Wings of Arian Blog Tour - 10 Things I Like About Wings of Arian

Hello, hello dear readers!  Welcome to the last stop on the Wings of Arian blog tour!  Have you read it yet?  If so, feel free to leave a comment.  There is certainly lots to talk about!   Also, head over to The Bookish Brunette today to enter for a chance to win 1 of 2 $100 Amazon gift cards.  The giveaway ends tonight, so don't delay!

As I have read Wings of Arian, so many things jumped out at me that I really enjoyed.  I thought that I would do something a little bit different for my stop.  I'm going to give you 10 things I like about Wings of Arian.  Maybe I can pique your interest!  Don't forget to keep an eye out for my review, which is coming soon.

1. The magic:

There are some awesome feats of magic in Wings of Arian.  As I learned more and more about magic in this world, my intrigue grew and grew, just as Kiora's powers did.

2. The settings:

There is a wide variety of settings to be found in the world of Wings of Arian.  From the enchanting forest known at the Hollow to the bleak landscape of places such as Morcant the dragon's home in exile, there is so much to view with your imagination.

3. The action:

There are some pretty harrowing scenes in this book.  If you're not even a little worried when the Hounds make an appearance, I just don't know what to say.  As for me, the mental image of a pack of 4 to 5 feet tall murderous canines is a pretty chilling one.

4. The creatures:

There is such a wide variety of creatures to meet in Wings of Arian.  In addition to the aforementioned dragons and Hounds, there are pegasus (both good & bad), fey-like creatures known as Guardians (good) and the Fallen Ones (bad), gargantuan stone giants known as rockmen, ancient mages, and so much more! 

5. The struggle:

The cause is classic: the fight between good & evil.  The delivery, however, is truly different.  Imagine a world in which peace has reigned for 1000 years and Kiora has grown up not knowing what true evil is.  As she learns a painful lesson and prepares to go up against a terrible adversary, she is tested to the very roots of her being.

6. The growth:

Watching Kiora turn from self-doubting peasant girl to the expected savior of Meros is so very intriguing to watch, as is Emane's transformation from arrogant prince to loyal protector.  I really enjoyed this aspect of the story.

7. The sweetness:

The romance develops gradually and is truly sweet once it manifests.  Those first kisses between Kiora and Emane were flutter- and aw-inducing.  Sometimes you just need a little sweetness.

 

8. The unexpected:

Just when you think you've seen it all, you find out just how wrong you are.  There were definitely moments that kept me on my toes, which I absolutely enjoyed.

9. The loyalty:

The loyalty aspect is just awesome.  Much like trust, loyalty is earned in this world and it is an inter-species concept.  I really enjoyed the camaraderie that I saw between various characters.

10. The adventure:

This story is truly an adventure with narrow escapes, brutal altercations, and amazing uses of magic.  Fans of high fantasy are very likely to enjoy this one!

About the Book

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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.

About the Author

Devri Walls lives in Kuna ID with her husband, two kids and one very bouncy lab. After suffering from an abundance of creativity with not enough places to put it, she turned to writing. Which in the end, turned out to be exactly where she should have been putting it all along.