The Monstrous Citadel (Chronicles of Amicae Book 2)

Name: The Monstrous Citadel (Chronicles of Amicae Book 2)
Price: 11.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (30 reviews)
Author: Mirah Bolender

by Mirah Bolender

Fantasy Science Fiction Fantasy

4.5 (30)

388 pages~6.5 hr readPublished by Tor Books

$11.9933% off peak

Last checked: Feb 21, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love intricate magic systems tied to real consequences, especially when the rules create interesting problems rather than convenient solutions.
You want adventure fantasy that takes bureaucracy and politics seriously without losing the pace.
You're invested in character relationships that develop across multiple books and feel genuinely earned.

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You prefer standalone novels or resent waiting for answers that require reading the first book.
You want your magic systems to feel soft and atmospheric rather than technical and rule-bound.
You're looking for romance as a central plot rather than a secondary thread between colleagues.

About this book

The Monstrous Citadel is the sequel to City of Broken Magic. It continues the story of Amicae, City of Sweepers, which survived the Falling Infestation with help from Laura and Okane. Though the ancient monsters have been temporarily defeated, the city now faces new threats: corrupt bureaucracy, dangerous gangs, and Sweepers pursuing personal power. Laura and Okane must travel to Rex, the City of Kings, to recover secret weapons needed to protect Amicae. In doing so, they uncover a disturbing truth about Rex and its intentions toward the cities of Orien. This title is sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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Currently on sale at $11.99 — 33% off peak. Price has dropped 6 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 213 days.

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Currently around #1,591K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Sales have softened 39% recently.

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Currently 4.5★ from 30 reviews

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