A review by renaes01
Heliacle Rising by C.C. Davie

5.0

Holy shit this was fucking brilliant!!!

I can’t believe this is a debut book because it didn’t read that way at all. The writing is amazing and so addictive I literally never wanted to stop reading!

The plot is fast in some parts and slow in others and I really liked it. It gave us time to get to know the characters and to build relationships whilst also having these crazy fight scenes.

The world building was done so well. The world is expansive with a cool magic system but there were never any info dumps as the author weaved the info in seamlessly.

The character and relationship development was phenomenal. There is a throuple in this book and I don’t want to spoil but just know I ADORE them.

I love Amylia so much. She is strong and sweet and deserves nothing but happiness. She went through a lot of terrible shit in this book and I’m sure we will get more of her healing journey in the next book. Cecily and Gryffon are both sweethearts but so protective and I would die for them. Lyrik is one bad bitch and I love her! She is so strong and sassy but caring and I can’t wait to learn more about her in her book. Rogue was hilarious and such a horndog but once again a secret cinnamon roll. I could literally go on and on about these characters but I love my babies.

I adored the found family aspect. I love that everyone loves each other and has different dynamics.

I feel like I don’t read animals in books that often but I loved all of them in this one. They were so cute and we even have fantasy creatures.

There are a few heavy/dark subjects in this book but they were handled with a lot of care by the author.

I’m so excited to read the next book but so nervous for what’s gonna happen!!!