For lovers of Sarah J Maas and Victoria Aveyard... this one is definitely for you!!
Lauryn builds a system of magic which is easy to follow - the 4 elemental races for fire, air, earth and water are bound under the golden eye to serve an emperor who can control all the elects due to the fealty of their kings and queens. The element of succession is neatly handled with a tournament determining the heads of each house.
This tale follows the Storm Weaver, Blaze, who despite coming from a line of fire elementals, brings a world ending storm with her birth. Since then she's lost control over water and struggles with the reputation built from her lapse as an infant. Her family shuts her in to protect her abd she has not learnt control over her water bending abilities.
She's swung into the Palace to participate as one of the Heirs, her twin brother Flynn, being the shoo in for the house of Ignatia. Her growth, handling of the challenges and romantic entanglements follow suit. The author weaves riddles, growth and even a political mystery in the wake of the succession tournament. The supporting cast are brilliant, as Renly, her younger sibling, their protective grandmother and a slew of friends and enemies with decidedly steadfast beliefs and character arcs.
How Blaze learns to control her power and meld her capabilities while solving mysteries, attending lessons and competing in a life or death challenge and bring wooed by the prince himself.. the story was a fast paced read for me and I am eagerly awaiting the sequel!!
Do not miss this masterful story that lays the foundation for what will definitely be a riveting series!!
Thank you to Netgalley and Roaring book press for the opportunity to read the arc!!
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