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    Endless Knight
    Endless Knight
    Endless Knight
    Audiobook10 hours

    Endless Knight

    Written by Kresley Cole

    Narrated by Emma Galvin

    4.5/5

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    In this seductive follow-up to Poison Princess, #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole takes us deeper into the dark world of the Arcana Chronicles.

    Evie has fully come into her powers as the tarot Empress. And Jack was there to see it all. In the aftermath of killing Arthur, Evie realizes that there is a war brewing between the teens who’ve been given powers following the apocalypse, and it’s kill or be killed. When Evie meets Death, the gorgeous and dangerous Endless Knight, things get even more complicated. Somehow the Empress and Death share a romantic history. One that Evie can’t remember, but Death can’t forget. Evie is drawn to Death, but in love with Jack. She is determined to discover why she’s been granted these powers, and in the process, struggles to accept her place in the prophecy that will either save the world, or destroy it.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateOct 1, 2013
    ISBN9781442364301
    Author

    Kresley Cole

    Kresley Cole is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Immortals After Dark paranormal series and the young adult Arcana Chronicles. Her books have been translated into over twenty foreign languages, garnered three RITA awards, and consistently appear on the bestseller lists in the US and abroad. Before becoming a writer, Cole was a world-ranked athlete, coach, and graduate student. She has traveled over much of the world and draws from those experiences to create her memorable characters and settings. She lives in Florida with her family and “far too many animals,” and spends any free time traveling. You can learn more about her and her work at KresleyCole.com or Facebook.com/KresleyCole.

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    • 4/5
      On this next installment of The Arcana Chronicles, the story centers around Death, one of the Arcana that was persistent on reminding Evie, the Empress, that he will kill her. But, everything never happened because instead of killing her, he took her with him on his place together with some Arcana which includes The Devil. Evie also discovered what kind of history they had and it was something more of what I guessed.I liked this book but I’m kind of disappointed with Evie. I’m looking for the crueler Empress that Evie seen before – her in the other past games – but in this book, she was trying to stop herself from being the same Empress again. Because of it, the excitement I’ve felt with the story lessened and it was only saved by the presence of Death in the story.I started to liked Death on this book and I couldn’t stop myself comparing him to Rhysand of ACOTAR. Right now, both of them are my top book boyfriends. For Jack, I just don’t like him that much and I’m really hoping that Evie will stay with Death on the following books in the series.On the romance side, Evie is in love with Jack but being with Death, she can’t ignore the pull they have. Later on, she discovered that both of them have an history of being a lover – well, it’s more than that which made me think that it was a little bit sad to know because in this game, they would need to kill one another and only one was supposed to live.The writing style still never failed to suck me into the world where these Arcana are currently fighting to stay alive. The actions still makes me excited and jumped into different conclusions on what would happen next. Though, some parts was a little slow but it was mostly the part when they were travelling and no walls was still blocking their path.Overall, this book gives an overview why Death has a dark and bad image on the first book. This was enjoyable to read and I’m recommending this book to anyone who likes to see what will happen next to Evie, Jack, Death, and the other Arcana that we’ve seen from the first book in the series.
    • 3/5
      teen/adult/"new adult" paranormal romance. This has more sex than your average teen book, so it probably should be reclassed as "adult" or "new adult." But the action scenes are pretty awesome so it is more than just another love triangle.
    • 4/5
      On this next installment of The Arcana Chronicles, the story centers around Death, one of the Arcana that was persistent on reminding Evie, the Empress, that he will kill her. But, everything never happened because instead of killing her, he took her with him on his place together with some Arcana which includes The Devil. Evie also discovered what kind of history they had and it was something more of what I guessed.I liked this book but I’m kind of disappointed with Evie. I’m looking for the crueler Empress that Evie seen before – her in the other past games – but in this book, she was trying to stop herself from being the same Empress again. Because of it, the excitement I’ve felt with the story lessened and it was only saved by the presence of Death in the story.I started to liked Death on this book and I couldn’t stop myself comparing him to Rhysand of ACOTAR. Right now, both of them are my top book boyfriends. For Jack, I just don’t like him that much and I’m really hoping that Evie will stay with Death on the following books in the series.On the romance side, Evie is in love with Jack but being with Death, she can’t ignore the pull they have. Later on, she discovered that both of them have an history of being a lover – well, it’s more than that which made me think that it was a little bit sad to know because in this game, they would need to kill one another and only one was supposed to live.The writing style still never failed to suck me into the world where these Arcana are currently fighting to stay alive. The actions still makes me excited and jumped into different conclusions on what would happen next. Though, some parts was a little slow but it was mostly the part when they were travelling and no walls was still blocking their path.Overall, this book gives an overview why Death has a dark and bad image on the first book. This was enjoyable to read and I’m recommending this book to anyone who likes to see what will happen next to Evie, Jack, Death, and the other Arcana that we’ve seen from the first book in the series.
    • 4/5
      This was a good continuation of this series. I continue to enjoy this YA post-apocalyptic series where certain teens end up representing tarot cards and end up developing special powers to represent these tarot cards in a game to save or end the world.I listened to this on audiobook and the audiobook is well done. I think the narrator does a good job with different voices and conveys emotion well.This book focused less on what is happening in this post-apocalyptic world and more on the interactions between Death and Evie. We also meet a number of other Arcana which was interesting.I am a bit worried that this series is turning into your typical YA love triangle type of deal. I am not a huge fan of love triangles. I plan on reading the third book and seeing where the story goes, but I am a bit leery because of where this book ends up.Overall this was a good continuation of the Arcana Chronicles series. I enjoyed some of the new Arcana we meet and enjoyed the action scenes. I was a bit disappointed by the introduction of a love triangle of sorts. However, I am intrigued enough by the tarot card theme that I will read the third book and then decide whether or not to continue the series.
    • 5/5
      As reviewed on 411Junkie.comOh my goodness! I just ... this book ... wow! Okay, I don't know where to go with this one. I finished Endless Knight on Tuesday, but haven't been able to bring myself to write a review because, well, I'm still trying to take it all in!So, I reviewed Poison Princess in this post.At the end of Poison Princess we realize that Evie is the Empress in the Major Arcana and they're in a game till death. The tarot cards records their history. Endless Knight pretty much picks up where Poison Princess ends. Evie and Jackson has come to a common ground in this one and finally realize they love each other. A few days later, Death forces his hand and captures Evie, leaving their alliance to suffer through a crumbling mountain. Things get interesting during Evie's time in Death's lair. She finds out more about the games and we finally, finally see why Death is so fixated on her.Cole does a really great job carrying the story out. Everything seems just right, almost like hitting all the right points at the right time. How the characters are introduced, how the alliances are formed, and then broken. I don't know. It just flows. It doesn't get to boring for me, which I appreciate. Sometimes, YA stories can drag on a bit, but Endless Knight seems to play out well.But that cliffhanger! Gah! This is why I'm so torn about starting a series when book one just comes out. Those pesky cliffhangers leave me hanging until a year or sometimes even two years later! And most times, I can't stand it. Like now. Book 3, Dead of Winter is set to release Jan. 6th, 2015 and it already feels like it's so far away! I'm so thankful that it's only a few weeks away, but what if there are more books?! Ack!Okay, back on track InfoJunkie!So, aside from the really awesome plot line, what also intrigues me is the fact that Cole hasn't revealed all Arcana yet. There are still players in the game and we have yet to see who pops up and who doesn't, which is sorta like a mystery, which I always dig. Also, there's the fact that since these players are constantly playing, as in they are reincarnated for the next games, there's a history that's deeply rooted among all the players that I'm so interested in seeing. Each person's history is tied t the card they represent which is awesome! In addition to that, usually when a card reading takes place, there are several ways to interpret it depending on the who you're reading for so we don't really know what meaning is being played in the character just yet. There are so many ways this plot can play out ... I'm stoked!So, we have several layers of story. We have the characters themselves and the lives they lived Before Flash and After Flash. We have the card the represent. We have the role in the game. And then we have the game itself. Talk about WOW!I hope I'm making this more complex than it really is, because if it really is this complex I really hope Cole ties this all together with a solid ending.And, just because I feel it needs to be said, Cole continues to push the borders of YA-Adult in this book so ... just saying. Keep in mind that it is a bit edgy.January can't come soon enough ... in the book world, that is.(Edited to add:)Favorite Scene:When Death just got stabbed by Evie claws and confesses everything.Okay, and I have to add this one, because I've been asking myself that same question as soon as I started reading this series:Evie: "I just wanted to live on my farm and mind my own business. [Death] was the one who terrorized me, telling me he'd drink my blood from his sword and such. How was I supposed to react?"Lark: "Have you asked yourself why he'd do that?"Evie: "Oh, I have. And I've asked Matthew. And even Death himself! Do you know?"Lark: "If I did, I wouldn't tell you."Favorite Character;Still Matthew and Death.
    • 5/5
      Reviewed by: Rabid Reads.Going into POISON PRINCESS I couldn’t help thinking Young Adult—this is going to suck, but Kresley Cole’s writing quickly won me over to Evie’s side, and then Emma Galvin sealed the deal with her mesmerizing narration. And now, here I am, completely committed to this series, and putting my stamp of approval on book 2. The characters show a level of maturity that I never expected from this genre, and there was even a sex scene in this installment. Yes folks, don’t let these teenagers fool you, this is grown up YA at its best. The author does such an amazing job of making readers dislike Death that when the love triangle began to develop I was convinced that nothing could sway me from Team Deveaux. Well, now I’m eating crow because Aric was so skillfully fleshed out that the Cajun is just a distant memory. Jackson who?For a girl that doesn’t want to play the game, Evie sure is racking up Arcana symbols! I love how far she’s come from that scared young woman refusing to accept her new, albeit harsh reality, to the ring leader of an unlikely alliance of Arcana. Greene shows mercy when the situation calls for it, and still believes that more than one power card can survive the coming battle, but when he friends’ lives are on the line, she doesn’t hesitate to do what must be done. I enjoyed witnessing the Empress embrace her powers in ENDLESS KNIGHT; her abilities may be the complete opposite of Death’s, however life can, and does annihilate just as easily. Evie continues to surprise me at every turn from how she deals with the teeth (carnivores), to certain characters’ two-facedness, to Aric’s unexpected past. The Red Queen is no pushover!Coles’ dystopian world-building marched forward in this installment with the Hierophant, Devil, Tower, Strength, Judgment, and World cards. I liked learning more about their tableaux, calls, and powers as well as the characters that they represent. I also developed a soft spot for Scarface, Cyclops, and Maneater—Lark’s wolves. The plot line was uncomplicated: escape Death, and when that fails, survive him. I enjoyed the showdown leading up to Evie’s capture, and her time with Aric was enlightening to say the least. I was happy that Jackson was finally clued in to the game and ecstatic when he and Evie found a brief respite in each other’s arms. But of course, just when Greene decides to trust him his deception comes to light.This novel took so many turns that I did not see coming, and oddly enough, I found myself rooting for the bad guy! Like most other readers, love triangles are the bane of my existence, but the one in ENDLESS KNIGHT is so far removed from what is typical of this trope that I wasn’t the least bit upset by it when it eventually surfaced. I’d mentioned in my review of book 1 that Emma Galvin’s narration carried that installment, so I was relieved to see her flying solo this time around. I’m not knocking Keith Nobbs’ delivery, but I prefer to give credit where it’s due. Galvin excels at bringing THE ARCANA CHRONICLES’ dark tone to life while still doing the youthful characters justice with a YA authenticity that so many performers in this genre lack.ENDLESS KNIGHT concluded with one heck of a cliffhanger, but that’s a recipe for success as far as pre-orders of DEAD OF WINTER go because you can bet I’ll be glued to my earbuds come hell or high water on January 6th, 2015.
    • 5/5
      Completely and totally freaking out. Kresley Cole dropped three literary bombshells within the span of fifteen chapters. I'm totally wired and anxious for the third installment. I admire the use of Tarot cards because it is a completely new plot device that I have never encountered before. I enjoyed this book way more than Poison Princess. Move over Jackson Deveaux, hello Endless Knight!
    • 4/5
      Endless Knight
      Kresley Cole
      ♥♡♥♡ 1/2

      Let me start out by saying if Kresley hadn't made me totally mad about the ending this would be a solid 5 stars. What a freaking cliffhanger. I am having a love/hate relationship with Cole atbthis moment. honestly with a cliffhanger like that I wish I would have waited till the 3rd book came out before I started reading this one. now I have to wait almost 11mnths for the next book. GRRRR

      Cons first: of course the ending. its abrupt left you with so many questions, and wanting to know what will happen. I don't know if I can ever handle another ending like that.
      The damn love triangle. I dislike it soooo much! Why throw in someone else? and someone as PERFECT as death? who I now think she belongs with. I don't think it was a good move and if this love triangle umm, continues too long I'm sure I will put down the book. I am not trying for anothrr jacob/edward from twilight scenario. I had liked this book so much because it was uncomplicated. But like I said I do believe Jackson should be pushed out after what we learn about Death!
      My last dislike is more about the series. I like stand alone series. ones that you can read and not feel lost. This series is DEF. not one of those. if you don't read the first book you will be confused. so I recommend starting with Poison princess.

      Pros: Everything else I didn't mention! this book was flippin amazing otherwise. deceit, betrayal, hot scenes, tons of action. its just AMAZING. I enjoyed most learning of Death and his past. he really is marvelous and very misunderstood. If Evie doesn't want him ill take him. There are some pretty predictable twist BUT they still leave you shocked. Its things you expect would happen but you Dont really know for sure so when its confirmed you like "OMFG I knew it and its AMAZING" LOL! I honestly don't know how Ill go 11 more months :(

      I def recommend this book
      There are some steamy scenes.
      One sex scene, but nothing overly detailed like you would find in an adult romance novel.
    • 4/5
      Evie is the Empress, she has all her powers. Jack witnessed her using her powers and he was horrified. She is scared at where they stand and that he'll walk away. Death is constantly whispering in her mind and with danger at every step Evie finds her world more chaotic than ever before.Excellent read! I loved book one, Poison Princess - so I was excited to jump right into the sequel. I wasn't disappointment. Death was delicious and very tempting, and even with the new revelation I still really like Jack as well. Endless Knight is a captivating story, dark and dangerous. New tarot cards are introduced. Ms. Cole never fails to pack a punch. Due to some of the scenes I do think that this book moved from YA to Paranormal Romance. Definitely A must read.Endless Knight is narrated by Emma Galvin. If you have listened to the audio books of the Divergent series, you'll recognize her as the voice of Tris but with a slight southern accent. I found it to be a nice surprise and very much enjoyed her reading. [audio review]
    • 4/5
      Review courtesy of All Things Urban Fantasyallthingsuf.comThe opening and closing tableau of POISON PRINCESS was so powerful, it dwarfs the rest of the book in my memory. ENDLESS KNIGHT, to it’s credit, is more about the overall high than any one, single moment. Evie survives danger after danger, interwoven with the strategy necessary to survive the Arcana, and unflinchingly faces the legacy of her card without surrendering agency or control of her current choices.But while Evie’s politics grow ever more impressive, on the romance side she is undeniably a seventeen-year-old girl. Her lovelife is red hot, well intentioned, and ultimately the angst-ridden mess you’d expect from a teenager struggling under a cosmic burden. Jackson wasn’t as alluring as I remembered him as his moods, his drinking, and his like-a-sore-thumb Cajun accent made him hard to fall back in love with. This works for the story, however, as Evie is growing beyond the vulnerable schoolgirl he once took under his protection, and all relationships and friendships are reexamined in this second book. Powerful and haunted, Evie may wish for her normal, human life to return, but she shoulders the responsibility of her power beautifully.The Arcana Chronicles incorporates so many of the dynamics I loved in The Hunger Games; romance, danger, politics… this series has it all, with supernatural abilities and zombies on top. Evie must master her own abilities without losing her humanity (or becoming subject to someone else’s agenda) and the magic and danger are just icing on the cake of an already satisfying battle for Evie’s identity and future. I’m not only hooked on the battle of Arcana itself, I can’t wait to see who (or what) Evie grows in to.Sexual Content: Sex scenes.