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When I first read Flamecaster I told myself be careful what you wish for.

This is a series set 25 years after The Seven Realms series, which is one of my all time favorite YA fantasy series. Because that is the case the character shift to Han and Raisa’s children being the main characters meant that they are not safe and some of the characters I love from the first series are going to die and that was also why thirty pages into Flamecaster I was in tears sobbing and didn’t think I’d continue the book. Stormcaster made me glad I continued because after I wiped away all my tears I had a theory, a dream, a hope for my beloved character who was gone and I was right and it made everything so much better for me.

Stormcaster is much like Flamecaster and Shadowcaster in that we spend the first 30% of the book with a new character getting their backstory and bringing us up to present time. Evan was the envoy that came to Ardenscourt for Jenna in Flamecaster. His origin story was so interesting that I didn’t care that it took us a third of the book to get back to where we left off at the end of Shadowcaster. Evan and Destin’s history was fleshed out and I will say that it was different than I expected but wonderful.

***You are in deep water, Pirate, and you’ve forgotten how to swim. Do not fall for this dangerous, moody, mercurial boy. It will lead to heartbreak or worse.***

We have a few different story lines happening; Adrian is with Lila headed back to his homeland and to see his mother *insert tears here*. Alyssa is captured with Breon and headed to wherever the Empress lives, Hal is on his way to his father to try to gather an army to look for Alyssa and Destin is in Ardenscourt hoping to stop a civil war and then Lila is actually in all of the places because that girl is badass and totally gets around and Jenna with Cas, well they are having their own adventure.

The thing I love about this world is that the women in it are so strong. It is one of the few stories I’ve read that has a Queendom instead of a kingdom. The head of the Army is a woman, one of the top spies is a girl and another girl is a tamer of dragons and has hatched a dangerous plan of her own. Never is it said that the girls should be bundled up stowed away safely knitting. They are all out there making differences and being strong in so many ways.

This book is where I think a lot of the story is getting traction. There are some bigger movements on what the Magemarked are and why the Empress is after them. I especially enjoyed learning more about the bloodsworn and trying ot develop a theory about what those crazy blood drinking priests might be. Adrian’s reunion with his mother opens back up the political intrigues that lead to Han’s assassination and the attempt on Alyssa. I loved getting page time with Raisa. I’ve missed her so much since she is not the star of the series. But again she is the wonderful character I loved so much in the Seven Realms series.

*** “You smell of the road— sweat and horses and leather, meadowsweet and pine.” She put up a hand when he tried to apologize. “No. I like it. My father was a clan trader, and he always came home smelling like faraway places. It reminds me of something your father said once.” She closed her eyes, remembering. “He said, ‘I want to breathe you in for the rest of my life.’”***

It is fantastic to be back in this world and while you might have shied away from it if you read the Seven Realms series I think fans will be especially excited about a few of the developments in this series in regards to characters from the original series.

Warning – This contains a developing relationship between a same sex couple. While there is no sex there is a kiss. I don’t say this to discourage anyone from reading it but as a parent I liked knowing those things going in so I could answer questions my kids might have had. I hope this doesn’t dissuade anyone from reading.

Audio Note: As always this is well performed and the narration of the all the characters is done well.


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Stormcaster Shattered Realms Cinda Williams Chima Books Reviews

This was definitely better then Shadowcaster for me. Not that Shadowcaster was bad it was just missing elements that I love about CWC's books. I kind of love how each of these books takes us into the lives of characters before the start of Flamecaster and kind of directs us on how they got from point A to point B. In this we followed Evan who is an orphan who was raised by Pirates until he finds out that he is so much more then that. I will leave it at that since this is the third book in the Shattered Realms series. CWC writes so fluidly from page to page. She finds ways to make all the characters come together through magnificent storytelling. The one thing that makes this series stand out for me is that it is more political action then anything. And because CWC writes so effortlessly the plot never drags on. I don't know how this is all going to wrap up in just one more book but I am excited to see what is in store for the finale! Too bad I have to wait a year!
*Spoilers*

*sigh* where do I even begin..? The Seven Realms Series is, by far, one of my all time favorites, so naturally I was super stoked/had high hopes for a sequel! More Han and Raisa? Yes please! Except for that doesn’t happen because Han dies at the beginning of the first book! And not even a Han worthy death but rather a means to an end, allowing room for new characters! Major blow. But I pressed on, secretly hoping that he wasn’t REALLY dead. The second book was an improvement although there are SOO many points of views and side plots that I had a hard time remembering who was who and how they knew each other. Especially when so many go by different names. Which also, unfortunately, allows for little care investment into said characters, but all in all was an enjoyable read and I really loved reading about Lyss and Hal.
Then came this book. 😑 Not only did the characters and points of view change for the umpteenth time, but the first half of the book was the backstory of two boys discovering their homosexual feelings towards one another. And I’m sorry, I don’t want to read about how their boy parts tingle when they kiss! Not only is it gross to me but it’s completely unrelatable and therefore boring!! Oh and did I mention it’s a back story to side characters?? 🙄🙄🙄 I get SOO tired of authors trying to cater to the extremely small LBGT community! Also, It seemed completely forced as the second book lead you to believe that Destin and Lila were hinting towards a thing! I found myself skipping nearly all of the first half of this book and the second wasn’t much better. It was a means to wrap up loose ends in the southern kingdoms and make way for Hal to be king and therefore able to marry Lyss.

I would’ve rated this book one star but decided to give it two solely on the fact that Han made an appearance. Even if it was from beyond the grave in Aediion.

I doubt I’ll be reading the final book, Deathcaster, as there was hint of Raisa thinking about remarrying. And with Raisa no longer Queen and captain Byrne no longer her blood bond, I’m too afraid CWC will completely destroy my love for the Seven Realms by them ending up together. All in all, I’m stashing this series on my made-me-wish-for-amnesia shelf.
When I first read Flamecaster I told myself be careful what you wish for.

This is a series set 25 years after The Seven Realms series, which is one of my all time favorite YA fantasy series. Because that is the case the character shift to Han and Raisa’s children being the main characters meant that they are not safe and some of the characters I love from the first series are going to die and that was also why thirty pages into Flamecaster I was in tears sobbing and didn’t think I’d continue the book. Stormcaster made me glad I continued because after I wiped away all my tears I had a theory, a dream, a hope for my beloved character who was gone and I was right and it made everything so much better for me.

Stormcaster is much like Flamecaster and Shadowcaster in that we spend the first 30% of the book with a new character getting their backstory and bringing us up to present time. Evan was the envoy that came to Ardenscourt for Jenna in Flamecaster. His origin story was so interesting that I didn’t care that it took us a third of the book to get back to where we left off at the end of Shadowcaster. Evan and Destin’s history was fleshed out and I will say that it was different than I expected but wonderful.

***You are in deep water, Pirate, and you’ve forgotten how to swim. Do not fall for this dangerous, moody, mercurial boy. It will lead to heartbreak or worse.***

We have a few different story lines happening; Adrian is with Lila headed back to his homeland and to see his mother *insert tears here*. Alyssa is captured with Breon and headed to wherever the Empress lives, Hal is on his way to his father to try to gather an army to look for Alyssa and Destin is in Ardenscourt hoping to stop a civil war and then Lila is actually in all of the places because that girl is badass and totally gets around and Jenna with Cas, well they are having their own adventure.

The thing I love about this world is that the women in it are so strong. It is one of the few stories I’ve read that has a Queendom instead of a kingdom. The head of the Army is a woman, one of the top spies is a girl and another girl is a tamer of dragons and has hatched a dangerous plan of her own. Never is it said that the girls should be bundled up stowed away safely knitting. They are all out there making differences and being strong in so many ways.

This book is where I think a lot of the story is getting traction. There are some bigger movements on what the Magemarked are and why the Empress is after them. I especially enjoyed learning more about the bloodsworn and trying ot develop a theory about what those crazy blood drinking priests might be. Adrian’s reunion with his mother opens back up the political intrigues that lead to Han’s assassination and the attempt on Alyssa. I loved getting page time with Raisa. I’ve missed her so much since she is not the star of the series. But again she is the wonderful character I loved so much in the Seven Realms series.

*** “You smell of the road— sweat and horses and leather, meadowsweet and pine.” She put up a hand when he tried to apologize. “No. I like it. My father was a clan trader, and he always came home smelling like faraway places. It reminds me of something your father said once.” She closed her eyes, remembering. “He said, ‘I want to breathe you in for the rest of my life.’”***

It is fantastic to be back in this world and while you might have shied away from it if you read the Seven Realms series I think fans will be especially excited about a few of the developments in this series in regards to characters from the original series.

Warning – This contains a developing relationship between a same sex couple. While there is no sex there is a kiss. I don’t say this to discourage anyone from reading it but as a parent I liked knowing those things going in so I could answer questions my kids might have had. I hope this doesn’t dissuade anyone from reading.

Audio Note As always this is well performed and the narration of the all the characters is done well.