Series: The Worldmaker Trilogy #1
Pages: 400 Hardcover
Publisher: Tor UK
Release Date: April 23rd 2015
Buy it From: Amazon - Amazon UK - Waterstones
Synopsis:
Death and destruction will bar her way...
Kyndra's fate holds betrayal and salvation, but the journey starts in her small village. On the day she comes of age, she accidentally disrupts an ancient ceremony, ending centuries of tradition. So when an unnatural storm targets her superstitious community, Kyndra is blamed. She fears for her life until two strangers save her, by wielding powers not seen for an age - powers fuelled by the sun and the moon.
Together, they flee to the hidden citadel of Naris. And here, Kyndra experiences disturbing visions of the past, showing war and one man's terrifying response. She'll learn more in the city's subterranean chambers, amongst fanatics and rebels. But first Kyndra will be brutally tested in a bid to unlock her own magic.
If she survives the ordeal, she'll discover a force greater than she could ever have imagined. But could it create as well as destroy? And can she control it, to right an ancient wrong?
My Review:
Starborn follows Kyndra as she is taken away after the Breaking destroys her hometown. On her journey, Kyndra is left
questioning her what is happening to her, where she is going, and who the
strangers whom have taken her might be.
The strangers in question are Brégenne and Nediah, two
Wielders from Naris. We learn more about them and the land they come from as
the story progresses. They were the most fascinating characters for me
throughout the story.
I adored learning more about Brégenne. At the beginning, she
seemed so cold and I was unsure whether to trust her or not, but the more I
read of her, the more I began to appreciate her. I think the relationship
between her and Nediah is complex and well written. There was a scene between
the two of them that occurred at the very end of the book that shocked me, and
I’m eager to find out what the repercussions will be. I’d also like to discover
more of Nediah’s backstory further in the trilogy.
Kyndra was character who became stronger throughout
the story, and I admired her determination. I still think she has a lot more to
offer, so I’m excited to see how she develops because I think she could totally
kick some ass in the future.
There’s a great variety of characters from start to finish,
and they’re all interesting, whether they’re good or bad. However, one
character that left me confused was Gareth. When Gareth is first introduced,
the only word I can use to describe him is vile. He treats Kyndra horribly.
However, later on in the book, Kyndra seems to befriend him and he is shown as
a completely different person. That may
be because of the world he lives in and his upbringing, but because the reader
doesn’t know anything about that, it is very hard to forgive his initial
actions. I’m still interested to see what part he plays in the future of this series.
The plot was exciting and fast paced. I’ll admit, I was
confused during the first couple of chapters because I didn’t really understand
what was happening, but I was still completely drawn into the story.
The final couple of chapters are intense and make for a
fantastic ending. There are actions that will definitely have
repercussions in the future, and I can’t wait to see how the characters handle
the situations in the next book.
Hounsom is fantastic at world building, and the world within
this story is like nothing I’ve read before. It has a unique edge to it that
sets it apart from other fantasy novels. I’m eager to see more of what this
world has in store for its characters.
This is a very high fantasy story, and lovers of the fantasy
genre will definitely want to give this book a read. It’s a promising start to
a series that has huge potential.
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