Remnants: Season of Fire (Book 2)

WOW, WOW, WOW! When I say I couldn’t put Remnants: Season of Fire down, I mean it. I was completely hooked, picking it up every free moment I had. One of the things I loved most was how seamlessly the story picked up where book one, Season of Wonder, ended, making it easy to slip right back into this world. By this point, the characters felt familiar, yet there was still room for new faces and for relationships to deepen. I especially loved having Ronan’s point of view—it added a wonderful new dimension. Exploring new regions and lifestyles within this futuristic world enriched the story, too.

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Synopsis

After tackling her first mission and coming to terms with her power of empathy, Andriana discovers her first battles were only a taste of what is to come. She and her knight, Ronan, have admitted their feelings for each other, but their bonds are tested when Dri is captured by their mortal and spiritual enemy—Sethos—and his master, Keallach, emperor of Pacifica. Andriana is certain Keallach can be convinced to follow the Maker’s plan and join the other Remnants … but in time, she must decide whether she really can pull him back to the Way, or if Sethos’s web of darkness has slowly and thoroughly trapped them both … forever.

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In Season of Fire, the Remnants are becoming stronger as they answer the Call. Although their ultimate purpose is still somewhat unclear beyond “saving the world,” I’m really enjoying the journey and seeing the parallels between the biblical End Times and the way Lisa T. Bergren has shaped this story. Andriana is fabulous—her strength is impressive, but it’s her fierce loyalty and empathetic heart that truly shine. While most of the Ailith have written Keallach off, she refuses to give up on him, determined to restore the bond between them. And honestly, Keallach is more compelling to me than Kapriel. At this point, I don’t fully understand why Kapriel is the chosen prince, and I’m even a little suspicious of his intentions—though that might be my dark-fantasy instincts kicking in. Hopefully, we’ll get to know him better in book three.

The rest of the Ailith remain intriguing but still somewhat mysterious beyond the core five—Andriana, Ronan, Raniero, Vidar, and Bellona—and I’d love to see them explored more in the finale. Chaza’el unsettles me, though I imagine seeing the future and choosing what to reveal can’t be easy. Killian is fierce and striking, and his dynamic with sweet, gentle Tressa is adorable.

Sethos also makes for a compelling villain. Watching him try to manipulate the Ailith and gain the upper hand is fascinating—he’s dark and menacing, yet I sense a weakness I hope the others stop overlooking before the final battle. While the Remnants remain compassionate, they still tend to rely on their swords and their own strength when there’s another kind of warfare I’m eager to see them wield! 😉

I need more. Even though I’m older than the target audience, the themes in the Remnants trilogy feel mature and deeply relatable. I love how this series is shaped by the Gospel and quietly sows seeds of truth while fascinatingly displaying what spiritual warfare is and how we combat it! My hope is that readers don’t just finish this story entertained, but come away recognizing that—like the Ailith—we, too, have been called to walk in purpose and destiny.

“We would make our way out, and onward to wherever the Maker called. Whenever he called us. Because we had a mission to accomplish, we Remnants and Knights. A people to gather. Hearts to kindle. Stories to tell.” ~ Lisa T Bergren

Ahh, I really loved this book, and now I have to stop writing this review so I can dive into Season of Glory. Here we go!

Positive content: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Language: ⭐️
Sexual content: ⭐️⭐️
Violence: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Godly content: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Age: 15+