Review: thoughts about the rising
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 10, 2013
I laughed at Serena’s interactions with Liam and Kai. Kai in the water beyond was just so funny. I cried at the end with Liam and Serena and what they figured out. Those two I hope they get a good ending. Kai and Serena are amazing together and their interactions range from sweet to funny. Those two totally like each other and just are afraid. Well Kai is nervous and more so now. Serena is just trying to grow into her own and with all that is happening in her life adjusting to everything.Serena is a snarky, intelligent young woman who is trying to figure out where she belongs. Her dislike for werewolves is put to the test and she is confused by the results of this test. She trusts the wonderful and amazing Liam and the revealing twist at the end was a OMG at the end wowza I did not see it coming. Neither did I see the twist with the King whoa doggy! Anywhoo Serena is a orphan who is trying to find her place while working through everything that is changing in her life. A trial, first love, her friendships, all of this weighs on her and does take its toll. She is growing ever frustrated with her king and people but she is reigning that in more than her other emotions. Her alliance and trust in Liam rocks her a little of whack but she learns to trust him and in the end even has a brotherly love for him.Liam the cutey patooty werewolf is just so kind and sweet. He wants so much to be a friend and ally to Serena. His secret is a wowza and will have your mouth drop to the floor. He feels, like Serena, that there is a way to have the mermaids and werewolves end their feud. He even risks his neck to help the mermaids. The guy is amazing.Kai a sweet and beautiful guy who has a love for Serena that is so beautiful. He is second in command of the Kings Guard and helps teach Serena to fight. Kai would defend Serena and wait for her to his dying breath. He does however do a doofy move but makes up for it when he makes the right decision and corrects his wrong before it is too late.The book is a can’t put down read. A story that twists in a battle between werewolves and mermaids that makes no sense but as revenge. One that has led both to near extinction. A story of revenge that is so distorted it makes the person not think straight. A king who has such love and honor and respect for his people he is willing to do what he must to protect and save them. One of trust and love that has you see the beginnings of beautiful relationships that will help propel them into happiness and even peace. One of finding yourself and coming into your own. You will laugh and cry but enjoy the ride this book will put you on.