Jamsu's Reviews > Rise of a Queen

Rise of a Queen is the second book in Kingdom Duet. It follows Jonathan and Aurora after book one.

Jonathan has never had the easiest time to show his feelings, even to his family but Aurora makes him want to try. I just adored the scene where he didn't know what to say to his son and nephew but then complimented their food because of a look she gave him.

Jonathan was even more possessive than in the previous book. He didn't like it when Aurora smiled or other people and he especially didn't like it when Ethan even looked at her. I just adore possessive male characters and he just made me want to swoon, like when he said he'll bring chaos to the world to protect her. No one touched what was his and lives. Jonathan would flip the world upside down just to find her and many times he might seem stalkerish but he was always there just when she needed him.

Aurora felt bad at being with her sister's ex husband but she couldn't stop herself from falling for him. She'd always choose him and she kept encouraging him to be more with his family and even become friends with Ethan again. For as long as Aurora remembers, she only had herself to rely on and no one protected her. Now she had Jonathan who would go to hell and back for her. He made her feel both vulnerable and powerful.

Layla is Aurora's family and Jonathan might get annoyed by her but he also let her do things, like threaten him and give him a nickname just because of how important she was to Aurora. He also appreciated how loyal she was to Aurora.

All in all this is my favorite Rina Kent book so far! I don't think I've ever enjoyed a sequel in a duet as much as I enjoyed this book. I loved how protective and possessive Jonathan was. I loved the mystery. I loved the side characters. I think the only downside in the whole book was that I wish Aurora trusted Jonathan more. I really hope we get to see Aurora and Aiden make their relationship better in the epilogue book and just see Aurora be with the King family more.