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fmcfranny's review
4.0
The premise was interesting and different. The mage human relationship was one I had seen before but incorporated new twists making it different from other books of a similar genre. The characters started out seeming so simple but grew and developed over time. This is clearly set up to be a series and I am anxious to read more as this book seems to be mainly to set the stage and show you the characters in a deep and intimate way. The only thing I could complain about is that there is no warning between time jumps.
I honestly cannot decide which of these "brothers" I like more. Cy has the snark i find amusing. Arion is a tortured soul and I cannot feel worse for him and his circumstances. Their world turns topsy turvy and meld in the worst and best of ways. A demon with a heart and a mage with too much power and anger. Its recipe for interesting and sad but with some hope.
I hope the end of the series finds a happy ending for both but I am not positive it will. And Kait I am still not sure who or what she is. If she has magic its a small amount but I do not know. Her pet does not seem like something a normal human would have but she does not seem magical either. At this point it is anyone's guess.
See I am already speculating and wondering about the next book! Really cannot wait to read.
Good job author T. Ariyanna I am now addicted. :)
P.S. I loved the total beauty and the beast moments!
I honestly cannot decide which of these "brothers" I like more. Cy has the snark i find amusing. Arion is a tortured soul and I cannot feel worse for him and his circumstances. Their world turns topsy turvy and meld in the worst and best of ways. A demon with a heart and a mage with too much power and anger. Its recipe for interesting and sad but with some hope.
I hope the end of the series finds a happy ending for both but I am not positive it will. And Kait I am still not sure who or what she is. If she has magic its a small amount but I do not know. Her pet does not seem like something a normal human would have but she does not seem magical either. At this point it is anyone's guess.
See I am already speculating and wondering about the next book! Really cannot wait to read.
Good job author T. Ariyanna I am now addicted. :)
P.S. I loved the total beauty and the beast moments!
guessgreenleaf's review
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Child abuse, Violence, Blood, Physical abuse, Gore, Murder, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
alexisbryn's review
No content warnings. Contains child abuse.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
diredreamings's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
annadventure00's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Grief, Child abuse, and Bullying
Minor: Violence and Alcoholism
sarahdez's review
I feel bad saying it so bluntly but it was just… bad writing. I read a chapter and a few pages and then I had to stop.
kasfire's review
4.0
4.25/5 Stars
Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this novel from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Well damn.
Arion and Cyllorian are both sons of a mage in their own respective ways. In this coming of age fantasy novel, readers watch as these boys shape each other. In a quest to find his mother, Arion ends up losing himself in the worst possible way.
I was honestly hooked from the prologue. I was intrigued by the characters, and T. Ariyanna's writing is wonderful. As the story progresses, we watch as Arion's life is laid before us. His father is an abusive drunk, and he is a pariah to the village. As he grows, he learns more about why, but he still thinks he can make people accept him.
Cyllorian is a demon who hates his creator for locking him away. But over time, he learns how to love and care for others. Both of these characters change throughout the novel, but their hearts remain the same. It was intriguing to watch their growth.
I will admit that for a while I got bored since we only get the interactions between these two brother. However, I understand that the author needed to establish these characters, especially since this is a series.
The world building was an interesting twist. It's sort of post-apocalyptic? Essentially, technology is created by Mages-- trains, cars, clockwork, etc.-- and humans were terrified that mages would try to control them. Thus, they decided to revert back to non-technological ages. Horse and carriages, fireplaces for heating, bartering/trading instead of coins.... I liked this idea, because it creates the illusion that Mages are superior.
Overall, I am intrigued to see where this story goes.
Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this novel from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Well damn.
Arion and Cyllorian are both sons of a mage in their own respective ways. In this coming of age fantasy novel, readers watch as these boys shape each other. In a quest to find his mother, Arion ends up losing himself in the worst possible way.
I was honestly hooked from the prologue. I was intrigued by the characters, and T. Ariyanna's writing is wonderful. As the story progresses, we watch as Arion's life is laid before us. His father is an abusive drunk, and he is a pariah to the village. As he grows, he learns more about why, but he still thinks he can make people accept him.
Cyllorian is a demon who hates his creator for locking him away. But over time, he learns how to love and care for others. Both of these characters change throughout the novel, but their hearts remain the same. It was intriguing to watch their growth.
I will admit that for a while I got bored since we only get the interactions between these two brother. However, I understand that the author needed to establish these characters, especially since this is a series.
The world building was an interesting twist. It's sort of post-apocalyptic? Essentially, technology is created by Mages-- trains, cars, clockwork, etc.-- and humans were terrified that mages would try to control them. Thus, they decided to revert back to non-technological ages. Horse and carriages, fireplaces for heating, bartering/trading instead of coins.... I liked this idea, because it creates the illusion that Mages are superior.
Overall, I am intrigued to see where this story goes.
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