Welcome to day 3 of the Wings of Tavea blog tour. Having had the pleasure of participating in the tour for Wings of Arian, I am pleased to be back again to review the next installment in Devri Walls' epic story of fantasy, adventure, and romance. If you haven't checked this series out yet, it's a must.
publisher: Stonehouse Ink
date of publication: December 11, 2012
format: digital review copy
pages: 450
source: from the author/tour company
From Goodreads:
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 Arian introduced us to a young girl coming into her powers in a land that had long been devoid of evil... or so she thought. Now Kiora is in for a real shock as she learns just what is really out there. In Wings of Tavea, you're in for an even bigger whirlwind than ever before. If you thought you had seen it all in Wings of Arian, well, you haven't seen anything yet.
Kiora continues to grow so much as the series progresses. As she comes into her own in both her powers and her knowledge, Kiora becomes an even more formidable character. Emane is every bit as interesting as he was in the previous installment and I had very little to complain about with him. It is the introduction of Alcander that really puts a new twist on everything as an entirely new dynamic is introduced to the group. Even though he's a grump, it's hard not to enjoy this new cog in the machine.
The world of Wings of Arian was an idyllic world with evil lurking where few can see it. The other side of the gate, however, is the exact opposite. It is a land teeming with evil with good hiding where few can find it. It makes for such a stark, imposing landscape, a landscape that creates a wonderful feeling of foreboding. I became so immersed in the story thanks to this land as I waited with bated breath to see what Kiora and company would do and what would become of them.
I've had such a great time getting to know Ms. Walls' writing. Being a fan of fantasy, Wings of Arian was just what this reader needed. Filled with danger, humor, and a nice amount of romance, this book was a pleasure to read. If you, too, enjoy the fantasy genre, Devri Walls is a good author to check out. This series is bound to continue delivering with each and every new book.
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Obligatory legal statement: This digital review copy was provided to me free of charge by the author via Xpresso Book Tours. No monetary compensation was received in exchange for this fair and unbiased review.
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