The Zodiac Games (The Star Sign Trilogy 2)-Michele Khalil

Book: The Zodiac Games (The Star Sign Trilogy 2)
Author: Michele Khalil
Publisher: Self Published

Would you give your life to save the cause you are fighting for?

The Zodiac Games is the second book in The Star Sign Trilogy by Michele Khalil. Set in the immediate aftermath of the first book,  The Thirteenth Sign is rising and the ancient battle between the Imperium and the Ambigua is finally brought to light. With Talah’s memories now mangled, she struggles to find the balance between right and wrong. When her power manifests in a way she could never have imagined, she must find the truth in order to save her world. But nothing is ever as it seems. Would Talah be able to fulfill her destiny, or would she fail?

The second book in the trilogy continues the storytelling flair from the first part seamlessly. The plot thickens as the events post the happenings at the Capitol come to light and the characters deal with the aftermath. The author has built up apt tension in the story as multiple events occur in quick succession. The book also helps us understand the fictional world a bit more as the Ambigua travel across to various parts. I loved the fact that the humanity of Talah is explored, along with the powers she has. Another thing that stands out in this part of the series is how things take a turn at every step, and how the situations reverse quickly. The language is easy to understand, and the glossary helps understand terms which are derived from the vernacular. The way this book ends is exceptional, and I am looking forward to how the series concludes.

While most of the characters are carried forward from the first part and their character arcs are explored, giving more details as to how things have impacted them, we see quite a few new characters that become a part of the story such as Samira. I loved Kam’s raw power and the support she provides to the team as a whole. However, the best part, for me was the dark side of the councillors and the actions they can take to save their power.

Overall, a worthy successor to the first part, I have my fingers crossed to see how Talah’s story concludes. This book scores a 4.69/5 for me.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.