A review by ltg584
Breath of Air by Katie Jennings
4.0
First things first: the cover. Let's be honest, we all judge a book by its cover, even when we say we don't, and this one made an amazing first impression. I was actually a little sad that I had an ebook copy, because it makes fondling the cover a little difficult. It's exquisite!
Since the cover promised me it would be great, I dug right in. It had a slow build to it, not a ton of excitement in the first half, but the characters started to grow on me. It wasn't until I was headed into work, without my kindle!, that I realized how much the characters had gotten under my skin. For a full nine hours, I found myself just itching to get back to them.
I'm not really one for rehashing plot, since the synopsis has already laid it all out for you. I will tell you, however, that Katie Jennings wins major points for creativity. This is the first book I have ever read about Dryads, although the other mythical beings are often written about. We have the Fates, the Furies, the Muses. I'm sure most of you have heard about Serendipity? The Dryads may be lesser known, but, in this case, no less fascinating.
Capri is an Air Dryad. Simply put, she has control over the wind. Only, having been raised in an orphanage, no one has ever taught her how to use her amazing gifts. As a main character, she is the perfect balance of strength and humility. As a supporting cast, we have her friends who are an Earth, Fire, and Water Dryad. These four friends have the elements covered! And, of course, what's a good book without a little heat? Enter sexy Fury, Rian. Dark and mysterious, the reader is left wondering about him, and wanting more. Luckily, there are still three more books to the series, so I'm able to get my fix.
Since the cover promised me it would be great, I dug right in. It had a slow build to it, not a ton of excitement in the first half, but the characters started to grow on me. It wasn't until I was headed into work, without my kindle!, that I realized how much the characters had gotten under my skin. For a full nine hours, I found myself just itching to get back to them.
I'm not really one for rehashing plot, since the synopsis has already laid it all out for you. I will tell you, however, that Katie Jennings wins major points for creativity. This is the first book I have ever read about Dryads, although the other mythical beings are often written about. We have the Fates, the Furies, the Muses. I'm sure most of you have heard about Serendipity? The Dryads may be lesser known, but, in this case, no less fascinating.
Capri is an Air Dryad. Simply put, she has control over the wind. Only, having been raised in an orphanage, no one has ever taught her how to use her amazing gifts. As a main character, she is the perfect balance of strength and humility. As a supporting cast, we have her friends who are an Earth, Fire, and Water Dryad. These four friends have the elements covered! And, of course, what's a good book without a little heat? Enter sexy Fury, Rian. Dark and mysterious, the reader is left wondering about him, and wanting more. Luckily, there are still three more books to the series, so I'm able to get my fix.