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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
Part Hunger Games – part Divergent – with a splash ACOTAR Court drama, this book has it all. There’s training, Spartan-style games, twists, and plenty of action! Although this book easily fits into the YA Dystopian Fantasy genre, it breaks the mold by carving out a unique space where characters must complete a Trial in order to earn their powers. Each power is unique to how the Trial was completed and to the virtue of the Court in which they reside.
It took me about a third of the book before I was hooked because of my own internal expectations. Since I was expecting something akin to the Hunger Games, I assumed Lysta’s Trial was the climax of the story (i.e., the Trial would occur after significant world-building and suspense before she actually had her big, triumphant moment). But that narrative didn’t happen, so I was left wondering; what the heck is the rest of the book about then?
Though my own expectations kept me from diving head first and letting the story flow, that was no fault of the story or the writing. Once I got over that self-inflicted hurdle, I was captivated by the distinctive world-building, strong female main character (FMC), and the twists… oh the TWISTS!!! Don't make my mistake by placing expectations on this book, just let it flow because Loscig took the reader on a journey. It’s totally worth a read because it’s easy to follow, completely unique, and the world of Aloria is unlike anything you’ve ever read. I’d give this 5/5 stars (and I don’t do that often).
It took me about a third of the book before I was hooked because of my own internal expectations. Since I was expecting something akin to the Hunger Games, I assumed Lysta’s Trial was the climax of the story (i.e., the Trial would occur after significant world-building and suspense before she actually had her big, triumphant moment). But that narrative didn’t happen, so I was left wondering; what the heck is the rest of the book about then?
Though my own expectations kept me from diving head first and letting the story flow, that was no fault of the story or the writing. Once I got over that self-inflicted hurdle, I was captivated by the distinctive world-building, strong female main character (FMC), and the twists… oh the TWISTS!!! Don't make my mistake by placing expectations on this book, just let it flow because Loscig took the reader on a journey. It’s totally worth a read because it’s easy to follow, completely unique, and the world of Aloria is unlike anything you’ve ever read. I’d give this 5/5 stars (and I don’t do that often).
Loveable characters:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
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
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Wow, I have to start with that. This book pull's you in right away and you will not put it down. I wanted to read more and more about the war and everything that happens. Gave me the Divergent vibes. Loved the magic, it's a new system I didn't read about in any of the books.
The end??? Amazing.
I got this book as an eARC from the author.
The end??? Amazing.
I got this book as an eARC from the author.
⭐️4.75 stars⭐️
In two words: My God.
The magic of this book is that there is always SO much happening, but never too much.
If you buy one book today, or this week, or month - have it be this book.
If You love taking laps around the room, if you were never the type of reader that CAN'T let go of a book. The reader that just doesn't physically scream and gasp and assault the air - read this book (I cried and gasped theatrically more than once).
If like me you are a reader that almost always sees a plot twist coming, read this book. I saw the twist coming from miles away - and it changed nothing. The beauty of this book is not the twists themselves, it's how even when you see them coming, you feel them with all your heart and soul. The shock value of the grand reveal is there even when you know what is about to unfold in front of you, and it hits just as deep, if not deeper.
If you’ve been looking for a fantasy series with a big plot that has politics, a great magic system that I had never seen before and an amazing cast of characters, each unique and different - read this book.
I am speechless even hours after finishing this book, and it's for a multitude of reasons. I enjoyed following Lysta’s journey, whether I agreed with her choices or not.
I hate boring shallow characters and always seek for a cast of funny, strong and versatile characters and this book delivered. There was hardly a single character I didn't feel strongly about, whether I loved them or constantly rolled my eyes at them - none of them bored me.
Did they annoy me? sure.
Was there a specific character that I simply couldn't stand throughout the book? there very much was, but I enjoyed hating them with every fiber of my being (and if a small part of you loves some good hating like I do, I promise you there is a lot to hate about multiple characters).
Were there characters I would sell my first born too just to breathe the same air as them? Absolutely (multiple characters).
If you are here for the romance, sit back and hold tight because it's not even just the enemies to lovers, it's the side couples as well. I will not say too much but only one book in and a certain redhead’s love interest had ME swooning along with her (I have never folded so quickly in my life).
And not to mention our actual enemies to lovers - the TENSION!! The BANTER!! I was laughing, giggling and kicking my feet (and I usually just roll my eyes or tolerate the romance). The balcony scene will remain embedded into my brain, probably forever.
Was this book perfect? No, but if anything that only adds to it. The characters were unique, the setting and worldbuilding was just right for a first book in a series, the politics had me pulling my hair and punching the air, the pacing was intense but not too quick.
A lot happened, yet I immediately wanted more, and I cannot wait for the next book.
In two words: My God.
The magic of this book is that there is always SO much happening, but never too much.
If you buy one book today, or this week, or month - have it be this book.
If You love taking laps around the room, if you were never the type of reader that CAN'T let go of a book. The reader that just doesn't physically scream and gasp and assault the air - read this book (I cried and gasped theatrically more than once).
If like me you are a reader that almost always sees a plot twist coming, read this book. I saw the twist coming from miles away - and it changed nothing. The beauty of this book is not the twists themselves, it's how even when you see them coming, you feel them with all your heart and soul. The shock value of the grand reveal is there even when you know what is about to unfold in front of you, and it hits just as deep, if not deeper.
If you’ve been looking for a fantasy series with a big plot that has politics, a great magic system that I had never seen before and an amazing cast of characters, each unique and different - read this book.
I am speechless even hours after finishing this book, and it's for a multitude of reasons. I enjoyed following Lysta’s journey, whether I agreed with her choices or not.
I hate boring shallow characters and always seek for a cast of funny, strong and versatile characters and this book delivered. There was hardly a single character I didn't feel strongly about, whether I loved them or constantly rolled my eyes at them - none of them bored me.
Did they annoy me? sure.
Was there a specific character that I simply couldn't stand throughout the book? there very much was, but I enjoyed hating them with every fiber of my being (and if a small part of you loves some good hating like I do, I promise you there is a lot to hate about multiple characters).
Were there characters I would sell my first born too just to breathe the same air as them? Absolutely (multiple characters).
If you are here for the romance, sit back and hold tight because it's not even just the enemies to lovers, it's the side couples as well. I will not say too much but only one book in and a certain redhead’s love interest had ME swooning along with her (I have never folded so quickly in my life).
And not to mention our actual enemies to lovers - the TENSION!! The BANTER!! I was laughing, giggling and kicking my feet (and I usually just roll my eyes or tolerate the romance). The balcony scene will remain embedded into my brain, probably forever.
Was this book perfect? No, but if anything that only adds to it. The characters were unique, the setting and worldbuilding was just right for a first book in a series, the politics had me pulling my hair and punching the air, the pacing was intense but not too quick.
A lot happened, yet I immediately wanted more, and I cannot wait for the next book.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I really enjoyed reading this book. It gives strong Hunger Games vibes. My favorite superpower is force Fields , so I enjoyed reading about how they can be used in this world. Fun, easy young adult read and I'll definitely pick up the next one.
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No