THE THEFT OF SUNLIGHT Dauntless Path, Book 2

Shiromi Arserio narrates the second book in the Dauntless Path series. Rae is content to spend her days on her family's horse farm, but when her best friend's sister is snatched, she travels to the royal court in search of answers and assistance. Arserio skillfully shows Rae coming into her own at court as she matures from a country girl into a young woman skilled at intrigue and politicking. As Rae's confidence grows, so does her ingenuity, which Arserio deftly portrays. Arserio does not shy away from Rae's prickliness, embracing her pride and intelligence, as well as her refusal to consider herself as having less value than anyone around her. While some characters may occasionally be difficult to distinguish, the intense plot and shocking cliff-hanger will keep interest high. K.M.P. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2021]