
I really liked The Jewel because of how unique the concept was.

You have a great first book then comes Second Book Syndrome and finally you get to meet a (usually) great last book of the series. Many great series suffer from this exact condition. This book is suffering from a severe case of Second Book Syndrome. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV, but I would like to diagnosis. The book ends on a pretty big (yet not very surprising) cliffhanger that sets up book three to be full of action.

With Violet's help, there is a real possibility of The Jewel being overthrown and freedom being restored to the people of the island. Towards the end of the book they reach their destination, and Violet is finally able to learn why she is so important. Most of the book is spent with Violet and her companions on the run. Lucien helps rescue Violet as promised along with an unlikely ally, Garnet. Ash and Violet have been caught and now all hell has broken loose. The White Rose picks up immediately where The Jewel left off. Find this review and many others at Southern Bred, Southern Read Book Blog !
