Title: The Dragons of Nova
Series: The Loom Saga #2
Author: Elise Kova
My rating: 5 hearts
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, with YA crossover appeal
Pub. date: July 11th
Publisher: Keymaster Press
Synopsis: Cvareh returns home to his sky world of Nova with the genius crafter Arianna as his temperamental guest. The mercurial inventor possesses all the Xin family needs to turn the tides of a centuries-old power struggle, but the secrets she harbors must be earned with trust -- hard to come by for Ari, especially when it comes to Dragons. On Nova, Ari finds herself closer to exacting vengeance against the traitor who killed everything -- and everyone – she once loved. But before Ari can complete her campaign of revenge, the Crimson Court exposes her shadowed past and reveals something even more dangerous sparking between her and Cvareh.
While Nova is embroiled in blood sport and political games, the rebels on Loom prepare for an all-out assault on their Dragon oppressors. Florence unexpectedly finds herself at the forefront of change, as her unique blend of skills -- and quick-shooting accuracy -- makes her a force to be reckoned with. For the future of her world, she vows vengeance against the Dragons.
Before the rebellion can rise, though, the Guilds must fall. (synopsis from Goodreads)
As usual
when it comes to any book by Elise Kova, I keep getting impressed. I have no
idea why I keep getting surprised, because, by now, I know how amazing her
writing is, but despite all this, despite my expectations being sky-high, her books
keep exceeding my expectations.
I love the characters!
I won’t
talk about each of the characters individually, but I will talk about a few
things that applies to all of them. They’re all interesting to read about, and
add something to the plot. Sometimes, multiple perspectives can be confusing
and hard to follow, but that never happens here. Instead, the different
perspectives make the story so much better and they all give you some new
insight into the world and the plot. And many of the characters go through
major character development, both throughout this book, but also since the
first book. I can’t wait to see what Kova has in store for them in the next
book!
I absolutely adore the world!
Kova keeps
impressing with her world-building skills. I already knew, after reading Air Awakens, that she knows exactly how
to make a world interesting and unique, and it’s even better in The Dragons of Nova. She gives just
enough information at the right time, never too much, so that the reader feels
overwhelmed. Just enough to make the reader want (no, need) more.
The plot is amazing.
The plot
keeps a great pace throughout the book. At the end of The Alchemists of Loom, when Arianna and Cvareh left for Nova, I
was a bit worried how she’d be able to make it work with the characters apart,
doing different things for the rebellion, but I should’ve known she wouldn’t
disappoint. A lot of things are going on at the same time, but it never feels
like too much or too overwhelming. It’s easy to follow and impossible to put
down!
The writing is just right.
As you’ve
probably noticed before, I love Kova’s writing. She just has this way with
words, this way to capture the feeling and the vibe of a world, that makes it
feel very real and tangible. The writing makes the world feel so realistic,
despite being a Fantasy world, that it’s very easy to get lost and stuck in the
world.
I have no
complaints over this book. With eclectic characters that all add something to
the story, a unique, interesting world, and writing that will make the world
feel more real than the real world, Kova will take you on an unforgettable
adventure and leave you reeling, trying to figure out how to go back to life
after that.
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