*I am actually planning to re-read this series in the future with the paperbacks*


This is fantasy. "Not everything is perfect" in a world full of magic. Not cliche. This series has left me wanting more!!

The character development was seen throughout the whole series, I think my favorite character development must be Rhy. You really see him grow p and change throughout the whole series and I can't help but love him. From a mischievous boy he turned out to be a loving king to his people and to his brother.

Although maybe I wanted more action in certain parts. It seemed the author was avoiding some scenes and there were times when the world felt contained and didn't expand enough.

BUT I LOVE LILA AND KELL SO MUCH. They are not the ordinary cliche couples with all that lovey dovey going on. There wasn't too much romance put into this and I think it was perfect that way. To me, the Antari black eye symbolized so much more than magic but also shows how the author is open to not sticking to the cliche styles of how our heroines and heroes are suppose to look like. I respect the authors who are not scared to do this.

but will all things said...I loved this series. It's different and unlike anything I have ever read. This series is one to go on your shelf and something to add to your collection.


As they say in Arnesian,
Anoshe.