Trine Rising follows Mirana, a sixteen-year-old girl struggling with the knowledge that she is a Trine or a wielder of all three Aspects. Typically those gifted with an Aspect are only granted one, but Mirana believes she is the Dark Trine the prophecies speak of.

This book has chapters from multiple POVs, mainly Mirana, but also from the antagonist, her parents, and her crush Teague. It really made for a well-rounded story, and it is fun to be the (mostly) all-knowing reader and watch as the characters try to put the pieces together. But, it also means we know things the other characters don’t when the book comes to a close, which had me concerned for everyone but also incredibly ready to dive into the second book. As someone who loves knowing what everyone is thinking at all times, this was great for me.

In terms of fantasy, I really love the magic going on here. The concept of the Aspects, and needing an amulet to channel them to their fullest, isn’t something I’ve seen in other books I’ve read, making it a unique experience for me. I also like that it’s treated as something that is a wonderful gift since not everyone in Kinderra is gifted with one. 

The battle in the third act was amazing. Combined with the multiple POVs, it really makes you feel like you’re seeing the battle from every side, creating a wonderfully full picture that makes you root for Mirana and the good guys while hoping they evade the bad guys in time. Did I repeatedly have to check the map at the front of the book to make sure I understood where everyone was at all times during that battle? Yes, and I am not ashamed of that. Maps in fantasy books are the best and they are there for me to use. And there’s a glossary for all the terms.

Will I dive into Trine Fallacy quickly? Literally as soon as I finish some of my other anticipated reads (because I am making myself stop pausing my library holds).