Epic fantasy with slow-burn romance - Chosen Champion ARC Review

Chosen Champion (Vortex Chronicles #2)

by Elise Kova

Publication date: May 1, 2019

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance

Synopsis:

A princess on the run, with enemies on all sides...

Vi Solaris is on the eve of getting everything she’s ever wanted—her family, her home, her throne—and to save the world she’s going to have to give it all up.

The Empire sees her as their Crown Princess, returning at long last. But Vi only sees visions of fate guiding her to the world’s gruesome end. Across the sea is a man who holds the keys to deciphering her premonitions and thwarting the ancient evil ravaging their world. But to get to him, Vi will have to contend with enemies of the crown, romance she didn’t expect, sorcerer pirates, and a betrayal she never saw coming.

She will learn the hard way that some evils never die... They only bide their time...

Return to Solaris in the second book of Air Awakens: Vortex Chronicles, a young adult epic fantasy filled with even more magic, adventure, and romance. Get ready for twists you never saw coming that will keep you up all night reading!

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Author Interview with Elise Kova

Hi guys! I'm ending this week with an awesome author interview with one of my favorite authors, Elise Kova! We chat about the spin-off series she's currently working on, the importance of book covers, and more, so make sure to keep reading! 

A heart-stopping, emotional adventure - Vortex Visions ARC Review

Title: Vortex Visions

Series: Vortex Chronicles #1

Author: Elise Kova

Source: Advance Reader's Copy

My rating: 5 hearts

Genre: Young Adult, High Fantasy

Pub. date: February 4, 2019

Publisher: Self-published

Synopsis: A desperate princess, a magical traveler, and a watch that binds them together with the fate of a dying world.

Vi Solaris is the heir to an Empire she’s barely seen. Her parents sacrificed a life with her to quell a rebellion and secure peace with a political alliance. Now, three years past when her wardship should’ve ended, Vi will do anything to be reunited with her family.

The Empire is faltering beneath the burden of political infighting and a deadly plague. Yet, Vi can’t help but wonder if her inability to control her magic is the true reason her parents haven’t brought her home. Suspicion becomes reality when she unleashes powers she’s not supposed to have. 

Powers that might well cost her the throne.

As Vi fights to get her magic under control, a mysterious stranger appears from across the world. He holds the keys to unlocking her full potential, but the knowledge has an unspeakable price — some truths, once seen, cannot be ignored.

All eyes are on her and Vi must make the hardest choice of her life: Play by the rules and claim her throne. Or, break them and save the world. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Cover Reveal: Vortex Visions (Vortex Chronicles #1) by Elise Kova

Hi guys! I'm so excited to share the cover reveal for Vortex Visions by Elise Kova! It's a spin-off series of Air Awakens, which you may or may not know that I adored, so I'm seriously excited to read this book! But, don't worry, you don't have to have read Air Awakens in order to read Vortex Visions - so if you just want to read this one, no problem! This story follows a new protagonist with a new villain, and you don't need to know the previous story. But if you do want to read Air Awakens beforehand, it will be on sale November 11th-26th! Now, let's get to the part we're all anxious for: the cover! And let me tell you, it's absolutely freaking gorgeous. I'm obsessed!

The dark side of wishes - Circle of Ashes Review

*Disclaimer: I received a review copy from the author for review consideration. This does in no way affect my opinion, and all thoughts expressed in this review are unbiased and my own.*

Title: Circle of Ashes

Series: Wish Quartet #2

Author: Elise Kova

My rating: 4.5 hearts

Genre: New Adult, Fantasy, Romance

Pub. date: April 9th 2018

Publisher: Silver Wing Press

Synopsis: EVERY WISH HAS A COST BUT WILL THE SOCIETY BE WILLING TO PAY IT? 

Once a hacker-for-hire living in the shadows, Josephina “Jo” Espinosa is the newest member of a magical Society. Their mandate? To grant the wishes of mortals. A simple enough task until Jo is faced with an impossible wish – and her inability to grant it might spell disaster for her entire team, if not the Society itself. 

Jo is used to high-pressure situations, but after a string of disasters, the last thing she needs is stakes of this magnitude. Especially given that neither she nor the Society know quite what the consequences of failing to grant a wish might be. 

The only person with answers is the Society’s aloof and cryptic leader, Snow. Yet while Jo is enigmatically drawn to the man, all their clandestine encounters leave her with only more questions about the true nature of the Society, her magic, and her own history. 

Time is running out for the Society, and an executioner will rise from among them to exact the price of failure. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Be careful what you wish for - Society of Wishes Review

*I received a review copy form the author for review consideration. This does in no way affect my opinion, and all thoughts expressed in this review are unbiased and my own.*

Title: Society of Wishes

Series: Wish Quartet #1

Author: Elise Kova, Lynn Larsh

My rating: 4.5 hearts

Genre: New Adult, Paranormal, Romance

Pub. date: January 29th 2018

Publisher: Silver Wing Press

Synopsis: BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR.

Josephina Espinosa makes her living as a hacker-for-hire in the Lone Star Republic, a remnant of the fractured U.S.A. That is, until the day she and her best friend are gunned down in a government raid.

With her dying breath, Jo uses magical lore passed down from her grandmother to summon a wish-granter. Her wish? To save her friend’s life. Except wishes have costs, and for Jo, the price is the erasure of her entire mortal existence.

Now, as the most recent addition to the mysterious Society of Wishes, Jo must form a new “life” alongside the seven other members, one of which being her savior himself. Living as an occupant of the Society’s lavish mansion should be quite the perk, but while it is furnished with everything its inhabitants could possibly need, it lacks one thing—freedom.

Her otherworldly identity crisis takes a backseat, however, when Jo learns that the friend she sacrificed everything for is headed down the same path to ruin. Jumping in head-first, Jo uses her newfound magical abilities to protect him, only to realize that the ripples of her actions have far-reaching consequences. When the Society’s aloof leader Snow decides to give her a taste of his own ancient magic, Jo discovers that there are threads woven into the tapestry of her new reality that reach far beyond the wishes she is now required to grant. Ones that, if tugged on, could mean the unraveling of the world itself. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Review: The Dragons of Nova (The Loom Saga #2) by Elise Kova

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)

Blog Tour & Interview: The Dragons of Nova (The Loom Saga #2) by Elise Kova

I'm so excited to share the Blog Tour for The Dragons of Nova by Elise Kova with you guys today! The tour is hosted by Chapter by Chapter, and you can find the full tour schedule here. This book is seriously awesome, a definitive must read! I was lucky enough to get to interview Elise for this tour, so keep reading for the interview and more information about the book!

Character Interview: Florence from The Alchemists of Loom by Elise Kova

Hey guys! Right now, there is a read-along going on for The Alchemists of Loom, the first book in The Loom Saga by Elise Kova, prior to the second book, The Dragons of Nova, releasing in July, and throughout, there will be bonus content and interviews, both character and author, posted on different blogs. Today, I have the honour of posting a Character Interview with Florence. The read-along started May 8th, and will go on until May 31st. The read-along is going on on Facebook, and if you want to join, just follow this link.

Review: The Alchemists of Loom (Loom Saga #1) by Elise Kova

I need a moment to process this. This book was… everything! It was very different from Air Awakens, but I loved it just as much. The writing was amazing, the plot was interesting, the world-building was magical, and the characters were relatable. I am absolutely in love with this book!

Title: The Alchemists of Loom

Author: Elise Kova

My rating: 5 hearts

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Steampunk

Pub. date: January 10th 2017

Publisher: Keymaster Press

Synopsis: Her vengeance. His vision.

Ari lost everything she once loved when the Five Guilds’ resistance fell to the Dragon King. Now, she uses her unparalleled gift for clockwork machinery in tandem with notoriously unscrupulous morals to contribute to a thriving underground organ market. There isn’t a place on Loom that is secure from the engineer turned thief, and her magical talents are sold to the highest bidder as long as the job defies their Dragon oppressors.

Cvareh would do anything to see his sister usurp the Dragon King and sit on the throne. His family’s house has endured the shame of being the lowest rung in the Dragons’ society for far too long. The Alchemist Guild, down on Loom, may just hold the key to putting his kin in power, if Cvareh can get to them before the Dragon King’s assassins.

When Ari stumbles upon a wounded Cvareh, she sees an opportunity to slaughter an enemy and make a profit off his corpse. But the Dragon sees an opportunity to navigate Loom with the best person to get him where he wants to go.

He offers her the one thing Ari can’t refuse: A wish of her greatest desire, if she brings him to the Alchemists of Loom. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Thursday Quotables: The Alchemists of Loom (Loom Saga #1) by Elise Kova

Hosted by Bookshelf Fantasies

Welcome to Thursday Quotables! This weekly feature is the place to highlight a great quote, line, or passage discovered during your reading each week.  Whether it’s something funny, startling, gut-wrenching, or just really beautifully written, Thursday Quotables is where my favorite lines of the week will be, and you’re invited to join in!

   I haven't done any of these in ages, you guys, but I'm really happy and excited about this! I have a great quote to share with you today, from The Alchemists of Loom that I just recently (a few days ago) read and fell in love with. Elise Kova is such an amazing author, and TAOL didn't disappoint. I know it's not even a month into 2017, but I think it will be one of my favorite books of this year! Now, without further ado, let's check out my quote!

My Year in Books 2016

This has been such an awesome year, filled with amazing books! In this post, I will tell you all about the prettiest covers, best characters, most disappointing books, and more! At the end of the post, I will list my favorite book of the year (which was a really hard task, as there are so many great books that have been published this year). So stay tuned!

January TBR

Hi everyone! *waves hand* Before I start, I hope you all had a good Christmas and New Year. I spent some time with my family, and it was really needed. I feel so much better and more ready for 2017 now, and I'm excited for all the awesome releases this year! So, last year, I had a lot going on and therefore didn't have time to blog as much as I'd have liked, but I'm starting fresh this year. I'm going to blog more, and I'm going to try to start doing TBRs for each month, starting now. Now, I'm really bad at planning what to read, I'm one of those people who just read whatever I feel like whenever I feel like it. Because of this, this may not work at all. I have a lot going on in my life, and I don't really like forcing myself to read a book I don't feel like reading right now. But I'll try, and we'll see where this ends up.

Now, we're already a ways through January, but I'll do this anyway. So, let's get started!

Review: Crystal Crowned (Air Awakens #5) by Elise Kova

The last book in the Air Awakens series was an amazing ending to an amazing series, and I will miss it so much. 

Title: Crystal Crowned

Author: Elise Kova

My rating: 5 hearts

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance

Pub. date: July 12th 2016

Synopsis: Long live Solaris. 

One bloodthirsty ruler has been overthrown by another, casting the shadow of death over the Solaris Empire. Vhalla Yarl stands upon the stage of fate, prepared to do battle one final time. Fragile alliances will be tested and new bonds will be formed as the world is reshaped. She fights as the champion of peace, but when the night is darkest will she be able to pay the price of a new dawn? (synopsis from Goodreads)

Waiting on Wednesday: The Alchemists of Loom (Loom Saga #1) by Elise Kova

A Waiting on Wednesday on a Thursday, I know, but I forgot to post this yesterday, so I'm doing it today instead. Anyway, my WoW this week is The Alchemists of Loom by Elise Kova. I read her other series, Air Awakens, this summer, and I loved it so much, and I can't wait to get my hands on this one! I have such high expectations! Also, that cover is gorgeous! If you haven't read Air Awakens yet, you should, because it is such an amazing series!

Review: Air Awakens (Air Awakens #1) by Elise Kova

Title: Air Awakens

Author: Elise Kova

My rating: 5 please-give-me-more hearts

Genre: Young Adult, High Fantasy, Romance

Pub. date: August 27th 2015

Publisher: Silver Wing Press

Synopsis: A library apprentice, a sorcerer prince, and an unbreakable magic bond...

The Solaris Empire is one conquest away from uniting the continent, and the rare elemental magic sleeping in seventeen-year-old library apprentice Vhalla Yarl could shift the tides of war.

Vhalla has always been taught to fear the Tower of Sorcerers, a mysterious magic society, and has been happy in her quiet world of books. But after she unknowingly saves the life of one of the most powerful sorcerers of them all—the Crown Prince Aldrik—she finds herself enticed into his world. Now she must decide her future: Embrace her sorcery and leave the life she’s known, or eradicate her magic and remain as she’s always been. And with powerful forces lurking in the shadows, Vhalla’s indecision could cost her more than she ever imagined. (synopsis from Goodreads)