★★★
Book Description:
Sixteen-year-old Niena wants nothing more than to attend an elite bardic college, but when the dragon that shattered the empire awakens again she finds herself on the run, through the fey realm of Fairhome, to the city where she was born. On her trail are her army veteran grandfather, thrown into a commander’s role he doesn’t want, the lord of the fairies, trying to steer her to his own ends, and the husband she won’t meet for fifteen years. If she kills the dragon, she’ll save everyone she holds dear. But if she kills the dragon, she’s cursed instead to become it.
”Dreams starve and die if not fed by imagination.”
My thoughts:
A uniquely designed plot, intriguing and different. I was so excited to read this book. The cover was mesmerising and the synopsis was promising. It made me eager to start the book and I couldn’t wait to dive into this fantasy world.
The first couple of chapters were very slow for me. I had to re-read chapters twice, and I didn’t quite understand what is happening. After a while, things became clearer, and I started to enjoy the story a bit more.
I loved Niena’s character. She was a typical being, where one part gasps with bravery, and the rest gasps with fear. I loved how realistic she was at moments, knowing to be scared when supposed to, and fierce when needed of her.
The story gasps with a lot of intense scenes, full of adventures, that I am sure you will all love and appreciate. From trying to fight a dragon, to running away, to the amazing plot twist right at the very end, this book made me restless, after I started enjoying it.
The only reason I am taking two stars away is because I had to read the first 60-ish pages two-three times, until I finally dived in and started enjoying the story.
”A fairy bargain can live no deeper than your lips, it always dies before reaching the heart.”
From the cover I was expecting it to be a children’s book
The cover is certainly fun!
I was also expecting a childrens book from the cover. I am not sure this is one for me and I would not have had the patience to reread so much. Still, I am glad that you eventually enjoyed it.
Wonderful review! I’m not sure I would have the patience to reread part of the book.
The book sounds really good. Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you!
Great review. Glad you enjoyed it!
Great review, I absolutly love the book cover as well and this books sounds really amazing too. I am really glad you fully enjoyed reading this book, thank you so much for sharing your awesome post.