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Enmity
A boy desperate for refuge.
A girl unknowingly tied into a revolution.
Their paths are set to collide with critical consequences.
When Kai finds himself fearing for his life, the only logical reaction is to run. But in a world where escaping south of the river is next to impossible, is it worth the risk?
South of the river, a rebellion is growing against a dictatorship led by The Azgad and their desire to rid the world of magical entities. Enmity between the two opposing groups is growing with dangerous promise.
Meanwhile, Maia wakes up to find herself abducted, with no idea that a prophecy is beginning to self-fulfill and that a refugee from the North may be the key to her survival.
A girl unknowingly tied into a revolution.
Their paths are set to collide with critical consequences.
When Kai finds himself fearing for his life, the only logical reaction is to run. But in a world where escaping south of the river is next to impossible, is it worth the risk?
South of the river, a rebellion is growing against a dictatorship led by The Azgad and their desire to rid the world of magical entities. Enmity between the two opposing groups is growing with dangerous promise.
Meanwhile, Maia wakes up to find herself abducted, with no idea that a prophecy is beginning to self-fulfill and that a refugee from the North may be the key to her survival.
272 pages, Paperback
Published August 1, 2018
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November 17, 2018
Beliefs live far longer than bodies.
Personal Opinion
Enmity was one of my most expected reads this year, since I found out about it's existence on Bookstagram. When I finally got the time to read it, my expectations were high. Very. And that is something that always turns out to be a bad thing. But, I must say, though this book did not reach my high expectations, it did satisfy what I was hoping for: an easy, fantastical read with a new, different world building and interesting plot. Now, the only things that made me not give this book five total stars were that: there were sometimes writing mistakes that I take weren't from the author but the editor; the story was a bit fast paced and I found myself wondering sometimes about the development of the characters and the situations. For example, and I'm jumping here a bit forward in the review for I will speak about the characters later on: Maia accepted her prophecy way too easy. She didn't even get a chance to deny it or just simply try to ignore it; a time to think through and meet more horrible situations that guided her and helped her make her decision to fight. Another example was the development in the relationships; one could not see the growth of them with more clarity. Despite this small things, I really loved the book and I believe the sequel will be much better for we will get to see more world and character building, and hopefully a more stronger and frightful enemy.
Characters
Maia: the girl with a strange spark of magic and the one destined to safe them all.
I really enjoyed her personality, though sometimes I found it kind of forced. She was a really sweet girl, strong and capable. Big hearted and with every human emotion. I'm looking forward to more character development from her in the sequel.
Kai: the bookworm with a smile that melts hearts and a heart that outgrows continents.
I LOVED Kai. He is my favorite character and I really enjoyed his P.O.V's. His personality was delightful, but again I found kind of forced his small character development; a bit hurried. Also the relationship bond between him and Maia was too quick. I really liked the plot twist at the end regarding him. That was unexpected. Can't wait to see more of him and of what awaits him, in the sequel.
World Building
The world building was really, really good. I enjoyed a lot the contrast between the magical forests and humble country-world versus the modern, science community. The complications, the war, the social problem was really well developed; mostly because we actually live in a reality that's similar to the one in the book. The hatred directed toward people who have different beliefs. It was well presented, and it was really easy to create inside my head the world the author was introducing. As well as the characters, the plot and the topic followed was very well written and it was a really enjoyable read.
August 16, 2018
ENMITY by C.K. Robertson is a resounding 5 STAR read! I began reading this without having read any synopsis or review, and I was treated to a magical and exciting read full of well developed plot twists and so well written at times I felt myself having a physiological response to what the situations the characters were in--I was experiencing the drama as if I were them.
The genre is what I would personally term "futuristic urban magical fantasy" but that doesn't do justice to the complex world that Robertson has crafted. A world with farmers and teachers, but also high tech hovercrafts and insect sized drones.
The underlying message is a simple one, but one that cannot be repeated enough: acceptance. Acceptance of those who are not like one another or who disagree with one another for whatever reason be it political, religious, or genetic.
The structure of the book is also quite appealing as we follow two characters, with each chapter alternating between the two points of view. Beginning with the character's exposition while they are apart from each other, but culminating in the final chapters with the character's deep care for one another. And I use "exposition" lightly here, as I did not have to invest in several chapters before I was hooked. Robertson throws us right into the action of the story from moment one, and doesn't relent until the final page.
In addition to the great plot, characters, and world crafting, I also enjoyed Robertson's ability to wordsmith. Several phrases stuck with me...notably: "beliefs live on far longer than bodies", "she realized that justice was subjective, and that was the true problem with humanity", and "to swim in what-ifs was sure to lead to drowning".
I highly recommend this to any reader of fantasy, adventure, or sci-fi!
The genre is what I would personally term "futuristic urban magical fantasy" but that doesn't do justice to the complex world that Robertson has crafted. A world with farmers and teachers, but also high tech hovercrafts and insect sized drones.
The underlying message is a simple one, but one that cannot be repeated enough: acceptance. Acceptance of those who are not like one another or who disagree with one another for whatever reason be it political, religious, or genetic.
The structure of the book is also quite appealing as we follow two characters, with each chapter alternating between the two points of view. Beginning with the character's exposition while they are apart from each other, but culminating in the final chapters with the character's deep care for one another. And I use "exposition" lightly here, as I did not have to invest in several chapters before I was hooked. Robertson throws us right into the action of the story from moment one, and doesn't relent until the final page.
In addition to the great plot, characters, and world crafting, I also enjoyed Robertson's ability to wordsmith. Several phrases stuck with me...notably: "beliefs live on far longer than bodies", "she realized that justice was subjective, and that was the true problem with humanity", and "to swim in what-ifs was sure to lead to drowning".
I highly recommend this to any reader of fantasy, adventure, or sci-fi!
August 15, 2018
Wow, what a fun little book! At only 270 pages, Enmity is definitely a quick read, and it was full to the brim of beautiful imagery and fun characters. My absolute favourite thing about this book though, is it's setting. After main character Maia escapes The Azgad, she finds refuge within a camp of dissidents. The camp is set in a forest and to avoid detection, it's inhabitants live in tree houses, and the way the homes are described is just stunning - think gorgeous foliage, lots of fairy lights and hammocks. Since reading Enmity, I haven't been able to stop daydreaming about running way to live in a tree house! Or at least going on a holiday to one.
Another thing I love about Enmity is it's main characters Kai and Maia (plus her sidekick, Pyros). Kai is such a sweetheart, and I really enjoy how he's portrayed as more of an intellectual than a fighter; he's a nice change from the serious, brooding male leads you usually find in fantasy. And Maia was just plain fun. Despite the fact that she's in mortal danger for a fair chunk of the book, she maintains a positive attitude and is constantly giggling. She's also quick to get into combat training and by the end of the book she's well on her way to becoming a badass heroine. She even has her own magical pet to help focus her powers - a half phoenix, half dragon named Pyros.
There wasn't much that I didn't enjoy about Enmity, though I do wish we learned a bit more about Than and the Azgad. It's clear they're a violent and evil group, but I would have liked to read more about their philosophy and origins. Ultimately though, Enmity was a great read and I can't wait for the sequel!
Another thing I love about Enmity is it's main characters Kai and Maia (plus her sidekick, Pyros). Kai is such a sweetheart, and I really enjoy how he's portrayed as more of an intellectual than a fighter; he's a nice change from the serious, brooding male leads you usually find in fantasy. And Maia was just plain fun. Despite the fact that she's in mortal danger for a fair chunk of the book, she maintains a positive attitude and is constantly giggling. She's also quick to get into combat training and by the end of the book she's well on her way to becoming a badass heroine. She even has her own magical pet to help focus her powers - a half phoenix, half dragon named Pyros.
There wasn't much that I didn't enjoy about Enmity, though I do wish we learned a bit more about Than and the Azgad. It's clear they're a violent and evil group, but I would have liked to read more about their philosophy and origins. Ultimately though, Enmity was a great read and I can't wait for the sequel!
November 3, 2018
What I felt instantly about this young adult dystopian fiction novel was that I instantly fell into the story, CK Robertson describes her world so perfectly. I was blown away by the Baldhere headquarters and really felt like I was also seeing it for the first time like Maia.
I love that Kai and Maia's path don't cross until half way through the book, I feel like CK really sets the story and develops the characters before throwing them together. The hardship Kai experiences in the first half of the book is some troubled reading and really doesn't hold back or sugarcoat it which I really appreciated because it gave the story an authentic feel.
For a first time Novel I was really blown away by the scene setting and passionate character development. I am excited to read the sequel.
I love that Kai and Maia's path don't cross until half way through the book, I feel like CK really sets the story and develops the characters before throwing them together. The hardship Kai experiences in the first half of the book is some troubled reading and really doesn't hold back or sugarcoat it which I really appreciated because it gave the story an authentic feel.
For a first time Novel I was really blown away by the scene setting and passionate character development. I am excited to read the sequel.
August 3, 2018
This is a fast paced, intriguing and imaginative, page-turning story. The subtle reflections of today’s real-world conflicts underpin the storyline’s credibility whilst the occasional unexpected twists keep the reader fascinated with both the tale and its protagonists. An entertaining and exhilarating read. Can't wait for the sequel!
July 18, 2021
I nearly DNFed this book when the two main characters first met because they were so OOC from the rest of the story but I powered through and enjoyed my reading. The first part was dragging a bit but the second part was action filled.
I saw the twist coming from the half of the story so nothing was really surprising but overall, it's a very entertaining story!
I'm waiting for the sequel!
I saw the twist coming from the half of the story so nothing was really surprising but overall, it's a very entertaining story!
I'm waiting for the sequel!
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