Lucy races against time and magic in this “compelling sequel” (Booklist) to the “richly and thoughtfully written” (Publishers Weekly) Chantress.
Lucy is the last Chantress, the only remaining girl who can sing magic into the world. Since she defeated the evil Lord Scargrave, England has changed—and not for the better. With crops failing and the people rebelling, Lucy is called urgently back to King Henry’s court. His Inner Council is convinced that making gold through alchemy will save England. But a critical element to the alchemical process has been stolen. Lucy is tasked with finding it with her magic…or else. And until she succeeds, the castle is on lockdown.
Court too has changed. Scargrave’s brutal Chantress Hunter has become King Henry’s closest advisor. Lucy’s beloved Nat has fallen out of favor and is shunned by his colleagues. Worst of all, Lucy’s magic has deserted her. She can no longer hear the song spells at court, and must find a way to access her powers soon—or be accused of treason.
Amy Butler Greenfield returns to the volatile world of Chantress for an exciting tale that weaves together courtly intrigue, mystery, romance, magic, and music.
Pitufita
2/9/2021
Plot As in the previous book, Amy Butler gives us a simple plot to follow, although perhaps a little more elaborated. Apart from the main mystery, we discover different details of Lucy's life and the secrets that are hidden in court. As you progress in your reading, new difficulties are added, taking you even further from the "happily ever after". It might seem frustrating and it is, but I think this turned out to be positive and I'll comment on it later when I talk about Lucy. In the first book, I said that it seemed a stand-alone (a book that will not have a continuation), but in this one it is just the opposite. A big door is left open (and this I did not expect) and a good foundation is laid for the latest volume. What I have lacked is that supreme goal. The only thing that have continuity in these books are the relationships between the characters and their personal stories, since the main plots (mysteries, defeating villains, etc.) begin and end in the same volume. It doesn't bother me, but I really hope the author will surprise me with an awesome final plot. Main character: Lucy In this book it has been much easier to connect with Lucy. I would say that the feeling that predominates throughout the book is frustration: Lucy is unable to do anything to control the situation around her and it just gets worse. As for her personality, I think she has strengthened and matured with respect to the previous book, but without ceasing to be the same Lucy as always. In her, there