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The Shattered Lands by Brenna Nation
May. 22nd, 2023 12:08 amThe Blurb On The Back:
Eighteen years after her disappearance, the heir to the crown has returned.
When an ominous vision transports Sapphire to a new world, she awakens with a legacy to fulfil: she is the lost princess, and must carry on the line of the Blessed Queens.
She has much to learn, but soon Sapphire’s curiosity turns to the hidden, dark history of her kingdom. Answers are not easy to come by - until she meets a mysterious Shadow Witch who has knowledge to share.
But there is a millennia-old rule in Eriobis: never trust a Shadow Witch. And in a world founded on lies, magic and war, Sapphire is about to learn that perhaps rules should not be broken …
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Brenna Nation’s debut YA fantasy romance (the first in a series) hit all of my personal nope buttons. Sapphire is emotionally unconvincing and deeply annoying, especially her refuseal to listen to advice for no logical reason while her “romance” with the two-dimensional and abusive Ashes is toxic and unpleasant. World building is generic at best and poundshop Disney at worst and adds to the glib, shallow feel such that I won’t bother reading on.
THE SHATTERED LANDS was released in the United Kingdom on 16th March 2023. Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
When an ominous vision transports Sapphire to a new world, she awakens with a legacy to fulfil: she is the lost princess, and must carry on the line of the Blessed Queens.
She has much to learn, but soon Sapphire’s curiosity turns to the hidden, dark history of her kingdom. Answers are not easy to come by - until she meets a mysterious Shadow Witch who has knowledge to share.
But there is a millennia-old rule in Eriobis: never trust a Shadow Witch. And in a world founded on lies, magic and war, Sapphire is about to learn that perhaps rules should not be broken …
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Brenna Nation’s debut YA fantasy romance (the first in a series) hit all of my personal nope buttons. Sapphire is emotionally unconvincing and deeply annoying, especially her refuseal to listen to advice for no logical reason while her “romance” with the two-dimensional and abusive Ashes is toxic and unpleasant. World building is generic at best and poundshop Disney at worst and adds to the glib, shallow feel such that I won’t bother reading on.
THE SHATTERED LANDS was released in the United Kingdom on 16th March 2023. Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
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