Cast in Courtlight

Chronicles of Elantra, Book 2

By: Michelle Sagara

Narrated by: Khristine Hvam

In Elantra, a job well done is rewarded with a more dangerous task. So after defeating a dark evil, Kaylin Neya goes before the Barrani High Court, where a misspoken word brings sure death. Kaylin's never been known for her grace or manners, but the High Lord's heir is suspiciously ill, and Kaylin's healing magic is the only shot at saving him - if she can dodge the traps laid for her.

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I love this series!

This is a really nice continuation of this series. When the author does a good job, the first in the series becomes my favorite in said series because it's the introduction to a brand new world. It isn't often for me that the second in the series is better than the first. This is one of those rare cases. The story was interesting though I missed Marcus since he didn't play as big of a role in this one. Hvam does a great job with voices. It's amazing how so many voices come from one woman.

As always Michelle Sagara Keeps me entranced !

What did you love best about Cast in Courtlight?

How clearly the writing showed me the book!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Kaylin Naya

What about Khristine Hvam’s performance did you like?

SHe kept the different characters clear without lettting anyy run together!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Kaylan's test!

Any additional comments?

Thank you Michelle Sagara for another awesome book!

Almost perfect

I eat this story up. All the way until the end. Such fun character builds. All I want is a little more developed final resolution. Everything builds to this epic ending but only a brief near miss happens and then... an epilogue. So close.

Court light

Always enjoy listening to Michelle Sagara's works. She makes the story come to life. You can see the city & people as if you are part of the story.

captured

What made the experience of listening to Cast in Courtlight the most enjoyable?

I was sucked into this story. I truly love Kalynn. She is always finding trouble.

Good book

I struggled a little as I got lost with all the "name" meaning and am not exactly sure I understand. But it's a good story and I like the characters...

Mismarketed but good

I really enjoy Michelle Sagara's books. I think she does a great job creating characters that you can relate to. You feel for Kaelynn, Severn, and in this book you learn and grow to understand the Berani. I would really like to give this a 3.5

I still disagree with how this series is marketed. It appears to be a romance or YA fiction. There is not romance in the first or second book although there is a deepening of the friendship and understanding of past issues between Severn and Kaelynn. They are good books. This series could be YA fiction in the sense that it is coming of age tale, there is no swearing or sexually explicit material, really any sex at all, but it is stronger in content than some other YA fiction. It's appeal I believe reaches to an adult audience.

Michelle Sagara had strong world building in her first book but she continues it while exploring the Berani Court and culture. This book deals with court and political intrigue along with a more intricate understanding of Sagara's magic system. Kaelynn continues to develop her magic out of necessity of her life and brings her in contact with characters of power.

Kristine Hvam I think does a good job of differentiating her characters and capturing the characters personality. I have not read the books, but I think Hvam does a good enough job that I look specifically to listen to these books rather than read them.

I enjoyed this book and would encourage those that liked Sagara's first book in this series to continue. Ignore book covers in this series and the fact it is published by Harlequin. Whether or not it is published by Harlequin it is not one, but it is a good fantasy.

Kaylin goes to High Court

What did you love best about Cast in Courtlight?

Gaining a much better understanding of just how little we know of the Baroni. And getting to know Kaylin and Teela better.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Cast in Courtlight?

When she gets to meet the Lord of the Green for the first time inside his soul. I really like him.

What about Khristine Hvam’s performance did you like?

I love how she treats all of her characters. she makes them all individual.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I dislike this question. I wish someone would make this series into a series of movies like Harry Potter. I can just SEE the man who would be Sanabalis. Or even better--The Archon! but while I can just Hear a young James Earl Jones growling Marcus' lines, he is too dignified to act the part. So I am still trying to find the "right" personality AND voice for Marcus. Not to mention Nightshade.

Couldn't stop listening!

Any additional comments?

I was hooked after the first book, but this one was even better. Michelle does a great job of building the characters.Khristine is so believable as the narrator.

Great performance

What did you love best about Cast in Courtlight?

We learn about Kaylin's world and secrets along with her.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Kaylin -- she has great power and yet lives a normal life and messes up like the rest of us.

What about Khristine Hvam’s performance did you like?

The voices she gives to the various characters and races make them come alive.