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Second Daughter (The Royals of Dharia, Book Two) Kindle Edition

by Susan Kaye Quinn (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Aniri’s life is supposedly perfect—she’s beloved by the people of Jungali and betrothed to their handsome prince. He’s a noble barbarian who’s pledged to use his skyship for peace, but the threat of a second skyship in the hands of rival country Samir looms over their impending marriage… and Aniri begins to question her rush to marry a man she barely knows.

When the Second Daughter of Dharia is poisoned, Aniri tells her soon-to-be husband she must rush off to Samir to care for her beloved sister. After all, how can she wed when Seledri may be dying? But in her heart, Aniri fears she may be like her long-lost father, fleeing the responsibilities of crown once again.

Aniri may be a runaway bride, but the dangers in Samir are real—Seledri is being stalked by an assassin, the second skyship could bring war, and the three Queendoms have never had so much unrest. As Aniri fights to free her sister from a husband and a country she does not love, she unlocks tightly-kept secrets that might have been better left uncovered… and she wonders whether a love pledged in the heat of adventure can survive the looming threat of war.

SECOND DAUGHTER is the second book in the Royals of Dharia Trilogy. It is told from Aniri’s point of view.
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"Second Daughter is an adventure of majestic proportions. Quinn delivers an action packed and thoroughly engaging story. With dirigibles, intrigue, romance and secrets exposed, the second installment of The Dharian Affairs Serieswill not disappoint readers on any level!" - Pavarti Tyler, author of Shadow on the Wall

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SINGULARITY
The Legacy Human (Book 1)
The Duality Bridge (Book 2)
The Illusory Prophet (Book 3)
The Last Mystic (Book 4)

STORIES OF SINGULARITY
Restore
Containment
Augment
Awakening
Harvest
Defiance
Resistance

MINDJACK
MINDJACK: KIRA
Open Minds (Book 1)
Closed Hearts (Book 2)
Free Souls (Book 3)
Mind Games (Book 4) - novella
The Handler (Book 5) - novella
The Scribe (Book 6) - novella
Keeper (Book 7) - novella

MINDJACK: ZEPH
Locked Tight (Book 1)
Cracked Open (Book 2)
Broken Wide (Book 3)
The Locksmith (Book 4) - novella

THE ROYALS OF DHARIA
Third Daughter (Book 1)
Second Daughter (Book 2)
First Daughter (Book 3)

DEBT COLLECTOR
LIRIUM: Season One
WRAITH: Season Two

Sue's website: SusanKayeQuinn.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00LFMUGTW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Twisted Space LLC (June 30, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 30, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2025 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 442 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1089283687
  • Customer Reviews:
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Susan Kaye Quinn is a PhD Environmental Engineer turned speculative fiction author and the host of Bright Green Futures, a podcast that lifts up stories about a more sustainable and just world. Sue writes hopeful climate fiction, futuristic spec fic, cyberpunk, and steampunk romance. Her novels have been optioned for Virtual Reality and translated into German and French, while her short stories have been published by Grist, Little Blue Marble, Reckoning and more. Sue believes being gentle and healing is radical and disruptive. She writes full-time, trying to build a better world by imagining it first.

Newest release: Halfway to Better, a collection of short solarpunk stories.

NOTHING IS PROMISED (hopeful climate fiction)

• When You Had Power (Book 1)

• You Knew the Price (Book 2)

• Of Kindness and Kilowatts (Book 3)

• Yet You Cry When It Hurts (Book 4)

SINGULARITY

• The Legacy Human (Book 1)

• The Duality Bridge (Book 2)

• The Illusory Prophet (Book 3)

• The Last Mystic (Book 4)

STORIES OF SINGULARITY (novellas)

• Restore

• Containment

• Augment

• Awakening

• Harvest

• Defiance

• Résistance

MINDJACK

• Open Minds (Book 1)

• Closed Hearts (Book 2)

• Free Souls (Book 3)

• Locked Tight (Book 4)

• Cracked Open (Book 5)

• Broken Wide (Book 6)

Mindjack Short Story Collection (Novella Box Set)

THE ROYALS OF DHARIA

• Third Daughter (Book 1)

• Second Daughter (Book 2)

• First Daughter (Book 3)

DEBT COLLECTOR

• LIRIUM (Season One)

• WRAITH (Season Two)

MIDDLE GRADE FANTASY

• Faery Swap

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Danielle
5.0 out of 5 stars Strong Female Leads in Steampunkesque Fantasy!
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2018
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The adventure continues! The attack on Dharia was just the start of a secret rebellion that threatens the countries and people that Quinn has made us fall in love with. Second Daughter adds significant depth to the existing cast of characters from  Third Daughter  in addition to elaborating on the briefly mentioned characters from Samir. I appreciate that the cast isn't lacking insecurities, which makes them relatable and real. Very few young people are truly confident in who they are and the decisions that they make, and Quinn recognizes that in her characters. The romance continues to be sweet without being smutty, adding a little extra intrigue to this exciting steampunkesque adventure.

Second Daughter ends on a major cliffhanger, but even if it didn't I am fully invested in this series. Looking forward to a satisfying conclusion in  First Daughter .
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Mr. Thomas A. Mckewen
4.0 out of 5 stars Swashbuckeling action galore in this exciting well written Steampunkish book, great read, go buy it now
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2017
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Excellent second book in this cool series. Strong characters and lots of Steampunk style action. Excellent worldbuilding with Steampunk not set in Victorian England for a change. Lots of swash buckle and airships added to the mix.

Highly recommended reading and I only did a quick stop to write a review before downloading the last book in the series to read so that's how much I enjoyed this excellent book.
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Saoirse
5.0 out of 5 stars Leaves you wanting more
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2015
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I devoured this gloriously written tale; seriously I think my Kindle almost caught fire due to how quickly I was turning the pages. I am so terrified that there is only one book left and I will have to say goodbye to these characters that I have come to know and love.
Aniri and Ash (Prince Malik) are of course adventuring again, we wouldn't want it any other way. Aniri is learning to not only trust her heart but her love (I've been married for 24 years, trust me it is not an easy lesson to learn but it is one worth learning).
I was quite happy to delve more into Karan, and a few other characters (I don't want to give anything away). My favorite scene? Festival of Lights, I want to wear these clothes and attend this in person (cuz what was in my head was so breathtaking, thanks Ms. Quinn).
My dear friends and fellow readers, I have told you once to go forth and read First Daughter. I shall now tell you twice, and tell you to follow it immediately with Second Daughter. I promise a good ride.
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Deb Robbins
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series!
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2014
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Someday I may learn to charge my Kindle's battery before I open one of Ms. Quinn's books. That oversight is the only reason I didn't devote the entire day to reading Second Daughter. I still finished this book much too quickly. I knew that would happen.

I loved Third Daughter. While I wouldn't say that I liked Second Daughter better, I do think it added a lot of depth to the main characters. I felt like I got to know them better, and it was a treat to meet Seledri as well. That lady has nerves of steel, I'd say. As for Aniri and Ash, it was hard not to want to knock their heads together at times. It's tough to say which of them is more insecure, not to mention stubborn. It's impossible not to love them. This is a measure of Ms. Quinn's serious skill with character development. I enjoy all of the characters in this series.

As with the first book, I was delighted with the vivid imagery drawn by the descriptive details. The clothes, the dancing scene, the sky ships, the palaces, the shops and streets - all are fascinating, and so easy to picture from the words on the page. More serious skill there.

I love everything about this series, even if I am wondering if Aniri and Ash are EVER going to get married. This series is a great deal of fun to read. I'm very happy to wait for the last book. I just wish it wasn't going to be last book in this intriguing world.
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Jane V. Blanchard
4.0 out of 5 stars Less steampunk but more exciting that book 1
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2020
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Book 2 in The Royals of Dharia series, The Second Daughter by Susan Kaye Quinn picks up where the first stops, with Aniri’s rescue of her sister in Samir. This book is less steampunk than the first and offers more character development, cultural information, and less teenage angst about relationships and the meaning of love.

The strong female protagonist, Aniri, places her duty to family and country above everything else, including her marriage to the Jungali prince. Donning her “adventure” clothing, she leaves to save the second daughter and possibly prevent a war. As a result, she learns about her values and her place in the realms.

This is an exciting series and I quickly purchased the next book. If the author continues to improve the writing with each story, then I am going to have an enjoyable read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo!
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2018
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I purchased this book a few hours ago & want the third book! The characters are memorable and strong. The dialogue is believable and well written. The events of the book are wonderfully descriptive. This is not my usual genre, but it is fast becoming a favorite. There are answers to some mysteries, there is action galore, & steam punk throughout.
I'm off to buy the third book now. Read the first book & then the second. The first book is: The Third Daughter (The Royals of Dharia, Book One ). Hang on tight and enjoy! Highly recommended
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Jill Armijo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great adventure and love story
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2019
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I love Susan Kaye Quinn! Her stories are captivating and hard to put down. Her attention to the details of all the elements of the skyships, combat, emotions, royal affairs, buildings, topography, and all of it, just makes me feel like I'm there. So excited to read First Daughter!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun to read
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2017
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I enjoyed this book even more than the first book. It was fun to see the growth of Anira's character from a flighty, spoilt, self-centered girl into a young woman coming into her own own womanhood and power. She continues to get into adventures and scrapes while wrestling with love, and little matters like rescuing her sister, and the threat of war. The plot kept me spellbound until the end and I can't wait to read First Daughter.
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carb
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2023
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I have this series on my kindle and love it so much even after reading 4 times, I bought the paper backs for my daughter too. It’s a very exciting fantasy which you could just imagine actually happening in almost real life. I was disappointed that the books came in an envelope and were all twisted I have had them under heavy hard backs to flatten them out before presenting them as anyone that loves books likes them perfect.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on September 14, 2017
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LOVED it!
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Roopini
5.0 out of 5 stars Dramatic
Reviewed in India on March 24, 2018
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How much drama occurred in just matter of days. So vividly described by the author the story is short sweet and entertaining
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5.0 out of 5 stars More intrigue
Reviewed in Australia on October 5, 2018
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We see Aniri growing and maturing, learning more about herself as she goes on further adventures. The Second Daughter brings more intrigue and action, and some surprises. What will The First Daughter bring?
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Musings of a Middle-aged mum
4.0 out of 5 stars Well written
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2020
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The other day I reviewed the first book in this series, I have since read the other two books.
The Royals of Dharia (3 Book Series) by Susan Kaye Quinn
Given the titles of the subsequent books, I was pleasantly surprised to see they are both still written from the perspective of Amiri, the Third Daughter. In the first book, you fall in love with this independent young woman, so I am glad to see how the story develops through her eyes.

At the start of the second book we discover that Seledri, the Second Daughter of Dharia, has been poisoned, so Amiri postpones her wedding to go care for her sister. This is complicated by the fact that Seledri, is is also married to the man in line for the Samir throne, but all is not at peace there, and it looks as if all is heading towards war.

The third book looks at Nahali, the First Daughter of Dharia, who has to take over from her mother who is injured, to be acting Queen of Dharia in this time of war. In the role that she was born for can she work with her younger sister Amiri to achieve peace, or is she more concerned with her reputation and rule?

I read these books in a few days, I really enjoyed them.

I hadn't realised that they were written in "Bollywood style" until I read the reviews after writing my own a few days ago. Having chosen the book based on title and author's name (Q in my list, if you're following), I had no idea. Yet, in my mind's eye, I did place the story in the kind of Indoasian landscape, whether it's 'realistic' or not, totally bypassed me as I'm used to reading fantasy.
Similarly I hadn't come across Steampunk as a specific literary genre - I just think of it as a fantasy / SciFi crossover - but that really fits, and I will be looking out for more books along these lines.

There are twists and turns in these books, romance, politics, and advancing technology. If only there were dragons, it would be my perfect book!
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