I would like to first note that I generously received an ARC of this book though this review is being posted because I want to share the love of this book and all thoughts are completely my own.
This book has been one of my most anticipated books since first hearing of it and I was so excited to be given a copy because I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. Now I can see why I wanted it so badly and I loved this book from beginning to end. I read and finished it in less than four days which is quite a feat for me and I read every moment I could because I needed to know what would happen next!
This is the story of two women (Rielle who is known by history as the Blood Queen and Eliana who is a bounty hunter that heals quickly from wounds) who are one thousand years apart in timelines so it's rather hard to believe there's a connection between these two very different women... and yet... sometimes the most elusive connection can lead to surprising discoveries.
Both of these women are powerful in their own rights and both also have a choice as to whether help save the world or let it burn. Sometimes the most important decisions can be the hardest because there's a slim chance that things will work out because life is always full of surprises.
I loved that both Rielle and Eliana are fiercely protective of those they love and are not afraid to make some hard choices to protect their loved ones though in a variety of different ways.
Rielle has spent much of her life being sheltered with her father being a commander to their King though she's had her fair share of struggles with trying to wrestle with her powers and keep it a secret for fear that she may be led to the slaughter. I liked getting to know Rielle because she's a funny, kind, powerful and protective young woman who will do anything to keep her loved ones safe and is also very smart. She's about to get in over her head but luckily she has at least a couple of people to count on to be there for support.
Eliana is known as the Dread of Orline and has done a number of different jobs to put food on the table and protect her brother as well as Mother. Even though she's an assassin, I really liked her character because she's one tough, loyal person who is loving to those she cares for and will do anything to keep them safe. The jobs are starting to wear on her though and one job gone wrong may very well be the key to her salvation.
Full of magic, intrigue, the power of love, adventure and twists... I still can't quite wrap my head around some parts because it was all so amazing and I highly recommend checking out this book. I can't wait to see what is in store for all the characters in the next book! Also I'd love to have my very own Chavaile and super loyal Ludivine, Simon, Remy and Audric!
This book has been one of my most anticipated books since first hearing of it and I was so excited to be given a copy because I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. Now I can see why I wanted it so badly and I loved this book from beginning to end. I read and finished it in less than four days which is quite a feat for me and I read every moment I could because I needed to know what would happen next!
This is the story of two women (Rielle who is known by history as the Blood Queen and Eliana who is a bounty hunter that heals quickly from wounds) who are one thousand years apart in timelines so it's rather hard to believe there's a connection between these two very different women... and yet... sometimes the most elusive connection can lead to surprising discoveries.
Both of these women are powerful in their own rights and both also have a choice as to whether help save the world or let it burn. Sometimes the most important decisions can be the hardest because there's a slim chance that things will work out because life is always full of surprises.
I loved that both Rielle and Eliana are fiercely protective of those they love and are not afraid to make some hard choices to protect their loved ones though in a variety of different ways.
Rielle has spent much of her life being sheltered with her father being a commander to their King though she's had her fair share of struggles with trying to wrestle with her powers and keep it a secret for fear that she may be led to the slaughter. I liked getting to know Rielle because she's a funny, kind, powerful and protective young woman who will do anything to keep her loved ones safe and is also very smart. She's about to get in over her head but luckily she has at least a couple of people to count on to be there for support.
Eliana is known as the Dread of Orline and has done a number of different jobs to put food on the table and protect her brother as well as Mother. Even though she's an assassin, I really liked her character because she's one tough, loyal person who is loving to those she cares for and will do anything to keep them safe. The jobs are starting to wear on her though and one job gone wrong may very well be the key to her salvation.
Full of magic, intrigue, the power of love, adventure and twists... I still can't quite wrap my head around some parts because it was all so amazing and I highly recommend checking out this book. I can't wait to see what is in store for all the characters in the next book! Also I'd love to have my very own Chavaile and super loyal Ludivine, Simon, Remy and Audric!