Review: So Very Fantastical!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 17, 2013
I was so totally excited to get my hands on this book. I read Destiny's Fire a while back and loved it! This is the book that goes back to the beginning, the start of the Destiny's purpose. The book was everything I hoped for and more. I couldn't put it down, I was mesmerized. I just loved it.Long Story Short:Back thousands of years ago, the Kythan race existed, Shythe and Narco, and they lived together in harmony. They were enslaved, designed to do one thing, protect the Pharaoh and their family. Star is Xarion's guardian, he is to become Pharaoh, he is Cleopatra's son. Star loves him but is not his equal in Alexandria's eyes. She is just the protector. Octavian's army is out to take over Alexandria and kill Xarion for the throne. He has created a new Kythan race, one that has power of the Aether, the spirit world. Star and her friends are in the fight for the Pharaoh's life and their own.My Thoughts:Wow, what a great story. The love story was intense, the battle scenes intense. I loved the way it followed the ending of Cleopatra's reign. It was not true to all historical fact of course, it had it's own story, but I felt that this was the true story. The historical facts that exist around Cleopatra are lies. This one is the real story, and it's a must read. The fantasy mixed with History wasn't the only thing that got me going.The love story, oh my goodness. Trisha sure knows how to get it right. I loved the forbidden but destined love between Xarion and Star. It was sweet and passionate, built of childhood friendship, lifetime loyalty, and of course some pretty strong hormones... I mean Xarion sounds HOT!!!! No Insta Love- No Love Triangle, just good ole true love that isn't supposed to be.The characters... well they were icing on the cake. The story awesome, the love awesome, the historical elements awesome.... the characters beyond awesome.There were a couple of moments I really wanted to slap Star at the very beginning for letting her brain control her heart.. but she got over it. She was just a kick butt character for sure. She was smooth, strong, brave, and really don't mess with her. Xarion, well he was just swoon worthy times ten. A real smooth operator, knew what to say and where to put his hands. Tall, Dark, and Handsome! He was also very sweet, devoted, funny, and just plain lovable. Love him I did too.I really don't have any complaints about this book, well except parts in the end, but I could see it coming. The tears were only slightly drowning my pages. The last bit of the ending was just superb! It brings everything together just perfectly.In The End:If you liked Destiny's Fire... this is a must. If you have not read Destiny's Fire, you should and read this one too. They both are awesome in my book.