I found this book on Inkitt and got around to reading it. I was hooked immediately from the first chapter and didn’t stop until the end! Read on to know my thoughts.

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About the Book:

The Golden Era of the Guardians has passed, and the land of Paerolia has begun to slip into darkness once again. A slave in the judges’ palace, Andra has known only torment and terror her entire life. But when Kael, the leader of the rebel Freemen, breaks into the palace, Andra finds herself thrown headlong into a life she never imagined, into the midst of a rebellion that could change her future and the future of Paerolia. But the past is hard to escape, and Fate can be unkind. Alongside Kael, Andra must discover the strength that has always been within her and fight to win back what Fate kept beyond her reach—a dragon that should have been her own, and a man whose heart she can never hope to win.

My Thoughts:

It’s been a while after reading the Inheritance cycle (Eragon and other books in the series) that a book in the same fantasy fiction genre has captivated me so much. At first I was skeptical of the plot and was unsure whether this story would be any different, but I am happy to be proved wrong.

The story is wonderful, well thought out and crisp. The plot flows easily from one scene to the next and the characters are well developed and highly complex. Andra, a slave in the Judges’ household, when brought away from there, struggles to understand the life of freedom. The author as described this and captured the feelings and mental torture the girl went through. We are shown how Andra deals with the trauma and abuse she has endured and how this shapes her into a strong individual. Kael, with his charming personality, also has secrets which come out as the story unfolds.

It is difficult not to fall in love with Eithne and Tiri, the dragons who are a constant presence. Though some parts of the plot may seem familiar, it is far from predictable. The way the Freemen bring out a change and the pivotal role the protagonists play, along with their friends is what sets this story apart. Moreover, the author’s writing is clear and easy to understand. The conversations and internal discussions that the characters have, are highlighted for easy differentiation. Also, bring in some well placed romance and the plot is complete.

An overall gripping read, this book will ensure that the reader will not stop until the very end. The overall plot is rounded up beautifully leaving no room for questions.