Review: These Rebel Waves

Title: These Rebel Waves

Author: Sara Raasch

Narrator: Kate Rudd

Published On: 8/7/18

Page Count: 474

Audio Length: 11hr 40min

Rating: 4/5

Synopsis (Found on Goodreads):

Adeluna is a soldier. Five years ago, she helped the magic-rich island of

Grace Loray overthrow its oppressor, Argrid, a country ruled by religion. 

Devereux is a pirate. As one of the outlaws called stream raiders who run

rampant on Grace Loray.

Benat is a heretic. The crown prince of Argrid, he harbors a secret obsession with

Grace Loray’s forbidden magic.

I wanted to like Adeluna as our MC but she had some major flaws. As the story

progressed I enjoyed Devereaux (Vex) more. Hejust wants to finish this last job and settle

down. A small out of the way area where no more trouble can cross his path. Little did he

know saying yes to Luna would put him smack dab in the middle of the next war.

I will be continuing this series with hopes that Vex becomes more of the focal point

and not Luna. I also hope Luna starts making some better life choices because she

causes some anxiety in me. 

TTFN,

Ashley

Review: The Storyteller

Title: The Storyteller

Author: Traci Chee

Published On: 11/13/18

Page Count: 437

Rating: 4/5

Synopsis (Found on Goodreads):

Sefia is determined to keep Archer out of the Guard's clutches and their plans for

war between the Five Kingdoms. The Book, the ancient, infinite codex of the past,

present and future, tells of a prophecy that will plunge Kelanna in that bloody war.

Interesting twist which always ties to the titles. That part is what makes the novel

worth reading. The last two hours of the audiobook flew by with more emotion

than I expected. The character growth not only for the two main characters was

exponential in the entire trilogy. Each person we are introduced to has personality

and drive. The poetry and quotable material in this story is amazing.

Unfortunately the part that fell flat was the search for the amulet. There was

missed chances and a less than stellar pacing job. The other two novels seemed to be

building up to something huge and just feel like the main battle just disappointed me. 

TTFN,

Ashley

Review: The Deceiver`s Heart

Title: The Deceiver`s Heart

Author: Jennifer A. Neilson

Published On: 2/26/19

Page Count: 384

Rating: 3/5

Synopsis (Found on Goodreads):

Kestra Dallisor has finally gained possession of the Olden Blade.

With the dagger in her control, she attempts to destroy the tyrannical

Lord Endrick. But when Kestra fails,the king strips her of her memory, and leaves

her weak and uncertain, bound to obey him.

Some interesting battle scenes throughout the novel. I really want to enjoy it but some of

the events just fell flat. I will say that the cliffhanger does have me itching for the last book.

Less of a desire to read but more the need to complete the entire storyline.

Kestra spends so much time allowing others to sacrifice themselves for her. If she would

listen to the plan and speak her mind BEFORE the start of the plans a lot less death

would occur. Kestra seems a little whiny and less than helpful during a majority of the novel.

I just wish she had more redeeming qualities.

TTFN,

Ashley