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The Threshold Child
Adesina was trained from childhood to serve her land as a warrior and a spy. When she is selected to combat a group of seditious magic users, she must summon all of her talents--some of which have been buried in the deepest part of her.
541 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 20, 2012
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Callie Kanno
7 books64 followersCallie comes from a family of writers, and has loved telling stories from an early age. She dabbled a bit in poetry and other short works until she discovered her passion for novels. She is a wife and a mother, and currently lives in Utah with her family.
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May 17, 2015
Adesina was trained from childhood to serve her land as a warrior and a spy. When she is selected to combat a group of seditious magic users, she must summon all of her talents--some of which have been buried in the deepest part of her.
5++ STARS
I am so Happy that I stumbled upon this book because it is now on my favorite books list. The main character Adesina was well introduced and I instantly found her to be engaging and interesting. The secondary characters where also flushed out incredibly well, which for me was nice because there weren't any of those "jesus stop focusing on this character he or she's so damn boring" moments.Where this author really excelled however is her world building. This book introduces a whole new world and magical system that I haven't seen in other books before, which is such a breath of fresh air. Not only did I fall in love with the world and all the different races and rules of the world I also really appreciated how the author gave the reader the right amount of information at the right time. At no time did I feel like I was missing something or feeling overwhelmed by all the world building. Some authors tend to puke up all the details of their world as fast as possible, not so in this book. I would recommend this book to people who enjoyed Throne of Glass and Vampire Academy
5++ STARS
I am so Happy that I stumbled upon this book because it is now on my favorite books list. The main character Adesina was well introduced and I instantly found her to be engaging and interesting. The secondary characters where also flushed out incredibly well, which for me was nice because there weren't any of those "jesus stop focusing on this character he or she's so damn boring" moments.Where this author really excelled however is her world building. This book introduces a whole new world and magical system that I haven't seen in other books before, which is such a breath of fresh air. Not only did I fall in love with the world and all the different races and rules of the world I also really appreciated how the author gave the reader the right amount of information at the right time. At no time did I feel like I was missing something or feeling overwhelmed by all the world building. Some authors tend to puke up all the details of their world as fast as possible, not so in this book. I would recommend this book to people who enjoyed Throne of Glass and Vampire Academy
March 19, 2013
The review was originally posted at Library Cat book blog.
“I want more!”
This was my reaction after finishing this book. It took me more than a week to read it but it was worth for every minute spent on it. Here is the blurb:
Adesina was raised as Shimat warrior. All she knew was fighting, fighting her entire life. But, somehow, she felt that she didn’t belong among Shimat. She was always treated as different. She didn’t know why. She was trying more and more.
Shimat authorities sent Adesina on a mission. To infiltrate herself in the High City. There she had to kidnap a man, a spy. But there was something familiar about him. When she faced the magic-users, people who came to find him, Adesina had to face them. Facing them, she had to face the truth. The truth for her real heritage, the truth about her, about the Shimat.
How to know what is right and what is wrong? Who is lying and who is telling the truth? Will she become prisoner of her past or will she accept her fate? Adesina has to find her own path, find her own truth, choose her own life.
I absolutely loved the story. On one side there are Shimat people, and on the other side there are L’avan people, the magic-users. And in the middle there is the threshold child, the one who will save them all.
There is a love triangle in the story. Kendan is Shai, Adesina’s trainer who is Shimat. They spent together many years training and became really close. She trusts him no matter what. L’iam is prince of L’avan people, second son of the king. He’s kind, honest and brave. I was wandering for Adesina’s choice to the very end of the story. Who will win her heart of a warrior? Also, I enjoyed the use of magic in the story. Some scenes of dreaming were so vividly described. L’avan people have magic abilities, they can connect with their vyala, to dream, to fight, to heal. It was magic.
Characters in the story were well described. Not just Adesina, Kendan and L’iam, but also E’nes, Adesina’s brother, L’era, L’iam’s little sister, Aleron, healer-boy from the High City, and Ravi, Adesina’s invisible beast friend from Rashad people.
What I didn’t like was that some things ended too fast at the end. Some things were left unsaid. I hope that that was because book two is coming.
This magic story was a real page-turner. I would definitely recommend it to everyone.
‘Look, therefore, to the advent of the Threshold Child. One who is of this people yet not of this people. One who bears all gifts, Dreams as friends, sees as the enemy and shall be called the bird of prey. This is the one who stands on the Threshold of a New World. This is the one who will save my children from the slow destruction of their atrophy and lead them back to the light of their purpose.’”
“I want more!”
This was my reaction after finishing this book. It took me more than a week to read it but it was worth for every minute spent on it. Here is the blurb:
Adesina was raised as Shimat warrior. All she knew was fighting, fighting her entire life. But, somehow, she felt that she didn’t belong among Shimat. She was always treated as different. She didn’t know why. She was trying more and more.
Shimat authorities sent Adesina on a mission. To infiltrate herself in the High City. There she had to kidnap a man, a spy. But there was something familiar about him. When she faced the magic-users, people who came to find him, Adesina had to face them. Facing them, she had to face the truth. The truth for her real heritage, the truth about her, about the Shimat.
How to know what is right and what is wrong? Who is lying and who is telling the truth? Will she become prisoner of her past or will she accept her fate? Adesina has to find her own path, find her own truth, choose her own life.
I absolutely loved the story. On one side there are Shimat people, and on the other side there are L’avan people, the magic-users. And in the middle there is the threshold child, the one who will save them all.
There is a love triangle in the story. Kendan is Shai, Adesina’s trainer who is Shimat. They spent together many years training and became really close. She trusts him no matter what. L’iam is prince of L’avan people, second son of the king. He’s kind, honest and brave. I was wandering for Adesina’s choice to the very end of the story. Who will win her heart of a warrior? Also, I enjoyed the use of magic in the story. Some scenes of dreaming were so vividly described. L’avan people have magic abilities, they can connect with their vyala, to dream, to fight, to heal. It was magic.
Characters in the story were well described. Not just Adesina, Kendan and L’iam, but also E’nes, Adesina’s brother, L’era, L’iam’s little sister, Aleron, healer-boy from the High City, and Ravi, Adesina’s invisible beast friend from Rashad people.
What I didn’t like was that some things ended too fast at the end. Some things were left unsaid. I hope that that was because book two is coming.
This magic story was a real page-turner. I would definitely recommend it to everyone.
‘Look, therefore, to the advent of the Threshold Child. One who is of this people yet not of this people. One who bears all gifts, Dreams as friends, sees as the enemy and shall be called the bird of prey. This is the one who stands on the Threshold of a New World. This is the one who will save my children from the slow destruction of their atrophy and lead them back to the light of their purpose.’”
July 21, 2013
The Story
Adesina has been an outcast for as long as she can remember. She started training to be a warrior and a spy very early because of her talents, and she is shunned for being better. At sixteen, she is sent on her first mission, and everything changes. Not only will she discover why she is so different, but she'll find out that the Shimat organization is not all they say to be. Will she be able to break free from the Shimat and become who she was meant to be?
My Thoughts
I just loved it. And that's saying something because this is the longest I took to read a book. It still kept me intrigued after four or five days of no reading.
Everything was set up and written so well. You can clearly see the change in Adesina once she realizes that everything is not as it appears to be. At first, she is excited and impatient to receive her first assignment. She wants to prove to the Shimat and Kendan (her instructor) that is more than capable of becoming a Shimat warrior. However, her first assignment isn't all it appears to be. After the deed is done, she questions herself and their motives. This struggle is what brings us to the second portion of the book.
I don't want to say what the assignment was or what happens afterwards because I'll just be ruining the whole book. All I can say is: you have to read it.
Adesina is awesome. That's it. No 'if's or 'but's about it. She's strong, capable, and intelligent, but she's also caring and compassionate. She didn't have all the answers, and she wasn't too arrogant or cocky. She accepted guidance and used it accordingly. She wasn't whiny and annoying, either. Adesina is resourceful and observant, and I just absolutely loved her character.
The fight scenes were awesome. Everything that had to do with Adesina's skills and talents was awesome. The details helped me easily create a mental picture, and I loved seeing Adesina kick ass.
Some parts were a little predictable, especially if you read carefully. For example, I mean, it was kind of expected, but I believe that Mrs. Kanno added hints and descriptions so you would be able to figure it out.
The book was amazing; I loved it; It's on my Ultimate Faves shelf.
YOU HAVE TO READ IT. NOW.
Adesina has been an outcast for as long as she can remember. She started training to be a warrior and a spy very early because of her talents, and she is shunned for being better. At sixteen, she is sent on her first mission, and everything changes. Not only will she discover why she is so different, but she'll find out that the Shimat organization is not all they say to be. Will she be able to break free from the Shimat and become who she was meant to be?
My Thoughts
I just loved it. And that's saying something because this is the longest I took to read a book. It still kept me intrigued after four or five days of no reading.
Everything was set up and written so well. You can clearly see the change in Adesina once she realizes that everything is not as it appears to be. At first, she is excited and impatient to receive her first assignment. She wants to prove to the Shimat and Kendan (her instructor) that is more than capable of becoming a Shimat warrior. However, her first assignment isn't all it appears to be. After the deed is done, she questions herself and their motives. This struggle is what brings us to the second portion of the book.
I don't want to say what the assignment was or what happens afterwards because I'll just be ruining the whole book. All I can say is: you have to read it.
Adesina is awesome. That's it. No 'if's or 'but's about it. She's strong, capable, and intelligent, but she's also caring and compassionate. She didn't have all the answers, and she wasn't too arrogant or cocky. She accepted guidance and used it accordingly. She wasn't whiny and annoying, either. Adesina is resourceful and observant, and I just absolutely loved her character.
The fight scenes were awesome. Everything that had to do with Adesina's skills and talents was awesome. The details helped me easily create a mental picture, and I loved seeing Adesina kick ass.
Some parts were a little predictable, especially if you read carefully. For example, I mean, it was kind of expected, but I believe that Mrs. Kanno added hints and descriptions so you would be able to figure it out.
The book was amazing; I loved it; It's on my Ultimate Faves shelf.
YOU HAVE TO READ IT. NOW.
January 14, 2013
In this adventure fantasy, a young girl learns that she has been manipulated her entire life and seeks to make amends. The second half of the story was fun and interesting, but the first half really dragged. I never felt like the characters were at real risk. I also deducted an entire star for the preachy monotheism in the last 10 pages.
April 6, 2018
Finally!
By that, I mean that I finally selected a new book that's been sitting in my kindle that completely fascinated me and pulled me into it's world. A story that I can see becoming one of my 'repeat' stories that I re-read every few years because the characters and plot creep back into my head and I want to read it all over again.
Adesina is a strong heroine, with some faults. She's got some very understandable confusion and conflict of self when she's faced with making decisions that put everything she knows up on the chopping block. She thought she had life figured out, she grew up training to be a warrior from her childhood. Although she looks different, she knows she's special, the best, and more capable then her peers. She pushes herself harder then anyone else, and is sent on a mission far sooner then anyone else. This mission is the apex for her life changing direction, choices to make, different roads to follow. She finds a secret friend that follows her everywhere and before long, she's neck deep in a society of magic-wielders and trying to find her footing and right some wrongs. The author has made some amazing characters, and she has no issues at all throwing some gut punches at her readers.
There is a small love triangle..or square. There's quite a few men that find Adrie to be quite the hook, but this triangle/square/shape isn't obnoxious, because she's not a love-sick teenager that's leading multiple men to believe they have a chance, nor does she dangle olive branches in front of their eyes and lead them on. She's just her, and the guys can't help but be fascinated and in awe. It turns out well in the end.
For the first time in a while, I can't wait to open up the next book and continuing this journey.
By that, I mean that I finally selected a new book that's been sitting in my kindle that completely fascinated me and pulled me into it's world. A story that I can see becoming one of my 'repeat' stories that I re-read every few years because the characters and plot creep back into my head and I want to read it all over again.
Adesina is a strong heroine, with some faults. She's got some very understandable confusion and conflict of self when she's faced with making decisions that put everything she knows up on the chopping block. She thought she had life figured out, she grew up training to be a warrior from her childhood. Although she looks different, she knows she's special, the best, and more capable then her peers. She pushes herself harder then anyone else, and is sent on a mission far sooner then anyone else. This mission is the apex for her life changing direction, choices to make, different roads to follow. She finds a secret friend that follows her everywhere and before long, she's neck deep in a society of magic-wielders and trying to find her footing and right some wrongs. The author has made some amazing characters, and she has no issues at all throwing some gut punches at her readers.
There is a small love triangle..or square. There's quite a few men that find Adrie to be quite the hook, but this triangle/square/shape isn't obnoxious, because she's not a love-sick teenager that's leading multiple men to believe they have a chance, nor does she dangle olive branches in front of their eyes and lead them on. She's just her, and the guys can't help but be fascinated and in awe. It turns out well in the end.
For the first time in a while, I can't wait to open up the next book and continuing this journey.
December 13, 2012
Though there are a few editing errors it was still worth reading. Fantasy is not a genre that I normally read but it was recommended and being able to download it for free onto my Kindle helped me make the decision to read it. The action and descriptions pulled me into the story right away and I read whenever possible so I could get to the end. Parts of the story were predictable but overall it was an interesting book. It may make me rethink my position on fantasy.
December 24, 2012
This book is great! Especially impressive for a debut. The system of magic is clever and original, the characters feel real, the world is rich and the story does not disappoint. I read it in 2 days. I recommend this book even if you generally don't like fantasy. Give it a try, you may be pleasantly surprised. I for one am excited to hear that there is a sequel coming out and and look forward to seeing Ms. Kanno develop as a writer and get even better than she already is.
November 9, 2016
I really enjoyed this book! 5 stars.
Adesina was an awesome heroine, full of sass and strength (2 of my fav traits). Watching her learn about herself and seeing her past unite with her current situation kept my attention. I enjoyed not knowing what paths she would choose to walk and seeing her try to choose good over evil, despite all she had been led to believe.
Adesina was an awesome heroine, full of sass and strength (2 of my fav traits). Watching her learn about herself and seeing her past unite with her current situation kept my attention. I enjoyed not knowing what paths she would choose to walk and seeing her try to choose good over evil, despite all she had been led to believe.
January 31, 2018
From the beginning, I was hooked. It only took me so long to read because 500 plus pages is a lot to get through when you have to adult sometimes.
Callie's writing is top notch. Her entire world is cleverly crafted, the characters are well written and strong, and the story telling is superb. Written in the vein of Tolkien or C.S. Lewis, you will find yourself emersed in a vivid world of magic, love, and finding your destiny.
Callie's writing is top notch. Her entire world is cleverly crafted, the characters are well written and strong, and the story telling is superb. Written in the vein of Tolkien or C.S. Lewis, you will find yourself emersed in a vivid world of magic, love, and finding your destiny.
February 27, 2013
First of all, the book’s blurb and cover do not do this story justice.
This is an epic YA fantasy, a coming of age story, and a classic tale of good versus evil where the lines are all blurred and the heroine must work hard to see where the right path leads. It’s a story of duty and honor, of love and betrayal, of swords and magic, set in a land somewhere distant and different than our own, and yet still familiar.
Adesina is an orphan, raised by the mysterious Shimat sect to be a warrior. She knows she is different than the other children she trains with, set apart not only by her striking and unusual features but also by her innate abilities. When she graduates her training program in record time, she is proud to be sent on a secret mission to the High City. She honors her duty to protect the lands from the influence of the magic users, the L’avan, a Northern tribe who are the mortal enemies of the Shimats.
She is initially aided in her mission by Kendan, her last Shar, or trainer. Over the course of their training and journey together she develops strong feelings for him and doesn’t question when he gives her an assignment to capture one of the L’avan. It is only after the mission is complete that she has regrets… the man she helped to kidnap looked too familiar. Are the Shimat really protecting the realm? Or trying to control it all for some deeper, more sinister purpose?
L’iam is a crown prince of the L’avan people. He journeys with a company of his people to the High City seeking information on his missing soldier. When Adesina meets up with the L’avan, she is startled to realize that not only are the magic users good and moral people, she is actually one of them – and the man she helped to kidnap was her own father.
The second half of the book is Adesina’s journey not only to redeem herself by trying to free her father from the Shimat, but also her journey to discover her L’avan roots and the magic, or vaya, that each of them has deep within. She is aided in both quests by L’iam and by a magical beast named Ravi. The L’avan have a prophesy about a “Threshold Child” who will lead their people into a new age. Could Adesina be that Threshold Child they seek?
While there are some flaws in the writing (and quite a bit of head hopping), the story arc is sweeping and magical. The characters and emotions are strong and believable, and the situations keep the reader on the edge of her seat. Even when it’s obvious that Adesina is making a poor choice, the reader keeps rooting for her to survive, to find a way through. To win, both in her battles and in love.
I’m told that this book is the first of a planned series. While the book and the ending stand on their own merits (and I actually loved the ending, despite what other reviewers have said), I look forward to reading the next installment. If you enjoyed Graceling, you will enjoy rooting for Adesina along her journey.
April 17, 2017
i think it belongs around a 3 star rating. many people said 4 stars, but eh.. it's average.
Firstly, I liked the author's usage of literary devices to create imagery and bring life to the world she was creating. I think this is mainly what kept me reading her book.
Secondly, I liked the idea of "there is always a choice", no matter how dire the situation. Followed by the idea of being forgiven for past mistakes now that you consciously choose to make better decisions.
The plot was okay. Some parts were kind of obvious (like her being a special person and the dava of Li'am). Except for the part where the princess and the healer dies. It felt kind of like, 'oh, I kinda don't know what to do with these helpless characters anymore, so let's just kill them off.' Coupled with the king and crown heir's death in battle, it felt like the characters were only there in the first place so that they could die. The immediate emotional responses to these deaths were average, and it was not thoroughly developed afterwards. Character development could have been better worked upon, since I felt some things/feelings/thoughts were too spontaneous to seem natural. Like her former love for Kedan. Kinda random, though expected. Or her casual acceptance of being Li'am's dava.
Some parts were really ridiculous, or maybe i just missed out on something coz they didn't even make sense. But oh well. It would have been better if the author could have been more specific into the training, daily life, specific life-altering memories of the characters.
Firstly, I liked the author's usage of literary devices to create imagery and bring life to the world she was creating. I think this is mainly what kept me reading her book.
Secondly, I liked the idea of "there is always a choice", no matter how dire the situation. Followed by the idea of being forgiven for past mistakes now that you consciously choose to make better decisions.
The plot was okay. Some parts were kind of obvious (like her being a special person and the dava of Li'am). Except for the part where the princess and the healer dies. It felt kind of like, 'oh, I kinda don't know what to do with these helpless characters anymore, so let's just kill them off.' Coupled with the king and crown heir's death in battle, it felt like the characters were only there in the first place so that they could die. The immediate emotional responses to these deaths were average, and it was not thoroughly developed afterwards. Character development could have been better worked upon, since I felt some things/feelings/thoughts were too spontaneous to seem natural. Like her former love for Kedan. Kinda random, though expected. Or her casual acceptance of being Li'am's dava.
Some parts were really ridiculous, or maybe i just missed out on something coz they didn't even make sense. But oh well. It would have been better if the author could have been more specific into the training, daily life, specific life-altering memories of the characters.
November 23, 2016
This is the second five-star fantasy novel in a row that I've found recently! The Threshold Child has an unusual plot, with much more character development than I usually see. That's because the extremely strong female protagonist starts out as a trainee, then an agent, of an evil world-dominating cult before discovering the truth and the people she really belongs with. The cult, while the author never mentions the similarity, seemed a lot like the Ninjas of Japan: super-skilled in combat and stealth, and ruthlessly amoral.
The people opposed to the cult are magic users, feared and shunned by everyone else. Most of the plot is the story of how the protagonist changes her allegiance to the magic users, and discovers her own superior powers. Trained like a Ninja and possessed of magic, she will satisfy those of us who like strong female characters.
There are several romances, with no sexual encounters. Plenty of violence with little gore. I'm not sure of the target audience, but this should be appropriate for YA readers. I'll certainly be reading any sequels and following this author.
The people opposed to the cult are magic users, feared and shunned by everyone else. Most of the plot is the story of how the protagonist changes her allegiance to the magic users, and discovers her own superior powers. Trained like a Ninja and possessed of magic, she will satisfy those of us who like strong female characters.
There are several romances, with no sexual encounters. Plenty of violence with little gore. I'm not sure of the target audience, but this should be appropriate for YA readers. I'll certainly be reading any sequels and following this author.
May 25, 2022
Strong female characters. Complex plot which I enjoyed keeping track of. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
First sentences -
No one ever looked up. For this reason, a black clothed figure was crouched in the gnarled arms of an ancient tree. In the sparse moonlight she was invisible against the background, waiting patiently for her prey. Her metallic purple eyes, the only visible feature, scanned the ground searching the darkness for every possible detail. The minutes ticked by slowly. The whisper of the breeze was chilled by the promise of winter, but she ignored the dropping temperature. Her intense focus even overshadowed the slight ache in her muscles from maintaining her position for an extended period of time. Every rustle in the underbrush, every stirring of the leaves, brought her sharp eyes around in search for some sign of her quarry.
Kanno, Callie (2012-09-22). The Threshold Child (The Threshold Trilogy) (Kindle Locations 84-91). . Kindle Edition.
First sentences -
No one ever looked up. For this reason, a black clothed figure was crouched in the gnarled arms of an ancient tree. In the sparse moonlight she was invisible against the background, waiting patiently for her prey. Her metallic purple eyes, the only visible feature, scanned the ground searching the darkness for every possible detail. The minutes ticked by slowly. The whisper of the breeze was chilled by the promise of winter, but she ignored the dropping temperature. Her intense focus even overshadowed the slight ache in her muscles from maintaining her position for an extended period of time. Every rustle in the underbrush, every stirring of the leaves, brought her sharp eyes around in search for some sign of her quarry.
Kanno, Callie (2012-09-22). The Threshold Child (The Threshold Trilogy) (Kindle Locations 84-91). . Kindle Edition.
June 21, 2015
I've read a lot of amazing books lately, but this one is the only one that I'm giving five stars to. While it's been a while since I actually finished the story, thinking back I can't remmember anything that annoyed me, or that I found lacking. It was intense, it had humor and tragedy and love, different kinds of it too. And it all made sense somehow, I never felt like I didn't understand what is happening and why, yet I never knew what would happen next. However I don't really feel like reading the next book. I was satisfied with the ending, I felt it wasn't rushed, It wasn't a happy end by any means and I feel like diving into the next book would shater the satisfied calm I feel after I finished this one. I might change my mind and read it anyway latter, but for now, I wanna back in the afterglow of a perfectly told story.
November 28, 2012
I really enjoyed this book! I got it free for my Kindle through Amazon and it was a fantastic read no matter the price! I definitely would have payed money for this.
(No Spoilers Here!)-
The story was extremely entertaining, new twists and turns, and a whole new take on "traditional magic" from what I've read before.
I felt it easy to get to know the main characters and I loved how the author wrote a few chapters from other characters' view.
I will most definitely be looking for more by this author!
(No Spoilers Here!)-
The story was extremely entertaining, new twists and turns, and a whole new take on "traditional magic" from what I've read before.
I felt it easy to get to know the main characters and I loved how the author wrote a few chapters from other characters' view.
I will most definitely be looking for more by this author!
March 21, 2013
Brief review:
The writing is a little too ...passive voice for me. It definitely was at the start but I pushed through it as I understood the book picked up steam towards the end. It definitely did.
By the end, I also understood that the passive voice that so irked me in the beginning may have been a stylistic choice based on Adesina's mental state. Her personality, her identity: she herself was passive. She did as she was told, not as she wanted.
I enjoyed it. I want to read more.
The writing is a little too ...passive voice for me. It definitely was at the start but I pushed through it as I understood the book picked up steam towards the end. It definitely did.
By the end, I also understood that the passive voice that so irked me in the beginning may have been a stylistic choice based on Adesina's mental state. Her personality, her identity: she herself was passive. She did as she was told, not as she wanted.
I enjoyed it. I want to read more.
December 25, 2012
I rather enjoyed this book. The story is one that catches the interest and also makes you feel for characters. My favorite character had a storyline progression that was unexpected. I always enjoy a book where the story isn't cookie cutter and predictable. It was also nice that the story was self contained. The author leaves the world open to come back to, but doesn't force more potential books.
December 10, 2012
This is definitely in my top ten favorite fantasy books. I wasn't expecting much for a free book, but the descriptive and poetic way the author writes drew my attention and the adventure pulled me further into the story. The hero is strong and fierce, and the romance isn't the focus of the story. I truly hope this turns into a series, and that the author continues to produce captivating work.
September 1, 2013
A good plot with OK execution. The heroine is an orphan, raised by a secret order of ninja-like fighters. The plot develops when she is sent out on her first assignment, and some of the things she was told when being trained don't match the world she sees. Read it for the plot, more than the characters.
July 10, 2014
I quite enjoyed this book and the unique culture and world this author created. At times the arrogance of the main heroine was not something that I totally understood - but mostly I thought this book and the ideas provided were cohesive. The heroine makes sense and her character development stayed consistent throughout the ideas presented. I've just started book 2.
April 3, 2018
Hells yeah!! Couldn't be happier with how this book turned out. Although there was a lot of darkness inside of it and I did not like Adesine (Ma'eve) during her stay at High City, but she slowly grew on me as a more stronger character during the later stages of the book and I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about this young woman who had such harsh upbringing.
Really loved it
Peace out
Really loved it
Peace out
October 18, 2014
This was a fascinating read. The story about a young girl, who through out the book has to question her life and upbringing more than once, only to become what she was destined to be! I enjoyed it very much.
December 11, 2013
The mechanics of the writing is elementary but the plot line is good and so are the characters. The violence of the storyline is done well and not graphic at all. Again I got sucked into a series that has not been finished and I have to wait. DANG!!
November 3, 2014
I love how the book actually goes into the other characters. An amazing non popular book that should be very popular. This book goes into many fun things but also gets dark at the same time I love it.
September 11, 2015
Entertaining, suspenseful, sci fi adventure
Story holds your attention all the way to the end. Story line is well developed and there was nothing that wasnt important to the storyline. Highly recommend.
Story holds your attention all the way to the end. Story line is well developed and there was nothing that wasnt important to the storyline. Highly recommend.
April 20, 2017
Incredible !
The story started slow gradually building the main character then exploded into an amazing story of magic, adventure, intrigue, love and relationships. The last 200 pages were so amazing, I lost sleep and missed meals, can't wait to read the next one!
The story started slow gradually building the main character then exploded into an amazing story of magic, adventure, intrigue, love and relationships. The last 200 pages were so amazing, I lost sleep and missed meals, can't wait to read the next one!
December 23, 2012
I really enjoyed this book. It has a captivating story line, believable characters, and interesting world development. I would definitely recommend this book!
December 6, 2013
I really enjoyed this fantasy novel. The world the author created is well thought out and I really loved the main character development.
July 11, 2014
Interesting but surface level reader
interesting book, kept me reading, but lacked connection with the characters. more of a surface level reader. nothing was written in-depth.
interesting book, kept me reading, but lacked connection with the characters. more of a surface level reader. nothing was written in-depth.
March 30, 2023
Good book
Good story, well- written book, Good characterisation. The story is interesting there are a few small turns in the story that are a little too convenient for the plot to work.
The central plot is a bit naive in the way how spies and their handlers work especially given the context of this story where there are supposed to be so many of them.
Other than that the story was enjoyable.
Good story, well- written book, Good characterisation. The story is interesting there are a few small turns in the story that are a little too convenient for the plot to work.
The central plot is a bit naive in the way how spies and their handlers work especially given the context of this story where there are supposed to be so many of them.
Other than that the story was enjoyable.
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