Second Coming (First Fruits #2)

Second Coming by Amanda Carney

My Rating: ★★★★

I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Parsley finally has everything that she's ever wanted: friendship, love, and mutual acceptance. However, not all is as it seems in Allswell because vampires are not on the list of potential refugees. Faced with planning a future without Jesse or risking everything to be with him, she must choose between living a safe life or risk everything to reunite with Jesse. What will she do?

Second Coming picks up right where First Fruits left off. Carney brings us one action packed story that had me glued to the pages. Jesse's battle is torturous. It was absolutely heart wrenching to see him make tough choices so that he could ensure that Parsley would remain safe. His story allows us to see more into Patrick's terrifying mind. Getting a glimpse into what Patrick has put him through during his second lifetime gave me a better idea of how awful and manipulative Patrick truly is. It also makes me wonder how many of his "sons" are loyal because of his manipulation in the long run.

I really feel for Parsley, especially when she knows that all is not what it seems once she makes it to Allswell. I enjoyed seeing her enter this world and get to know the people there. I love that we had some chapters from the perspective of characters from Allswell so that we could get to know the town and its people a little better. It truly is a magical place that I wish I could visit. The characters are so bright and endearing that I found myself hoping that they would safely come out of the battle that was soon to come. Plus, this new environment allowed Parsley to find her footing, fully accept herself, and make new connections with like-minded souls.

I highly recommend this series if you are looking for an action packed paranormal novel. I enjoyed the twists and turns of the story as well as the many characters that it features. Carney presents a series of complex characters, many of them relatable in different ways. I hope to see these characters again if the story continues in a third installment!