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mellhay's review against another edition
4.0
Oh how the tension between the sisters grow with the deadly events they live through. I can see both sides of the coin here, and can't wait to continue with the girls! Oh when they fight, it's deadly. Looking forward to the Thirteenth Tournament!
****FULL REVIEW TO COME****
****FULL REVIEW TO COME****
bookwife's review against another edition
4.0
I went into this book knowing almost nothing about it. The title and the cover alone was enough for me to want to check it out.. plus I've loved everything this author has put out. I am glad I went into this one blind. So I won't say alot because it's so good and I don't want to ruin it for anyone else who wants to blindly go into it.
This book centers around twin princesses... and not dull, prissy princesses who were raised in a castle.. no these women were warriors. But they weren't mean spirited or blood thirsty. They are honestly some of my favorite female characters I've read in awhile. There is a prophecy and many, many battles. This book is extremely action packed and you will not want to put it down!
The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the amount of description for every single thing. I understand that there needs to be some but I just think it was too much. However, if that doesn't bother you, than you'll love it because you can feel like you were actually in battle with Mariana and Ameria.
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This book centers around twin princesses... and not dull, prissy princesses who were raised in a castle.. no these women were warriors. But they weren't mean spirited or blood thirsty. They are honestly some of my favorite female characters I've read in awhile. There is a prophecy and many, many battles. This book is extremely action packed and you will not want to put it down!
The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the amount of description for every single thing. I understand that there needs to be some but I just think it was too much. However, if that doesn't bother you, than you'll love it because you can feel like you were actually in battle with Mariana and Ameria.
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awise420's review against another edition
4.0
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
I am usually on the fence with fantasy books. They are usually a hit or miss with me. Honestly I was unsure at first. It took me a little while to get into it and over the talking dogs! Which is why the 4 stars, the talking dogs still don't sit with me like they were just kinda thrown in and the story could do without. But otherwise I really enjoyed the story! I loved the concept of the temples and the fighting. The author definitely did a great job and putting in all the little details to set the background and traditions. I definitely want to read the next book and see how the story continues!
I am usually on the fence with fantasy books. They are usually a hit or miss with me. Honestly I was unsure at first. It took me a little while to get into it and over the talking dogs! Which is why the 4 stars, the talking dogs still don't sit with me like they were just kinda thrown in and the story could do without. But otherwise I really enjoyed the story! I loved the concept of the temples and the fighting. The author definitely did a great job and putting in all the little details to set the background and traditions. I definitely want to read the next book and see how the story continues!
fredbooklover's review against another edition
4.0
I really had a great time reading this amazing story! K. L. Bone is a really talented (and imaginative) writer. I was blessed to be given this book in exchange of an honest review.
This story is following twin sisters America and Mariana and their respective temples : Kolosso and Kale. I really love the story; it is original, well construct and plenty of details are provided. Those details are really helping us to envision that magical world into our head. Truly a magical journey!!! This book is pure entertainment. Violence is present into the story, but toned down and was serving the story to move it forward. Violence is never use just for the sake of using it; it is used to move the story forward. The prophecy is very compelling; I really wanted to have more details on it… I was eager to know how Ameria’s and Marianna’s teammates were doing in battle. One little note here, at first I was overwhelmed with all the names that were given. Some could have been left out; anyway for most of them, they were name once or twice. In the end, it was easier to have known whom is who though!
The main reason why I gave 4 stars instead of 5 for this book is based on the characters, it was the only bump in the road. Ameria’s chapters were way shorter than those of Mariana’s, which caused, on my end, a total lack of connection to Ameria. In the last third of the book, I could sense the wind turning though!! I am pretty sure that in the second book I will have that connection with her character. Mariana is well construct; she is believable, but really dramatic some times; other times it felt like she had a total lack of empathy. I’ve got mixed feelings about her, but I really know that it is how we come across when we are searching for ourselves, so I have to give a big Congrats to the author to take us into this road. I really wish having the same type of character complexity with America Though; as I said before it is beginning to emerge in the last part of the book. Jace, Marcus, Kyle And Ryan are characters that really stood out to me. Well construct, enjoyable and most of all believable (well I still am a guy after all lol)
Oh!!! I really want to meet those talking puppies (CoCo and Mac) and go for walk with them under the 3 suns!!
Overall there were a lot of hit and a few misses. However, I really do recommend this book you will not be disappointed at all. I Promise! I am eager to start reading the 2nd book!!!
This story is following twin sisters America and Mariana and their respective temples : Kolosso and Kale. I really love the story; it is original, well construct and plenty of details are provided. Those details are really helping us to envision that magical world into our head. Truly a magical journey!!! This book is pure entertainment. Violence is present into the story, but toned down and was serving the story to move it forward. Violence is never use just for the sake of using it; it is used to move the story forward. The prophecy is very compelling; I really wanted to have more details on it… I was eager to know how Ameria’s and Marianna’s teammates were doing in battle. One little note here, at first I was overwhelmed with all the names that were given. Some could have been left out; anyway for most of them, they were name once or twice. In the end, it was easier to have known whom is who though!
The main reason why I gave 4 stars instead of 5 for this book is based on the characters, it was the only bump in the road. Ameria’s chapters were way shorter than those of Mariana’s, which caused, on my end, a total lack of connection to Ameria. In the last third of the book, I could sense the wind turning though!! I am pretty sure that in the second book I will have that connection with her character. Mariana is well construct; she is believable, but really dramatic some times; other times it felt like she had a total lack of empathy. I’ve got mixed feelings about her, but I really know that it is how we come across when we are searching for ourselves, so I have to give a big Congrats to the author to take us into this road. I really wish having the same type of character complexity with America Though; as I said before it is beginning to emerge in the last part of the book. Jace, Marcus, Kyle And Ryan are characters that really stood out to me. Well construct, enjoyable and most of all believable (well I still am a guy after all lol)
Oh!!! I really want to meet those talking puppies (CoCo and Mac) and go for walk with them under the 3 suns!!
Overall there were a lot of hit and a few misses. However, I really do recommend this book you will not be disappointed at all. I Promise! I am eager to start reading the 2nd book!!!
thatbooknerd__'s review against another edition
3.0
I was really excited to read this book, the cover is different and eye catching, and the blurb pulled me in.
I enjoyed the storyline, but for some reason I couldn't connect with the characters.
I loved the temple history, tournaments and the people. I really enjoyed the two princess characters, the were strong women. They could kick ass and could give as much as they could take. But for some reason I didn't feel connected to them, they didn't pull me into the story and make me want to keep reading until the last page. I can't pin point a reason for that.
The author's writing was good and descriptive, some of the fighting scenes were amazing. You got a really picture going in your head of what was happening.
I found the talking dogs a bit strange, I know it's a fantasy book but I felt like they didn't fit in with the whole story, and I hate to re-read the first part to see if I was reading the story right.
Overall it was a good book with lots of action packed adventures. Anyone who loves fantasy is sure to love this book!
I enjoyed the storyline, but for some reason I couldn't connect with the characters.
I loved the temple history, tournaments and the people. I really enjoyed the two princess characters, the were strong women. They could kick ass and could give as much as they could take. But for some reason I didn't feel connected to them, they didn't pull me into the story and make me want to keep reading until the last page. I can't pin point a reason for that.
The author's writing was good and descriptive, some of the fighting scenes were amazing. You got a really picture going in your head of what was happening.
I found the talking dogs a bit strange, I know it's a fantasy book but I felt like they didn't fit in with the whole story, and I hate to re-read the first part to see if I was reading the story right.
Overall it was a good book with lots of action packed adventures. Anyone who loves fantasy is sure to love this book!
bookwifereviews's review against another edition
4.0
I went into this book knowing almost nothing about it. The title and the cover alone was enough for me to want to check it out.. plus I've loved everything this author has put out. I am glad I went into this one blind. So I won't say alot because it's so good and I don't want to ruin it for anyone else who wants to blindly go into it.
This book centers around twin princesses... and not dull, prissy princesses who were raised in a castle.. no these women were warriors. But they weren't mean spirited or blood thirsty. They are honestly some of my favorite female characters I've read in awhile. There is a prophecy and many, many battles. This book is extremely action packed and you will not want to put it down!
The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the amount of description for every single thing. I understand that there needs to be some but I just think it was too much. However, if that doesn't bother you, than you'll love it because you can feel like you were actually in battle with Mariana and Ameria.
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This book centers around twin princesses... and not dull, prissy princesses who were raised in a castle.. no these women were warriors. But they weren't mean spirited or blood thirsty. They are honestly some of my favorite female characters I've read in awhile. There is a prophecy and many, many battles. This book is extremely action packed and you will not want to put it down!
The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the amount of description for every single thing. I understand that there needs to be some but I just think it was too much. However, if that doesn't bother you, than you'll love it because you can feel like you were actually in battle with Mariana and Ameria.
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