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A review by michael_benavidez
Æsa by Sabrina Voerman
5.0
Mermaids, vampires, demented kings, and a loyal dog.
Aesa is one of those books where there is so much lore, world building, a fully working system of powers all contained in a way that flows with the story. Voerman does an incredible job (once again) letting the characters speak and grow and develop, in turn allowing the plot to naturally unfold.
While at the heart of it, you may think this a romance, the real crunch of the story is in the each character's standalone story. yes they occupy the same space, yes they intertwine to create something special and deep, but it's their individual arcs for me that allow the book to elevate itself into being memorable.
Not knowing how each character will react to the twists and turns, wanting to know how they'll play off each other, knowing that each one has their own goals, you sit entranced by the story trying to see how they weave themselves together for a perfect conclusion.
I won't give away anything, i went into this book blind (not even reading the blurb, simply trusting Voerman, especially after her debut Red) and believe you should too. Just keep in mind.
Mermaid, Vampire, and Kashmir. That's all you need to know going into this, and you will enjoy it.
Aesa is one of those books where there is so much lore, world building, a fully working system of powers all contained in a way that flows with the story. Voerman does an incredible job (once again) letting the characters speak and grow and develop, in turn allowing the plot to naturally unfold.
While at the heart of it, you may think this a romance, the real crunch of the story is in the each character's standalone story. yes they occupy the same space, yes they intertwine to create something special and deep, but it's their individual arcs for me that allow the book to elevate itself into being memorable.
Not knowing how each character will react to the twists and turns, wanting to know how they'll play off each other, knowing that each one has their own goals, you sit entranced by the story trying to see how they weave themselves together for a perfect conclusion.
I won't give away anything, i went into this book blind (not even reading the blurb, simply trusting Voerman, especially after her debut Red) and believe you should too. Just keep in mind.
Mermaid, Vampire, and Kashmir. That's all you need to know going into this, and you will enjoy it.