Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Friday, June 19, 2015
Shadow of Deception | Book Review
My review of Shadow of Deception by Sophia L. Johnson.
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Check out my review in the video below.
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Check out my review in the video below.
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Saturday, June 6, 2015
The Emperor's Blades by Brian Staveley
This is a book review on The Emperor's Blades by Brian Staveley.
Rating: 4.5 stars
Well, it took a little while but I finally finished it, and it was good. Really good.
This book follows the children of a recently assassinated emperor. Kaden, the heir, Valyn, the brother and elite soldier, and Adare, the older sister and Minster Of Finance to the Unhewn Throne. The novel is told through the perspectives of the three characters above. Each one has to deal with treachery, assassins, and mysteries.
Kaden is training to be a monk to the Blank God. He is two months away from his kingdom. Valyn is on the opposite end of the continent from Kaden and is training to be a Kettral. Kettral are elite soldiers who ride on giant birds called kettrals. Adare, their sister, is back at the palace trying to unravel the plot against her family.
On to my thoughts about the novel. I loved the characters. Not only the main characters, but the supporting characters as well. Learning about Kaden's god and his duties as a monk, was very interesting. Valyn's story had most of the action which balanced the novel nicely. I also really enjoyed learning about the magic. There are people in this world who are called leaches. Each leach has their own "well" which is something they use to perform their kennings (magic). A well can be anything from blood, to a dog, to the very air itself.
The world that Staveley imagined is incredible. It is filled with magic and monsters, giant birds that can be rode into battle, and badass characters. Both male and female ones, in case you were wondering. It is a perfect fantasy read.
The story was filled with mysteries and plots and action. It was an enjoyable read that I could hardly put down. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
Rating: 4.5 stars
This book follows the children of a recently assassinated emperor. Kaden, the heir, Valyn, the brother and elite soldier, and Adare, the older sister and Minster Of Finance to the Unhewn Throne. The novel is told through the perspectives of the three characters above. Each one has to deal with treachery, assassins, and mysteries.
Kaden is training to be a monk to the Blank God. He is two months away from his kingdom. Valyn is on the opposite end of the continent from Kaden and is training to be a Kettral. Kettral are elite soldiers who ride on giant birds called kettrals. Adare, their sister, is back at the palace trying to unravel the plot against her family.
On to my thoughts about the novel. I loved the characters. Not only the main characters, but the supporting characters as well. Learning about Kaden's god and his duties as a monk, was very interesting. Valyn's story had most of the action which balanced the novel nicely. I also really enjoyed learning about the magic. There are people in this world who are called leaches. Each leach has their own "well" which is something they use to perform their kennings (magic). A well can be anything from blood, to a dog, to the very air itself.
The world that Staveley imagined is incredible. It is filled with magic and monsters, giant birds that can be rode into battle, and badass characters. Both male and female ones, in case you were wondering. It is a perfect fantasy read.
The story was filled with mysteries and plots and action. It was an enjoyable read that I could hardly put down. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
Friday, June 5, 2015
May Wrap Up 2015
I read 8 books in the month of May. Watch my Wrap up to see my thoughts on them!
Books read:
An Ember In The Ashes
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Crewel
The Forever Song
Battling Boy
All The Bright Places
The Enchanter Heir
Bared To You
Books read:
An Ember In The Ashes
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Crewel
The Forever Song
Battling Boy
All The Bright Places
The Enchanter Heir
Bared To You
My Own Blog!
So recently, I decided to start my own blog. I didn't want anything big or flashy, but something easy to use like this website here. Some of you may know me already. I'm SassyCassidy5 from BookTube!
This is my link: https://www.youtube.com/user/SassyCassidy5
I will try to write as many reviews on this blog as I can. However, I might get lazy and forget all about this blog. You know how it goes haha.
I look forward to writing some reviews and getting to know everyone! Don't forget to check out my Youtube channel for videos every Monday, Wednesday and Friday!
This is my link: https://www.youtube.com/user/SassyCassidy5
I will try to write as many reviews on this blog as I can. However, I might get lazy and forget all about this blog. You know how it goes haha.
I look forward to writing some reviews and getting to know everyone! Don't forget to check out my Youtube channel for videos every Monday, Wednesday and Friday!
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