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A review by kmartbooks
Lunaria by Kara Douglas
adventurous
slow-paced
3.5
"Lunaria" by Kara Douglas unfolds as a quiet yet engaging YA fantasy centered around the life of twenty-year-old Amira Ramsey. Amira longs for freedom from her controlling father. She watches the soldiers living alongside her in the training camp and trains in secret to learn to protect herself. When sent to town to shop for her father, she meets a mysterious young man, and the two become fast friends. When The King decides to host a matchmaking event, it thrusts her into the midst of castle life.
This is a charming tale, with Amira navigating the complexities of a life she never wanted. I especially liked the portrayal of Amira's relationships with her relatively few human and animal friends.
That said, I don't understand the motivations behind the late-book villain. The character seemed wooden and some of the actions of everyone were a little unrealistic with leaps of logic that were necessary for the plot. The beginning was also incredibly slow and I had a difficult time getting into the story. I do think that there is a lot to love here and it has good bones. I can't wait to see what the author will do with the next book.
Thank you to booksirens and the author for the review copy. All opinions are my own.
This is a charming tale, with Amira navigating the complexities of a life she never wanted. I especially liked the portrayal of Amira's relationships with her relatively few human and animal friends.
That said, I don't understand the motivations behind the late-book villain. The character seemed wooden and some of the actions of everyone were a little unrealistic with leaps of logic that were necessary for the plot. The beginning was also incredibly slow and I had a difficult time getting into the story. I do think that there is a lot to love here and it has good bones. I can't wait to see what the author will do with the next book.
Thank you to booksirens and the author for the review copy. All opinions are my own.