A review by susibee
The Waking Land by Callie Bates

4.0

As daffodils and cherry trees start to bloom all around, I couldn't think of a more perfect time to be reading The Waking Land. From its stunning cover to its beautiful imagery and main character, Elanna's deep connection with nature, this book evokes an awakening similar to coming to life after a long winter. While The Waking Land does seem to follow some typical plot points for fantasy fiction, the uniqueness of the magic (the ability to feel and control the land), the interesting dynamic between father and daughter and the divided loyalties that a long time hostage feels helps it transcend the norm.
* I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review