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Sheila Masterson
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The Dread Prince (The Dread Descendant Book 2)
by Lauren Cate Leake
Published Jan 30, 2025
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About this book
The Dread Lands remain a realm of treacherous deception, where magic is as volatile as it is vital. As Mal ascends to the throne, he must forge an army to combat the encroaching shadows that threaten his kingdom. However, the crown carries a heavy price; as Mal descends into increasingly dark and dangerous sorcery, the intimacy he once shared with Maeve begins to fracture.
Maeve, reeling from a devastating personal loss, finds herself caught between her devotion to Mal and the chilling transformation she witnesses in him. Their bond, once their greatest strength, is now strained by the weight of leadership and the corrupting influence of the throne. With war looming on the horizon, the couple must navigate a landscape of shifting alliances and mounting paranoia.
Their greatest challenge lies in deciphering the true intentions of the dragon-shifting High Lord of Aterna, whose loyalties remain dangerously opaque. As the lines between savior and villain blur, Maeve and Mal must determine if their love can survive the dark evolution of Mal’s power or if the very magic they rely on will ultimately tear them—and their realm—apart.
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What readers are saying
Cassie MullensWow. The twists and turns, chef’s kiss!
"This series has been a great find. Sometimes it’s hard to follow the author’s style if writing, but definitely worth it. The characters, the world building, the plot is amazing. ["
January 29, 2026 Verified Purchase
AmyGood but not great
"Wasn’t as good as the first and quite scatter brained honestly. Continues to have grammatical errors, needs a new editor. ["
May 20, 2025 Verified Purchase
GrimroseExactly what you pay for
"Shipping is fine. Book came in good condition. ["
April 25, 2025 Verified Purchase
Cicely CarusoDark, emotional, gripping and a nice change of pace!
"I tore through The Dread Prince in just a few nights — it’s dark, emotional, and full of tension. Maeve and Mal’s relationship is messy and heartbreaking in the best way, and the world feels even deeper and more dangerous than in The Dread Descendant. There were a few slower spots where I wished things would move faster, but overall I couldn’t put it down. The twists, the heartbreak, the atmosphere — it all pulled me in. If you like your fantasy intense and a little bit brutal, this one’s worth it. ["
October 14, 2025
