The second book in USA Today and New York Times bestselling author C.L. Wilson’s hugely popular, stunning, epic fantasy romance series about Ellysetta, the girl who would be queen, the Tairen Soul, and their eternal battle for true love in the mystical Fading Lands.
She feared the dark visions and the magic within her. And she dreamed of the miraculous love that could save her.
Like an enchanted fairy tale prince he stepped from the sky to claim her—the Fey King, her destiny, her one and true love.
But behind the mesmerizing beauty of Rain’s violet eyes Ellysetta saw the passionate hunger of the beast . . . and a sorrow, deep and ancient, that she alone could heal. Only for him would she embrace the frightening power that dwells within her. Only with him at her side could she confront the shadows that haunt her soul. For an epic battle looms on the horizon—and only united can they hope to turn back the armies of the darkness.
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"Again not giving a full review -- planning to review the series because that's where the arc is. This book started out kind of slow for me. It picked up about halfway through and really caught me at that point. It loses a star for the tedious beginning, though. Still, after 50% I couldn't put the thing down."
— Beanbag (4 out of 5 stars)
" Book two of the Tairen Soul series left me wanting more, more, more! I'm anxiously awaiting book three this fall and book four early next year. "
— Jeanne, 2/14/2014" I was hooked on this series by the first book and was glad I could get my hands on the second only a couple of weeks later. "
— K., 12/22/2013" This was an okay book...a bit predictable, but a good beach read. "
— Mary, 12/22/2013" Breathtaking action. So much better than the first book, and I gave the first one 4 stars to start with. Loved it. Lots of twits and turns; secrets revealed. Very fun, very epic, very good. "
— Rachel, 12/22/2013" Rain and Ellysetta continue to connect in a beautiful way, but they have a long way to go as the mages of Eld are growing stronger and desperate to get their hands on Ellysetta. "
— Lyzzibug, 12/21/2013" I would give this 4.5 stars if I could. Excellent story, book two much better than book one. Wilson is a talented writer and even though fantasy is not my genre, I find myself thinking of this series when I'm not able to read. "
— Ash, 12/12/2013" Again, another good book in a fantastic series! L~O~V~E IT!!!!! "
— Laura, 12/3/2013" want moar <3 "
— Kristel, 12/2/2013" OMG, book 2 is even better than book 1! I am so hooked on this series! "
— ms, 11/30/2013" Even better than book #1 as this one had a better ending. "
— Slynne, 11/10/2013" Simple I Love it! "
— Bree, 9/19/2013" This book was much more solid than the first book. A lot more intrigue and plot progression which made for a more interesting and exciting story. "
— Carrie, 9/11/2013" I really like this book series. "
— Fullfaun, 8/31/2013" Overall I thought it was a great book! It took some twists and turns that I didn't expect and confirmed something I had suspected since the first book. I can't wait to read the next in the series! "
— Amanda, 4/16/2013" This book picks up where the last book left off.I couldn't put it down and I loved it!! "
— Jen, 4/4/2013" Wow this book was filled with so much action and I loved it! It was a turning point for Elysetta so I am looking forward for some quiet time so that I can start the 3rd book. Once again I love the Quintet and would love to see them all find their mates. "
— Michelle, 3/4/2013" This series is ok. The author is really into purple and cats. "
— Katie, 9/14/2012" Vast improvement over book one although the first half dragged. "
— Magda, 8/6/2012" This book is awesomesauce all around. I can't even begin to explain ;) "
— Ayesha, 7/30/2012" I LOVED this book! sooo much better than the first, I mean I loved the first too... I don't know, this was definitely my favorite. I can't wait till i read the third! "
— Jolan, 4/22/2012C. L. Wilson wrote her first story at age six, and though she took a number of long detours during her life, she never gave up her lifelong dream of being published. Many years, hundreds of false starts, and five completed novels later, she received “the Call” in October 2006 and sold her epic fantasy romance, Tairen Soul, at auction. Wilson’s debut novel spent two weeks on the USA Today bestseller list, and her subsequent novels have gone on to hit a variety of lists, including USA Today, New York Times, and Publishers Weekly. When not writing, she enjoys relaxing with her husband and three children in sunny Florida and daydreaming of a world where people exercise in their sleep and chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream is a fat-burning food.
Abby Craden has been a professional actress and voice artist for over sixteen years and can be heard in numerous television and radio commercials, video games, and audiobooks. She has twice won the AudioFile Earphones Award.