Wings of Arian (The Solus Trilogy #1)
Author: Devri Walls
Genre: YA Fantasy/Paranormal
Release Date: April 24, 2012
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Description:
Kiora thought she had never heard a lie until she was sixteen. But she was wrong. Her entire existence was based on nothing but. She thought that evil did not exist. Lie. That magic was not real. Lie. And that the land of Meros was all there was. One more lie.
With Aleric telling her that evil is knocking on the door and that she is the only one who can stop them she has a choice to make. Refuse, or start the wildest most painful ride of her life.
She reluctantly dips her toe into her new existence of magic and threads, dragons and shapeshifters, and the person who wants to take control of it all: the evil Dralazar.
However, this journey was never meant to be hers alone. She will be accompanied by a Protector. To her disbelief, and utter irritation they name the hotheaded, stubborn, non -magical, (albeit gorgeous) Prince Emane. They will have to trust each other with their lives, but right now Kiora would settle for a non hostile conversation.
And now it comes down to this, If you had never heard a lie, would you know when you heard one? Is knowing good from evil innate? Kiora finds herself having to decide who lives and who dies on those very questions.
In the first book of The Solus Trilogy - Wings of Arian - Kiora learns that her entire life - her entire world - has all been lies. It feels like nothing is true anymore and everything has been turned upside down in an instant. Not only that, but now it seems that there's evil demanding control of everything and she must go on a journey to save the world. Just when she finds out a bit of seemingly good news, that she doesn't have to take this perilous journey alone - that she will be guarded by a Protector - things continue to go from bad to worse. The Protector that must journey with her is non other than the very irritating and stubborn Prince Emane - whose hotness is rivaled only by his hot temper. Kiora must embrace her destiny and take the plunge into the unknown to save herself and her world from destruction. Will she be able to succeed?
This was a really wonderful fantasy that blends all the right amounts of magic, alternate realms, and strange creatures together to form an awesome novel. The characters were really interesting, if not a bit stereotypical at times. I really liked Kiora right away - she was such an innocent girl before her world got flipped upside down. She shows a lot of character growth throughout the book as she steps up to take on her tasks and face her destiny head on. I was able to identify and empathize with her early on, so I was definitely rooting for her to succeed through the story. Prince Emane was the stereotypical hottie with a bad attitude, but had so much more underneath that nobody knew about. I really loved the intricate details and descriptions that the author put into creating the world of the novel and the history and politics surrounding the characters and the storyline. It added a great depth to the novel that made it all the more believable. The writing was excellent and had a great pace - so I flew through this book fast due to the fact that I couldn't put it down. It definitely drew me in with the setting, characters, and I adored the magic aspects too. Overall, this is a really great first book in what promises to be a enchanting trilogy.
Release Date: January 31, 2013
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Description:
Kiora is rapidly learning that evil and lies come in shades of black and white and swirling greys, but nothing could have prepared her for the shock of leaving Meros.
Kiora and her protector Emane step through the pass into a world they never knew existed but were always meant to save, only to find it far worse than they could have ever imagined. Good has been forced into hiding for its own survival, while the rest of the land bows to the Shadow, a force that pushes any remaining thoughts of Dralazar from Kiora’s mind. This land is full of new creatures, each more dangerous than the last. Her visions have taken on a deadly twist, and magic, or what comes of it, was never so real. And then there is Alcander: a Tavean, their guide, and an entirely different kind of trouble.
Wings of Tavea, the second book in The Solus Trilogy, picks up right where the first book left off. Kiora has finally gotten on the right path since getting her world turned upside down and started on her journey. However, the things she once saw in only black and white now seem to have shades of gray that are blurring the lines. What she and Prince Emane, her Protector, find once they leave Meros is worse than either could've expected. The Shadow - an overwhelming evil force - has taken over the land and forced the Good into hiding. There are tons of new creatures, who are both dangerous and mysterious, as well as a new companion on their journey - Alcander, who is a Tavean and their guide - and who also tends to attract a whole new kind of trouble for Kiora.
Just like the first book in this brilliant trilogy, the second installment was a enchanting fantasy that continued to mix action, mystery, adventure, magic, alternate realms, and strange creatures together to form another awesome book. The characters continued to be interesting, if not a bit stereotypical at times. Kiora continued to show a lot of character growth throughout the book as she steps up to take on the unknown outside her home and face her destiny and the journey before them head on. She is easy to identify and empathize with, so I found myself continuing to root for her throughout the story. Prince Emane finally showed a bit more of his character and undergoes some character growth of his own in this installment, which I liked. Again, I really loved the intricate details and descriptions that the author put into creating the world of the novel and the history and politics surrounding the characters and the storyline. It added a great depth to the novel that made it all the more believable. The writing continued to be excellent and had a fast pace, which made it a major page turner. It drew me in with building on the setting, characters, and magic from the first book while introducing new dimensions, creatures, and a new character in Alcander - who definitely riled things up. Overall, this is a fantastic second book in a truly intriguing trilogy.
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