The second in the Shadow & Starlight series,  Anabella Halt is now under suspicion after the outcome of the competition in book 1.

In order to protect her she aligns herself with Adam Rockwell's family. He's from one of the more powerful families they all have specialites and gifts and there's is weapons.

It was exciting being back in Bellaton at the prestigious academy getting to attend classes which skew more towards combat training and honing her gifts now.

There are some interesting developments with the bad guy from book 1 coming back in an interesting way and going to meet the person they impersonated.

In this book we got to travel to Ana's family's home and learn more about her gift and what happened to her family and the other Halts.

There is a  love triangle between Ana and her main love interest and the pining from her friend. She's just trying to stay alive! Can she have them both? Asking for a friend?

Thank you @evelina.everest for the gifted copy for my honest and voluntary review.1 Leah Dynes962 11

A fantastic book to add to the series. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline, and I’d definitely recommend this book.1 Mc Chanster476

Oooo… I really enjoyed this next installment of the Shadows & Starlight series. It’s often not easy to “live up” to the first book in a series, but Botanist’s Game definitely had no issues keeping up with the excitement and adventure from Seven Crowns.

Following the conclusion of the challenge, Ana is now dealing with everything that happened in book one. The moment she returns to Bellaton with Adam, she is challenged mentally, physically, and emotionally as she tries to find her place in a world that is still new to her. Ana needs to navigate her way around the Seven, figure out exactly what her feelings are for Adam and Samuel and, of course, hide the fact that she does not have the power of healing. All the while also trying to dodge less-than-friendly classmates and assassination attempts. Welcome back to Bellaton!

I thought this was a great read. There were twists and turns, and despite a bit of a slow beginning, I was definitely engaged throughout. I felt Ana had some great character development. Her stubbornness and tantrums felt fairly accurate for someone her age, and I appreciated how the author portrayed this side of her without making her too whiny. The set-up into sharing Ana’s family history was, in my opinion, quite well done and gave great depth to her character. I also really appreciate how there is a love story, but it doesn’t steal the attention away from the main plot. Wonderful read and can’t wait to see what happens next!

Thank you StoryOrigin and EV Everest for my copy! All thoughts and opinions are my own.adrenaline-rush arc-reads completed-series ...more Natalia14

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