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The Counterbalance by Lissa Bolts
5.0
Who needs a badass heroine ? I give to you Isla, heiress of a magical kingdom (technically it is the United States, but still, magiiiiiiic) and daughter of a horrible mean tyrant, incidentally, the Queen. Isla doesn’t have the glamorous sparkly life that her title could suggest. She is hated by her mother who does everything she can to make her life difficult. No, the Queen doesn’t have a magical mirror, but still cares to be the more powerful. Still, Isla is smart and finds ways to sneak out under her mother’s nose. But then, things get pretty serious. There is an assassination attempt and the Princess becomes the pawn in a war between her kingdom and the neighboring royal domain. So Isla knows it, she has to stop her crazy mother to save everyone, including the king of the other kingdom, who is really cute.
I love Lissa Bolts’ other series, Stones & Curses. And you know what ? Ruling Magic is pretty good too ! I love the magical atmosphere, the charismatic characters, the world building, in short everything. It is a good urban fantasy novel. I finished the first book and was like OMG what will happen next ? Which is a good sign. So yes. Fun read. Loved it. Lissa’s writing is really good. You get immersed immediately in the story. You feel it is just the beginning of the journey for Isla. She still has some growing to do to become the ultimate magical butt kicker, and I cannot wait to read it.
I love Lissa Bolts’ other series, Stones & Curses. And you know what ? Ruling Magic is pretty good too ! I love the magical atmosphere, the charismatic characters, the world building, in short everything. It is a good urban fantasy novel. I finished the first book and was like OMG what will happen next ? Which is a good sign. So yes. Fun read. Loved it. Lissa’s writing is really good. You get immersed immediately in the story. You feel it is just the beginning of the journey for Isla. She still has some growing to do to become the ultimate magical butt kicker, and I cannot wait to read it.