A review by retrogirlreads
Elixir Bound by Katie L. Carroll

5.0

Even though Katora Kase is the third born child in her family, it is she who is set to inherit her family’s farm, where they grow essence berries, which are used to make a sweet drink native to their nation. Little does she know, however, that making Essence is just a cover up for the Kase family’s true duty as guardian of the Elixir - a magical drink that heals most ills. If Katora chooses to run the farm, she must also take on the responsibility of being the Guardian to the Elixir. When Katora’s father realizes that they are almost out of the special ingredient needed to make the Elixir, he sends Katora, her siblings Bhar and Kylene, a young man named Hirsten, and their anni dennick servant Palafair on a quest to gain more. On this journey, Katora and her team face many dangers, and she fights her growing attracting to Hirsten for the sake of duty.

I really enjoyed this book! It was exactly my cup of tea. I loved the magical elements, and the creation of the dennicks. I will be reading book 2!

* I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review *