An epically drawn fantasy, complete with a strong cast of females, high seas adventures, a mysterious island, and an awesome original mythology that tAn epically drawn fantasy, complete with a strong cast of females, high seas adventures, a mysterious island, and an awesome original mythology that ties into everything, as well as a girl with a clockwork heart. Emily R. King's imagination, plotting, and characters blew me away! Highly recommend!...more
An epic conclusion to a standout debut YA fantasy series. It's no small task to develop character arcs, expand a world, and enrich a magic system overAn epic conclusion to a standout debut YA fantasy series. It's no small task to develop character arcs, expand a world, and enrich a magic system over multiple books, and Emily R. King does it incredibly well. I love this series, and this last book exceeded my high expectations. Well done!...more
I was so happy when I found out Erin Summerill would be writing another book in the same world as EVER THE HUNTED, and the read did not disappoint, evI was so happy when I found out Erin Summerill would be writing another book in the same world as EVER THE HUNTED, and the read did not disappoint, even with my super high expectations. King Aodren was one of my favorite characters from EVER THE BRAVE, and I'm so happy he got his own story--and such an amazing one! I highly recommend this book!...more
Theron has such a heartbreaking ending in REMAKE, so I'm thrilled he got his own awesome story. I loved that we got to see Nine through his perspectivTheron has such a heartbreaking ending in REMAKE, so I'm thrilled he got his own awesome story. I loved that we got to see Nine through his perspective, and I loved his romance with Pua. She was a fantastic scene-stealer in book one. Perfect match-up and a fab happy ending!...more
I adored this story! I was rooting for Britta from beginning to end and loved the cool magic system. Also, Cohen...that arrow with "Dove" scratched onI adored this story! I was rooting for Britta from beginning to end and loved the cool magic system. Also, Cohen...that arrow with "Dove" scratched on it. *sighs* Definitely pick up this well-paced romantic adventure!...more
One word: Lorcan. I couldn't wait to see what happened with his character in this sequel, and I was not disappointed! Swoon!One word: Lorcan. I couldn't wait to see what happened with his character in this sequel, and I was not disappointed! Swoon!...more
Sequels are so hard to do right, but Erin Summerill totally nailed EVER THE BRAVE! The stakes are higher, the romance is heart-pounding, and all the cSequels are so hard to do right, but Erin Summerill totally nailed EVER THE BRAVE! The stakes are higher, the romance is heart-pounding, and all the characters are amazing. I was rooting for all the leads and am so happy King Aodren gets his own series after this one. Woot!...more
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It's rare to find an excellent book two in a trilogy, but this stunning sequel to THE HUNDREDTH QUEEN succeeds! From new and fascinating locales to KaIt's rare to find an excellent book two in a trilogy, but this stunning sequel to THE HUNDREDTH QUEEN succeeds! From new and fascinating locales to Kalinda's developing magic and a romance that keeps sizzling, I loved every moment of this action-packed story. A bonus treat is now having chapters from Deven's point of view. I highly recommend this book!...more
From reading the premise of this book alone, I got chills. Reading the actual book was even better. Emily R. King is one of the best plotters, and sheFrom reading the premise of this book alone, I got chills. Reading the actual book was even better. Emily R. King is one of the best plotters, and she excels at pacing, magic systems, and executing a well thought-out story. An amazing read!...more
The last book in the wonderful DEFY series gave me everything I wanted: redemption, heartbreak, Alexa at her fiercest, and swoon-worthy romance. This The last book in the wonderful DEFY series gave me everything I wanted: redemption, heartbreak, Alexa at her fiercest, and swoon-worthy romance. This series gripped me from the beginning, and ENDURE is a triumph of an ending for author, Sara B. Larson. Highly recommended for an fans of epic and romantic YA fantasy with a kick-butt heroine!...more