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Fall of the Horizon by Jessica J. Ayala
5.0
I started out 2023 with a book by Jessica, it only felt right to kick off 2025 the same way, and The Fall of the Horizon did not disappoint!
After a war between the primordials and deities, where Gods were kicked out of the mortal realm, a new world has begun.
The story follows three different POVs. Zara an eleven mercenary who is forced to serve the High King. Her sister Daria the princess of Ikarrian, and Ronan the archangel with a mysterious past.
Every year there is a hunting season where the High King assigns guilds different targets to hunt down. This season Zara, the High King's personal assassin otherwise known as the Rogue, is assigned to hunt down and kill the leader of the shadow market. Ronan is facing challenges of his own and recruits Zara and her guild for assistance. The unlikely group band together to look into what's happening across the continent. There is a mystery element, betrayals, romance and more!
This book had the perfect balance between plot and romance. I absolutely loved the world Jessica has developed and cannot wait to see how the story progresses. There is a cast of loveable side characters, my favorite being Hakin. Daria really surprised me, I can't wait to see how her storyline progresses.
I could go on forever but here are some highlights
•first book in a series
•elves, vampires, archangels, shifters, etc.
•elemental magic
•morally grey characters
•multiple POV
•found family, reluctant allies, slow burn romance
And of course some of my favorite quotes, which was super hard to narrow down, I'm pretty sure I tabbed the entire book. 😅
⚔️"Fierceness and bravery do not always have to come in the form of blades and armor, and boldness does not always have to come in fiery retorts and flares of anger. Strength is shown in many ways."
⚔️"And you, Daria, are that light. One that brings warmth and healing. Your heart is pure, princess. Do not let anyone or anything take that away from you. Not even me.”
⚔️"You are surviving in chaos. You could've let it destroy you, but here you are, being made from the ashes."
After a war between the primordials and deities, where Gods were kicked out of the mortal realm, a new world has begun.
The story follows three different POVs. Zara an eleven mercenary who is forced to serve the High King. Her sister Daria the princess of Ikarrian, and Ronan the archangel with a mysterious past.
Every year there is a hunting season where the High King assigns guilds different targets to hunt down. This season Zara, the High King's personal assassin otherwise known as the Rogue, is assigned to hunt down and kill the leader of the shadow market. Ronan is facing challenges of his own and recruits Zara and her guild for assistance. The unlikely group band together to look into what's happening across the continent. There is a mystery element, betrayals, romance and more!
This book had the perfect balance between plot and romance. I absolutely loved the world Jessica has developed and cannot wait to see how the story progresses. There is a cast of loveable side characters, my favorite being Hakin. Daria really surprised me, I can't wait to see how her storyline progresses.
I could go on forever but here are some highlights
•first book in a series
•elves, vampires, archangels, shifters, etc.
•elemental magic
•morally grey characters
•multiple POV
•found family, reluctant allies, slow burn romance
And of course some of my favorite quotes, which was super hard to narrow down, I'm pretty sure I tabbed the entire book. 😅
⚔️"Fierceness and bravery do not always have to come in the form of blades and armor, and boldness does not always have to come in fiery retorts and flares of anger. Strength is shown in many ways."
⚔️"And you, Daria, are that light. One that brings warmth and healing. Your heart is pure, princess. Do not let anyone or anything take that away from you. Not even me.”
⚔️"You are surviving in chaos. You could've let it destroy you, but here you are, being made from the ashes."