REVIEW: The Waking Land by Callie Bates
Summary:
Lady Elanna Valtai is fiercely devoted to the King who raised her like a daughter. But when he dies under mysterious circumstances, Elanna is accused of his murder and must flee for her life.
Returning to the homeland of magical legends she has forsaken, Elanna is forced to reckon with her despised, estranged father, branded a traitor long ago. Feeling a strange, deep connection to the natural world, she also must face the truth about the forces she has always denied or disdained as superstition powers that suddenly stir within her.
But an all-too-human threat is drawing near, determined to exact vengeance. Now Elanna has no choice but to lead a rebellion against the kingdom to which she once gave her allegiance. Trapped between divided loyalties, she must summon the courage to confront a destiny that could tear her apart.
Returning to the homeland of magical legends she has forsaken, Elanna is forced to reckon with her despised, estranged father, branded a traitor long ago. Feeling a strange, deep connection to the natural world, she also must face the truth about the forces she has always denied or disdained as superstition powers that suddenly stir within her.
But an all-too-human threat is drawing near, determined to exact vengeance. Now Elanna has no choice but to lead a rebellion against the kingdom to which she once gave her allegiance. Trapped between divided loyalties, she must summon the courage to confront a destiny that could tear her apart.
Title: The Waking Land
Series: The Waking Land
Book #: 1
Author: Callie Bates
Approximate Book Length: 400 Pages
Recommended Reader Age: 18+
Sexual Content: Mild
Series: The Waking Land
Book #: 1
Author: Callie Bates
Approximate Book Length: 400 Pages
Recommended Reader Age: 18+
Sexual Content: Mild
Thoughts:
This was a very interesting book. The world has this history of magic that was practically a living thing in itself. I enjoyed the characters for the most part as they had some depth and the plot was very compelling. However, the whole thing seemed to drag on a bit. There's an urgency to the situation throughout the book, yet they sometimes just take their time or make a side trip and it was frustrating at times. The magic, while neat, was often very confusing. The ending was satisfying, though leaves room for a sequel that I don't know I necessarily want.
*Since reading the book, I have learned there is in fact a sequel that follows up on Jahan - Elanna's love interest. I'm interested, but not in a rush to grab it.
*Since reading the book, I have learned there is in fact a sequel that follows up on Jahan - Elanna's love interest. I'm interested, but not in a rush to grab it.
Bottom Line:
The Waking Land is a fascinating journey through a world divided over magic that will keep you turning pages.
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