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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 I’m 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 I’m 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 can’t 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 I’m 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 I’m very much a sucker for dark hair and fire power (think Prince Zuko and Will Herondale).
I’ve 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 can’t 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 I’m 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 I’m very much a sucker for dark hair and fire power (think Prince Zuko and Will Herondale).
I’ve 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 can’t 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)
necronomiconreads's review
5.0
Received an eArc in exchange for an honest review. Daughter of Shattered Skies takes you by the hand, and whisks you away to a bewitching land full of giant crystals, magic and cosmic wonder. With a rich, magical and whimsical world split into night and day, this world harks visuals from any Hayao Miyazaki film. This coming-of-age story with a female protagonist who is bad-ass, feminine and smart (because yes, you *CAN* be all 3) who is trying to save her queendom. Whilst figuring out her place in the world and sort through her own tumultuous feelings, for a certain loyal bodyguard and a certain Prince with charred hands from the warring nation above the Timeline who has sworn to kill her.
With a voice inside Issaria’s magic, a deity who has sworn vengeance and more, our heroine has a lot to figure out along the way. With this cross map adventure we explore a lot of this amazing world without it being too heavy. The information is rolled out effortlessly, with a high fantasy’s worth of lore and history stuffed into a YA package. Issaria is thrown into all sorts of situations, and you will revel in how it all unfolds.
Prince Calix has a special place in my heart, and I am blaming those charred hands of his.
The only 5* book I read that month. I absolutely could not put it down, I HAD to know what was going to happen next, and I could not predict what was going to happen and it surprised me at every turn. This book has a lot of tiny easter eggs for fans of Sailor Moon, Ghibli films, Avatar the Last Airbender and much more. I can’t wait to see what the next book brings! I need the next book now!
For fans of The Bridge Kingdom, Sailor Moon, Air Awakens and Throne of Glass.
“Be afraid. But do it anyway.”
With a voice inside Issaria’s magic, a deity who has sworn vengeance and more, our heroine has a lot to figure out along the way. With this cross map adventure we explore a lot of this amazing world without it being too heavy. The information is rolled out effortlessly, with a high fantasy’s worth of lore and history stuffed into a YA package. Issaria is thrown into all sorts of situations, and you will revel in how it all unfolds.
Prince Calix has a special place in my heart, and I am blaming those charred hands of his.
The only 5* book I read that month. I absolutely could not put it down, I HAD to know what was going to happen next, and I could not predict what was going to happen and it surprised me at every turn. This book has a lot of tiny easter eggs for fans of Sailor Moon, Ghibli films, Avatar the Last Airbender and much more. I can’t wait to see what the next book brings! I need the next book now!
For fans of The Bridge Kingdom, Sailor Moon, Air Awakens and Throne of Glass.
“Be afraid. But do it anyway.”
sonjafblanco's review
adventurous
dark
inspiring
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
Thrilling epic fantasy full of twists and turns!
Daughter of Shattered Skies instantly grips you with a tumultuous empire split in half by a timeline that divides day and night. The pace is brisk with non-stop action, and the characters are so well written, they seem corporeal.
While Imperial Princess Issaria is the main character on this hero’s journey tale, she is wonderfully complimented by Elon (her protector with a secret past) and Prince Calix (who’s magic, golden heart, and charred hands have undone me). Issa’s character arc is truly magnificent, and the tension surrounding her survival and coming-of-age evolvement kept me turning pages way past my bedtime.
Author Sara DeLaVergne wonderfully weaves secret identities, betrayals and power struggles, high stakes, an ancient prophecy, and the magic of believing in yourself.
Brilliant debut. I’m vested in this tenuous empire and am in love with Issa, Elon, and (very much) Calix. Can’t wait for book 2 to see what happens next!
I received an ARC from the author (thank you Sara!) and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
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