Book Review: Turncloak by L.K. Steven
ARC Review: I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley and Del Rey, Random House Worlds, Inklore in exchange for an honest review. As always, all thoughts here are my own.
Published: September 15, 2026
Series: The Silvercloak Saga #2
Genres: Adult // Fantasy, Romance
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (Open Door)
Quick Thoughts: Turncloak is an action-packed sequel to Silvercloak that made me even more attached to this cast. Though it takes a while to get going while it sets up the new POVs, the action never stops once it picks up in the second half of the book. Definitely recommend for fans of Silvercloak, timeweaver magic, or a slow-burn romance.
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What is Turncloakabout?
Revenge drove Saffron Killoran to go undercover in the Bloodmoon gang. But now, with any chance of retribution gone, she sees only one path forward: harnessing a long-dormant power to fix her ruinous mistakes.
Meanwhile, the new kingpin of the Bloodmoons has discovered Saffron’s true identity as a Silvercloak—and her ultimate goal of bringing his empire down. As old wounds resurface and fresh enemies close in, he finds himself torn between the cause to which he has devoted his life and the fate of the traitorous mage he loves.
Hot on their heels is an ambitious rookie detective sent to stake out the Bloodmoons’ growing rivals. She will stop at nothing to destroy both gangs—and anything or anyone who dares to stand in her way.
Caught in a cat-and-mouse game of trust and betrayal spanning continents, Saffron must choose where her loyalties lie—and determine if her quest to unmake time itself is worth becoming a villain to the whole world.
Turncloak Review
Now this is how you do a sequel! The Silvercloak Saga is quickly becoming one of my favorite series to date.
Turncloak picks up right where Silvercloak left off, with no reminders of what happened. I’d recommend rereading the ending of Silvercloak before you jump in because it took me a few chapters to remember what was going on.
Plot & Pacing
This sequel is packed with plot, but it does take a while to get into. With several POVs and new storylines, the first part of the book spends time setting up the details. Once it gets moving, it never slows down. I appreciated the slower pacing to start, because if it moved any faster, it would be hard to keep track of all the moving parts when things picked up. And just a heads up for people who don’t like cliffhangers: this one has a really brutal ending that’s way worse than the first book, so definitely recommend waiting for the last book if you don’t like cliffhangers.
Themes
I think stories built around time magic are some of the most emotional ones, and this one is no different. It digs into grief, self-hatred, regret, and mourning the lives these characters could have had, and the author captures how desperate everyone is for a second chance, especially Levan. Tying every storyline together is the question of right versus lawful. It shows up most in Auria’s POV as the group’s biggest rule follower, and in Saffron’s willingness to kill for the greater good. All the themes were really thought-provoking and watching the characters navigate all these questions made me even more attached to them.
Romance
The romance is for fans of a painful slow burn. There are too many “will they, won’t they” moments to count as Saffron and Levan work through trust issues and betrayal, with heartachingly sweet moments sprinkled in. That said, the romance felt stuck in a gridlock. It didn’t progress much, and while I kind of hated that, I get it and I’m hoping it makes the payoff in the final book even better.
So, should you read Turncloak?
If you loved Silvercloak, Turncloak is a must-read. Highly recommend this series for anyone looking for a true slowburn romance or for fans of time magic.
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Happy reading!
Kim
Turncloak FAQs
Some of the answers may be spoilers if you haven’t read it already. Proceed with caution!
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Potential spoilers ahead ⚠️
Addiction
Violence, Murder, and Blood
Death and Death of parents
Child abuse/physical abuse
Torture and confinement
Grief and injury
Mental illness
War
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Potential spoilers ahead ⚠️
Time magic
Prophecy
Betrayal
“Will they”/”Won’t they” romance
Enemies-to-Lovers
Criminal organizations
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Turncloak is a 3 🌶️ out of 5 or open door. That means spice scenes are described on page but not in explicit details. Euphemistic language could be used to describe these scenes.
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There is one spice scene in Turncloak in chapter 52.
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Yes. Turncloak is the second book in L.K. Steven’s Silvercloak Saga, and it picks up right where Silvercloak ends.
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Turncloak came out on September 15, 2026 in the US from Del Rey/Random House Worlds, and on September 17, 2026 in the UK.
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Silvercloak is book 1 of the series. It was released on July 29, 2025. You’ll want to read it first, since Turncloak doesn’t recap what happened.
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The Silvercloak Saga is planned as a trilogy, so Turncloak is the middle book.
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Yes, a third and final book is planned, but no title or release date has been announced yet. Given the cliffhanger at the end of Turncloak, I’ll be watching for news.
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A turncloak is someone who betrays their side and switches loyalties. In the series, the Silvercloaks are the city’s elite detectives, and Saffron goes undercover in the scarlet-cloaked Bloodmoon gang. That puts her in the position of a traitor to someone no matter which side she chooses.
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If you like slow-burn romance, morally gray characters, and time magic, yes. The Silvercloak Saga is quickly becoming one of my favorite series, and Turncloak is one of the best sequels I’ve read.