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andromeda_1998's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was amazing! I had a bit of a slow start while reading it but damn, I’m glad I finished it (and in a good way). This book is fresh, one of a kind and put together!
What is the book about?:
Furyborn is the first book in the empirium trilogy by Claire LeGrand. It’s a new adult book and it focuses around Rielle and Eliana. Who seem to have nothing in common and live over a thousand years apart of each other.
When Rielle is forced to save her best friend, she exposed herself as one of the 2 queens of legend. To prove her loyalty and her willingness to protect instead of destroy she needs to succeed in seven elemental trials. If she fails she will reserve the death penalty unless the trails kill her first.
In Eliana’s time Rielle is nothing more than a fairytale. Eliana works as a bounty hunter and believes herself to be untouchable until her mother disappears. Eliana joins a rebel captain in the hopes of saving her mother.
What are my opinions about this book?:
This book as some amazing worldbuilding. It’s detailed, refined and all puzzled out. Both timelines are really put together. It’s amazing to read how Claire LeGrand built not one but 2 different timelines for a world both of them complement each other and have a different origin story. There are a lot of differences between the timelines, something that is to be expected with a difference of a thousand years but they stil share the similarities that make it one world.
The characters are wel put together, The author put a lot of effort in building some very balanced characters. They aren’t always sweet and they have a bad side without them being evil. They are humans made out of light and darkness.
The plot starts a bit slow and can be a bit transparent but it finishes strong with a lot of questions still to be answered. For me the plot was hard to follow in the beginning. I think it has something to do with the two timelines. Since you switch between characters every chapter it can feel I bit like reading two books at once. This is something that you will learn to appreciate within the first 100 pages. It all comes together in the end and you just have to have some patience getting there.
The writing of Claire LeGrand gets the job done. It isn’t gorgeous but it’s efficient and it really tells the story. For me it felt like a medium paced but but I can understand why it would be a fast paced book for others.
Favorite quote:
“What is this child, who knows so much of the world?” Her expression turned tender. “Oh, sweet one. You are a dreamer, a teller of tales. I see that now. You ache for magic and for all those golden giants in the past.”
Recommendation?
Yes, for sure a 10 out of 10. I would recommend this book to readers of SJM, especially the TOG series and ofcourse to others searching for a good NA with strong female leads!
What is the book about?:
Furyborn is the first book in the empirium trilogy by Claire LeGrand. It’s a new adult book and it focuses around Rielle and Eliana. Who seem to have nothing in common and live over a thousand years apart of each other.
When Rielle is forced to save her best friend, she exposed herself as one of the 2 queens of legend. To prove her loyalty and her willingness to protect instead of destroy she needs to succeed in seven elemental trials. If she fails she will reserve the death penalty unless the trails kill her first.
In Eliana’s time Rielle is nothing more than a fairytale. Eliana works as a bounty hunter and believes herself to be untouchable until her mother disappears. Eliana joins a rebel captain in the hopes of saving her mother.
What are my opinions about this book?:
This book as some amazing worldbuilding. It’s detailed, refined and all puzzled out. Both timelines are really put together. It’s amazing to read how Claire LeGrand built not one but 2 different timelines for a world both of them complement each other and have a different origin story. There are a lot of differences between the timelines, something that is to be expected with a difference of a thousand years but they stil share the similarities that make it one world.
The characters are wel put together, The author put a lot of effort in building some very balanced characters. They aren’t always sweet and they have a bad side without them being evil. They are humans made out of light and darkness.
The plot starts a bit slow and can be a bit transparent but it finishes strong with a lot of questions still to be answered. For me the plot was hard to follow in the beginning. I think it has something to do with the two timelines. Since you switch between characters every chapter it can feel I bit like reading two books at once. This is something that you will learn to appreciate within the first 100 pages. It all comes together in the end and you just have to have some patience getting there.
The writing of Claire LeGrand gets the job done. It isn’t gorgeous but it’s efficient and it really tells the story. For me it felt like a medium paced but but I can understand why it would be a fast paced book for others.
Favorite quote:
“What is this child, who knows so much of the world?” Her expression turned tender. “Oh, sweet one. You are a dreamer, a teller of tales. I see that now. You ache for magic and for all those golden giants in the past.”
Recommendation?
Yes, for sure a 10 out of 10. I would recommend this book to readers of SJM, especially the TOG series and ofcourse to others searching for a good NA with strong female leads!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child abuse, Torture, Kidnapping, and Confinement
stormywolf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is one helluva ride. Switching between the perspectives of two formidable women, it was never easy to put this book down, and I loved it.
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
I wouldn't call the ending a major cliffhanger, but there's definitely a lot still left to resolve. Rielle's story hasn't yet caught up to the prologue (and I assume not everything is as it seems), and there's a war on the horizon. And Eliana's story is veering off in a new direction entirely. If I didn't already love this book, I'd be pissed at it pulling me into another incomplete series. I eagerly await Ms. Legrand's next installment.
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
I wouldn't call the ending a major cliffhanger, but there's definitely a lot still left to resolve. Rielle's story hasn't yet caught up to the prologue (and I assume not everything is as it seems), and there's a war on the horizon. And Eliana's story is veering off in a new direction entirely. If I didn't already love this book, I'd be pissed at it pulling me into another incomplete series. I eagerly await Ms. Legrand's next installment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Stalking, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Violence, Animal death, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping, Torture, Child death, and Trafficking
Minor: Infidelity, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Vomit, and Grief
There is an arranged marriage set to take place between first-cousins (royalty), but it doesn't happen in this bookbrynn_books's review against another edition
4.0
OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG
I LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK!! I love seeing Rielle and Eliana’s Story and watching how they intertwine with each other.
I also love seeing Simon and Eliana bicker a lot, that was awesome.
And Rielle and Audric and the plot twist at the end was epic and everything was so beautiful and I loved it so much. So much. I need the sequel. NOW!!
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2nd time reading this book
I decided to reread this book for the sequel Kingsbane and after further reflection, I decided to drop my rating from 5 stars to 4 stars. Rereading this book I noticed some things that I wasn’t that fond of in this book but overall, I really really enjoyed it and I’m super excited to jump right into the sequel.
WRITING (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
Claire Legrand has one of my favorite writing styles. Everything I’m reading is just described in a way that can suck me in and it feels like I’m watching a movie which is something I really liked. My favorite part of the book we’re the passages at the beginning of every chapter. I think they added a nice touch to the story and it was really interesting to see how they were connected to the chapter.
PLOT (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
The plot is also really interesting. I loved seeing the two different perspectives and how they were connected. I think for the most part, I enjoyed Rielle’s chapters more. I just love book that have like trials or tasks that the main character has to solve and that was a main part of her storyline. The ending of the book was also interesting, seeing everything get revealed at the same time which left me completely shook (Jungshook
I LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK!! I love seeing Rielle and Eliana’s Story and watching how they intertwine with each other.
I also love seeing Simon and Eliana bicker a lot, that was awesome.
And Rielle and Audric and the plot twist at the end was epic and everything was so beautiful and I loved it so much. So much. I need the sequel. NOW!!
~~~~~
2nd time reading this book
I decided to reread this book for the sequel Kingsbane and after further reflection, I decided to drop my rating from 5 stars to 4 stars. Rereading this book I noticed some things that I wasn’t that fond of in this book but overall, I really really enjoyed it and I’m super excited to jump right into the sequel.
WRITING (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
Claire Legrand has one of my favorite writing styles. Everything I’m reading is just described in a way that can suck me in and it feels like I’m watching a movie which is something I really liked. My favorite part of the book we’re the passages at the beginning of every chapter. I think they added a nice touch to the story and it was really interesting to see how they were connected to the chapter.
PLOT (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
The plot is also really interesting. I loved seeing the two different perspectives and how they were connected. I think for the most part, I enjoyed Rielle’s chapters more. I just love book that have like trials or tasks that the main character has to solve and that was a main part of her storyline. The ending of the book was also interesting, seeing everything get revealed at the same time which left me completely shook (Jungshook
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, Gore, Torture, and Death
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