Synopsis:

The Second Death of Locke is a devastatingly romantic epic fantasy and about the undying bond between a knight and their mage, perfect for fans of Gideon the Ninth and The Six Deaths of the Saint. Love. Loyalty.

Sacrifice. Grey Flynn has dedicated her life to her mage, Kier. She will be his blade on the battlefield, his healer and protector. The deep well of raw power inside her is Kier’s to use. Grey would do anything for Kier – be anything for him – if he would only ask. When a quest to protect the child of an enemy kingdom pulls them into the dangerous heart of their nation’s war, Grey and Kier will need to decide what they are willing to sacrifice to protect their secret. For Grey is no ordinary magical well, but heir to the lost island of Locke – the root of all power. If she dies, all magic dies with her.

My review:

This is hands down my favorite fantasy romance of the year. I’m blown away to be honest, it was everything I didn’t know I needed.

From the high fantasy world building with complex political intrigue, secrets, sacrifice, magic and soul warming romance – there’s a lot of beautiful storytelling within. The effortless prose transported me to this magical medieval land with mages and knights fighting in a decades long battle for power. I really loved it all, I’m a huge fan of friends to lovers trope, this is top tier! Vibes were immaculate and I cannot wait to see where this story goes in the trilogy.

Title: The Second Death of Locke
Author: V.L. Bovalino
Genre: Fantasy Romance, Magic
Rating: 5/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟