(Falling Kingdoms #5)
by Morgan Rhodes
December 13, 2016
379 pages
379 pages
Goodreads Summary:
The ruthless Empress Amara of Kraeshia has taken the Mytican throne, and now uncertainty looms over the three kingdoms. Since Lucia unleashed the fire Kindred, wreaking havoc throughout the land, Myticans have been looking for someone—anyone—they can trust. They believe in Amara, not knowing her grand promises are built on lies.
In Paelsia, Magnus and Cleo reluctantly follow King Gaius to the home of his exiled mother, Selia. Selia is a powerful witch and claims she can help unlock the magic of the Kindred—if the visitors agree to her terms. When Jonas arrives from Kraeshia, he is shocked to find that his rebel army now includes his sworn enemies. Along with Nic, Felix, and the mysteriously resurrected Ashur, the contentious group agrees to cast aside old grudges—for now—and united against their common enemy: Amara.
Meanwhile, bearing the child of a Watcher and feared by all, Princess Lucia travels across Mytica to find her family. But time is running out. The impending storm signals the dark prophecy Timotheus warned her about. Her fate is written, and it includes none other than the rebel Jonas. When their paths collided, Jonas and Lucia must decide between blindly following their destiny or fighting for their own free will.
The battle for power culminates at the Paelsian palace, where Amara resides. Rain pours. Blood spills. And soon all will discover that the darkest magic comes at an even darker price.
Review
Crystal Storm may be my favourite of the Falling Kingdoms books! The story was very fast-paced and being extremely invested in the characters and all the relationships I couldn't wait to see where things went.
What I Liked:
- the writing was easy to read
- more twists
- the (new) magic- simple but powerful
- the story was really unputdownable
- that climax (ritual) with pretty exciting
- all the relationships and their developments: timeline-wise they seem rushed but I could feel some genuine connections
- I continue to swoon over Magneo
The Not So Much:
- not a real negative to the story but some POVs and events I didn't care much for so I was impatient to get them over with :P
Crystal Storm was a wild ride from start to finish! Especially with that ending! I can only imagine what the final book will be like but bring it on.
Just thank your lucky stars that you didn't have the agonizing wait between books with this ending! Omg, I was screaming when I read it and then the last book was pushed back a few months and I'd thought I would lose my mind!! Lol! Great mini review! ;)
ReplyDeleteHahahaha I'm glad you survived the wait! I waited to read this series exactly because of that ;)
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