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Heir of Storms
by Lauryn Hamilton Murray
4⭐️
'To feel is to be alive, Blaze. And I swear to you that no matter what, it is better to feel everything than to feel nothing.'
Wow, what an ending. I love it when books make you gasp out loud in shock.
My absolute favourite part of this book is the magic system. Elemental magic certainly isn't new, but I feel like it always comes with the connotation that you must learn to channel it without emotion. This book flips that and says no use it. Emotion is power, channel the right one with the right control, and you'll do amazing things.
This fits very well with the books plotlines around the main characters grief and the resentment she feels from others for actions she could not control. The quote at the start of this review hit me quite powerfully, and I think it will resonate with a lot of people. But we also look at family and friends and how they can impact her powers. Her relationship with her family is another favourite part for me, especially little renly. I love renly he's a sweetie.
In terms of the plot, I really enjoyed the trials and that they make even the reader consider how exactly you should tackle them. I did wonder for a while what the major arc for the entire trilogy was going to be, but that becomes pretty clear, and I'm very much looking forward to it. The twists were twisting very well.
But let's talk romance. I thought I knew where this was going and then something happened and I was like "wait that is better. I really like that." We have a golden light prince who is charming. We have an earth wielder with a big bad boy energy (he is a big vibe, I'm here for him). I'm intrigued to see where that whole situation goes.
I've gone with 4 stars because there were points that felt a little slow, and some of the romantic side of things got repetitive. A girl only needs so many golden flowers before it gets annoying. I would like to see a little bit more on how the other elemental powers work, too, since we dont get much of that close up.
I am definitely planning to continue with the series. I suspect big things for book two given how this one ends. I received an advance review copy of this book, and this review represents my honest opinion. Thank you to netgalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.
'To feel is to be alive, Blaze. And I swear to you that no matter what, it is better to feel everything than to feel nothing.'
Wow, what an ending. I love it when books make you gasp out loud in shock.
My absolute favourite part of this book is the magic system. Elemental magic certainly isn't new, but I feel like it always comes with the connotation that you must learn to channel it without emotion. This book flips that and says no use it. Emotion is power, channel the right one with the right control, and you'll do amazing things.
This fits very well with the books plotlines around the main characters grief and the resentment she feels from others for actions she could not control. The quote at the start of this review hit me quite powerfully, and I think it will resonate with a lot of people. But we also look at family and friends and how they can impact her powers. Her relationship with her family is another favourite part for me, especially little renly. I love renly he's a sweetie.
In terms of the plot, I really enjoyed the trials and that they make even the reader consider how exactly you should tackle them. I did wonder for a while what the major arc for the entire trilogy was going to be, but that becomes pretty clear, and I'm very much looking forward to it. The twists were twisting very well.
But let's talk romance. I thought I knew where this was going and then something happened and I was like "wait that is better. I really like that." We have a golden light prince who is charming. We have an earth wielder with a big bad boy energy (he is a big vibe, I'm here for him). I'm intrigued to see where that whole situation goes.
I've gone with 4 stars because there were points that felt a little slow, and some of the romantic side of things got repetitive. A girl only needs so many golden flowers before it gets annoying. I would like to see a little bit more on how the other elemental powers work, too, since we dont get much of that close up.
I am definitely planning to continue with the series. I suspect big things for book two given how this one ends. I received an advance review copy of this book, and this review represents my honest opinion. Thank you to netgalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent