Synopsis from Amazon:
This was not the truth Elli Foote was looking for. Elves and wizards and fairies? The stench of a battle, barely escaped, still lingering like death in her nostrils sixteen years later? It was impossible, yet here she was, her life of lies unraveling in front of her, the spells that bound her under her father’s protection, swiftly undone. He had spent her whole life making certain that she knew nothing but happiness in a world that had fought, bled, wept and died for her. Now she had no choice but to run. Roviello Tofal would kill her for… what she is… what was born into this world with her.
Ten ages past the Fall of Humankind, the prophecy is complete. In this Eleventh Age, everything must change, for Hope Lives.
My Thoughts: ARC copy
Pros: I was pleasantly surprised by this book. There were a lot of well-developed characters. The world building was strong. The philosophies and theories behind the magic and it’s effects/consequences were well thought out as well. It is evident that this author did a lot of planning to pull all of the pieces together cohesively. It definitely has a YA feel as the protagonist is a young girl, but I enjoyed it even as an adult. I appreciated that the love interest was there, but that it was not constantly focused on like so many other YA books.
Cons: There were frequent spots that were exposition heavy. I gave the book a lot of leeway on this since the protagonist is supposed to be learning a lot in a short period of time. This also leads to the second con – the pacing is a little off. Some places seem to be going at a nice pace with good development of the characters and world, then it seems like a rush to the end.
Overall, I found this to be an enjoyable read. If you enjoy YA novels with a female protagonist like Hunger Games or Divergent, this is one that might be for you.
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