The Liar's Knot: Rook and Rose, Book Two Paperback – December 9, 2021

The Liar's Knot by MA Carrick is the second book in the Rook and Rose series. House Indestor may be deposed, and the balance of power shifted but things are still in flux.This captivating story will entangle readers in a web of deception, intrigue, and sorcery. Carrick skillfully weaves a complex narrative that challenges readers to unravel the mystery of a realm on the brink of ruin. Their writing style is exquisite, with a cadence that mesmerizes and a depth that dazzles.The world-building in The Liar's Knot is all-encompassing, transporting readers to a vividly-realized world of magic and intrigue. The characters are multifaceted, with intricate personalities that are imbued with nuance and depth. Carrick's attention to detail is remarkable, and the plot is laced with intricate twists and turns that keep readers enthralled until the very end. The cultures of Nadezra, both Vraszenian and Liganti, and cuffs and knots, are utterly fascinating.The magic system in The Liar's Knot is seamlessly integrated into the world, evoking a sense of realism that is both enchanting and plausible. The different cultures, Vraszenian and Liganti, favour quite different magical systems. One focuses on cards, and patterns, and is far more free-form like any oracle card system is. The other (numinatria) focuses on precision and logic.In conclusion, The Liar's Knot is a delightful addition to the Rook and Rose series. Highly recommended!

This book was very written and the main characters were well developed. I found myself very invested in the storyline. Unfortunately, there were just too many characters, and too many types of magic. I stopped, trying to keep track of them about halfway through. That said, I did enjoy the book very much.

This series is just gold.Even though this one felt a little bit slower than the first one, it wasnt any less thrilling. Clearly The Liar's Knot was much more character driven than plot driven, but I assure you there's plenty of plot for you to enjoy. The ending was neat and the next book's excerpt at the end of this book has me more excited than it should about the sequel. I can't wait!

This book had everything I loved from book one and somehow improved upon it!

The true mark of a great book is when you don’t want it to end. Not because the ending is sad but because you don’t want to leave the world of the characters in it. That’s this series. A true masterpiece.

Every time I picked up this book, it was like dropping into another world, it was a wonderful escape. Without giving away the plot, in this book we dive deeper into the mystery, corruption and characters in Nadezra. It is easy to read other than the unusual names/items. Grateful for the glossary in the back! This book is 629 pages, but it leaves you wanting more.

Just wow. I can't believe how much I loved this sequel. The Mask of Mirrors was amazing and this one just added so much more to the plot, the characters, the writing. Hot damn it was such a ride!

This second book in the series continues the amazing world-building and intricate dance of Ren, Vargo, and the rest of the cast as they navigate new alliances, new friendships, new loves, new dangers, and new lies.The danger of the medallions is revealed, and while one imbalance is addressed a whole new set of problems arises.An excellent sequel to the first. Personal minor complaint is that there is not as much talk about textiles and their value in the culture as there was in the first book. But that’s a pretty minor quibble.

A beautifully crafted world with complex and well thought out systems of magic. An absolute must for any fantasy lover.

These books are so good I'm going to go back to the beginning and reread them. Apparently there will be a third, but it's not even got a publication date. Some of the names are a bit of a trial, which is another reason to reread both books.... I could have done with a pronunciation guide.

I adored "The Mask of Mirrors", it was the best book I’ve read all year and my anticipation for the sequel was therefore through the roof.Whenever I start the sequel to a book I loved, I’m a tad nervous… what if it isn’t as good as the first, or worse, what if it diminishes my joy of the first one…Well, in this instance, my fears could not have been shattered more thoroughly.I loved the Liar’s Knot! It excels at everything that was great in the first book and I am confident that everyone that loved The Mask of Mirrors will equally be bewitched by its sequel.The story continues immediately where we were left off in the last book and all our three main characters are back. Ren, Grey and Vargo all have their own arc in this sequel and following them was such a joy. They (and all the side characters) are multi-layered and seeing their struggles and how they work against and/or with each other was a large part of what made the story so impactful.The world-building was another high point in the Mask of Mirrors, and the authors continue to build on it in a way that feels incredibly innovative and real. There are so many details to this world and its cultures, politics, religion and magic systems. It is an excellent example for deep world-building in my opinion. The whole story takes place in Nadežra and the city truly comes alive, it feels like its own character at times. What makes the world and its people feel so real is the sheer complexity of everything. Languages, traditions, religions and magic are all tightly interwoven and beautifully complex (and even chaotic at times). Which is what makes the world ring true and mirrors actual real-world cultures! We learn a lot more about the different magic systems in this book, which is another aspect I really enjoyed.The plot is as intricate as in the first book, with many different threads. Many questions are answered from the first book… some of which I didn’t even realise I should have asked! I’m already excited to reread the first book and see all the hints for things yet to come. There are lots, and I mean lots of secrets. The title of the book is very fitting, but seeing characters with different levels of knowledge about each other interact was so much fun. And when secrets are finally revealed (though not all of them) the pay-off is just beautiful.The stakes are high in this second book and based on the ending will be even higher in the third! The ending was very satisfying and makes me eager for the third and last book in the series!In short: An excellent sequel, solidifying The Rook and Rose Series as one of my all-time favourite fantasy series.

Even though found myself referring to the Dramatis personae frequently, I enjoyed this second book as much as the first one. The characters were interesting, the magic, different and the world description, unique. First time ever I loved a spider!

As with the first book I devoured this novel in a day and had a great time while doing it! Favorite characters return, more lore and what a cliffhanger!