Seires: standalone
Genre: Paranormal, romance
Pages: 186
Rating: three stars
*I received this story in exchange for an honest review*
Let me start out by saying that this is a stunning read. I was hooked from the beginning! I love the plot idea around this, and the world that Klaus wrote. I felt like I was really there, and I appreciate when authors grasp that. The idea that magic is feared-not revered-is great, because usually fantasy is a type of story that everyone loves magic, even when there is bad vs good. Since magic is a big no-no, anyone suspected of possessing it (children), they are sent to colleges-go figure! This came across for me more as a jail type setting. They can't be around the non magic for fear that they'll roast some marshmallows using magic.
Hey, I think that'd be cool.
Zhara is such a cool character. She's really come to terms about being a Mage, and becomes driven for her rights. She's not a evil person, and not all magic is bad. She's strong and won't let anyone keep her from what she believes it right. I could really visualize Zhara and feel as if she was a real person (which to us authors, our characters are!). I had a great time reading about her. As she learns some things about her, she meets Roland.
Oh, Roland.
Rolan is strong, manly, and wants to do what's right. The last thing he should be doing is falling for Zhara. That's obviously the worse thing someone can do. Okay, at least in this world and really, in Roland's mind. I loved how they interacted. It was fun seeing him try to stay away from Zhara, when we all know that wasn't going to work. So when they finally came together...
Anyway...
I loved reading about the revolution. Many people break out of college and work together to bring down the prejudice against Mage folk. It was memorizing to read about, and really hits home with the realistic resemblance in our current world. Klaus made some pivotal points throughout this book and was so real. I loved that about her writing.
I couldn't find anything I really disliked. It was a good read, but it just fell a bit flat for me. I was immersed and loved it, but something still felt missing.
But give it ago, you might find it magical.
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