aortiz's review

5.0
adventurous emotional fast-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: Complicated

'"It's nothing." Besides being trapped in the dark prison of my thoughts.'

Wow, where to start?! I guess first things first, boy am I glad that I'm late to the party with this series, world and author! Having the complete series to read meant I avoided the dreaded book hangover and any wait for the next installment.
I do love a long series, and this one does not disappoint! The world-building was simply stellar, with unexpected yet brilliant twists, exceptional character growth that doesn't simply erase flaws but instead helps shape some seriously badass women! What more could you want?!
What about a romance that literally stands the test of time and lasts a lifetime (or 93?!)? Check.
A heroine whose sense of duty and loyalty for those she loves giving her the passion and recklessness needed to alter fate? Check.
A bucket-load of secondary characters who aren't there to simply 'fluff' out the storyline but who are so well refined that they deserve their own books? Check.
And finally, a sense of urgency that builds the suspense for the final showdown? Check.

I think it's safe to say that this series has made me an Elise Kova fan! It really doesn't matter that chronologically this isn't the series to start with, if anything it actually made me want to read the previous books more to fully appreciate the bigger picture in all its masterful intricacy!
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vampqueen8905's review

4.0

Fantastic series! I loved getting to go back to the world of Air Awakens. Elise has delivered yet another beautiful masterpiece, I loved getting to know all the new characters and catching up with old favourites. The world she has created is phenomenal and I have really enjoyed all the adventures I've been on through her writing. A joy to read