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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
Unfortunately, this book was way too slow paced for me. I am sure it has a target audience, but it wasn't me.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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:
No
This was such a great introduction into a world that is no longer what it was. We start off with the FMC and MMC becoming friends, the relationship growing and then their world is turned upside-down. Aniyah is forced from her home into a world she has to learn to navigate. Zael also left his homeland, but their lives were on different paths. Once Zael was able he swore to travel the world to find Aniyah, did he? You will have to read this epic Fantasy/Romantasy to find out. This is a world of creatures and evil armies, a world where people are not valued the same. There is magic by gemstones and constellations. The ending leaves you needing book 2. What an amazing read . Dual POV and Dual Timeline.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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:
No
First of all, I just want to say how excited I was to receive my very first ARC, thank you so much to the author for the opportunity to read this book before its public release!
Overall, I really enjoyed the story. It was a solid read, and I think it has incredible potential as an audiobook. Music plays such a strong role in the plot that, with the right narrator and sound design, it could truly come to life in a powerful way.
The core storyline between the two main characters was easy to follow and engaging. There was a point where I was surprised - and honestly a bit confused - when a certainmemory issue was introduced. It seemed to come out of nowhere, without any clear buildup. That said, the confusion didn’t last long, as the issue was cleared up relatively quickly.
There were some loose ends throughout the book, but by the end, most of them tied together well. Still, the ending did feel a little rushed and left on a pretty big cliffhanger, clearly setting up for a sequel, which I’m looking forward to!
One thing that stood out (in a slightly jarring way) was the inclusion of a few POVs from characters who hadn’t been introduced earlier or didn’t appear much outside of their chapters. Their perspectives felt random at first, and I struggled to place them in the larger narrative. That said, they did end up being important to the plot, so I wouldn’t say it took away from the overall story, but it might have helped to weave them in earlier or give them a bit more background.
This is definitely a light, enjoyable read that fits well within the young adult genre. I would note that the death of a parent is the biggest trigger to be aware of.
Overall, a great debut ARC experience for me. I’m hopeful we’ll get a chance to read the second book soon!
Overall, I really enjoyed the story. It was a solid read, and I think it has incredible potential as an audiobook. Music plays such a strong role in the plot that, with the right narrator and sound design, it could truly come to life in a powerful way.
The core storyline between the two main characters was easy to follow and engaging. There was a point where I was surprised - and honestly a bit confused - when a certain
There were some loose ends throughout the book, but by the end, most of them tied together well. Still, the ending did feel a little rushed and left on a pretty big cliffhanger, clearly setting up for a sequel, which I’m looking forward to!
One thing that stood out (in a slightly jarring way) was the inclusion of a few POVs from characters who hadn’t been introduced earlier or didn’t appear much outside of their chapters. Their perspectives felt random at first, and I struggled to place them in the larger narrative. That said, they did end up being important to the plot, so I wouldn’t say it took away from the overall story, but it might have helped to weave them in earlier or give them a bit more background.
This is definitely a light, enjoyable read that fits well within the young adult genre. I would note that the death of a parent is the biggest trigger to be aware of.
Overall, a great debut ARC experience for me. I’m hopeful we’ll get a chance to read the second book soon!
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
City of Skies is a multi-pov, quest based fantasy with a heavy dash of second chance romance.
I loved that the author took the time to really build the world and give you an idea of how the magic system works before jumping into the action. She took the time to allow her readers to understand what the stakes were and how the world was set up, but still had the romantic storyline as the driving force behind the plot.
Having Zael, the male hero, be the most frequent point of view was really nice. Most romances and romantasies are from the female pov with a dash of male pov, and it’s refreshing to have a male protagonist given so much page time.
It leans more in the direction of a darker fantasy than a whimsical fantasy. There were some elements that were darker than I anticipated. The author has a trigger warning page before the start, so you can judge if the content is right for you. I can definitely sense the rest of the series progressively getting more gruesome and more suggestive as the series continues.
Thank you to the author a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and not influenced by any outside sources.