Audio Book Review: Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry

Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was more of wanted after the ending of the first book. Especially the audiobook version. I was taken with the three narrators. I love when the male part and female parts are spoked by male and female narrators.

We get the book 50/50 with Odessa and Caspia's POV.
I loved the things Odessa saw. However I was frustrated with the Voster not explaining anything. I know they are bound not to speak it. But something would have been good to let Odessa know. It seems no one trusts Odessa's ability to keep silent. Except Ransom. If more was shared with her she could have put things together easier or found things for them. This goes for the Voster and her father. And a little bit for Ransom too, though he's coming to understand she needs to know and trusts her.

As we grow closer to the end of the book we learn why everyone holds back and doesn't tell their secrets.

Caspia looks a lot like Odessa. Following her story was a struggle for me at first. I wasn't feeling her tale. But somewhere along the way I became drawn to her story when she finally found a mission in her life. I had questions and suspicions which came to what I thought it would be in the end. Her story is ultimately very important with Odessa's.

Odessa gets answers to things she's been searching for. The connection and a few secrets of her family. And herself. In the end we get more answers from the Voster as well.

I found there was much more plot and story growth in this book, which is what I love. That's what held me to the story this time. I even kept the speed at 1.2 so I could catch the details of different things. I wanted to listen to get these details.

There is romance here. Both Caspia and Odessa have their moments. It's not heavy into the romance side, but there as they fight for what they want and each other.

Where Ransom was the one to have secrets from Odessa. Now Odessa has her own secret to keep. And could be dangerous to her, and maybe him.

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Audio Book Review: Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry

Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book felt very heavy in character and character relationship building, with weaved in fantasy elements.

I found the first half or more of the book to be very slow building for me. We're learning the world with Odessa as she tries to get to know her new husband and people.

There were a few things I figured early on, about the Guardian and things. Though, the problem with the Guardian and what we see happening with the animals, this is what I wanted to learn more about. As does Odessa when she finally learns of it too.

If you like books that are character driven and building relationships and love, this is a story for you.

Now the ending. Wow. I really liked the things we find out. And I'm left curious as to what it means...All we've learned of the world and what's happening to the animals... Then who's that person? Why are the Crux here early?

I have my suspicions and look forward to seeing how it's connected.

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