One of the best fantasy novels ~Air Awakens by Elise Kova
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Title: Air
Awakens (Air Awakens #1)
Author: Elise Kova
Format acquired: ebook
Author: Elise Kova
Format acquired: ebook
Source: Bought
Publication
date: August 27, 2015
Summary:
A library apprentice, a sorcerer prince, and an
unbreakable magic bond...
The Solaris Empire is one conquest away from
uniting the continent, and the rare elemental magic sleeping in
seventeen-year-old library apprentice Vhalla Yarl could shift the tides of war.
Vhalla has always been taught to fear the Tower of
Sorcerers, a mysterious magic society, and has been happy in her quiet world of
books. But after she unknowingly saves the life of one of the most powerful
sorcerers of them all—the Crown Prince Aldrik—she finds herself enticed into
his world. Now she must decide her future: Embrace her sorcery and leave the
life she’s known, or eradicate her magic and remain as she’s always been. And
with powerful forces lurking in the shadows, Vhalla’s indecision could cost her
more than she ever imagined.
Review:
WHERE
DO I BEGIN TO EXPLAIN MY LOVE FOR THIS BOOK?! OH MY GOD. THIS BOOK WAS SO
AMAZING!!! I CAN’T EVEN COMPREHEND MY NEW FOUND LOVE FOR ELISE KOVA AND HER
BRILIIANCE. *cough*
Please
excuse my momentarily fangirl-ness. I forgot for a moment that I have to review
this book. Air Awakens, where do I begin? Well, I’ll start from questioning and
face palming myself for my mere negligence of the existence of this book.
Seriously self, why did you only read this book now? WHY? Oh right. It’s
because I’ve been constantly burned by my high expectation of books before. You
see, the reason why I kept on pushing reading Air Awakens before was because I
have so much expectations from this book. I heard a lot of good things about
it, I’m even part of Elise Kova’s Street Team for this series but I kept on
pushing it aside for other books because I don’t want to be disappointed but I
am deeply regretting that now because HOLY FREAKING MOTHER OF SUN, THIS BOOK
WAS SO GOOD!!! It’s my first fantasy book for this year and I honestly want to
keep it that way because I don’t think another fantasy book can make me get
over the feels that this book gave me. As I am writing this review, my hands
are itching to end this review with a simple “THIS BOOK WAS AWESOME! READ IT!”
and be done with it. I want to read Fire Falling so bad but I have to type down
this review first or I might just end up binge reading the whole series right
at this moment but I must show my support to the author by writing a review of
her book. I am rambling. Where was I again? Hahaha.
The
world in Air Awakens was so magnificent that it made me want to be a part of it
the whole time I was reading the book. It was so fascinating. Since I was a child,
I’ve always been fond of the 4 elements—earth, water, fire and air—so to see a
world wherein these elements where incorporated, of course I would instantly
fall in love with it. I must admit that it did confuse me at first. The kept on
mixing up the names. I have to blame that with the names since they’re really
not common and I always have a hard time remembering hard-to-pronounce names.
I
also fell in love with all the characters in this book. I guess I understand
now the feeling of falling in love at first sight. That’s what happened to me
while I was reading this. The only difference was that it didn’t happen only
once. Whenever a new character appears, I always get that instant connection
with them. Save for Egmun because that asshole could go rot in hell for all I
care. So when a certain character died in this book, no matter how
insignificant his role was, a part of my heart shattered into pieces.
Another
reason why I love this book was the romance in it. I love how the author kept
it at minimum. She focused on establishing the story first before delving into
the other aspect of the story. I love the pace of the romance in this one, it
made it believable. I like that they didn’t end up together in the first book
because most books I’ve read, the couple always end up together in the first
book of the series or they end up kissing. I’m glad that’s not the case in Air
Awakens.
I
love how the author ended this book. That last line made me pump my fist in the
air and shouted “HELL YEAH!” Now I shall end my review because I’ve been
containing my excitement to read Fire Falling for quite awhile now and it’s
ready to burst.
All
I can say is that YOU GUYS NEED TO READ THIS BOOK BECAUSE IT’S ONE OF THE BEST
FANTASY BOOKS OUT THERE. JOIN ME IN THIS MADNESS MY FANGIRLING BANDWAGON
AND WE SHALL MAKE THE WHOLE WORLD BEND ON THEIR KNEES AND PREACH ELISE KOVA AND
HER AWESOME BOOKS.
P.S. I’d like to have a
Prince Aldrik in my life. Where can I order one?
5 comments
I love fantasy books so will definitely buy this!
ReplyDeletehttp://lizziedailyblog.blogspot.com/
Ahh - this one is on my TBR and now you've made me want to completely throw the order of things out the window and pick this one up IMMEDIATELY. I KNEW I was missing out on something!
ReplyDeleteGreat review.
Di @ Book Reviews by Di
Ok. You convinced me. I'm getting this book.
ReplyDeleteMolly @ Molly's Book Nook
Well, the cover is obviously fantastic. Sounds like a fun fantasy!
ReplyDeleteYou have encouraged me even more to get this book. The cover is so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI've heard nothing but good things about this, but your review and your adorable fangirling just sealed the deal.