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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Probably even more like 4.5/5 stars
I was not expecting to like this book as much as I did - I just got it on a whim and thought this will be fun! And it was fun, and hecka addicting.
I loved the world building and the story, but mostly I just loved getting lost in a fantasy book without a lot of complicated magic systems and things to keep track of. It was so fun to just lose myself in it.
It took a bit for me to get into at first but once I was in I WAS IN TOO DEEP.
Definitely loved this and will be continuing on ASAP!
I was not expecting to like this book as much as I did - I just got it on a whim and thought this will be fun! And it was fun, and hecka addicting.
I loved the world building and the story, but mostly I just loved getting lost in a fantasy book without a lot of complicated magic systems and things to keep track of. It was so fun to just lose myself in it.
It took a bit for me to get into at first but once I was in I WAS IN TOO DEEP.
Definitely loved this and will be continuing on ASAP!
This was a great story, and adventurous beginning of a series. Zero spice, just good Storytelling and political intrigue. The world building is gentle and not overwhelming.
4.5 glorious stars!
This story begins when 2 boys out hunting, come across 3 wizards and take a magical amulet from them.
Han, a former streetlord and all around cunning street rat, will do anything to support his mother and sister. He hunts with his clan friend, Fire Dancer and sells everything he finds in town.
When he was a baby, he had silver cuffs fitted on his wrist. They magically grow as he does and nobody seems to be able to get them off. He has no idea what they can do or what they are for.
Raisa is the spoiled princess heir and about to be of age. She is looking forward to her name day and the courting that is bound to happen.
She just came back from some time with her fathers clan, the Demonai and is trying to catch up with her studies, in order to be named the blooded heir on her name day.
When Han and Raisa's worlds meet, the adventure starts.
I absolutely loved this book!
It is a bit slow to start, the story builds up really gradually, but once it has its hooks in you, it won't let go until the book's over.
I normally like a faster pace, but in this case, I didn't mind it. It gave me time to fully immerse myself in the world and magic system.
This world... it's just so interesting!
A Queendom at the verge of war, forbidden magic, streetlords that rule gangs, clans... if that doesn't peak your interest, I don't know what will :)
The magic system itself is truly fascinating and I love the fact that this book acknowledges the fact that magical power can dangerous and sometimes needs to be kept in check.
This was the start of what can only be one epic journey and I'm here for it!
This story begins when 2 boys out hunting, come across 3 wizards and take a magical amulet from them.
Han, a former streetlord and all around cunning street rat, will do anything to support his mother and sister. He hunts with his clan friend, Fire Dancer and sells everything he finds in town.
When he was a baby, he had silver cuffs fitted on his wrist. They magically grow as he does and nobody seems to be able to get them off. He has no idea what they can do or what they are for.
Raisa is the spoiled princess heir and about to be of age. She is looking forward to her name day and the courting that is bound to happen.
She just came back from some time with her fathers clan, the Demonai and is trying to catch up with her studies, in order to be named the blooded heir on her name day.
When Han and Raisa's worlds meet, the adventure starts.
I absolutely loved this book!
It is a bit slow to start, the story builds up really gradually, but once it has its hooks in you, it won't let go until the book's over.
I normally like a faster pace, but in this case, I didn't mind it. It gave me time to fully immerse myself in the world and magic system.
This world... it's just so interesting!
A Queendom at the verge of war, forbidden magic, streetlords that rule gangs, clans... if that doesn't peak your interest, I don't know what will :)
The magic system itself is truly fascinating and I love the fact that this book acknowledges the fact that magical power can dangerous and sometimes needs to be kept in check.
This was the start of what can only be one epic journey and I'm here for it!
I wasn't sure about this one when it started, but by the end I was completely drawn into this world. Why oh why do these stories always have to be multiple book parts though? Off to find the 2nd book.
I had a few issues with this book, mainly in confusion about the world-building and so on, but overall it was a good start to the series and I'm excited to see what happens next!
Amazing first book in a series that has long been on my to-read list. I adore Han, Raisa, and Amon. I despise Micah Bayer and his father. I cannot wait to see where the story goes next especially after all the reveals in this book.