I found myself mesmerized into turning the pages of this book. The story is haunting, the characters are intensely explored. The writing skillfully puI found myself mesmerized into turning the pages of this book. The story is haunting, the characters are intensely explored. The writing skillfully pushes deeply into the core of the main protagonists' beings; I found myself immersed in the vividness of their experiences and emotions. And although without completion of the larger story, I felt a sense of denouement as the characters learned to find the spark within themselves. ...more
A solid female-finding-herself read, light but not without some respectable reflection. I enjoyed the setting and the descriptions of culture. There wA solid female-finding-herself read, light but not without some respectable reflection. I enjoyed the setting and the descriptions of culture. There were entertaining antics and the tangles of various romances, all offering a fitting vehicle for the protagonist's journey to appreciating the moment....more
This book left me with a warm feeling about the connection between the past and future. A modern geek adventure story that connects with an old soul. This book left me with a warm feeling about the connection between the past and future. A modern geek adventure story that connects with an old soul. I enjoyed the love of literature and the enthusiasm for finding what is to come. ...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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