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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
What's in a name?
That question resounded loudly in my mind as I read 'Reborn', falling into the drama as Raph and Kaliya navigate a relationship that is/isn't - but really, really SHOULD be. I love Kaliya, with her beautiful brokenness and her fierce determination to protect those that she loves, even if they, themselves, do not see the danger. Dismissed and called obsessive for far too long, Kaliya's fears are brought to the forefront in book 4, leading all of us down a path that may just see the destruction of TWO supernatural races.
I have enjoyed Rapheal in the previous novels, but I felt he really shone in this one. He found himself while taking on the mantel of leadership, which allowed his character to be fleshed out fully, becoming a suitable protagonist instead of the accessory he almost felt like before. His story has always been important, pivotal even, yet there was a sparseness to his depiction that left him a bit hollow - something that almost seems deliberate now, looking back at the first 3 books, knowing what Raph is to become.
I am eager to see where this amazing cast of characters land, and what new sites we'll see when Book 5 ventures back to where it all began.
That question resounded loudly in my mind as I read 'Reborn', falling into the drama as Raph and Kaliya navigate a relationship that is/isn't - but really, really SHOULD be. I love Kaliya, with her beautiful brokenness and her fierce determination to protect those that she loves, even if they, themselves, do not see the danger. Dismissed and called obsessive for far too long, Kaliya's fears are brought to the forefront in book 4, leading all of us down a path that may just see the destruction of TWO supernatural races.
I have enjoyed Rapheal in the previous novels, but I felt he really shone in this one. He found himself while taking on the mantel of leadership, which allowed his character to be fleshed out fully, becoming a suitable protagonist instead of the accessory he almost felt like before. His story has always been important, pivotal even, yet there was a sparseness to his depiction that left him a bit hollow - something that almost seems deliberate now, looking back at the first 3 books, knowing what Raph is to become.
I am eager to see where this amazing cast of characters land, and what new sites we'll see when Book 5 ventures back to where it all began.
As an urban fantasy, fun, fast-paced, and readable; but as we delve deeper into Kaliya's past and the naga in general, I feel like I need to acknowledge that there's some weirdness and discomfort with Banet's use of Hindu mythology. Banet doesn't even seem to be aware that India is a vast and diverse country with many different regions, languages, and mythologies (they don't speak Hindi in Sri Lanka...) - it's always referred to as "India" and Kaliya refers to herself as "Indian" with no real differentiation of where she is from or with what she is familiar - so frankly I don't really trust her use of Hindu mythology to be respectful or culturally aware. I'm enjoying the series but it's problematic, let's put it that way.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.2
This one might be my least favorite in the series, but it was still really good. I seem to be able to just devour these books quickly. I enjoy reading about Kaliya and the mysteries that surround her life. This book had me hooked throughout and I was glad to see some of what the series has been building to finally come to fruition. In some ways, I think that may be why this wasn't my favorite in the series; there was never any doubt in my mind that most all of the events of this book were going to occur, so this book held few surprises. The plot was still enjoyable, but not as surprising and unique of a reading experience as I had with previous books. I'm a touch leery that this book's lack of surprises will continue into the next book, but that isn't going to stop me from reading the next book.
This one might be my least favorite in the series, but it was still really good. I seem to be able to just devour these books quickly. I enjoy reading about Kaliya and the mysteries that surround her life. This book had me hooked throughout and I was glad to see some of what the series has been building to finally come to fruition. In some ways, I think that may be why this wasn't my favorite in the series; there was never any doubt in my mind that most all of the events of this book were going to occur, so this book held few surprises. The plot was still enjoyable, but not as surprising and unique of a reading experience as I had with previous books. I'm a touch leery that this book's lack of surprises will continue into the next book, but that isn't going to stop me from reading the next book.
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Amazing book, very quick read. Heart breaking at times, vulnerable, but all in all an entertaining read that I sat in my car to finish before I drove home from work.
My heart strings were definitely abused several times over while reading this book.
Character growth was on point, the action was phenomenal, the extra world building was -chef's kiss-. I honestly couldn't put it down and am eagerly waiting for the next book in this series!
There was a twist that I should probably have seen coming, but is anything for certain in the Tribunal Archives? We are constantly learning new things about the world as the characters are!
Character growth was on point, the action was phenomenal, the extra world building was -chef's kiss-. I honestly couldn't put it down and am eagerly waiting for the next book in this series!
There was a twist that I should probably have seen coming, but is anything for certain in the Tribunal Archives? We are constantly learning new things about the world as the characters are!
After rescuing the cambions (half demons) in book 3, Kaliya took the difficult decision to distance herself from them knowing that her enemies would attack them to get to her. But things are never easy and she has been asked to train them in combat so they can protect themselves from those who see them as an abomination.
And her enemies are circling.
Reborn is a great instalment of Kaliya and Raphael's story. They move ever closer to their enemies, only to discover that their enemies were never all that far.
And her enemies are circling.
Reborn is a great instalment of Kaliya and Raphael's story. They move ever closer to their enemies, only to discover that their enemies were never all that far.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes