| Title: World's End |
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| Author: Erica Verrillo | ||
| Genre: Fantasy | ||
| Publisher: Random House | ||
| Elements: Political intrigue | ||
| Series: Book 3 of the Phoenix Rising trilogy |
Got this ARC from The Story Siren. Thanks!Elissa used to daydream about being a princess. Now the reality of what it brings is clear: stiff, courtly manners, dresses like cages, tortuously high shoes, and betrothal to an aging duke to secure her father's kingdom! Elissa wants no part of it and makes her escape to be with her devoted friends, who the King has no use for.
But the unseen hand of the Ancient One once again guides Elissa toward a fate she does not wish to acknowledge - the culmination of the prophecy of the Phoenix!
I'm aware that this book is going to be published soon (June 9, 2009) so I'll try not to spoil the plot too much. Not having been introduced to this series before, here's what I can gather from the story.
Elissa's found her father after a long and arduous journey (Of course, it's never easy peasy. No one wants to read about an easy peasy journey.) and found out that she's the heiress to a kingdom! This should be the "happily ever after" part of the tale, but life doesn't quite work out that way. Determined to make things work out, Elissa stays, only to find out that she's being used as a pawn in her father, the king's court games.
I thought this book was mildly interesting. The characters seemed a little flat, but that's probably because I haven't read the two prequels. The stubbornness which endeared Elissa to me kind of irritated at the same time; even though there wasn't much evidence, I thought she was more of a spoilt brat. I wanted to shake her and go "Girl! You found your father, he's a king. Even better, he loves you. Stop running away and screwing things up already!" The plot was slightly lacking, same as the ending, but the excellent writing and details more than made up for it.
Honestly, I just don't think it suits me. When I gave it to my little sister, she totally loved it. I doubt she'll return me the book. Hmm...
I really enjoy reading your reviews! You give us a nice synopsis, but the part I most enjoy is your character critiques. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! *beams*
ReplyDeleteHmm, sounds like it is something I won't read. This book was suppose to have a lot of potential, wasn't it? And maybe for younger kids,it still will.
ReplyDeleteLiyana, when I get signed, I'll tell you and send you a copy. Will you review my book? It's for MG, but I'd still love to have you do the review.:)
Good review :)
ReplyDeleteSo your sis loved it, lol, that book is gone forever
Robyn - *gasp* I'm honoured! Thank you so much! :D
ReplyDeleteBlodeuedd - I know right. -.- Oh wells, as long as she loves it, I don't mind. LOL. :D
Nice review. This doesn't sound like the type of book I would like :)
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