Splinter  Ash 2 City of Secrets, Marieke Nijkamp
Splinter  Ash 2 City of Secrets, Marieke Nijkamp
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Splinter & Ash #2: City of Secrets

Author: Marieke Nijkamp

Narrator: Vico Ortiz

Unabridged: 10 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/07/2025

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

The second book in New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp’s immersive medieval fantasy trilogy! A shadowy conspiracy threatens the city, and two determined misfits must uncover the secret plot—and reveal their own secrets—in order to save everyone. For fans of B. B. Alston, Soman Chainani, and Tamora Pierce.It’s only been a few months since Princess Adelisa, who goes by Ash, returned to the city of Kestrel’s Haven after her abduction by the treasonous group of nobles called the Larks. Ash’s best friend, Splinter, is slowly advancing in her squire training and feeling more protective of Ash than ever.But Splinter and Ash’s work is not nearly done. Anyone could be a Lark, and it seems that everyone is hiding a secret. When the queen’s spies learn that the Larks plan to disrupt the city’s Harvest Festival, Splinter and Ash are determined to do their part to stop it. They’ll face traitors, assassins, and a ticking clock to prevent everything from going up in flames.Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

About Marieke Nijkamp

Marieke Nijkamp (she/they) is the author of Splinter & Ash; Ink Girls, a middle grade graphic novel illustrated by Sylvia Bi; as well as several books for young adults, which include #1 New York Times bestsellers, a critically acclaimed anthology, graphic novels, and comics. She studied philosophy and medieval history, and when she isn't writing, she loves to garden, roll dice, and daydream. Marieke Nijkamp lives and writes in Small Town, the Netherlands.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Anniek on November 08, 2025

Veel dank aan Van Goor voor het recensie-exemplaar! English below Dit was opnieuw een boek om in één ruk uit te lezen. Het sfeertje ervan past perfect bij het herfstige weer, en ik was blij om weer tijd door te brengen in deze wereld, met deze personages. Zoals vaker in een tweede deel miste ik echter......more

Goodreads review by Laura on October 03, 2025

This one definitely felt like the second book in a series; there was a lot less action and less major character self-discovery. But it also felt, especially for Ash, like a really good trajectory - we got answers to questions left from the last book, we opened up the cast to include friends new and......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on October 04, 2025

If you thought Splinter and Ash would have an easier time of things after the end of the first book then you weren't paying attention. City of Secrets continues to focus on the princess and her squire as they work on discovering who they are (and who the leaders of the rebel group attempting to over......more