Review: A scorching read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 17, 2013
Where book 1 was more YA Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance, book 2 is very much Epic Fantasy combining romance, mystery and mayhem. With thrill a minute action and adventure, and a plethora of endearing characters, it ranks amongst the likes of bestsellers, Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings!The story begins where book 1 left off. Aurora finds herself in the realm where she truly belongs, and it was exciting to get to know the characters and beings of this realm. I was particularly looking forward to meeting the Draconta. With new and old faces, many of the characters latched onto my heart. I loved the wise but somewhat scatterbrained, Alister. And then there was Zane, who did everything he could to redeem himself but still couldn't find room in Rory's heart, because is was reserved for one person, and one person only...Fenn *sigh* sweet, sweet Fenn, is back in full force. Along with Lexi, Astral and few other characters from the first book, he aids Rory in finding her way within this strange realm, all the while helping to get her ready for the big battle with Zordon. As the story unfolds more lies and deceit come into play, making the battle to save the dying race all the more dangerous, and the defeat of Zordon all the more imperative. Rory and her friends find themselves falling deeper and deeper into Zordon's twisted game, and the question of who can really be trusted comes to the forefront. Rory relies on her intuition, and stubbornness, to gain the up hand however this only complicates matters and lands her in hot water, more than once.I really loved the struggles Rory had to face all the way through the story. She didn't just go from being an ordinary girl to a half dragon progeny, who then lived happily ever after. She battled her own personal demons; fighting the darkness within while trying to connect with her dragon half without losing herself. Her constant self-doubt and nose for trouble only added fuel to the fire. But she fought her way through it, showing her courage and determination to see the prophecy to the end.There were a few gut-wrenching moments, and unfortunately, like every great war, there were a few casualties. A few good men and women who were sacrificed for the greater good. Add to that, the final betrayal of a key character and this made for an exciting and captivating read. I was so sad to see it come to an end. I cannot wait for From the Embers!Candace is an enchantress of the written word.Do yourself a favor, add this amazing trilogy to your TBR pile (if it isn't there already). You won't be disappointed!With beautiful covers and enthralling plot twists, you'll lose yourself in the magic she weaves!