Shadowblack
by Sebastien de Castell (Hot Key, 2017); audiobook read by Joe Jameson (Bolinda, 2017)
A decent sequel, its impact diminished not by the necessary lessening of stakes but by a resetting of Kellen’s maturity, robbing him of the gains made in the first book. Magical highlight: Joe Jameson’s portrayal of Reichis, the pocket desperado squirrel cat.