Crystet

Namaté Series #2

by Nicoline Evans

This is a story about a girl made of glass.When all is lost, how do you hold onto hope? When the world is against you, do you fight back or surrender?Princess Gwynessa Gunvaldsson of Crystet has no choice but to adapt. Despite her constant flirtation with mischief and a never-ending waltz with grief, she endures, determined to enact an altruistic shift amongst her people. But when the unimaginable occurs, she is faced with a to sacrifice everything or to let the monsters win.With a brave spirit and determination to challenge fate, she sets forth on a noble quest of justice and nothing can stop her from seeking vengeance on he who hurt her most. Tangled in a web of dark magic and cursed by mysterious setbacks, can she save everything she loves without losing herself along the way? Or will she succumb to the darkness and let her evil side reign victorious?The choice is grave, but she has promises to keep.This is a story about her broken heart.Crystet is the second installment of the Namaté series;a prequel to Orewall that is meant to be read second.

325 pages, Paperback

Published March 27, 2018

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Reviews

[M.L. Tishner · Rating 5 out of 5]

What I thought: Oh, that beginning! Once again Nicoline paints a very vivid picture with her world of Namaté. Here we have the land of Crystet, inhabited by people made of glass. These beautiful, cold, and fragile creatures are so different yet similar to the strong and combative Bouldes (people made of stone) from the land of Orewall. What I love most about Nicoline's writing is that her heroes are not perfect - they are outrageously flawed, which it is what makes their journey (in this case, Gwynessa's journey) so fascinating and heart wrenching to watch. So many of Gwyn's trials and tribulations gave me an extra sting as a reader - especially with the #metoo movement continuously gaining momentum. I rooted for our heroine regardless of the choices she made. I am looking forward to reading the next installment in the world of Namaté.


The Quote: May you always resist what is learned in examination of more noble paths. May your explorations lead to progress for the greater good, and may your defiance shape our world into a better one.


Why I chose it: I felt like this was the perfect anthem we should bless all our daughters with!


[Rick McCord · Rating 4 out of 5]

Next JK Rowling?

I had the opportunity to meet the author...and she, of course, suggested the series. I may be overcritical with 4 stars...but I believe there is so much story here in both this volume and Orewall that could have been expanded on. Yes, it would have taken longer to write...but many things were glossed past.

In all in this time of, in my opinion, writing that does NOT call a reader to a higher level...Nicoline Evans does. She does not dumb down the language for the reader at the level this series is directed at...but calls them up.

[Andrew Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a story of cruelty. From nearly the first page until the last. I don't mind a dark story, but this is too much. I like to read fantasy for otherworldly problems in another world. I also like otherworldly problems in our world. This book is the worst of our worlds problems in another world. I had to force myself to finish it, hoping it would get better. It never did. It is the second book in a series, and though I liked the first book, this kinda killed it for me and I doubt I'll go on to continue the series.

[Olivia Rice · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good book, but it definitely wasn't my favorite of her books. It was very sad and very heavy, so I couldn't give it 5 stars.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book took a little longer for me to read because it touched on some intense emotions during an intense time in my life. Nicoline Evan’s spins a tale so well, creates a world so beautiful and cruel. I love her stories and this one was no different. I highly recommend this book, but beware that it will definitely make you think about cruelty and kindness.