overlookingcovers's review against another edition
4.0
TW: Sexual violence, slavery, semi-graphic death
Thank you so much to the author for this gifted copy of Daughter of Shattered Skies! This book DID NOT disappoint!!
I want to say I am a sucker for anything with a royalty trope- and when you top it off with a bodyguard prospective lover? And then a prospective royal lover? Sign me up! The only love triangle I stan (okay maybe there are a few other instances of others I enjoy but Iβm making a point here!
Thank you so much to the author for this gifted copy of Daughter of Shattered Skies! This book DID NOT disappoint!!
I want to say I am a sucker for anything with a royalty trope- and when you top it off with a bodyguard prospective lover? And then a prospective royal lover? Sign me up! The only love triangle I stan (okay maybe there are a few other instances of others I enjoy but Iβm making a point here!
bookswithshay_'s review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
4/5 βοΈ
0/5πΆοΈ
Read this if you like:
βοΈForbidden Romance
βοΈFound Family
βοΈRoyals
βοΈForgotten Gods
βοΈMagic
βοΈFantasy
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This book was very plot driven. It had me hooked from the beginning. The world building was exceptional! I fell in love with the characters and the story. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because itβs in 3rd person which isnβt my favorite. It was still overall an amazing read and I will definitely be continuing the series.
0/5πΆοΈ
Read this if you like:
βοΈForbidden Romance
βοΈFound Family
βοΈRoyals
βοΈForgotten Gods
βοΈMagic
βοΈFantasy
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This book was very plot driven. It had me hooked from the beginning. The world building was exceptional! I fell in love with the characters and the story. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because itβs in 3rd person which isnβt my favorite. It was still overall an amazing read and I will definitely be continuing the series.
mnimismemory's review
5.0
Daughter of Shattered Skies by Sara DeLaVergne is book one in the Shattered Trilogy. This is the first book Iβve read by this author and oh my gosh! It was so good. The writing was amazing, I couldnβt put my kindle down. The worldbuilding was fantastic, I definitely read it cover to cover in one sitting. The plot was great and the pace moved briskly and the descriptions of the world are so on point that itβs easy to imagine everything youβre reading.Β
This book has non-stop action, an ancient prophecy, betrayal, secret identities and power struggles. I was so invested in reading this story, I was hooked by the opening chapters. The characters were written with such care to give them depth and unique personalities. I could understand each motivation and decisions being made. I absolutely love Issa, Calix (definitely my favorite) and Elon. I canβt wait to see what happens next. This was packed full of adventure that has twists and turns that keeps you turning the pages. I cannot wait to read book two.Β I think Iβm going to have a new favorite trilogy!
Final review:
5 out of 5 stars
seetaylorwriteandreview's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I wasnβt sure what to expect from this book due to not having seen it before. I had no expectations and was blown away!!!Β
First, I freaking LOVE Issaria. Love. Her. And Calix. Phew. Ngl, I kind of got Dain vibes from Elon at first, but I was so happy to see that my first impression was wrong.Β
This book was so great. And I desperately need the next one. Yesterday.Β
First, I freaking LOVE Issaria. Love. Her. And Calix. Phew. Ngl, I kind of got Dain vibes from Elon at first, but I was so happy to see that my first impression was wrong.Β
This book was so great. And I desperately need the next one. Yesterday.Β
beccainabook's review
3.0
Thank you so much Books of Match Media and the author for this copy in exchange for an honest review! I found this book interesting, the characters to be engaging, and I canβt wait to see what else this series will bring.
Although I had a little difficulty getting into the read at first, a dramatic and shocking beginning reeled me in and wouldnβt let me go until the very end.
I found the book world to be absolutely fascinating and it almost reminded me of an opposite universe of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe! Instead of endless winter, it was endless summer and being a California girl, it almost made me feel at home! I also found the magical system very fascinating and I am so curious to see what else Issariaβs magic has in store for her.
The story is told through multiple perspectives which allows the reader to get to see a bigger overview of the world and get to know all the characters on a deeper level. But, I found myself liking some perspectives better than others. The plot has so many crazy twists and turns and the ending shocked me to the core! I cannot wait for the sequel!
Although I had a little difficulty getting into the read at first, a dramatic and shocking beginning reeled me in and wouldnβt let me go until the very end.
I found the book world to be absolutely fascinating and it almost reminded me of an opposite universe of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe! Instead of endless winter, it was endless summer and being a California girl, it almost made me feel at home! I also found the magical system very fascinating and I am so curious to see what else Issariaβs magic has in store for her.
The story is told through multiple perspectives which allows the reader to get to see a bigger overview of the world and get to know all the characters on a deeper level. But, I found myself liking some perspectives better than others. The plot has so many crazy twists and turns and the ending shocked me to the core! I cannot wait for the sequel!
gigisbookadventures's review
5.0
WOW! Just wow!
I received an eARC for this book and I'm so so grateful to Sara for sending me one!
I received an eARC for this book and I'm so so grateful to Sara for sending me one!
bellebookcorner's review
4.0
Someone once told me that life is not about being fearless, but having the courage to overcome our limitations.
First of all, I want to appreciate how gorgeous the cover is!! I'm not gonna lie it's the first thing that made me want to read this one.
The world building is really fascinating and the magical system in it made me flipping the pages because I need to know more.
I have to admit, it was a bit confusing for me at first but after a while it become easier to understand and the map helps envisioning Issaria's journey.
The character are pretty good and I really like them. I love reading about how Issaria bonds with her female friends seeing she grew up without any of that.
I already guess this one would have a love triangle from the cover of the book, and to be honest I'm not really a fan of them especially in a series because it's going to take too long to figure out who the main character's going to end up with! This book is no exception hahaha but I'm still excited to read the next one and find out what's going to happen to those three.
The story is pretty well written, even though the pacing was a bit slow in the first half part of the book but it will eventually picks up and things are getting a lot more interesting especially with the epilogue!
The multiple POVs really help the readers to know the world building better and get insights on other characters as well.
Overall, for a debut novel this is really good. Fascinating magical system, great world building and well develop characters makes this a good start for a series!
I'm looking forward to the next book in this series!
A huge thank you to Sara DeLaVergne for giving me this digital copy of the book in return for my honest opinion, also thank you to Starlight Tour for allowing me to be a part of the book tour for this gorgeous book!
First of all, I want to appreciate how gorgeous the cover is!! I'm not gonna lie it's the first thing that made me want to read this one.
The world building is really fascinating and the magical system in it made me flipping the pages because I need to know more.
I have to admit, it was a bit confusing for me at first but after a while it become easier to understand and the map helps envisioning Issaria's journey.
The character are pretty good and I really like them. I love reading about how Issaria bonds with her female friends seeing she grew up without any of that.
I already guess this one would have a love triangle from the cover of the book, and to be honest I'm not really a fan of them especially in a series because it's going to take too long to figure out who the main character's going to end up with! This book is no exception hahaha but I'm still excited to read the next one and find out what's going to happen to those three.
The story is pretty well written, even though the pacing was a bit slow in the first half part of the book but it will eventually picks up and things are getting a lot more interesting especially with the epilogue!
The multiple POVs really help the readers to know the world building better and get insights on other characters as well.
Overall, for a debut novel this is really good. Fascinating magical system, great world building and well develop characters makes this a good start for a series!
I'm looking forward to the next book in this series!
A huge thank you to Sara DeLaVergne for giving me this digital copy of the book in return for my honest opinion, also thank you to Starlight Tour for allowing me to be a part of the book tour for this gorgeous book!
olivia_meret's review
4.0
This one is an indie winner!
If Iβm being honest I never would have picked this one up on my own, it comes across as cheesy YA. Sorry cover designer I know you worked really hard on it! Anyways it came recommended by a fellow bookstagrammer and it was on KU so I decided to give it a go. The world building was on point and the 3 POV characters were great. If some of the chapters had been cut down I think it would have been a 5 star but some of the scenes seemed unnecessary or to drag on
If Iβm being honest I never would have picked this one up on my own, it comes across as cheesy YA. Sorry cover designer I know you worked really hard on it! Anyways it came recommended by a fellow bookstagrammer and it was on KU so I decided to give it a go. The world building was on point and the 3 POV characters were great. If some of the chapters had been cut down I think it would have been a 5 star but some of the scenes seemed unnecessary or to drag on
gonewithflynn's review
5.0
Let me just start off by saying, that if I didn't already know this was a debut, I honestly would've never guessed.
It is so easy to get immersed in the world of Ellorhys - it is magical, whimsical and full of cosmic goodness! I love that the world is split in permanent night or day, this and the challenges it represents for the population are unique and rather refreshing for a fantasy binger like myself. Some aspects of the story/magic also remind me of Avatar the Last Airbender and I definitely got some nostalgia out of that! Here for it!
It is so easy to get immersed in the world of Ellorhys - it is magical, whimsical and full of cosmic goodness! I love that the world is split in permanent night or day, this and the challenges it represents for the population are unique and rather refreshing for a fantasy binger like myself. Some aspects of the story/magic also remind me of Avatar the Last Airbender and I definitely got some nostalgia out of that! Here for it!
msbookworld's review
5.0
First of all, Sara did a fantastic job with the world builidng! The world of Ellorhys is so rich and I canβt wait to see the main trio of Issaria, Calix and Elon explore it further in later books. Ellorhys reminded me a bit of a mix of the world of Sailor Moon R and Daevabad in the best way possible. I also loved that even though there was a lot of world building it did not come across as overwhelming and did not take away from the plot.
In terms of the characters, I, of course, loved the main trio, but Sara also kept my attention with minor characters like Rhaminta and Maiyra. And there was also Princess Shari, who I have a feeling is going to be a lot of trouble despite seeming to be a minor character at first.
There is also clearly a love triangle brewing in this book and I already know who Iβm rooting for. Calix definitely won me to his side in this book. Elon is sweet, but I felt like there was more passion between Calix and Issaria. Also Iβm very much a sucker for dark hair and fire power (think Prince Zuko and Will Herondale).
Iβve read a lot of debut novels this year and Daughter of Shattered Skies is definitely one of my favorites. Aside from the incredible world building and characters, the plot had everything I look for in a good book. There was a bit of adventure, a bit of magic, a bit of palace intrigue and a bit of romance. I canβt recommend this book enough especially for my fellow fantasy readers. Definitely a 5 out of 5 star read for me.
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In terms of the characters, I, of course, loved the main trio, but Sara also kept my attention with minor characters like Rhaminta and Maiyra. And there was also Princess Shari, who I have a feeling is going to be a lot of trouble despite seeming to be a minor character at first.
There is also clearly a love triangle brewing in this book and I already know who Iβm rooting for. Calix definitely won me to his side in this book. Elon is sweet, but I felt like there was more passion between Calix and Issaria. Also Iβm very much a sucker for dark hair and fire power (think Prince Zuko and Will Herondale).
Iβve read a lot of debut novels this year and Daughter of Shattered Skies is definitely one of my favorites. Aside from the incredible world building and characters, the plot had everything I look for in a good book. There was a bit of adventure, a bit of magic, a bit of palace intrigue and a bit of romance. I canβt recommend this book enough especially for my fellow fantasy readers. Definitely a 5 out of 5 star read for me.
If you enjoyed this review check out my blog (http://reviewsbym.com) or my instagram (@msbookworld)