Lauren Robert’s debut novel Powerless takes place in an exhilarating fantasy world. It revolves around female protagonist Paedyn, a regular, disguised Ordinary in a world of Mundanes and mostly Elites. Surviving in the slums, Paedyn poses as an elite, concealing her true identity. However, when she finds herself saving the Elite Prince Kai, she is voted into the brutal “Trials” for the royal’s entertainment.
The Shadow of What Was Lost by James Islington follows the journey of Davian, a young man who discovers he possesses powerful abilities in a world where magic is feared and controlled. As he grapples with his newfound powers and the secrets of his past, Davian becomes entangled in a web of politics and ancient prophecies. Alongside his friends Wirr and Asha, Davian embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about his heritage and the threat of dark forces that threaten to plunge the world into chaos.
When Paedyn saves a prince she gets thrown into the purging. In the purging everyone battles with their powers, however Paedyn doesn’t have any powers. Your girl Paedyn here is so observant. Like she has no powers but can trick everyone into she has them.
Personally, I’ve never read The Hunger Games and this book truly amazed me. This is the exact energy and passion you want for your main leads. Paedyn knows her priorities and gets them straight. While Kai on the other hand is just falling head over heels in love with her.
Oathbringer is the third book in The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. Coming off of the wildly successful first two books, the story grows more compelling and exciting. Sanderson finally weaves Danilar’s, Shallan’s, and Kaladin’s storylines together. Now that many characters have met and much of the book takes place in the newly discovered Urithuru, the true meat of the series is finally revealed.
Words of Radiance is the second book in The Stormlight Archive series by Brandon Sanderson. Please read the first book, The Way of Kings, before this review. After the momentous events of the last book, the war against the Parshendi has taken a turn. Danilar must face assassins while trying to navigate politics and allies on the Shattered Plains. Kaladin has taken on a new role as bodyguard, and must find a way to balance his new responsibilities with his burgeoning powers.
The Way of Kings is Brandon Sanderon’s first novel in a sweeping fantasy series entitled The Stormlight Archive. Set in a mythical world called Roshar, the book centers on a few characters; the dead king’s brother Danilar, who is attempting to avenge his brother’s memory. Kaladin, a slave who has survived many hardships and is cursed to endure them. Shallan, a young girl set on saving her family through whatever means necessary.
“I rose too high, loved too hard, dared too much. I tried to grasp a star, overreached, and fell."
Everyone’s favorite Targaryen, Daenerys Targaryen finally sets her sights on Westeros after having become the Queen in the East. Westeros is plagued by unrest after a series of wars. Will they accept this newcomer who claims to be their savior, or turn her away? Everyone is split, which brings yet another war onto the horizon. What does that mean for the people who have barely just survived the last one?
“In the pain, I imagine bliss. My thoughts are like wind, rushing, curling into the depths of myself, expelling, dispelling darkness. I imagine love, I imagine wind, I imagine gold hair and green eyes and whispers, laughter. I imagine … Me”
Finally free from the grasp of the Reestablishment, but with the weight of the truth of their past, what will Juliette and Warner choose to do with their new freedom?
“It's not insane to imagine that sometimes even horrible people are searching for a way out of their own darkness.”
This book picks up directly after Juliette and most of her friends have been captured by the Reestablishment. Not knowing who to trust after having her world turned upside down, Juliette must find a way to escape while maintaining her sanity, which seems to be harder than she initially thought.
