Reviewed by Kelsenator on
Have you been looking for a good fantasy book, with some budding romance, politics, tragedy and a hint of magic? This book will definitely fit all of those. I was really wanting to read this book after hearing good things about it, especially since I love fantasy type books.
When I started reading this, the part about the magic leaving the land sounded familiar to other books I’ve read, so I wasn’t sure what I was going to think. But so much of this book focuses on the characters and how they are connected which I ended up loving, with the magic being about only one certain character for most of the book. This was a nice split, it wasn’t overpowering but it did have a prophecy and hints of more magic to come in future books, which I’m excited for! I also loved the kingdoms, how simple and not confusing they were, and of course the brief history of the place (there’s no long descriptive paragraphs, so bonus!)
The four main characters each have their own strengths and weaknesses, and some you will like more than others. Each of them have their own sad and tragic events too. At one point in the book everything seems to be going right for one person and their new love, them BAM next thing you know all that happy feeling-stuff is ripped away from them forever and they’re left in grief. I liked how this was done though, not all happy endings and rainbows, but real hardships that they have to work through. Cleo was probably my favourite for a good portion of the book, as well as her companions that help her along.
I really liked this book, and I’m excited for whenever the next one is due to come out! I want to see where this series goes and I hope you check it out!
Reading updates
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- 5 September, 2017: Finished reading
- 5 September, 2017: Reviewed
- Started reading
- Finished reading
- 5 September, 2017: Reviewed