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laureenreads's review against another edition
2.0
It was an okay book. Geishas with magical powers, a Stargate, and a rushed ending. I don't care enough to worry about reading the next one in the series which is fine, and to be honest, this felt like a rehash of a lot of things in an attempt to be original. It wasn't terrible, mind you, but not original or thought provoking or amazing either.
Full review available on my blog.
Full review available on my blog.
fairytalearista's review against another edition
4.0
Good plot and well paced, but there was a bit too much language used for my taste (not every page, but there were several words used) and sometimes the writing lacked. I am interested in continuing the series, however.
baddums's review against another edition
2.0
The story has promise for sure, but like a lot of other readers, I feel the writing was unskilled in a lot of parts. I intend to keep reading the series so I can find out what happens to all of the characters, but I hope the writing improves with practice.
amethystbookwyrm's review against another edition
2.0
This and my other reviews can be found at http://amethystbookwyrm.blogspot.co.uk/
Thanks to Netgalley and All Night Reads for giving me this book to review.
Ciardis has grown up with the people in her small vale always looking down on her, however, after all the plans she has made begin crumbling around her, Ciardis’s luck changes as she is chosen to train at the Companions guild, a position which a lowly laundress should not be available to her. Now she must learn and discover skills to be able to attract a patron and help the prince discover what is wrong with his powers.
Sworn to Raise is an ok fantasy book that has court politics, a strong heroine and magic, however, that being said I could not get into it and it felt like there was something missing.
A big problem with this book was that I did not care about any of the characters as I could not bond to them. Also it felt like the story was all jumbled together and did not connect making it at some points a bit confusing.
Even though Sworn to Raise should have been my type of book I just could not get into it and therefore I cannot recommend it.
Thanks to Netgalley and All Night Reads for giving me this book to review.
Ciardis has grown up with the people in her small vale always looking down on her, however, after all the plans she has made begin crumbling around her, Ciardis’s luck changes as she is chosen to train at the Companions guild, a position which a lowly laundress should not be available to her. Now she must learn and discover skills to be able to attract a patron and help the prince discover what is wrong with his powers.
Sworn to Raise is an ok fantasy book that has court politics, a strong heroine and magic, however, that being said I could not get into it and it felt like there was something missing.
A big problem with this book was that I did not care about any of the characters as I could not bond to them. Also it felt like the story was all jumbled together and did not connect making it at some points a bit confusing.
Even though Sworn to Raise should have been my type of book I just could not get into it and therefore I cannot recommend it.
ohjessjess's review against another edition
1.0
Good concept, dull world-building, terrible execution. Couldn't finish past page sixty-something.
lrwlee's review
DNF. Unlike many who give books bad ratings when they don't finish them, I don't...
whit_brantley's review against another edition
4.0
Hello Lovelies!
Let's start with the obvious, this cover is stunning, and it fits the mental image of Ciardis conjured by the author's description. Ciardis' fiery attitude makes her a witty and enjoyable protagonist and also seems to get her into quite a bit of trouble. I find her relationship with Sebastian, the prince, to be both exciting and fun as it is full of sibling-like banter and adventure. Aside from Ciardis and Sebastian, Edun has supplied supporting characters who, while not as dimensional, provide entertaining dialogue and help guide Ciardis in her journey to become a Companion.
Being a Companion appears to be an interesting and diverse occupation that both genders can be appointed to. While some Companions also become spouses, the position does not require romantic or sexual interaction. Companions are valuable, life-long acquisitions that provide their patrons with different skills and magical talents, although not all Companions possess magic. Ciardis' arrival to the Guild and the discovery of her rare Weathervane origins make her a particularly prized asset eagerly sought after by all.
I enjoy the world that Sworn To Raise takes place in. Magic interacts with both the land and the individuals in a new way. For example, weather mages can manipulate their magic into spells that maintain the temperature of an area, most commonly a room, and create a sort of air conditioning. I thought this to be a clever form of climate control! It's exciting to discover the various talents among the different types of mages introduced throughout the novel, and I'm sure that Sworn to Raise only scratches the surface of the different magical abilities in Edun's world. In an hierarchical society usually ruled by a king and succeeded by a male heir, I was also surprised and delighted to find out that families take the last names of their mothers.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. For a free ebook, there were minimal errors and the writing was fairly elevated. I thought the story line was creative and thrilling. I already own books two and three of the Courtlight series (seven books) and am looking forward to purchasing the other books. I recommend Sworn To Raise (free Kindle download here) to any reader looking for a lively adventure!
-Whimsical Whit
https://whimsicalwordsofwhit.wordpress.com/2015/05/23/sworn-to-raise-by-terah-edun/
Let's start with the obvious, this cover is stunning, and it fits the mental image of Ciardis conjured by the author's description. Ciardis' fiery attitude makes her a witty and enjoyable protagonist and also seems to get her into quite a bit of trouble. I find her relationship with Sebastian, the prince, to be both exciting and fun as it is full of sibling-like banter and adventure. Aside from Ciardis and Sebastian, Edun has supplied supporting characters who, while not as dimensional, provide entertaining dialogue and help guide Ciardis in her journey to become a Companion.
Being a Companion appears to be an interesting and diverse occupation that both genders can be appointed to. While some Companions also become spouses, the position does not require romantic or sexual interaction. Companions are valuable, life-long acquisitions that provide their patrons with different skills and magical talents, although not all Companions possess magic. Ciardis' arrival to the Guild and the discovery of her rare Weathervane origins make her a particularly prized asset eagerly sought after by all.
I enjoy the world that Sworn To Raise takes place in. Magic interacts with both the land and the individuals in a new way. For example, weather mages can manipulate their magic into spells that maintain the temperature of an area, most commonly a room, and create a sort of air conditioning. I thought this to be a clever form of climate control! It's exciting to discover the various talents among the different types of mages introduced throughout the novel, and I'm sure that Sworn to Raise only scratches the surface of the different magical abilities in Edun's world. In an hierarchical society usually ruled by a king and succeeded by a male heir, I was also surprised and delighted to find out that families take the last names of their mothers.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. For a free ebook, there were minimal errors and the writing was fairly elevated. I thought the story line was creative and thrilling. I already own books two and three of the Courtlight series (seven books) and am looking forward to purchasing the other books. I recommend Sworn To Raise (free Kindle download here) to any reader looking for a lively adventure!
-Whimsical Whit
https://whimsicalwordsofwhit.wordpress.com/2015/05/23/sworn-to-raise-by-terah-edun/
bluebeereads's review against another edition
DNF
I don't rate & review books I DNF. I only review them if I have a lot to say, which I don't so.
I don't rate & review books I DNF. I only review them if I have a lot to say, which I don't so.
trinsreading's review against another edition
3.0
(Source: I received a digital copy of this book for free on a read to review basis. Thanks to author Terah Edun and Netgalley.)
-Review to come
-Review to come