Okay, so you had me at teen-gets-accused-of-crime-and-goes-on-badass-quest-to-exonnerate-self. Yes, after Veronica Mars I know the outcast teen supersOkay, so you had me at teen-gets-accused-of-crime-and-goes-on-badass-quest-to-exonnerate-self. Yes, after Veronica Mars I know the outcast teen supersleuth works for me. The writing was really good, keeping me in the story at all times and making me really feel the situations. Enjoyed it all: intrigue, romance, friends and family relationships. I will totally keep my eye out for more in the genre by Colt!...more
A 3.5 really. An interesting world where magical (witches, werewolves, vampires) and non-magical people live together hidden in plain sight in a smallA 3.5 really. An interesting world where magical (witches, werewolves, vampires) and non-magical people live together hidden in plain sight in a small town. The book has an likeable lead female with some enjoyable side-kicks (her dog, and lizard-turned-fake-boyfriend) and also a decent internal struggle over resisting dark magic. That said, I was left wanting more development in almost all facets of the plot. No real ending, as the first in the series, which is also a disappointment; I think more could have been tied up while still leaving an opening for the next book. Still, the climax was enjoyable and this was a light, easy read. ...more
An epic ending to a great teen-take on a story of legends. Packed from end to end with emotion, the race to save the world has no slow moments. I loveAn epic ending to a great teen-take on a story of legends. Packed from end to end with emotion, the race to save the world has no slow moments. I loved the intertwining mythology that makes this story so rich and keeps the reader guessing. We get to learn so much more about the characters we already love - and the moments when we realize what makes them who they are keep us hooked. Unfortunately since its the last in the series we have to say goodbye to them, but it is a great run up to that point!...more
An addictive, gritty and page-turning addition to the series. Nearly shedding her last vestiges of innocent youth, Ryan finds herself in the dark undeAn addictive, gritty and page-turning addition to the series. Nearly shedding her last vestiges of innocent youth, Ryan finds herself in the dark underworlds of the sword-bearer's journey and in the dark space between her feelings for Vane and Matt.
I loved the eerie settings described with beautiful imagery, from attics in haunted houses to hidden cities to spaces inside the character's minds. The journey to save the world has been turned up a notch. So too has the love triangle. And as Ryan herself, we're left wanting more. I can't wait for the final installment!...more
A fun, fast-paced, femme ya fantasy. I grew up with the author--my sister, so its no surprise that I have gravitated toward an interest in the same geA fun, fast-paced, femme ya fantasy. I grew up with the author--my sister, so its no surprise that I have gravitated toward an interest in the same genre of books. I read this book as part of her main audience, those that are always searching for another juicy Alanna-type fantasy/romance. The book is no disappointment!
Ryan is a spunky lead who provides the right mix of girl-power with the necessary swoon for cute boys. Experiencing her quest takes you out of reality into a twist on sword-lore, but drops you right in the middle of your real life memories of heart rate quickening high school romance. A mix of magic and raw butt-kicking makes this Arthurian adventure a great read and a great debut for Priya Ardis....more
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