I was definitely sucked into this Fantasy YA book from the very beginning. And even after I finished it, I couldn't stop thinking about it or the characters. I went to bed mad and sad, and I woke up thinking "nope, I couldn't have read what I just did". But, I did.
I think that's the beauty in loosing yourself in a book. When it sticks to you no matter what. It's the fact that you can't stop thinking about it or what happened.
I have to say that this is the first time that I've read any of her work. I was impressed with her writing style. She did a great job in creating this magical world where I could loose myself.
I loved her characters.
Nym was definitely a winner in my book. She's an Elemental, and she truly believes that she is cursed. She's also a slave who has been sold and bought fifteen times. She's also pretty smart and witty. She has sass and attitude. Her downfall is that she doesn't know how to control her powers, so she basically ends up killing anyone that's around her when she's pissed or looses control.
Eogan. The mysterious and beautiful trainer. The only one who has been able to calm Nym when she is having one of her "tantrums". I loved his personality. The fact that he cared for her. We learn a lot about him in this book.
There was definitely an attraction between Eogan and Nym that I absolutely craved. It's the reason why I couldn't put my book down. I kept hoping and wishing that I would get "just one more kissing scene" or "just the right physical contact" between those two. They were good for each other.
The accompanying characters are great as well. Colin is awesome with his abilities. His twin sister Breck is interesting in her own way.
I hated Adora with a livid passion. I detested her. With her odd and peculiar outfits and her threats. She drove me nuts.
Eogan's secrets killed me. Destroyed me. I couldn't believe it. And that ending. I kept thinking after I finished reading the last words, "How could she do this to me?" "How am I going to recover from this?" "How can I move on knowing what I know?"
Yes. I was devastated. I still am. I can't wait for the second book to know what happens next. I don't know if I will be able to read it though. I'm hoping for some kind of miracle. Which lets not kid ourselves, this is a Fantasy book. Anything can happen!!!
Will I read this again? Maybe!
Will I be purchasing the Hard book? Absolutely!!! I need to add this to my collection!!!
Will I be purchasing the Hard book? Absolutely!!! I need to add this to my collection!!!
I am definitely glad that I decided to read this and give the author an opportunity.
