A review by booksthrilljessica
Vertex by Terina Adams

4.0

Adams has done it again! I absolutely loved this book, with its perfect blend of intrigue and excitement. The story features two strong, determined female characters, Aara and Alysna, who will fight tooth and nail to defend what they desire and need in a dystopian gladiator style setting. In this world, everyone seems to have unique abilities or powers and is forced to battle in an arena for the King’s cruel amusement. It gave me more of a mature version of The Hunger Games.

Aara, captured and forced to fight in the King’s sadistic games, will do anything in her mission to stay alive and protect her newfound family. But to do so, she must team up with Jarin, the one person she despises most. Jarin is a morally complex, devilishly handsome Blade Master whom Aara has sworn to kill. Oh, Jarin… the book boyfriend readers will love to hate, yet secretly yearn for.

While the first half of the book is rich in world building and character development, trust me, it’s worth sticking with it. The spice and the intense battle scenes that follow will make it all come together in an epic read!

*Thank you Terina Adams for the ARC copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.