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The Elementae #2
Imprison the Sky
Stolen from her family as a child, Aspasia has clawed her way up the ranks of Cyrus's black market empire to captain her own trading vessel--and she risks it all every time she uses her powerful magic to free as many women, children, and Elementae from slavery as she can.
But Cyrus is close to uncovering her secrets--not only that Aspasia is an air Elementa with the ability to sail her ship through the sky, but that she is also searching for her lost family. And if Aspasia can’t find her younger siblings before Cyrus does, she will never be able to break free.
Armed with her loyal crew full of Elementae and a new recruit who controls an intriguing power, Aspasia finds herself in the center of a brewing war that spans every inch of the ocean, and her power alone may not be enough to save her friends, family, and freedom.
But Cyrus is close to uncovering her secrets--not only that Aspasia is an air Elementa with the ability to sail her ship through the sky, but that she is also searching for her lost family. And if Aspasia can’t find her younger siblings before Cyrus does, she will never be able to break free.
Armed with her loyal crew full of Elementae and a new recruit who controls an intriguing power, Aspasia finds herself in the center of a brewing war that spans every inch of the ocean, and her power alone may not be enough to save her friends, family, and freedom.
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First published January 22, 2019
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July 25, 2018DO I SEE MY HUSBAND KAIROS'S NAME IS THYNE SYNOPSIS???? *SCREAMS* I NEED THIS BOOK SO BADLYYYYYY.
June 11, 2018
Full spoiler free review:
Second books in a series can be pretty hit or miss. I’m happy to say that this was a gem among seconds! I enjoyed Reign the Earth, but a few elements (hehe pun intended) fell a little flat for me. The characters definitely had my heart, and at first, I was a little confused when I realized the second book is written from the POV of a different female lead.
My confusion quickly turned to love, as Aspasia is one of my new favorite characters of all time. Often times, authors portray “strong female characters” as bland, sassy, and able to kill you with their pinky. While occasionally these characters can be enjoyable, Gaugen uses the “strong female character” title perfectly. Aspasia was powerful, but she was also emotional, deep, and conflicted. This was not annoying, but endearing. She made the hard calls and suffered for it. She is such a motivational, strong female lead.
Even though the POV shifts from books one to two, the characters aren’t gone. I loved how the characters from books one and two interacted and came together to build a complete story.
I think my favorite thing about this book is the setting. Aspasia is the captain of a ship and a lover of the sea, and the setting is so heavily built on family and love. I adored the atmosphere of this story, and it was just so captivating.
Another beautiful thing about this book is the easy diversity it offers. Sometimes, diversity feels forced by an author. The diversity in this book is not like that, it is so easy and natural. It doesn’t feel added in just to appeal to minorities, it just is. I LOVE that.
I am exceptionally grateful to have received a copy of this ARC at bookcon. A special shoutout to the sweet Bloomsbury worker who handed me this book. Thank you very much for putting up with my excited dance and uncontrollable excitement. I started the book five minutes later, and have been obsessed ever since.
This book comes out in January! So if you haven’t already, read Reign the Earth, and get ready to unleash a storm.
Original short review after finishing Imprison the Sky:
Full review to come I promise. But right now it is 1 am and I need sleep. I really like reign the earth, but dang it this book blew the first out of the water. (pun intended)
So lucky to have gotten a copy of this at BookCon, and I highly recommend you read reign the earth to get prepared for this beauty.
March 11, 2019
This review was originally posted on Andi's ABCs
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. If I thought I loved Reign the Earth it was nothing compared to the love I ended up having for Imprison the Sky. A.C. Gaughen came back to this world and took it up a notch. The complexity to Aspasia endeared her to me from the start. She was doing something that wasn’t 100% moral to the naked eye but she was doing what she could to not cross a line she couldn’t get back from, all while trying to find/save her family. I felt a lot of emotion reading this book as I got to know Asp and her crew and the good she had in her. And the love interest was top notch! Just another book I loved so much I can’t manage to find the words to describe. All I know is I desperately want to read about the other two elements!
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. If I thought I loved Reign the Earth it was nothing compared to the love I ended up having for Imprison the Sky. A.C. Gaughen came back to this world and took it up a notch. The complexity to Aspasia endeared her to me from the start. She was doing something that wasn’t 100% moral to the naked eye but she was doing what she could to not cross a line she couldn’t get back from, all while trying to find/save her family. I felt a lot of emotion reading this book as I got to know Asp and her crew and the good she had in her. And the love interest was top notch! Just another book I loved so much I can’t manage to find the words to describe. All I know is I desperately want to read about the other two elements!
December 29, 2018
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I liked book one, Reign the Earth, but I didn't really love it, so I went into this one with a little hesitation. So imagine my happiness when I really, really liked it!
The Things I Liked:
•Aspasia and her crew are awesome. I was worried when I realized that this was from Aspasia's POV, because the characters were my favorite part of the first book. But I needn't have! Aspasia is a fabulous character, and her story was one I loved reading. Her story and her life circumstances are quite different from Saskia's in Reign the Earth, but both women are passionate and care deeply about the people around them without being too similar. And while Saskia has a deep love for her blood-related family, Aspasia has created her own family on her ship (and yes, still is deeply concerned for her blood-family). I loved the nuances of all the relationships of the crew, too. Felt incredibly authentic for them to have such different and deep bonds. Also, none of them is perfect. Including (especially?) Aspasia. Which only makes her more interesting, as flaws can.
•There is romance, and yes I love it. A ship on a ship, YAY, I love when puns work out. Even telling you who the ship involves would be a spoiler, so that's all I'll say. But I am here for every last bit of it, and I think you'll see why.
•The plot just seemed so much more engaging! I mean, you're dealing with some really tough issues here- Aspasia has to balance out her survival with capturing (and in some cases, freeing) slaves for goodness sake. It's... a lot. But it also provides for a lot of really compelling scenes and a lot of gray morality. I mean- I think we can all agree that capturing slaves is awful, but when the motives are an attempt to free at least some of them... well, you see what I am saying, there's a lot of thought provoking stuff to ponder.
•Obviously, there are feels! Lots of them, as you can imagine! Which is why I love when a book really makes you think, makes you wonder what you'd do, etc. It just pulls at the heartstrings.
The Things I Didn't:
•Maybe this is a little picky, but I did want to know what happened (in more detail!) to book one's group! I mean, we did get a some update, but since I was pretty invested in them, I'd have liked to gotten a bit more closure in that respect. Though I have seen some reviews mentioning a third book? So Idk maybe I am confused and it's a trilogy, in which case... guess you can go ahead and disregard this point, but at the time of reviewing, this is listed as a two book series, so.
•I did see some of the plot points coming. It didn't totally mess up my enjoyment of the book, but it's worth noting that I guessed some of the stuff pretty quickly.
Bottom Line: A very strong sequel, with a group of characters that somehow beats out their (very formidable) predecessors, all while amping up the action tenfold.
I liked book one, Reign the Earth, but I didn't really love it, so I went into this one with a little hesitation. So imagine my happiness when I really, really liked it!
The Things I Liked:
•Aspasia and her crew are awesome. I was worried when I realized that this was from Aspasia's POV, because the characters were my favorite part of the first book. But I needn't have! Aspasia is a fabulous character, and her story was one I loved reading. Her story and her life circumstances are quite different from Saskia's in Reign the Earth, but both women are passionate and care deeply about the people around them without being too similar. And while Saskia has a deep love for her blood-related family, Aspasia has created her own family on her ship (and yes, still is deeply concerned for her blood-family). I loved the nuances of all the relationships of the crew, too. Felt incredibly authentic for them to have such different and deep bonds. Also, none of them is perfect. Including (especially?) Aspasia. Which only makes her more interesting, as flaws can.
•There is romance, and yes I love it. A ship on a ship, YAY, I love when puns work out. Even telling you who the ship involves would be a spoiler, so that's all I'll say. But I am here for every last bit of it, and I think you'll see why.
•The plot just seemed so much more engaging! I mean, you're dealing with some really tough issues here- Aspasia has to balance out her survival with capturing (and in some cases, freeing) slaves for goodness sake. It's... a lot. But it also provides for a lot of really compelling scenes and a lot of gray morality. I mean- I think we can all agree that capturing slaves is awful, but when the motives are an attempt to free at least some of them... well, you see what I am saying, there's a lot of thought provoking stuff to ponder.
•Obviously, there are feels! Lots of them, as you can imagine! Which is why I love when a book really makes you think, makes you wonder what you'd do, etc. It just pulls at the heartstrings.
The Things I Didn't:
•Maybe this is a little picky, but I did want to know what happened (in more detail!) to book one's group! I mean, we did get a some update, but since I was pretty invested in them, I'd have liked to gotten a bit more closure in that respect. Though I have seen some reviews mentioning a third book? So Idk maybe I am confused and it's a trilogy, in which case... guess you can go ahead and disregard this point, but at the time of reviewing, this is listed as a two book series, so.
•I did see some of the plot points coming. It didn't totally mess up my enjoyment of the book, but it's worth noting that I guessed some of the stuff pretty quickly.
Bottom Line: A very strong sequel, with a group of characters that somehow beats out their (very formidable) predecessors, all while amping up the action tenfold.
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January 27, 2019See this full review along with others on my blog at: foalsfictionandfiligree.com
1) Reign The Earth: ★★★★★
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley. Thank you!
DNF at 40%
Content Warning: Slavery, Oppression
After loving the first installment in this series, Reign The Earth, I was very disappointed to call this a DNF. While DNFing more for personal preference, I also had a really difficult time liking the characters. If anything, this book has made me realize how much I don’t like the “squad” stuff that’s so popular right now.
Obviously, this book is it’s own book. I didn’t like how disconnected it felt from Reign The Earth. I’ve read in others reviews that the two books don’t really come together until the end. Either way, my journey ends here as I would rather follow Shalia’s character than the very different Aspasia.
Since this is a DNF read, I will not be assigning a star-review.
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1) Reign The Earth: ★★★★★
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley. Thank you!
DNF at 40%
Content Warning: Slavery, Oppression
”Hope is a cruel thing,” I told him honestly. Hope gave me power, but it was also to blame for every pain I’d ever felt.
After loving the first installment in this series, Reign The Earth, I was very disappointed to call this a DNF. While DNFing more for personal preference, I also had a really difficult time liking the characters. If anything, this book has made me realize how much I don’t like the “squad” stuff that’s so popular right now.
Obviously, this book is it’s own book. I didn’t like how disconnected it felt from Reign The Earth. I’ve read in others reviews that the two books don’t really come together until the end. Either way, my journey ends here as I would rather follow Shalia’s character than the very different Aspasia.
Since this is a DNF read, I will not be assigning a star-review.
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April 3, 2019
This was a very different story to Reign The Earth - there was a lot more seafaring and the primary discourse here revolves around a slaver who is freeing women and children from slavery. The stories do end up intersecting but only very slightly. It has a slow moving plot and is more character driven than action-oriented, and because of that I found myself slightly bored halfway through.
Aspasia is a slave herself, but she is given a relative freedom by slave trader Cyrus just because she delivers results. She prefers to save women and children from slavery - yet commits men to slavery due to some mysterious moral code that wasn't really explained that well - yet has a brother that she is looking for who is a male slave. So I didn't really understand her moral highground especially when she was conducting acts of slavery.
Although the subject matter revolves around slavery, I found like the novel only touched upon this heavy subject matter on the surface - and was quite frustrated when it focused heavily on the romance instead of the morality around it.
I received a review copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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Aspasia is a slave herself, but she is given a relative freedom by slave trader Cyrus just because she delivers results. She prefers to save women and children from slavery - yet commits men to slavery due to some mysterious moral code that wasn't really explained that well - yet has a brother that she is looking for who is a male slave. So I didn't really understand her moral highground especially when she was conducting acts of slavery.
Although the subject matter revolves around slavery, I found like the novel only touched upon this heavy subject matter on the surface - and was quite frustrated when it focused heavily on the romance instead of the morality around it.
I received a review copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Check out Happy Indulgence Books for more reviews!
October 5, 2020
The sea doesn't give any number of damns about your station or rank or wealth. She bows to no man.
2.5 stars
After Reign the Earth I was absolutely curious to know how Shalia's story continues. Imagine my surprise when I started this book and found Asp waiting for me as the new MC. This ruined the first half of the book for me which is how long it took me to get over the effing disappointment.
The writing, the plot, the characters: all great. But I hate it when a series switches MCs when their story isn't finished yet.
August 19, 2021
1.75 ⭐👌🏻
February 25, 2019
"We will go there together, and rewrite a path in the stars."
1. Reign the earth ★★★★★
It was good, but definitely not as much as Reign the earth.
I remember the first volume taking my heart and never giving it back (blame Shalia and her amazingness). I read it last summer and I still find myself thinking about it sometimes. Unfortunately, I'm sure that Imprison the sky will not stay with me for that long. I'm already forgetting some plot points.
1. Reign the earth ★★★★★
It was good, but definitely not as much as Reign the earth.
I remember the first volume taking my heart and never giving it back (blame Shalia and her amazingness). I read it last summer and I still find myself thinking about it sometimes. Unfortunately, I'm sure that Imprison the sky will not stay with me for that long. I'm already forgetting some plot points.
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September 19, 2019Today I am going to give a short, brief, to-the-point, blurb of Imprison the Sky.
This story takes place in a mythical world where some people called Elementae have special powers. Aspasia, also know as Asp, is an Elementae who can control the water and the wind. She is owned by a powerful and wealthy owner, Cyrus. Asp once lost her family into the slave dealing place and she has never seen them again. Asp sends the type of slaves Cyrus wants to her, and in turn, Asp can captain her flying ship with a crew. Sometimes, Asp wants children and women, some times she wants men. She wants the slaves so she can trade them for money. Asp also earns a little bit of money from Cyrus. For years, Asp has wanted to be free, but she is still a slave. She longs to find her family one day. She meets a new member of the ship and instantly, they start growing a slow affection for each other. The member's name is Kairos, and he has the power to see in the future. Then one day, when Asp hears that her brother was alive, she went searching and forgot about Cyrus's request. What she doesn't know is that Cyrus is the one who has her brother. She and her crew know that Cyrus will be mad so they devise a plan to help Asp escape from the punishment Cyrus is going to give to her. Cyrus is very mad at her and decides to sell her, along with her brother. Her brother has a one of kind ability to either diminish other Elementae's powers or strengthen them. When they are about to be sold, Asp escapes with the help of her crew. Everything is going well, she has her brother back, and Cyrus is dead. But Kairos, who also wants to search for his siblings, finds out that his siblings are trapped in the Tri-City, a place which was ruled by his father. His sister leads the resistance, a group opposing the Tri-City. Together, Asp, Kairos, and the crew fight to the death in an ultimate battle. Will winning the battle means something even worse happens? Read to find out.
Andrew
This story takes place in a mythical world where some people called Elementae have special powers. Aspasia, also know as Asp, is an Elementae who can control the water and the wind. She is owned by a powerful and wealthy owner, Cyrus. Asp once lost her family into the slave dealing place and she has never seen them again. Asp sends the type of slaves Cyrus wants to her, and in turn, Asp can captain her flying ship with a crew. Sometimes, Asp wants children and women, some times she wants men. She wants the slaves so she can trade them for money. Asp also earns a little bit of money from Cyrus. For years, Asp has wanted to be free, but she is still a slave. She longs to find her family one day. She meets a new member of the ship and instantly, they start growing a slow affection for each other. The member's name is Kairos, and he has the power to see in the future. Then one day, when Asp hears that her brother was alive, she went searching and forgot about Cyrus's request. What she doesn't know is that Cyrus is the one who has her brother. She and her crew know that Cyrus will be mad so they devise a plan to help Asp escape from the punishment Cyrus is going to give to her. Cyrus is very mad at her and decides to sell her, along with her brother. Her brother has a one of kind ability to either diminish other Elementae's powers or strengthen them. When they are about to be sold, Asp escapes with the help of her crew. Everything is going well, she has her brother back, and Cyrus is dead. But Kairos, who also wants to search for his siblings, finds out that his siblings are trapped in the Tri-City, a place which was ruled by his father. His sister leads the resistance, a group opposing the Tri-City. Together, Asp, Kairos, and the crew fight to the death in an ultimate battle. Will winning the battle means something even worse happens? Read to find out.
Andrew
July 30, 2022
o wiele lepsza niż poprzednia. kairos i aspasia>>> to jak rozwijała się ich relacja to było coś niesamowitego
ps kairos dołącza do grona moich książkowych ulubionych chłopców <333
ps kairos dołącza do grona moich książkowych ulubionych chłopców <333
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June 28, 2019
Aspasia is no hero. But she is a freed slave who decided no other child or women would ever be enslaved again. Captain of her ship and just trying to get by with a cruel master and mission of personal stakes.
The crew. The family. It’s just so damned heartwarming. Family isn’t just about blood to these people but it’s the people who take care of you for no other reason than they love you.
Kai is so damned wonderful 😍! I loved him in the first book and he only seems to get better in the second. This book grew on me like a fungus and I’m so excited to see what’ll happen next
The crew. The family. It’s just so damned heartwarming. Family isn’t just about blood to these people but it’s the people who take care of you for no other reason than they love you.
Kai is so damned wonderful 😍! I loved him in the first book and he only seems to get better in the second. This book grew on me like a fungus and I’m so excited to see what’ll happen next
January 13, 2019
4.5 Stars rounded up
These books are just so well written. Filled with wonderfully complex characters, emotions and a building brutal war that will span nations. I was a little sad at first to miss Shalia, as this is a companion/sequel. But I quickly grew to love this new narrator and how she fits into the overall series.
IMPRISON THE SKY introduces new narrator Aspasia (she and her floating ship were briefly introduced in the last book), a powerful wind elementae who is the captain of a ship of children. They travel the seas and skies collecting goods for trade for a powerful dealer named Cyrus. On their missions, Asp and her crew do some things that are very good but also complex morally, and I enjoyed the questions this book asks about right and wrong and what it means for someone when lines get blurred and one cannot come without the other. I loved the found family Asp has created out of her crew and the ways she’s fought to ensure they and their loved ones are cared for and safe.
While Shalia’s worldview was incredibly narrow at first, Asp has been sailing all over the world for years and in this book we are shown a much broader perspective on what is going on beyond the Trifectate, and how this brewing war with Calix and what is happening to Elementae is much bigger than what we saw in the last installment. I enjoyed getting to know the other nations in this world and beginning to see how they will play a role in future books.
I loved the way this story expands the world, though it does take quite a while to bring this particular tale back around to the one that Shalia began telling. As as I’d just read her story before this one, I was antsy at times to get back to what she and others were doing. That said, we do get to enjoy the presence of a favorite character from the last book, and I was thrilled when appears here. I think those who read the first book can guess who the love interest here. It’s a bit of a surprise when he showed up, and I loved watching him and Asp get to know each other and fall for each other. They are well matched, and I love that he knows exactly when to push her and when to back off. Although I never care so much about dwelling on past relationships, and this book was a little too angsty for my taste in a few parts (nothing current is happening with anyone else during the book, tho), it was clear to see the differences between Asp’s relationship with this new person and anything she tried in the past.
This book is brutal and very emotional in places. What these characters are trying to accomplish is not easy or simple and there have been and will be many casualties along the way. They have a long way to go before their ultimate mission is complete and I’m eager for what’s next (I believe 2 more books are planned). I’m also so curious about who will be the next heroine - and love interest - that we will follow. I have an idea of one of them at least.
Love Triangle Factor: None
Cliffhanger Scale: Low/Medium - another heroine’s Story is complete but this story has a long way to go and a lot more danger to come.
These books are just so well written. Filled with wonderfully complex characters, emotions and a building brutal war that will span nations. I was a little sad at first to miss Shalia, as this is a companion/sequel. But I quickly grew to love this new narrator and how she fits into the overall series.
IMPRISON THE SKY introduces new narrator Aspasia (she and her floating ship were briefly introduced in the last book), a powerful wind elementae who is the captain of a ship of children. They travel the seas and skies collecting goods for trade for a powerful dealer named Cyrus. On their missions, Asp and her crew do some things that are very good but also complex morally, and I enjoyed the questions this book asks about right and wrong and what it means for someone when lines get blurred and one cannot come without the other. I loved the found family Asp has created out of her crew and the ways she’s fought to ensure they and their loved ones are cared for and safe.
While Shalia’s worldview was incredibly narrow at first, Asp has been sailing all over the world for years and in this book we are shown a much broader perspective on what is going on beyond the Trifectate, and how this brewing war with Calix and what is happening to Elementae is much bigger than what we saw in the last installment. I enjoyed getting to know the other nations in this world and beginning to see how they will play a role in future books.
I loved the way this story expands the world, though it does take quite a while to bring this particular tale back around to the one that Shalia began telling. As as I’d just read her story before this one, I was antsy at times to get back to what she and others were doing. That said, we do get to enjoy the presence of a favorite character from the last book, and I was thrilled when appears here. I think those who read the first book can guess who the love interest here. It’s a bit of a surprise when he showed up, and I loved watching him and Asp get to know each other and fall for each other. They are well matched, and I love that he knows exactly when to push her and when to back off. Although I never care so much about dwelling on past relationships, and this book was a little too angsty for my taste in a few parts (nothing current is happening with anyone else during the book, tho), it was clear to see the differences between Asp’s relationship with this new person and anything she tried in the past.
This book is brutal and very emotional in places. What these characters are trying to accomplish is not easy or simple and there have been and will be many casualties along the way. They have a long way to go before their ultimate mission is complete and I’m eager for what’s next (I believe 2 more books are planned). I’m also so curious about who will be the next heroine - and love interest - that we will follow. I have an idea of one of them at least.
Love Triangle Factor: None
Cliffhanger Scale: Low/Medium - another heroine’s Story is complete but this story has a long way to go and a lot more danger to come.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 21, 2019
I wasn't sure what to expect but while Imprison the Sky was a very different book from Reign the Earth, I absolutely loved it! This is a companion novel that follows some of the side characters that we met in book 1, eventually intersecting with Shalia's story from Reign the Earth. It could be read as a standalone, but you will get more from it if you read Reign first.
Imprison follows Aspasia, the salty (and bisexual!) young captain of a ship that trades in slaves and other valuables. Herself a slave of sorts, Aspasia is a complex character existing in the grays of morality with a surprising degree of self-awareness. Ultimately, this is a story about the power of hope, even in the face of great darkness.
I should say that I am not typically a fan of books set on ships. Often I find that they spend a lot of time describing the ship, the process of sailing, and battles at sea which I find to be quite dull. (and at the expense of character development and plot!) This book is decidedly NOT that way. Aspasia is a fully fleshed character, descriptions of the ship and seafaring are kept to a reasonable level, there is plenty of plot and political machinations, and we get further exploration of the magic system introduced in Reign. I thoroughly enjoyed this and look forward to reading on in the series.
Imprison also shows surprising depth in the way it handles romantic relationships- considering the different ways relationships can end and the value of relationships that were never meant to last. One source of conflict in the story is the deteriorating relationship between Aspasia and Bast (her former lover and current crewmate) as he struggles with heartbreak from a relationship where his love was unrequited. Meanwhile Kairos (a side character from Reign) comes onto the scene and I am totally here for his slowly developing relationship with Aspasia.
This book leans a little bit to the character-driven side (which I absolutely love) but I think it offers enough action and plot that it will appeal to a wide range of readers. I think this is one of the most underrated YA fantasy series right now and I hope more people pick it up! I received an early copy of this book for review. All opinions are my own.
Imprison follows Aspasia, the salty (and bisexual!) young captain of a ship that trades in slaves and other valuables. Herself a slave of sorts, Aspasia is a complex character existing in the grays of morality with a surprising degree of self-awareness. Ultimately, this is a story about the power of hope, even in the face of great darkness.
I should say that I am not typically a fan of books set on ships. Often I find that they spend a lot of time describing the ship, the process of sailing, and battles at sea which I find to be quite dull. (and at the expense of character development and plot!) This book is decidedly NOT that way. Aspasia is a fully fleshed character, descriptions of the ship and seafaring are kept to a reasonable level, there is plenty of plot and political machinations, and we get further exploration of the magic system introduced in Reign. I thoroughly enjoyed this and look forward to reading on in the series.
Imprison also shows surprising depth in the way it handles romantic relationships- considering the different ways relationships can end and the value of relationships that were never meant to last. One source of conflict in the story is the deteriorating relationship between Aspasia and Bast (her former lover and current crewmate) as he struggles with heartbreak from a relationship where his love was unrequited. Meanwhile Kairos (a side character from Reign) comes onto the scene and I am totally here for his slowly developing relationship with Aspasia.
This book leans a little bit to the character-driven side (which I absolutely love) but I think it offers enough action and plot that it will appeal to a wide range of readers. I think this is one of the most underrated YA fantasy series right now and I hope more people pick it up! I received an early copy of this book for review. All opinions are my own.
May 11, 2021
Aspasia jest kapitanem statku kupieckiego, należącego do handlarki niewolnikami Cyrus. Dziewczyna ryzykuje życiem, ponieważ wykorzystuje swoją magię żywiołów do napędzania statku, którym ratuje z niewoli głównie kobiety i dzieci. Aspasia chce uwolnić się spod jarzma handlarki, poszukuje swojego młodszego rodzeństwa i boi się, że Cyrus znajdzie ich pierwsza, co da jej władzę absolutną nad dziewczyną. Do załogi Asp dołącza Kairos, znany nam już z tomu pierwszego.
W drugim tomie cyklu Żywiołów poznajemy nowych bohaterów, co nie zawsze jest dobrym zabiegiem, jednak tutaj wyszło to doskonale. Klimat morski odpowiada mi dużo bardziej niż pustynny a główna bohaterka przypadła mi go gustu. Jej charakter został doskonale przedstawiony, autorka pokazała zmagania dziewczyny z dylematami moralnymi związanymi z jej obecnym zajęciem. Owszem, uwalniała tyle kobiet i dzieci ile tylko mogła, jednak mężczyzn zostawiała na pastwę losu. Aspasii nie można nazwać ani postacią złą, ani dobrą, nic w tej historii nie jest czarno-białe.
Sama fabuła nie jest zbyt skomplikowana czy pełna akcji, autorka skupiła się głównie na przedstawieniu rozterek Aspasii, na tym, jak chęć zjednoczenia się z rodziną napędza ją do działania, często wbrew jej moralnemu kompasowi. Akcja mocniej rozkręca się w drugiej połowie tomu i wydarzenia, które zaserwowała nam autorka bardzo mnie zaintrygowały, kilka razy książce udało się mnie zaskoczyć.
Mimo trudnej tematyki, książkę czyta się bardzo lekko i przyjemnie dzięki przystępnemu językowi autorki. Historia bardzo mnie zainteresowała i nie mogę doczekać się zderzenia dwóch światów, z dwóch znanych nam już tomów, w części trzeciej.
W drugim tomie cyklu Żywiołów poznajemy nowych bohaterów, co nie zawsze jest dobrym zabiegiem, jednak tutaj wyszło to doskonale. Klimat morski odpowiada mi dużo bardziej niż pustynny a główna bohaterka przypadła mi go gustu. Jej charakter został doskonale przedstawiony, autorka pokazała zmagania dziewczyny z dylematami moralnymi związanymi z jej obecnym zajęciem. Owszem, uwalniała tyle kobiet i dzieci ile tylko mogła, jednak mężczyzn zostawiała na pastwę losu. Aspasii nie można nazwać ani postacią złą, ani dobrą, nic w tej historii nie jest czarno-białe.
Sama fabuła nie jest zbyt skomplikowana czy pełna akcji, autorka skupiła się głównie na przedstawieniu rozterek Aspasii, na tym, jak chęć zjednoczenia się z rodziną napędza ją do działania, często wbrew jej moralnemu kompasowi. Akcja mocniej rozkręca się w drugiej połowie tomu i wydarzenia, które zaserwowała nam autorka bardzo mnie zaintrygowały, kilka razy książce udało się mnie zaskoczyć.
Mimo trudnej tematyki, książkę czyta się bardzo lekko i przyjemnie dzięki przystępnemu językowi autorki. Historia bardzo mnie zainteresowała i nie mogę doczekać się zderzenia dwóch światów, z dwóch znanych nam już tomów, w części trzeciej.
February 8, 2019
I did not like this book at all and that’s really sad because I loved Reign the Earth and Imprison the Sky was one of my most anticipated releases for 2019. I guess that the fact that I had high expectations for this book did not help.
Imprison the Sky lacks of all the things I liked about Reign the Earth. In this sequela, that it is an stand alone book related to the first one on the series, we meet Aspasia, a slaver who also is the captain of her own ship and works enslaving more men. I did not like Asp. I couldn’t understand her. She was powerful but at the same time let others hurt her. She hated being an slave but at the same time she did trade with slaves. I just think that her character has no consistency. And her justifications as of why did she do some things weren’t even believable. I just was constantly annoyed by her.
In my opinion, this book was a big loss of my time. 75% of the book is about Asp doing nothing just complaining and everybody fricking out by Cyrus. Then in like 2 pagues the Cyrus conflict is resolved and the last 25% of the book is about the original story. In my opinion I could have gone without the first 75%.
So, in conclusion, I have a better sweet feeling because I loved Reign the Earth but I totally dislike Imprison the Sky and in this moment I do not know if I’ll be continuing the saga.
Imprison the Sky lacks of all the things I liked about Reign the Earth. In this sequela, that it is an stand alone book related to the first one on the series, we meet Aspasia, a slaver who also is the captain of her own ship and works enslaving more men. I did not like Asp. I couldn’t understand her. She was powerful but at the same time let others hurt her. She hated being an slave but at the same time she did trade with slaves. I just think that her character has no consistency. And her justifications as of why did she do some things weren’t even believable. I just was constantly annoyed by her.
In my opinion, this book was a big loss of my time. 75% of the book is about Asp doing nothing just complaining and everybody fricking out by Cyrus. Then in like 2 pagues the Cyrus conflict is resolved and the last 25% of the book is about the original story. In my opinion I could have gone without the first 75%.
So, in conclusion, I have a better sweet feeling because I loved Reign the Earth but I totally dislike Imprison the Sky and in this moment I do not know if I’ll be continuing the saga.
March 29, 2019
I thought I loved Shalia, but then I met Aspasia, or Asp as most of her crew calls her. Asp is an incredibly powerful Air elementae and the captain of a damn pirate ship. PIRATE SHIP!!! Asp is also not a stranger to the horrors of slavery, on both sides of it. She truly makes a lot of tough decisions within this book, most for the sake of her family/crew's safety. Aspasia was quite a refreshingly gray character compared to some of the goody-two shoes I've been reading about lately lmao.
In Imprison the Sky, we begin to see the bigger picture of the war that is brewing with the Trifectate and its neighboring lands. I was really impressed by how the scope of the plot was enlarged without losing focus on Aspasia's problems. I really loved her and seeing how she struggled with the decisions she made. She was making terrible choices when there was no good option.
Another thing I loved was getting the crossover between the new characters introduced here and the characters I loved from Reign the Earth. I can't wait to see what will happen next in this series!
In Imprison the Sky, we begin to see the bigger picture of the war that is brewing with the Trifectate and its neighboring lands. I was really impressed by how the scope of the plot was enlarged without losing focus on Aspasia's problems. I really loved her and seeing how she struggled with the decisions she made. She was making terrible choices when there was no good option.
Another thing I loved was getting the crossover between the new characters introduced here and the characters I loved from Reign the Earth. I can't wait to see what will happen next in this series!
June 5, 2018
Received at BookCon and binge read the day after. 4.5 stars
GUYS THIS BOOK DOES NOT DISAPPOINT!
Awesome magic system? Check.
Amazing characters + growth? Check
ANGSTY!? Check. :)
I ADORED it and I'm actually disappointing that I've read it because now I have to wait until 2020 for the sequel.
GUYS THIS BOOK DOES NOT DISAPPOINT!
Awesome magic system? Check.
Amazing characters + growth? Check
ANGSTY!? Check. :)
I ADORED it and I'm actually disappointing that I've read it because now I have to wait until 2020 for the sequel.
February 9, 2025
Read this series!!!!!
May 20, 2019
review coming soon
August 11, 2023
nic ponad przeciętnego
December 20, 2018
4.5 stars
This was brilliant. I need the next book.
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Full review can be found here: https://agingerlyreview.wordpress.com...
If there was one new series that blew me away in 2018 it was The Elementae series. I am usually weary of fantasy books because I can get lost in everything but it surpassed my expectations. I was hooked! That also meant I could hardly wait to get my hands on the second book in the series. But there is always a slight fear with second books because they often fall flat. They can either be just a filler-type story or they can be outstanding. I am happy to say this was not just a filler book. This was not an empty nothing story that simply helped the reader pass time until the final book. This was breath-taking in every aspect.
Not only was this a strong character driven story, it required a strong world building – Gaughen knocked both of those out of the park. The actual plot and story cannot be overlooked either. This author is a master of her craft. I’m will always be in awe of her talent. Let me expand my comments.
While the first book focused on the raw and gritty tale of Shalia, this story focused on the story of Aspasia, a strong female that was stolen from her family when she was very young and forced into a horrific life. She learned from a young age to do what takes to survive. She has two things that she plays close to her vest: her private mission to find her siblings and to keep her Elementae gift a secret. Aspasia was so fierce and stunning that I could not get enough of her. I wanted wanted to jump into the story and fight the battle with her. Consider me the president of her fan club because I was here for her story.
I am not going to spoil anything by saying who the other characters are and how they all fit into the grand story. What I will tell you is that you will squeal with delight when you find out who has a major role.
As mentioned before, the world and setting were absolutely crucial to the story. It blew my mind how Gaughen made it seem that life aboard a ship was so natural. Not only was this set mainly aboard a ship, it gave major focus to how important family is to any character. And by “family” I mean those that are blood and those that are not. It was all brilliantly written and I soaked up every word like a sponge.
I am not able to finish this review without talking about the diversity found within the pages. I have read some books lately that talked about having diverse characters and they felt forced. That did not happen in this story. Everything felt just so natural and it was refreshing to read.
I guess you can tell by now how much I loved this book. It was everything I hoped it would be and more. I am extremely grateful to the publisher for sending me an ARC in exchange for my honest review. I screamed when I got the book and devoured it once I started reading. Here is my one complaint – I have to wait so long for the next book! If this is not already on your TBR it should be. You don’t want to miss what happens next.
This was brilliant. I need the next book.
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Full review can be found here: https://agingerlyreview.wordpress.com...
If there was one new series that blew me away in 2018 it was The Elementae series. I am usually weary of fantasy books because I can get lost in everything but it surpassed my expectations. I was hooked! That also meant I could hardly wait to get my hands on the second book in the series. But there is always a slight fear with second books because they often fall flat. They can either be just a filler-type story or they can be outstanding. I am happy to say this was not just a filler book. This was not an empty nothing story that simply helped the reader pass time until the final book. This was breath-taking in every aspect.
Not only was this a strong character driven story, it required a strong world building – Gaughen knocked both of those out of the park. The actual plot and story cannot be overlooked either. This author is a master of her craft. I’m will always be in awe of her talent. Let me expand my comments.
While the first book focused on the raw and gritty tale of Shalia, this story focused on the story of Aspasia, a strong female that was stolen from her family when she was very young and forced into a horrific life. She learned from a young age to do what takes to survive. She has two things that she plays close to her vest: her private mission to find her siblings and to keep her Elementae gift a secret. Aspasia was so fierce and stunning that I could not get enough of her. I wanted wanted to jump into the story and fight the battle with her. Consider me the president of her fan club because I was here for her story.
I am not going to spoil anything by saying who the other characters are and how they all fit into the grand story. What I will tell you is that you will squeal with delight when you find out who has a major role.
As mentioned before, the world and setting were absolutely crucial to the story. It blew my mind how Gaughen made it seem that life aboard a ship was so natural. Not only was this set mainly aboard a ship, it gave major focus to how important family is to any character. And by “family” I mean those that are blood and those that are not. It was all brilliantly written and I soaked up every word like a sponge.
I am not able to finish this review without talking about the diversity found within the pages. I have read some books lately that talked about having diverse characters and they felt forced. That did not happen in this story. Everything felt just so natural and it was refreshing to read.
I guess you can tell by now how much I loved this book. It was everything I hoped it would be and more. I am extremely grateful to the publisher for sending me an ARC in exchange for my honest review. I screamed when I got the book and devoured it once I started reading. Here is my one complaint – I have to wait so long for the next book! If this is not already on your TBR it should be. You don’t want to miss what happens next.
April 8, 2019
From the moment I first met the sky pirates in Reign The Earth I knew I needed more of them. So I was thrilled when I found out we were getting companion novel all about Aspasia and her crew!
Gaughen has a unique talent for portraying raw, emotionally complex characters. Like with Reign the Earth (RTE) the character development was my favorite part of this story.Aspasia is a real pineapple of a character; prickly on the outside but soft, tangy and sweet on the inside. She's a stark contrast to our first MC Shalia from RTE. Due to her life as a slave she has a complicated and unpleasant history but I loved seeing how learned to take control of her life in whatever ways she could. I also loved seeing her alongside Shalia's gem of a brother, Kairo. He was a favorite character of mine from the first book, it was a lot of fun to see more of him! We get to see a TON more characters with different kinds Elementae which was awesome, however unlike with Shalia, the magic system wasn't really explained as well. I found myself wondering if using the other Elements felt different to use for these characters than how it was with Shalia. We get little hints and snippets but overall I could have used a little more building in that category. For being such an important part of the story it deserved a little more attention.
My biggest issue with this book would be the pacing. This has a really SLOW start - I would say the first 45% of this book is slow. That's almost half of the book and I can see many readers not wanting to commit to reading that far in before becoming invested in the story and giving up. I will say though, like with the first book - once things get going, they're great! Shortly after the halfway mark, I really started to love following the cute romance, getting into these complicated backstories and routing for our MC's cause. Near the end we finally get some major characters from book one come into play, it was a lot of fun to see everything start coming together. The ending was heart-wrenching to read and I am dying to know what is going to happen next!
Content Notes/Trigger Warnings:
- Language: Mild-Medium Swears
- Slavery
- Grief/Loss
- Sexual Content: Mild (some kissing/groping, one "fade to black" sex scene)
Recommend for fans of:
- Avatar: The Last Airbender
- The Grishaverse
Gaughen has a unique talent for portraying raw, emotionally complex characters. Like with Reign the Earth (RTE) the character development was my favorite part of this story.Aspasia is a real pineapple of a character; prickly on the outside but soft, tangy and sweet on the inside. She's a stark contrast to our first MC Shalia from RTE. Due to her life as a slave she has a complicated and unpleasant history but I loved seeing how learned to take control of her life in whatever ways she could. I also loved seeing her alongside Shalia's gem of a brother, Kairo. He was a favorite character of mine from the first book, it was a lot of fun to see more of him! We get to see a TON more characters with different kinds Elementae which was awesome, however unlike with Shalia, the magic system wasn't really explained as well. I found myself wondering if using the other Elements felt different to use for these characters than how it was with Shalia. We get little hints and snippets but overall I could have used a little more building in that category. For being such an important part of the story it deserved a little more attention.
My biggest issue with this book would be the pacing. This has a really SLOW start - I would say the first 45% of this book is slow. That's almost half of the book and I can see many readers not wanting to commit to reading that far in before becoming invested in the story and giving up. I will say though, like with the first book - once things get going, they're great! Shortly after the halfway mark, I really started to love following the cute romance, getting into these complicated backstories and routing for our MC's cause. Near the end we finally get some major characters from book one come into play, it was a lot of fun to see everything start coming together. The ending was heart-wrenching to read and I am dying to know what is going to happen next!
Content Notes/Trigger Warnings:
- Language: Mild-Medium Swears
- Slavery
- Grief/Loss
- Sexual Content: Mild (some kissing/groping, one "fade to black" sex scene)
Recommend for fans of:
- Avatar: The Last Airbender
- The Grishaverse
June 10, 2023
#1.) Reign the Earth: ★★★★★
#2.) Imprison the Sky: ★★★
I kinda strongly dislike pirate seafaring books, so this one and me were doomed from the start. Reign the Earth was a five star book for me, but that's probably as far as I'll enjoy the series.
THE GOOD
Kairos, you sweetheart.
THE BAD
1) Had almost zero connection to Aspasia.
2) Aspasia and Bast.
I'm with Bast on this one.
FINAL THOUGHTS.
Pirates and pirate ships and looting. Up there with my dislike for dragons, paranormal, and urban fantasy.
#2.) Imprison the Sky: ★★★
I kinda strongly dislike pirate seafaring books, so this one and me were doomed from the start. Reign the Earth was a five star book for me, but that's probably as far as I'll enjoy the series.
THE GOOD
Kairos, you sweetheart.
I sighed too and put the mug down, and stood, shaking the pants out. Kairos’s eyes watched me until I picked up the pants, and then his eyes dropped immediately, and a moment later he turned around.
I laughed, pulling the pants on and tucking my shirt into them. “It’s difficult to be modest on a ship,” I told his back.
“Yes, but it’s not difficult to be respectful,” he answered immediately.
THE BAD
1) Had almost zero connection to Aspasia.
2) Aspasia and Bast.
“I thought you wanted to be in my life,” I said. “Or allowed to care about me. Did that mean … together?”
“Well, I thought last night—”
“No,” I told him, standing. “You said all those things and I thought it meant we could be friends.”
“Friends who sleep on top of each other?” he asked, like I was stupid.
I'm with Bast on this one.
FINAL THOUGHTS.
Pirates and pirate ships and looting. Up there with my dislike for dragons, paranormal, and urban fantasy.
July 2, 2018
This book is SO GOOD! I loved it even more than I loved Reign the Earth. The characters in this one are so layered and well-developed and the pacing is excellent! More people need to read this series because it's AMAZING and ORIGINAL and I LOVE IT!
January 21, 2019
*ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review*
"Slaves no longer, here we became the masters."
Okay, I'm just going to go out and say it, A.C. kills it at writing a deliciously diverse fantasy world. Every single one of her characters intrigues me to no end and I wanted more, more, more of what they had to offer.
I am still reeling from the first book so I was beyond terrified to pick this sequel up, which is why I I'm cutting it so close to release day with this review. I wasn't even a page in when my stomachache was already unbearable. I didn't know what to expect so I guarded my heart as hard as I could.
Book 1 followed Shalia, who I miss dearly!!!!, while this one followed Aspasia, the captain to an amazing crew and ship. First thing's first, Aspasia is a complete badass and I look up to her. Watching her develop throughout the pages was so intriguing I rarely blinked.
Shalia's story is still my favorite so far for so many reasons, one of them being that this novel felt slower in pace for me. Don't get me wrong, a lot of stuff happened that kept me intrigued but I felt like it didn't really get going until the last few chapters.
Also, I am a die hard fan of Shalia's romantic story line but it hurts to admit that I wasn't that invested in Aspasia's. It was adorable for sure, but I wasn't attached to their relationship. I loved the characters as individuals but I wouldn't have whatever outcome A.C. would've thrown their way. It lacked something for me but I still can't put my finger on it yet.
Circling back to the crew, I loved witnessing their dynamic and loyalty towards each other. Every single one of their interactions melted my heart and I wish I could catch a ride on their ship so I could meet them all in person and recruit them into my circle of friends!
What I love the most about these novels is that it really drives home how important families, siblings, are. Whenever an author writes about sibling bonds, they already own me. I'm super close to my siblings in a way I will never be with the rest of my family so novels like these are my weakness. It makes me relate tot he characters in in a deep, personal level so I enjoyed whenever scenes focused on that.
A big thing I had an issue with this time around was the fact that there were quite a few events being spoiled throughout the novel. It came to the point that once they came to fruition, I just shrugged them off. This forced me to detach from the story line when all I wanted was to get lost in it. I really wish the continuous foreshadowing would've been a lot more vague, or just cut out completely.
Not going to lie, I kind of expected it, but those last few pages packed an immense punch to the gut. It brought tears to my eyes and I am still in denial about it all but I know it's all in vain. My heart aches... and it will continue to do so well after the next book releases.
All in all, I can't wait to find out whose POV we will be getting next!
I am anticipating book 3 so hard, I can barely breathe!
"I figured it was hard to speak when the person who understood you couldn't listen."
3.7/5 stars
"Slaves no longer, here we became the masters."
Okay, I'm just going to go out and say it, A.C. kills it at writing a deliciously diverse fantasy world. Every single one of her characters intrigues me to no end and I wanted more, more, more of what they had to offer.
I am still reeling from the first book so I was beyond terrified to pick this sequel up, which is why I I'm cutting it so close to release day with this review. I wasn't even a page in when my stomachache was already unbearable. I didn't know what to expect so I guarded my heart as hard as I could.
Book 1 followed Shalia, who I miss dearly!!!!, while this one followed Aspasia, the captain to an amazing crew and ship. First thing's first, Aspasia is a complete badass and I look up to her. Watching her develop throughout the pages was so intriguing I rarely blinked.
Shalia's story is still my favorite so far for so many reasons, one of them being that this novel felt slower in pace for me. Don't get me wrong, a lot of stuff happened that kept me intrigued but I felt like it didn't really get going until the last few chapters.
Also, I am a die hard fan of Shalia's romantic story line but it hurts to admit that I wasn't that invested in Aspasia's. It was adorable for sure, but I wasn't attached to their relationship. I loved the characters as individuals but I wouldn't have whatever outcome A.C. would've thrown their way. It lacked something for me but I still can't put my finger on it yet.
Circling back to the crew, I loved witnessing their dynamic and loyalty towards each other. Every single one of their interactions melted my heart and I wish I could catch a ride on their ship so I could meet them all in person and recruit them into my circle of friends!
What I love the most about these novels is that it really drives home how important families, siblings, are. Whenever an author writes about sibling bonds, they already own me. I'm super close to my siblings in a way I will never be with the rest of my family so novels like these are my weakness. It makes me relate tot he characters in in a deep, personal level so I enjoyed whenever scenes focused on that.
A big thing I had an issue with this time around was the fact that there were quite a few events being spoiled throughout the novel. It came to the point that once they came to fruition, I just shrugged them off. This forced me to detach from the story line when all I wanted was to get lost in it. I really wish the continuous foreshadowing would've been a lot more vague, or just cut out completely.
Not going to lie, I kind of expected it, but those last few pages packed an immense punch to the gut. It brought tears to my eyes and I am still in denial about it all but I know it's all in vain. My heart aches... and it will continue to do so well after the next book releases.
All in all, I can't wait to find out whose POV we will be getting next!
I am anticipating book 3 so hard, I can barely breathe!
"I figured it was hard to speak when the person who understood you couldn't listen."
3.7/5 stars
February 16, 2019
This book was sent to me by the publisher for my honest review.
This is the second book in the Elementae series and it follows a different character Aspasia, who we saw briefly in the first book. Normally a switch in POV to a new character annoys me in a series but I quite enjoyed it. I think that because the whole world of the Elementae is so complex it was good for the story to see a different perspective and the characters from Reign the Earth were cleverly intertwined in this plot.
Honestly I think that this series could become one of my favourites and I wish that more people would read these book. They do elemental magic, and they do it so well! And this book was all about pirates who can make their ship fly so who wouldn't want to read that. Fools, that's who.
This is the second book in the Elementae series and it follows a different character Aspasia, who we saw briefly in the first book. Normally a switch in POV to a new character annoys me in a series but I quite enjoyed it. I think that because the whole world of the Elementae is so complex it was good for the story to see a different perspective and the characters from Reign the Earth were cleverly intertwined in this plot.
Honestly I think that this series could become one of my favourites and I wish that more people would read these book. They do elemental magic, and they do it so well! And this book was all about pirates who can make their ship fly so who wouldn't want to read that. Fools, that's who.
November 17, 2019
“We see all the dark places in the world, and we still stand up. We still fight.”
This series continues to amaze me.
I LOVED Reign the Earth, it was one of the best books I've ever read, and I couldn't imagine the sequel could live up to it. How wrong I was. Imprison the Sky was another masterpiece. We have a new strong female character, a new story, a new challenge, and I fell in love with this book from the first page. The icing on the cake was the appearance of Shalia, Galen and all the other characters. To see them, only for few moments... it brought tears to my eyes. What can I say? Read this series if you haven't do it yet! I highly recommend it to you! I really hope the third book will come out soon.
This series continues to amaze me.
I LOVED Reign the Earth, it was one of the best books I've ever read, and I couldn't imagine the sequel could live up to it. How wrong I was. Imprison the Sky was another masterpiece. We have a new strong female character, a new story, a new challenge, and I fell in love with this book from the first page. The icing on the cake was the appearance of Shalia, Galen and all the other characters. To see them, only for few moments... it brought tears to my eyes. What can I say? Read this series if you haven't do it yet! I highly recommend it to you! I really hope the third book will come out soon.
November 12, 2022
Nienawidzę autorki za takie zakończenie. Zakończenie, które z jednej strony jest dobre i daje nadzieję, a z drugiej sprawiło, że płakałam.
Liczyłam na więcej Shalii, ale nie będę narzekać.
Otwarte zakończenie daje możliwość powrotu autorce do tej serii i po cichu na to liczę.
(Czy ktoś wie, czemu jest tutaj mniej stron niż w książce? Bo nie mogłam dodawać swojej reakcji na rzeczy, które były na stronie dalszej niż 379)
Liczyłam na więcej Shalii, ale nie będę narzekać.
Otwarte zakończenie daje możliwość powrotu autorce do tej serii i po cichu na to liczę.
(Czy ktoś wie, czemu jest tutaj mniej stron niż w książce? Bo nie mogłam dodawać swojej reakcji na rzeczy, które były na stronie dalszej niż 379)
August 13, 2023
4,25/5
podobało mi się równie mocno jak pierwszy tom, chociaż mega brakowało mi co niektorych bohaterów i jest mi mega przykro, że seria nie została skończona, a ja przez większość czasu zylam w przekonaniu, że to tylko dylogia...
podobało mi się równie mocno jak pierwszy tom, chociaż mega brakowało mi co niektorych bohaterów i jest mi mega przykro, że seria nie została skończona, a ja przez większość czasu zylam w przekonaniu, że to tylko dylogia...
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