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Goodreads Synopsis:
Six months alone in the labyrinth has made her strong. But the search for the exit means gambling on an old ‘friend’ and going against everything she’s been taught to survive. You know the labyrinth will have yet more horrors lurking in its depths. You’ve learned few people can be trusted. But freedom is tantalizingly close. Are you ready to take the risk?

My Review:
I received a copy of this from Netgalley in exchange for a review.

I absolutely loved the first book, and immediately after finishing that started on this one. The story begins six months after the last. The main character has been surviving on her own after her mentor died, and has adopted the nickname Fey Bell. Obviously she's been doing something right if she's survived this long. She's discovered two more tribes of Icarii, who have been battling each other for who knows how long in the labyrinth. Fates is still active and although she hasn't run into them since escaping their cruel plan to kill her, she's worried she will one day. She still hasn't found an exit.

After killing a group of screechers, she sees the last people she ever wanted to see again. The kids from Fates. They treated her terribly, and I wouldn't doubt that they'd do it again. She saves them from the attack and they're still unwilling to treat her any differently. She takes one of them hostage in exchange for someone of more value. They don't cooperate and she ends up stuck with one of them under her wing who doesn't want to do anything but make things more difficult for her.

This book, like the first one, is set in the labyrinth. It's exciting and full of action. The characters have changed a lot, but they're still the same people despite the time jump. She gets to know some of the other groups of people in the labyrinth that weren't previously discovered, which is cool. It gives it another side to this massive labyrinth. They’re alive and kicking, they're fighting each other, and she has to play into that to get what she needs, a friend, and a way out of this hell, hopefully.

Overall this book is everything I wanted it to be and more. I need to know what happens next! Some books lose quality throughout the series, but this hasn't even a little bit. I loved every page and I wish I could read more but this one hasn't even come out yet so I've got a bit of a wait ahead of me. I definitely recommend checking it out in addition to the first book because I want you to love it as much as I do.

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Children of Daedala (Children of Icarus #2) by Caighlan Smith is a book I requested from NetGalley and the review is voluntary. I want to thank them for letting me read this good book. I did enjoy this book and all the characters in it. I didn't read book one and this left me at a disadvantage and lost for a while. I don't feel the author helped me get caught up in the story. I finally pieced things together enough but I feel I lost a great deal of the story. Advice, read book one first. I love mythology and the premise of this book. I liked the characters but it seemed a bit disorganized and confusing. I liked the creatures too. Loved the cover! I did enjoy the book and feel it is worth the read for sure just read book one first. ( )

Cover is intriguing although it reminds me of the lion in the Lion, Witch, Wardrobe. Right off the bat you know you're ready a different book with the mention of the Executioner, Fey, and Screecher-Eaters. The story is from the perspective of Fey Bell, a 16 year old girl who has been banished into the labyrinth where survival is difficult. There are lots of characters and several groups which are at odds with each other: The Fates & Icarii, the Kleos, and the Harmonians, as well as Daedalum. I had difficulty falling along during the first half of the book with many questions. What is the name of Fey Bell and why do others sometimes call her Clara? How did all these kids get to this place, and why? What is a Fallen Day? Some of these questions are answered, and some aren't. The text is occasionally difficult to tell if the character is talking to self, to others, or thinking. Action wise, this book is great. Lots of weapons, fighting both monsters and people, sabotage, and a rescue. Fey Bell has brief romantic interactions with 2 guys, Ryan and Theo, but which one is telling the truth? With two sections: Divide and Conquer, the book has a dramatic ending that is set up to start the next book. I'm rooting for Fey Bell. Would be great if the book included an illustrated map of the territories. ( )