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jcaesara's review against another edition
5.0
ARC received from author.
This episode of the series is full of action but with a lot of feelings too. Its keeping you glued to the book the entire time.
We get to see a Talise very determined to fight for her friends and for her people.
She has a path to travel in order to reach maturity and from what we see in this episode she is on the right way. Only this road is not an easy one and she will have to go over different obstacles. She will have to deal with pain, both physically and emotionally. But I have all confidence that she will overcome all and in the end we will get to see a strong master shaper and princess.
Can't wait to read the next book
This episode of the series is full of action but with a lot of feelings too. Its keeping you glued to the book the entire time.
We get to see a Talise very determined to fight for her friends and for her people.
She has a path to travel in order to reach maturity and from what we see in this episode she is on the right way. Only this road is not an easy one and she will have to go over different obstacles. She will have to deal with pain, both physically and emotionally. But I have all confidence that she will overcome all and in the end we will get to see a strong master shaper and princess.
Can't wait to read the next book
lienata's review against another edition
5.0
Action packed
This book felt faster paced, more action. Another cliffhanger (my heart is getting used to it now). Talise and her indecisiveness can be a little annoying, but it's better explained here why she feels that way. I hope to continue to see her grow more and become a better and stronger character. Now I'm off to sate my eager heart that doesn't like to be left hanging!
This book felt faster paced, more action. Another cliffhanger (my heart is getting used to it now). Talise and her indecisiveness can be a little annoying, but it's better explained here why she feels that way. I hope to continue to see her grow more and become a better and stronger character. Now I'm off to sate my eager heart that doesn't like to be left hanging!
simoneclark's review against another edition
5.0
Dear Kay L. Moody,
Stop leaving me with all these cliffhangers ... my heart can't take it.
Finally a book in the series where Talise doesn't make me shake my head at her decision-making. And Aaden, my hero Aaden, what will happen?? I want to know!!!
Thank you for only sprinkling romance here and there in the books! The relationships blossoming in this series are more realistic than those we usually read about in YA fantasy novels. Real life doesn't go like this: girl meets boy, they fall in love like crazy, bad things happen, boy saves girl, and they ride into the sunset and live happily ever after.
Can't wait for book 5!
Stop leaving me with all these cliffhangers ... my heart can't take it.
Finally a book in the series where Talise doesn't make me shake my head at her decision-making. And Aaden, my hero Aaden, what will happen?? I want to know!!!
Thank you for only sprinkling romance here and there in the books! The relationships blossoming in this series are more realistic than those we usually read about in YA fantasy novels. Real life doesn't go like this: girl meets boy, they fall in love like crazy, bad things happen, boy saves girl, and they ride into the sunset and live happily ever after.
Can't wait for book 5!
constant2m's review
5.0
After being captured by the Kessoku, Talise finds myriads of ways to fight the guards and attempt escapes or fake escape attempts. At the same time, she questions who has betrayed her and how have the Kessoku discovered her identity? But when she finally meets their general, she realizes she has been mistaken about a great many things. Are the Kessoku on the right side? And even they are, can their methods be the only option for Kamdaria? As Aaden's past is increasingly intertwined with the present, who will hold his allegiance?
Both Talise and Aaden are faced with questions of trust and loyalty. Talise wonders if her loyalty is to her family, to her soldiers, to the emperor, or to the people of Kamdaria. Even the Storm is presented in a new light. Aiden's past is also increasingly intertwined with the present. Do his loyalties lie with his grandfather or the emperor or Talise or someone else entirely?
These and many other new questions leave readers in eager anticipation of the next installation of this saga.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and have reviewed it willingly.
Both Talise and Aaden are faced with questions of trust and loyalty. Talise wonders if her loyalty is to her family, to her soldiers, to the emperor, or to the people of Kamdaria. Even the Storm is presented in a new light. Aiden's past is also increasingly intertwined with the present. Do his loyalties lie with his grandfather or the emperor or Talise or someone else entirely?
These and many other new questions leave readers in eager anticipation of the next installation of this saga.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and have reviewed it willingly.
khaleesimod93's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
Things are a little slow in this one as not much happens. There really isn't a lot of information that gets revealed. To me, it's not shocking that Lucien helped the traitors and did everything on purpose. It just hurts because Aaden deserves better. And I also hate how his grandfather treats him. Aadan is not his father. I don't want him to betray Talise. I hope that he truly loves her and is loyal. That everything works out for them. Talise so strong and amazing! She survived and suffered so much. She deserves to be happy
oldsimoneaccount's review
5.0
Dear Kay L. Moody,
Stop leaving me with all these cliffhangers ... my heart can't take it.
Finally a book in the series where Talise doesn't make me shake my head at her decision-making. And Aaden, my hero Aaden, what will happen?? I want to know!!!
Thank you for only sprinkling romance here and there in the books! The relationships blossoming in this series are more realistic than those we usually read about in YA fantasy novels. Real life doesn't go like this: girl meets boy, they fall in love like crazy, bad things happen, boy saves girl, and they ride into the sunset and live happily ever after.
Can't wait for book 5!
Stop leaving me with all these cliffhangers ... my heart can't take it.
Finally a book in the series where Talise doesn't make me shake my head at her decision-making. And Aaden, my hero Aaden, what will happen?? I want to know!!!
Thank you for only sprinkling romance here and there in the books! The relationships blossoming in this series are more realistic than those we usually read about in YA fantasy novels. Real life doesn't go like this: girl meets boy, they fall in love like crazy, bad things happen, boy saves girl, and they ride into the sunset and live happily ever after.
Can't wait for book 5!
apageinthelife's review
4.0
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*
I struggled a bit with Talise’s character in the beginning, especially at the end of the first book. That said, I appreciated her character development throughout the series. I enjoyed the relationship between Talise and Wendy and also between Talise and Tempest. Some parts of the plot were predictable, but they were executed well and were still enjoyable to read about.
I struggled a bit with Talise’s character in the beginning, especially at the end of the first book. That said, I appreciated her character development throughout the series. I enjoyed the relationship between Talise and Wendy and also between Talise and Tempest. Some parts of the plot were predictable, but they were executed well and were still enjoyable to read about.
jcaesara's review against another edition
5.0
ARC received from author.
This episode of the series is full of action but with a lot of feelings too. Its keeping you glued to the book the entire time.
We get to see a Talise very determined to fight for her friends and for her people.
She has a path to travel in order to reach maturity and from what we see in this episode she is on the right way. Only this road is not an easy one and she will have to go over different obstacles. She will have to deal with pain, both physically and emotionally. But I have all confidence that she will overcome all and in the end we will get to see a strong master shaper and princess.
Can't wait to read the next book
This episode of the series is full of action but with a lot of feelings too. Its keeping you glued to the book the entire time.
We get to see a Talise very determined to fight for her friends and for her people.
She has a path to travel in order to reach maturity and from what we see in this episode she is on the right way. Only this road is not an easy one and she will have to go over different obstacles. She will have to deal with pain, both physically and emotionally. But I have all confidence that she will overcome all and in the end we will get to see a strong master shaper and princess.
Can't wait to read the next book
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