been trying to stop.
Praise for the Bladesmith Duology:
"An addictive page-turner. Loaded with action, betrayal, slow-burn romance—honestly, that is the best first kiss scene ever... Be prepared to laugh, cry, and gasp." — Mary E. Pearson, the New York Times-bestselling author of The Remnant Chronicles on Blade of Secrets"Levenseller elevates her already intriguing fantasy world through her depiction of Ziva, whose anxiety will ring true for anyone who’s ever had a panic attack. Grab this and devour it." — Booklist on Blade of Secrets, starred review
"Blade of Secrets is an impactful, eye-opening journey of social anxiety that is flawlessly blended with Levenseller's signature flair for adventure and romance." —Bookstagram sensation Bridget Howard, @darkfaerietales_, on Blade of Secrets
Review:
Having an MC who struggles with anxiety is something that is very prevalent in our society and gives young adults who struggle with this a personal character to read about and realize there is so much beyond what your anxiety is. Ziva struggles, especially around new people and big crowds. She has a talent that others want to control and use to control the world. She may have anxiety, but Ziva, true to all of Tricia’s female leads, is strong in her way. I love her bond and protective nature over her sister. She has started to develop feelings for Kellyn, and I enjoyed getting into Ziva’s head on the anxiety of making yourself vulnerable and what goes through your mind when you might be rejected. As a blacksmith who imbues power and gifts into the weapons she creates, Ziva will discover her ability can be more than she ever dreamed and does not have to be used for destruction and death. Ziva’s power is shown in many ways to do so much more than just a way to make weapons to destroy the world. The author explores this in a lot of creative ways and the ability to see Ziva struggle but overcome her thoughts and eventually get her ending beyond what she imagined when she met her in book one. A satisfying conclusion to a needed fantasy duology!
About Tricia Levenseller
Tricia Levenseller is from a small town in Oregon, but she now lives in Utah with her bossy dog, Rosy. She received her degree in English Language and editing, and she is thrilled that she never has to read another textbook again. When she’s not writing or reading, Tricia enjoys putting together jigsaw puzzles, playing volleyball, and watching her favorite TV shows while eating extra-buttered popcorn.
The first one was an award nominee in my state for the high school level. I still need to read them both! Great review!