Principles

Sun, Moon, and Stars, Book 2

By: E.J. Russell

Narrated by: Greg Boudreaux

Sun, Moon, and Stars marries magic and science, featuring a road trip, deepening friendship, and a world where choice is the most sacred value.

The books feature the continuing adventures of asexual Sun mage Zal and nonbinary cyborg Torian. In this second story, Zal and Torian finally make it to the capital, but things don't go exactly as planned...

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wholesome adventure story

I am sad these are so short. Russell is very good at thwholesome queer fantasy stories. A bit on the square and corny side, but that’s okay.

Where's the next book?

I regret getting through this and the last book too quickly. Now I can't sleep after that ending. When does the next one come out? 🥺 plz, thx!

Zal and Torian

Book two in the Sun, Moon, and Stars series, "Principles" continues Zal and Torian's relationship. It's sweet and slow burn with lots of hugs, hand holding and forehead kisses. The overall plotline gets darker and more dangerous. Someone on the ruling mage Council, the Tine, knew about the scientist observers and was planning to overtake the Capital with the help of "Mage" Edris. They were unaware that Edris was dead and the scientists fled.
Great worldbuilding, with new villains and allies. Some of the plot lines were resolved, but the overarching plot remains unresolved. Little hints of a world developing like the invention of a printing press. Created in secret because the Tine wasn't interested in letting go of control. It ends on a HFN even as the danger increases.
Once again Greg Boudreaux is the story's narrator. A perfect match for a wonderful story. One of the best narrators out there, And what a treat when he sang "Frère Jacques" .
I received an advanced audio copy of this story and this is my review.

Fantastic second book

This second book pulls a lot of the information of these two worlds together. It was heartwarming to see who was in their corner. I can’t wait to see what the next adventure brings!

Wonderful and I can’t wait for more

I have lived every single e j Russell book

Absolutely worth it!
Great world and relationship building. Positive life lessons and healing without being preachy. Just wonderful