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Transgressions of Power

#2 in series

by Juliette Wade
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The second book of The Broken Trust continues an epic struggle for power, kindled in the hearts of two brothers, as it spreads to crack the foundations of their underground society.
To marry into the most powerful family in Varin is to step into a trap. Della has spent thirteen years under the scrutiny of Pelismara's political elites, supporting Tagaret in a dangerous pretense as his brother Nekantor's closest ally. In secret, however, they've planned to escape, and to break down the restrictions of Varin's caste society. When Nekantor offers to send them to Selimna, the city where their caste experiments can be carried out, how can they not accept the opportunity?
But ever since Nekantor seized power as the Eminence Herin's Heir, he's wanted to keep power in the family, and that means his eye is on the children—especially their thirteen-year-old brother Adon. In their absence, Nekantor begins to execute his own long-schemed plan, and soon Della realizes they've unwittingly become a part of it.
How far does Nekantor's influence spread? How much will he seek to control? And how can she save Adon from falling into his snare?

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Broken Trust

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    February 23, 2021

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780756415778

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780756415778
      • File size: 2845 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      November 30, 2020
      Wade disappoints with the predictable and needlessly complicated second installment to the Broken Trust series (after Mazes of Power), set in a world that combines an elaborate caste system, a medieval atmosphere, and modern elements including therapists and anti-vaxxers. With a cast that takes over five pages to list, newcomers will likely be at sea, as Wade jumps directly into the action, opening with some staple epic fantasy tropes—an assassination attempt and the ensuing power struggle—before tossing in subplots about incest and a surprise paternity reveal that feel more clichéd than shocking. The central thread features Adon of the First Family, who is almost killed by a hired gun on the eve of his 13th birthday for reasons that are not immediately obvious but may connect to the heir selection process. While suspicion points to a rival clan, unsurprisingly, evidence surfaces that Adon’s foe is closer to home. The plot feels familiar and the pace drags. Fans of the first volume will enjoy revisiting the city of Pelismara, but will hope for a return to form in the next outing. Agent: Kristopher O’Higgins, Scribe Agency.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

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  • English

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