Audio Book Review: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book surprised me in the best way possible.

In the beginning I wasn't sure if it was for me. I struggle with characters in pain from loss of close family members. I know it's true, I just struggle to relate. And I felt like there were questions posed and events that happen and I felt lost without knowing what was happening. Well, hold on to you chair and keep going as you'll get answers and you'll then not want to stop as you learn with Bree so much more than we bargained for.

I didn't 100% believe how Bree got into the Legendborn society. But, okay, I guess I see with who Nick is. That was a hold up for me for a moment.

But man, I was glad she did get in. The things they see, do, know... Pretty cool.

Sel was getting on my nerves a little bit. Just like he was with Bree.

Bree's loss of her mother changed her. But in more ways than she could ever even imagine. And for us too. This sudden death has her on a new path and here at Carolina College she finds a direction to take those feels on. To try to learn what really happened. And who was at fault.

But what she learns exceeds what she even thought and drives her deeper into a secret society that's based around King Arthur and the Round Table. And Bree finds friends she didn't expect, along with enemies as well.

Yes, Bree is an amazing character of color. She faces difficulties and prejudice as well. She's an amazing young lady and stands tall as she should. She shouldn't have to face the prejudices that she does, but people are blind to what truly matters. We get to see her thoughts and feelings as we get to know her.

The author takes many different backgrounds and weaves them together in this story. I love the blend of magics and histories she's brought together in this story. There's pieces that the different histories don't know of the other and they come together here with someone who has an open mind to work it out and place it all.

There's demons that are summoned. Aaaand, there's demons in actions. Can you figure out which is which?

There's a surprising twist to the ending. I really didn't see that one coming. At. All. And I loved it! Totally awesome. And thank you for outlining the connection for it afterwards.

This story brings magic, action, feelings, growth, connection, and so much more together. Really a great book. I'm going to look into the next books in the series.

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Audio Book Review: Rain of Shadows and Endings by Melissa K. Roehrich

Rain of Shadows and Endings by Melissa K. Roehrich
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The gods say they'll not interfere. But...Do they really? Sometimes a seed is planted and let to grow on it's own.

This book has a magnificent and complex structure to the world. It's of a current type setting with cities and technology. But the people who liver here are so much more. Legacy, Fae, and mortals. There's a hierarchy to them and a reason for them to exist. The Legacy are of a demi god blood line. Fae are created and here to serve as a source to the Legacy for power. And then there are mortals.

The world has different kingdoms based on different god bloodline. And as you can suspect, things are complicated between them all.

This story starts off reminding me of Crescent City (at this time I've only read the first book). It is one I would recommend to those who enjoy that book. From the way the world starts to Tessa as a character. Even the trama that Tessa goes through. The feel of the book resinates for me with the Crescent City world.

There's sexual tension in the book but I wouldn't say it's full on romance. There's a lot happening around Tessa. She's learning things she was never told about. But she's determined to be her own person as well. Tessa breaks and keeps breaking. She's damaged by the testing the fae go through to learn their power element and the lonely life she lived. She's head strong even though she's breaken and breaking more. Tessa is smart and crafty. She's bold and defiant. Just a little chaotic and wild that can't be controlled.

I will say after the first 5 hours, I was feeling like I was ready for more. I was tired of hearing about the pain and hints at some grand scheme. I wanted more and it felt like I wasn't getting to move forward. Then the book did take a turn and I got into the world and events unfolding. Trying to figure out Tessa's power, knowing by the hints she was more. And trying to figure out what Theon, Axel, and Luka are up to. I had a little inkling of what it could be, and I'm still not 100% sure where they are going.

In the end, I found I liked how Tessa has now found what she's fighting for. And she is going to play the games to learn all she can.

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