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katie_schaffer_heaton's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! It's a new fantasy world where dragons are woven into the mythology and magic can be cast. The story follows two sisters who discover who they really are and what they might be capable of doing. I look forward to reading book 2 when it's released in 2020.
bookdrag0n's review against another edition
5.0
Actual Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
Twin sisters Lyric and Runa are living on their own after their mother abandoned them years ago. Isolated, their village believes them to be witches, and are scared. To make matters even worse, Runa's body is missing. But, at just the right moment, their mother returns and they embark on a journey to find Runa's body and learn about their family's secrets. Including the magic they wield. And a war that they happen to be thrown into. Will they be able to survive, or will their family break apart under the strain?
The worldbuilding of this novel is amazing. There is magic, dragons, and Karlsson interweaves it all with a beautiful writing style, full of vivid descriptions and accurate metaphors. I read this 416 page book in about 3 days because I was so entranced by the world. I wanted to know more! It starts off relatively slow, keeping us readers needing to continue to the next page, and the next, and the next, to find the answers we so desperately need.
I also enjoyed the relationship between the twins. Their POV chapters were always the most engaging and I enjoyed getting to know them better. The other characters and their relationships and POV chapters were not quite up to par with Lyric and Runa, but I still liked them as well. There were always conflicts occurring, and each character reacted differently, with thoughts and emotions specific to them.
The biggest issue that I have with this novel was that things just seemed to happen to the twins. Everything seemed to be coincidence, with none of the characters truly in control. It made the story a bit too easy and unrealistic for me to truly suspend my disbelief.
However, the world and characters more than make up for the somewhat awkward plot. The book ends on a major cliffhanger, leaving me despairing for the next book in the series! I have soooo many questions that I need answered, and I'm hoping the next book will be able to satiate me!
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Twin sisters Lyric and Runa are living on their own after their mother abandoned them years ago. Isolated, their village believes them to be witches, and are scared. To make matters even worse, Runa's body is missing. But, at just the right moment, their mother returns and they embark on a journey to find Runa's body and learn about their family's secrets. Including the magic they wield. And a war that they happen to be thrown into. Will they be able to survive, or will their family break apart under the strain?
The worldbuilding of this novel is amazing. There is magic, dragons, and Karlsson interweaves it all with a beautiful writing style, full of vivid descriptions and accurate metaphors. I read this 416 page book in about 3 days because I was so entranced by the world. I wanted to know more! It starts off relatively slow, keeping us readers needing to continue to the next page, and the next, and the next, to find the answers we so desperately need.
I also enjoyed the relationship between the twins. Their POV chapters were always the most engaging and I enjoyed getting to know them better. The other characters and their relationships and POV chapters were not quite up to par with Lyric and Runa, but I still liked them as well. There were always conflicts occurring, and each character reacted differently, with thoughts and emotions specific to them.
The biggest issue that I have with this novel was that things just seemed to happen to the twins. Everything seemed to be coincidence, with none of the characters truly in control. It made the story a bit too easy and unrealistic for me to truly suspend my disbelief.
However, the world and characters more than make up for the somewhat awkward plot. The book ends on a major cliffhanger, leaving me despairing for the next book in the series! I have soooo many questions that I need answered, and I'm hoping the next book will be able to satiate me!
See this and other reviews at https://thebookdragondotblog.wordpress.com
laurenrrrrr1's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
caiyah89's review
4.0
Excited for sequel
I love how shes testing the bond of sisterhood & family loyalty. I’m also glad love interest included as well. Excited to read more about the dragons & their ancestors.
I love how shes testing the bond of sisterhood & family loyalty. I’m also glad love interest included as well. Excited to read more about the dragons & their ancestors.
bookie_mama_bear's review against another edition
4.0
A fantastic opening to this series! I absolutely love Lyric, she’s so inquisitive and good natured. Runa is all fire and quick temper but they bounce off each other well.
The secondary characters are likeable, especially Kell who I really feel for at times.
The story is told from 4 POV. It’s easy to follow and each character has their stamp firmly printed on their individual chapters.
It’s dark and full of mystery. I love the detail of the landscapes and cultures. Really looking forward to seeing how it all progresses in book 2!
The secondary characters are likeable, especially Kell who I really feel for at times.
The story is told from 4 POV. It’s easy to follow and each character has their stamp firmly printed on their individual chapters.
It’s dark and full of mystery. I love the detail of the landscapes and cultures. Really looking forward to seeing how it all progresses in book 2!
syntaxofthings's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
becca_loves_reading's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book so much!!
As a person that doesn't go for fantasy often this was a really good way to get into it. Normally I find a lot of fantasy really predictable and with this you could not predict what was going to happen, which I loved as it made me want to read on.
This book follows Lyric and Runa and their journey, they were abandoned aged 15 and when there mother returns suddenly their life changes forever.
As a person that doesn't go for fantasy often this was a really good way to get into it. Normally I find a lot of fantasy really predictable and with this you could not predict what was going to happen, which I loved as it made me want to read on.
This book follows Lyric and Runa and their journey, they were abandoned aged 15 and when there mother returns suddenly their life changes forever.
ashleystory's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
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