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Synopsis:
Set in a kingdom where danger lurks beneath the sea, mermaids seek vengeance with song, and magic is a choice.
She will reign.
As princess of the island kingdom Visidia, Amora Montara has spent her entire life training to be High Animancer — the master of souls. The rest of the realm can choose their magic, but for Amora, it’s never been a choice. To secure her place as heir to the throne, she must prove her mastery of the monarchy’s dangerous soul magic.
When her demonstration goes awry, Amora is forced to flee. She strikes a deal with Bastian, a mysterious pirate: he’ll help her prove she’s fit to rule, if she’ll help him reclaim his stolen magic.
But sailing the kingdom holds more wonder — and more peril — than Amora anticipated. A destructive new magic is on the rise, and if Amora is to conquer it, she’ll need to face legendary monsters, cross paths with vengeful mermaids, and deal with a stow-away she never expected… or risk the fate of Visidia and lose the crown forever.
I am the right choice. The only choice. And I will protect my kingdom
Review:
Hands down this is the best fantasy book I have read in a long time!
This is the type of book that draws you in from the opening sentence and has you hooked from the beginning. Honestly as soon as I finished this book, I put the audio book on hold from the library because I need to reread it again.
The world building is fantastic! It has been a long time since I found a fantasy world as interesting, detailed and believable. I wouldn’t mind if more books were based off this world, because this is something that you rarely see in a fantasy world.
Amora is now one of my favourite characters of all times!! I loved her determination to prove her worth in mastery of the magic and prove her worth to her people, but with sass and the ability to ensure she has the upper hand when needed.
Honestly. Forget any other book that you have heard about. This is the one book that you need to read because I guarantee that you will love it as much as I did!!
Rating: 5/5
Publisher: NewSouth Books
ISBN: 9781789094060