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Nov 20, 2020 Lane rated it really liked information technology

3.five stars? I'thou rounding up considering goodreads. Get-go 200 pages or so were kind of boring, not much happened across what was spelled out in the synopsis. Decent cliffhanger but that's kind of how it goes with these kindle serial.
On that note, a few reviews complained about said cliff hanger, and I can relate, except by and large with these types of kindle serial at that place are massive cliff hangers but they're published inside two-iii months back to back so it didn't need to exist that serious. Likewise, a few revi 3.5 stars? I'm rounding upwards because goodreads. First 200 pages or so were kind of slow, not much happened beyond what was spelled out in the synopsis. Decent cliffhanger but that's kind of how information technology goes with these kindle series.
On that note, a few reviews complained nigh said cliff hanger, and I can chronicle, except generally with these types of kindle serial at that place are massive cliff hangers but they're published within 2-three months back to dorsum so it didn't need to be that serious. As well, a few reviews that I read stated that our MC should've been more aware of politics, but I'yard not really certain why they felt that way. She lived with an calumniating uncle and the only matter she knew about politics was that to keep herself, her brother, and Sterling alive she needed to proceed him happy and that people generally did not mess with her uncle or his cronies. Beyond that though she didn't really have much feel with that sort of matter.
I actually liked Alexander, mostly even hints of budding romance tends to make me eye roll (it'southward unfortunate and I really actually actually wish I wasn't that manner) but I didn't really mind it with them any. Vivianne was a dainty "villain" and I'm interested to see her part moving forward, though I take a feeling she'll become more of a friend and less of a foe - likewise terribly curious as to what was going on with her. I liked Dorian quite a lot and I hope Lucian was wrong almost him - on Lucian per the Riordan Apollo books I have a special honey for talking swords.
Overall it was a decent read and with that ending, I have absolutely no clue where nosotros'll get from hither, but I practice take some hopes that it'll go the direction I want! ...more

Jul 04, 2019 Shannon rated information technology liked it

The story is interesting, and had me reading it quickly, but it relies on and so many standard YA Fantasy troupes that I am not certain it was really annihilation new.

Wynter is an orphan daughter who can't remember her parents; she is raised, along with her blood brother, by her Uncle - a nifty who uses terror to control all those around him, including his niece and nephew. He demands that the two, who are still children, comb in the scrap heaps from the "Floats" for magetech, and if they practice not meet their quota

The story is interesting, and had me reading it quickly, but information technology relies on so many standard YA Fantasy troupes that I am not sure it was really anything new.

Wynter is an orphan girl who can't remember her parents; she is raised, along with her blood brother, past her Uncle - a bully who uses terror to control all those around him, including his niece and nephew. He demands that the two, who are still children, rummage in the scrap heaps from the "Floats" for magetech, and if they exercise not meet their quota, at that place will be consequences. Soon after nosotros meet Wynter, she is sold - or at least loaned out for a price, to a mage from the Floats who wants to use her to steal something. (I was a scrap confused almost that; up till now, nosotros haven't fifty-fifty been told she is a thief. Why anyone idea she had the skill to be a burglar or thief was across me.) And and then she is taken to the Floats - which is actually called Reverie - and given a crash course in how to behave and and then set loose in the Academy to notice a journal written past a given author only given no other information as to how to notice information technology or what it may expect like.

My main issue with Wynter was how naïve she is - despite growing upwardly in some hard-knock circumstances, she doesn't understand how people collaborate or how politics works. For example, she is able to hear and communicate with the demons. She starts talking to the demon (Lucian) trapped in her sword, but instead of using the time to get to know him and how everything works she just uses him - all while maintaining the belief she is not like the (other) mages. When he calls her out on that, she is confused, so hurt when he no longer wants annihilation to do with her and she tin't call on him for aid. It'southward like she didn't have to heart their previous conversation, when Lucian tells her: "I've never thought much of honour... It's a completely unsustainable system, built on the assumption that everyone in the world is equally honorable. And sometimes, you must do dishonorable things for your own survival, and there'south no shame in that." She tries to cultivate trust in others, she doesn't believe those she probably could rely on and believes those she really shouldn't.

And that's what is most galling - how easily manipulatable she is. At least Lucien told her why he was existence nice and what he wanted from her; everyone else she pretty much believed at face value. For example, the handsome price (I told you ever troupe was present in this volume) warns Wynter not to trust demons, just she never questions why. True, some have been attacking her, only she also never questioned why they were attacking - and when she realized they were being controlled past someone else, she still didn't question why she should believe demons are inherently bad and but assumed that if Lucien was set free he would immediately set on. Yet when Prince Alexander tells her "Nosotros could be nifty together; y'all know. You lot have a existent gift for agreement demons, and I'm working to sympathise them. I'd bet we can discover some exciting things, you and I." she gobbles it up and is gear up to swoon at his feet, prepare to divulge all her secrets and never once considers he could be playing her.

I would just recollect a girl growing upwardly with a sadistic mob-boss of an uncle would be able to spot emotional manipulation more than easily and not autumn for it. At that place is no character evolution in this book - which ends on a cliff hanger, and then I can just hope she will start opening her eyes and using her caput a flake more. Though I will say that at the very finish, she used her sense of right to really do the right matter! Since that was typically in line with her personality already, I'chiliad not ready to concede that was a total developmental twist to the story.

In that location were some statements near love and honor in this book, too as how confidence (ane's behavior, not abilities, that position you in life), that seemed profound in their own mode. Similar little nuggets of wisdom sprinkled throughout.

Overall, information technology was an interesting story and I would like to continue reading information technology to see how information technology ends. But in this first book of the series, I wasn't overwhelmed with anything novel. In fact, the story of a girl rising from the slums to alive in the floating city in a higher place while not realizing she has the ability to admission magic and notwithstanding is caught upwards in a conspiracy she doesn't understand was very reminiscent of Storm Glass and the The Straw Series. Because of that, it gets 3 stars - it is practiced, but information technology is also but average.

**I was provided a complimentary ARC to read in exchange for my review.**

Additional Note: The ARC had some grammatical and other errors (referencing the tiara as a necklace at one point) that could have benefited from an additional read - or just fresh optics reading information technology. Typically, such an outcome would automatically brand it lose an boosted star, only since this was an ARC I am giving the authors/book the do good of the doubt and letting my three stars stand.

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Jul 21, 2019 Jackie rated it it was amazing

A different type of fantasy story. A chip of intrigue to continue y'all reading. The characters and the plot were crawly. Ready for the next volume. Don't miss out

Jun 22, 2020 Chrissie rated it information technology was amazing

"I can speak to demons. The penalty is death."

If this tagline doesn't make you want to immediately pick up this book, so cipher volition...

I am incredibly confused past this book, in the best mode possible. Quite honestly, a whole lot of nothing happened for the largest part of this volume, while so many pocket-sized things also happened at the same time, things you don't really pick up on at first, culminating in the last few chapters that changes every single thing! Merely now I merely have more questions,

"I tin can speak to demons. The penalisation is death."

If this tagline doesn't brand y'all want to immediately pick upward this volume, then nil will...

I am incredibly dislocated past this book, in the best fashion possible. Quite honestly, a whole lot of nothing happened for the largest function of this book, while and so many pocket-sized things also happened at the aforementioned time, things you don't really option up on at first, culminating in the final few capacity that changes every single thing! But now I just have more questions, even more given the ending...

At that place are hints to the larger plot, something simply outside my grasp. I'g certain that, when I pick up the 2nd volume, in that location will be a profound 'ah-hah' and 'no mode' moment when I realize what I missed. But I don't know if I'thou set for that yet.

Wynter, our protagonist, is sent on an impossible mission - to infiltrate the Academy, fake that she has magic and steal a volume for a client of her uncle. What could go wrong there?

Wynter has so much to learn about the high-class gild and how they act. She can come up across as a bit naive. As her journey progresses, she misses a lot of hints virtually the job she is trying to accomplish, and who might be responsible for some of the other problems she is facing.

I am certain the 2d book will accept a faster pace, and a bigger plot. I'm also hoping that we might go some answers to the questions we now accept, and I need more than on Wynter's parents...

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What I like:

the plot is interesting. I similar how Wynter has this secret power and doesn't know what it means. How she fights for her and her brother and keeps them going. How she is sold simply not sold into this cloak-and-dagger agenda to someone who doesn't really come off as bad but just trying to survive every bit well. Him and wynter are akin in that aspect but Wynter helps her benefactor want to be a better person. Lucien her benefactor doesn't prevarication to her but doesn't always tell her everything. i li

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What I like:

the plot is interesting. I like how Wynter has this secret power and doesn't know what information technology ways. How she fights for her and her blood brother and keeps them going. How she is sold just not sold into this hush-hush agenda to someone who doesn't actually come off as bad just just trying to survive besides. Him and wynter are alike in that aspect simply Wynter helps her distributor want to be a better person. Lucien her distributor doesn't lie to her but doesn't always tell her everything. i like all the secrets and reveals and how non everyone is as they seem.

Lucien I love him and his assassin/lover. I beloved how he doesn't hold back on his punches. He is honest and real virtually where he stands. But I also similar how he starts to run into things differently and wants to change for Wynter. How he starts to see her every bit family unit as well.

Alexander: when I began the story I didn't like him really simply he grew on me. I dearest how he didn't have the aforementioned views as his ruthless dad. And I dear his relationships with his brothers.

Wynter: she was strong and smart. Stubborn and talented.

Didn;t like:

The expose of Wynter as naive. That carte du jour was just getting sometime over time. For someone growing upwardly street smart she shouldn't have been so gullable and naive.

Overall: enjoyed the way the volume played out and how Wynter discovers herself along the way as does Lucien.

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May 23, 2021 Trudi Jorda rated information technology information technology was amazing

I am not a big fan of nighttime magic! I am a coward and violence and I do not usually see eye to eye! I loved this book! I carried it with me everywhere and had trouble putting information technology down! I am going to encounter if I can get the next book in the series--information technology was that skillful! The poor lived below this cute world of magic. Wynter the heroine is compelled by her uncle to assist someone steal something for 1 of the dignity on the lovely place of magic. She is forced to be a student of magic and somehow in t I am not a big fan of nighttime magic! I am a coward and violence and I exercise not usually run into heart to eye! I loved this book! I carried it with me everywhere and had trouble putting it down! I am going to meet if I tin can become the adjacent book in the series--it was that good! The poor lived beneath this beautiful earth of magic. Wynter the heroine is compelled by her uncle to help someone steal something for one of the nobility on the lovely place of magic. She is forced to be a student of magic and somehow in this process she makes friends with a demon named Lucian and one of the royal princes. No spoilers, but the story kept me at the edge of my seat and the ending or this Book leads to Volume 2. Well written and aye scary but an amazing read! ...more than

Jan xiv, 2021 MGaby P-M rated it really liked it

I loved it. the story was interesting from start to stop.
I experience as though winter is sort of naive which doesn't seem realistic considering her upbringing, but she's interesting.
I definitely don't similar Alexander at all and discover her interest in him kind of pathetic and very shallow.
besides that, I truly enjoyed the story.
I admire how unintrusive the earth building is, the introduction of this entirely new earth was very organic to the story, with pieces of the globe existence introduced at appro I loved it. the story was interesting from starting time to finish.

I experience as though winter is sort of naive which doesn't seem realistic because her upbringing, but she's interesting.
I definitely don't similar Alexander at all and discover her involvement in him kind of pathetic and very shallow.
as well that, I truly enjoyed the story.
I admire how unintrusive the world building is, the introduction of this entirely new world was very organic to the story, with pieces of the world beingness introduced at appropriate intervals until all was revealed.
I honestly enjoyed it, and am ready to read the adjacent book. ...more

Nov 26, 2020 Bister K rated it actually liked it

The Source Of Magic by Marisa Mills and Drake Stonemason

This is the first book in the Falling Kingdoms series and I really institute myself getting pulled into this world of magic very rapidly! Winter's world gets turned upside downward when she finds herself sold to a rich Mage by her uncle for a job. Having to get out behind her blood brother and best friend, she is determined to get this task done and return to them. Great characters, looking frontwards to more!

The Source Of Magic past Marisa Mills and Drake Mason

This is the first book in the Falling Kingdoms series and I really found myself getting pulled into this world of magic very quickly! Winter's world gets turned upside down when she finds herself sold to a rich Mage past her uncle for a job. Having to get out behind her brother and best friend, she is determined to get this chore done and return to them. Great characters, looking forward to more!

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Jun 10, 2021 Fiona Ross rated information technology it was amazing

I loved the different levels of world and the floating kingdom. The aristocracy, social structure and academy take a Regency experience to them, similar a Jane Austen setting, but bound past tradition of somewhere like Mervyn Peake's medieval Ghormenghast. Virtually of all I loved the characters. Wynter is super-cool and has nerves of steel. My absolute favourite is Lucian. Tin't wait to encounter what he's similar in real life. On to Book 2. I loved the dissimilar levels of world and the floating kingdom. The aristocracy, social structure and academy have a Regency experience to them, like a Jane Austen setting, but leap by tradition of somewhere similar Mervyn Peake's medieval Ghormenghast. Nearly of all I loved the characters. Wynter is super-cool and has nerves of steel. My absolute favourite is Lucian. Can't wait to see what he's like in real life. On to Book 2. ...more than

Mar 04, 2020 Miley rated it it was amazing

I liked the whole trilogy very much. The way the character'due south story was presented, fast paced activeness. I became acquainted with the main character of the volume, at some moments I felt like crying. It was a pity to me Wynte peculiarly when she was despised, mocked or when people close to her betrayed her. I liked the whole trilogy very much. The fashion the grapheme's story was presented, fast paced action. I became acquainted with the primary character of the book, at some moments I felt like crying. It was a compassion to me Wynte especially when she was despised, mocked or when people close to her betrayed her. ...more

Aug 23, 2020 Zimt rated it it was amazing

The fantasy is rich and spellbinding. It is a new have on of mages and demons and their interaction. Wynter is intelligent and strong. She is non rushing into situations, always thinking through every angle. There are some romantic scenes but the focus is very much on Wynter and her discoveries and not some love-interests. It reads a bit like a crime story with an explosive ending, literally.

Mar 26, 2020 Barbara rated it it was amazing

No magic...

That is what Wynter believes. Living in the Lower Realms, considered the slums, she scraps for her uncle along with her brother and friend. Her uncle makes a deal and she finds herself in a new globe of magic. An run a risk she could never imagine...

This showed then much potential but for me book one didn't deliver in some areas! I got a little bored simply ploughed on every bit I don't like giving up! Information technology was a ii.5 until the end which gave me a flake of a boost to try book 2!

May 08, 2021 Dschaper54 rated it it was astonishing

Wow!!

I've read a lot of books over the years just this has to exist i of the best books I've read in a long time. The story just keeps me turning the page and the characters? You love them or y'all detest them. Awesome book.

Feb 07, 2022 Becca Carter rated information technology really liked it

The outset is pretty slow but one time it picks upwards... AMAZING cliffhanger at the end! And the main grapheme is easy to resonate with because she is learning the earth she'south inbound. Tin't await to first book 2! The get-go is pretty slow but one time it picks up... Astonishing cliffhanger at the end! And the main grapheme is piece of cake to resonate with because she is learning the world she's entering. Can't expect to start volume ii! ...more

Mar 05, 2020 Christine rated it it was amazing

A peachy story

Honey everything in this story from the characters similar Wynter to Lucian. I am anxious to read part 2 for the next part of the story.

Jun 14, 2020 sara rated it it was amazing

Dearest it!!!!

This book had me captivated from the first folio. I tin can't wait to read the next one. Read information technology now

Feb 28, 2021 Griiii rated it it was ok

Not worth the hype the protagonist is but ... apathetic

Jun 17, 2019 OldBird rated information technology actually liked information technology

Rereading as part of the box set up edition in January 2020: I nonetheless love this every bit function one of a magical indie heist story, only fifty-fifty in this new edition at that place are however so many editorial/continuity discrepancies that only dampen things for me.

<----Original ARC Review June 2019---->

It'southward rare to find something original subconscious inside ane of the popular tropes. While Source of Magic does head down some well-worn paths and have a couple of world-edifice wavers at that place are twists and turns that make this o

Rereading as part of the box ready edition in January 2020: I still love this as part one of a magical indie heist story, but even in this new edition at that place are still then many editorial/continuity discrepancies that but dampen things for me.

<----Original ARC Review June 2019---->

It'southward rare to discover something original hidden inside ane of the popular tropes. While Source of Magic does caput down some well-worn paths and have a couple of globe-building wavers in that location are twists and turns that make this one you won't be able to predict.

Wynter is a poor girl living with her blood brother and uncle in the slums beneath a huge, floating metropolis. She and her childhood BFF scavenge for fallen mage tech - enchanted items discarded from the magical Kingdom of Reverie where the mages and aristocracy live. Along comes Dorian, one of those mages, who makes a proposition to Wynter's uncle: he'll pay to infringe her so that she can steal something of import from the Reverie magical university. Of form, she'll accept to pass herself off as a rare depression-born mage, simply he's got some tech for that. If she looks the function and play-acts well, it should be unproblematic... Of course, it'due south more just one little (simply elaborate) heist. The city'south aggress by rogue demons. The noble families are restless; just because they're kids doesn't mean the students aren't going to be involved in all the political intrigues. Oh, an a young prince has very much taken an interest in her despite the noble-built-in girl hanging on his arm. If a demon doesn't get her from the forepart, in that location's every chance Wynter could be stabbed in the back before she's fifty-fifty survived her first semester.

Call back a lighter Trudi Canavan's Black Sorcerer trilogy combined with the tricks and traps of the heist in loftier society novel. Even if she's got one of those fantasy names, I really liked Wynter; every bit a YA heroine she'south merely the right remainder of strength and cocky-doubt. Her relationships are comfy, never overblown, and abound steadily equally she learns more near herself and how life could be if she wasn't living in fright and poverty. Viviane and Alexander brand interesting sort-of antagonists: the mean daughter and the jock, simply more than complex than your usual tropes. Alex could be a bit odd and flip-floppy at times, knowing things that didn't always make sense when he hadn't been told them. Lucian is a scrap of a mystery, making him both a strength and a weakness - I wished nosotros could have understood him more early then nosotros'd connect with him when his role is more than prominent later on. Some of the teachers could have had a trivial more air-time too, merely so nosotros got to know them every bit people rather than names (or in Du Lac'southward case, Professor Snape stand up-in).

I really loved feeling surprised by the way the story progressed. Not all of the execution is perfect, but it brings out unexpected twists every bit well as those ones yous bask seeing a mile off. World-edifice is pretty skillful, but some of the references to information technology being a sort of dystopian futurity were a little odd. Why do mages habiliment what sounds like Victorian garb and utilise magical gas lamps, yet have showers and disco lighting? We discover what the titular source of magic is, just it's one of those things you lot take to take from inferences and slice together yourself, fifty-fifty though having it set out more clearly might have helped. It'south not clear if things are secret or open secrets.

There is a cliffhanger ending. It's sudden and a scrap of a rough cut-off, but I guess in context it makes sense. Having to wait to stop it though? Oooh, that'southward a tough one! It obviously does it'southward job.

For anyone triggered by punctuation I have to warn y'all the comma works especially hard in this one.

four.5 stars rounded upward considering being surprised and challenged by YA is ever proficient, and with groovy writing skill the dual authors have built an intriguing YA-advisable magical mystery. A really enjoyable read.

-I received a free ARC re-create of this ebook in a giveaway-

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Feb 04, 2020 Rosie Rizk rated it really liked information technology

Nice magic school story

A girl, who spends her time trawling through trash to observe riches, is given the opportunity to attend an upper course magic schoolhouse. The catch: she'll demand to pretend she can do magic, and search for and steal an object her employer needs from that school. Can Wynter pull off this heist without failing her classes or giving herself abroad?

The plot was pretty interesting, and Wynter's grapheme and her situation were well developed. The magic and earth building were nicely fles

Squeamish magic school story

A girl, who spends her time trawling through trash to find riches, is given the opportunity to attend an upper course magic schoolhouse. The catch: she'll demand to pretend she can do magic, and search for and steal an object her employer needs from that school. Tin Wynter pull off this heist without failing her classes or giving herself away?

The plot was pretty interesting, and Wynter's character and her situation were well adult. The magic and world building were nicely fleshed out too. The romance could've been washed somewhat better. It felt very YA and awkward. Thankfully, it didn't play a major role in this book, although I'one thousand sure it'll be developed further in futurity books.

It was an enjoyable read. Lots of magic and nice characters.

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Jul 09, 2019 Lana rated it really liked it

The Falling Kingdoms were divided into sectors which the people referred to equally the scraps, the dregs and the floats, whilst the magic wielders chosen these Plumba and the Reverie and obviously they lived in the Reverie, the floating metropolis in the sky. Wynter and her friend Stirling used to get and look for mage tech in the dregs and so that her uncle could sell what they scavenged and she would not be beaten, whilst her weaker blood brother Briar, scavenged merely in the scraps. Their uncle Gabriel was a thug The Falling Kingdoms were divided into sectors which the people referred to as the scraps, the dregs and the floats, whilst the magic wielders chosen these Plumba and the Reverie and obviously they lived in the Reverie, the floating urban center in the sky. Wynter and her friend Stirling used to become and look for mage tech in the dregs so that her uncle could sell what they scavenged and she would not be beaten, whilst her weaker blood brother Briar, scavenged only in the scraps. Their uncle Gabriel was a thug who bullied anybody but most specially the children, ofttimes using Briar as collateral against Wynter who always looked out for him. This fourth dimension he had gone likewise far, he had sold off Wynter'south services to a Mage, Dorian who in turn wanted her to pretend to have magical powers and to enter the school for magic known as the Academy up in Reverie, to steal something of import for him. A world which had always seamed like an alternative reality full of magic and wonder was going to be her world every bit of at present, but in one case Wynter arrived at the school she establish out that things where not every bit she idea they would exist. Earthquakes and demons attacked the school and students were injure, she ended up with a talking sword and soon realised that she might wield powers she never thought she possessed, when she started hearing demons talking to her. All she wanted was to return home to Briar and Stirling even though the poverty they lived in was so hard and life at the academy was comfy, to say the least, but this was not home. She was belittled and envied by jealous fellow students who thought she was an upstart to come to the academy when she belonged in the lower realms only she had a task to conduct out for Dorian which she hoped would modify her life forever! The concept of the floating urban center is crawly and truly magical. This book ends on a fleck of a cliffhanger merely has charismatic characters and is quite a thrilling read, with the social strata being so well defined and described. I await forrad to reading book 2 in this series. ...more

Jul 16, 2019 Lori rated it information technology was amazing

I received a free copy of this volume and volunteered to review it.

First of all the cover pattern is amazing - colourful and vibrant.
This book is an interesting and exciting combination of what seems like a dystopian/post-apocalyptic and magical fantasy. The world is carve up between extreme poverty in the Dregs and Scraps and extreme wealth, where the rich and magical live in a floating metropolis in the sky - yeah, a floating urban center.
The grapheme Wynter is blackmailed by her uncle and a bad noble

I received a complimentary copy of this book and volunteered to review information technology.

First of all the cover design is amazing - colourful and vibrant.
This volume is an interesting and heady combination of what seems like a dystopian/post-apocalyptic and magical fantasy. The world is split between farthermost poverty in the Dregs and Scraps and farthermost wealth, where the rich and magical live in a floating city in the sky - aye, a floating city.
The character Wynter is blackmailed by her uncle and a bad noble (if she doesn't they'll sell her younger blood brother - typical family drama) into going undercover in a magical academy in club to steal something: she appears to have no magic and is scared to be exposed, but of course she shows to have an aptitude for some forbidden power, which ultimately will endanger her. Additionally, she sorta makes friends with a talking, flaming sword called Lucian, who has ulterior motives. Prince Alexander might be intrigued by her, just his almost naive personality and at times big-headed nature keeps me from properly liking him. Viviane, of course, is the typical b*** who seeks to make Wynter's life miserable simply for being there, and for Alexander'due south interest.
There is magic, demons, mystery, secrets, sword fighting, sigils, magical professors, decadent family and teachers, nobles, and other actually cool stuff.

A worthy addition to the academy genre.

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Jul 06, 2019 Augustrose rated it really liked it

Brilliant! This book blurb didn't initially appeal to me but I'm and so glad I read it. From the first folio I was completely absorbed by the authors cute descriptive writing. The action flowed nicely, the chief grapheme was surprising and likeable. I would not expect somebody that has come from such a harsh background (orphaned at a young age, brought upwards by an abusive and controlling uncle) to have such a proficient heart, be so open or trusting but Wynter is in many ways and it is believable. Othe Brilliant! This book blurb didn't initially appeal to me but I'm so glad I read it. From the first folio I was completely absorbed past the authors cute descriptive writing. The action flowed nicely, the main graphic symbol was surprising and likeable. I would not expect somebody that has come from such a harsh groundwork (orphaned at a immature age, brought up by an abusive and controlling uncle) to have such a proficient heart, be so open or trusting but Wynter is in many means and it is conceivable. Other characters were intriguing i.due east. Dorian, the mage who buys her services from her Uncle. The world building was ok. The plot was total of activeness and mystery. What is causing the quakes and demons attacks? Does Wynter have existent magic? Who are her parents? Does her parentage have annihilation to exercise with the couple in the journal? Are the demons or the mages bad past nature? Who is Lucian?

Downsides
There were a few longwinded passages that I became bored with while reading them.
Many mysteries are introduced but none solved. I practice feel that some mysteries should have been solved later on over 400 pages into information technology. Or we should have had a ameliorate agreement of sure characters i.e. Lucian.
I institute the romance between the Prince and Wynter weak. He treats her poorly and her main attraction to him seems to be based purely on his good looks.

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Jun thirteen, 2019 TXBRITGAL rated it information technology was amazing

Vivian and her younger brother are surviving twenty-four hours yu top day every bit thiefs. Tracking discarded mage magical tech for her decadent uncle. As orphans they accept no say in the matter. It's all about survival as their uncle is far from caring, and uses them for his ain nefarious means. Above them floats the wondrous urban center of mages where people have magic and want for nothing....or then the stories go. One day a homo appears and makes a deal with her uncle, unfortunately SHE'S the bargain. She has meer weeks to tu Vivian and her younger brother are surviving day yu elevation twenty-four hour period every bit thiefs. Tracking discarded mage magical tech for her corrupt uncle. As orphans they take no say in the affair. It's all about survival as their uncle is far from caring, and uses them for his own nefarious means. Above them floats the wondrous urban center of mages where people accept magic and want for zip....or so the stories go. One twenty-four hours a man appears and makes a deal with her uncle, unfortunately SHE'S the deal. She has meer weeks to turn herself into a lady that could enroll and pass entrance into the mage university in the heaven. This book is FILLED with underground upon undercover, political intrigue, school politics, and one fierce, kind hearted young lady determined to save the family she chose and those she deems worthy. Can she become what's needed, and what monumental secrets volition she discover forth the way? Magical in every way! I can't await for the follow up!!! ...more

Jul 08, 2019 Kathy Brenzi rated information technology it was amazing

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I enjoyed reading Vivian's run a risk and her journey into the kingdom in the clouds. The story has a few intriguing twists and turns, and I loved the intrigue and suspense well-nigh if/ how Vivian would navigate the circuitous gild she was thrown into. Information technology did fall into one or ii YA cliches, but overall a practiced read. I volition definitely read the next i in the series! Warning: The story ends on a cliffhanger. I enjoyed reading Vivian's adventure and her journey into the kingdom in the clouds. The story has a few intriguing twists and turns, and I loved the intrigue and suspense about if/ how Vivian would navigate the complex society she was thrown into. Information technology did autumn into one or 2 YA cliches, simply overall a good read. I volition definitely read the next 1 in the series! Alert: The story ends on a cliffhanger. ...more

Born in East Tennessee, Marisa has spent her whole life writing. Her commencement novel "Andraste" was published by Hydra Publications when she was eighteen. She has also published numerous curt stories. A lover of the English linguistic communication, she is presently a doctoral candidate in English language literature.

When not writing or reading, she is busy playing video games, crocheting, and occupying her four cats: Shady,

Born in Eastward Tennessee, Marisa has spent her whole life writing. Her first novel "Andraste" was published by Hydra Publications when she was eighteen. She has likewise published numerous brusque stories. A lover of the English linguistic communication, she is presently a doctoral candidate in English language literature.

When non writing or reading, she is busy playing video games, crocheting, and occupying her four cats: Shady, Meta, Botas, and Tigger.

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