I am so glad I am on this blog tour. I never had heard of it before, but now I know I need to read the other books from West!
Summary
Release Date: December 4th 2018 Publisher: Holiday House Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy
Valory’s power is different . . . it’s dangerous, unruly, and destructive. But can she channel it to crush a cunning enemy and save the realm from chaos?
Welcome to Nissera, land of three kingdoms and home to spectacular magic.
A century after her legendary ancestors overcame a bloodthirsty tyrant, seventeen-year-old Valory Braiosa attends a training academy for elicromancers, immortal beings with magical gifts. Yet Valory’s immense power seems impossible to tame, and she faces imprisonment by the Nisseran authorities.
Then a forbidden resurrection spell awakens a long-dormant evil, and Valory may be the only one who can vanquish this terrifying villain. Together with a band of allies—including an old friend; a haughty princess; and a mysterious, handsome stranger—Valory must learn to harness her power and fight back.
Review
(Disclaimer: I received this free book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
What I loved about Realm of Ruins is that it looks about the cost of ambitions and the price of the rules when they are broken. It’s almost like a mixture of Beauty and the Beast with The Little Mermaid and more! It feels like this blending of stories you know, but always with a new twist, a different option – another ending. One of the things I adore about this book is that it celebrates the idea that we cannot pretend to be someone we aren’t. Valory struggles with her power and taming it, but what it she were to let it go?
You can definitely read this book without reading Kingdom of Ash and Briars, but, if you’re like me, you’ll want to read that one next! But both books can be read as stand alones.
At the same time, the side characters have some wonderful story arcs! Glisette has to realize how privileged her upbringing was and I loved seeing her own journey. People can change if you give them a chance, and time, but also sometimes they need trials and challenges, and also, maybe, hope.
(There is a side character who is a lesbian).
Another theme that Realm of Ruins plays with is the idea if we are merely fulfilling prophecies or if we make them come to pass due to our belief. It’s almost like belief versus destiny. And can we change our destiny? Realm of Ruins has an amazing cast of women characters who I’d be honored to fight besides and be their friends! If you love strong heroine fueled fantasy, then this is definitely one you should pick up!
Hannah West is the author of Kingdom of Ash and Briars and its companion, Realm of Ruins. She’s always loved writing about magic and fairytales, but her time studying abroad in Orléans, France inspired her to finally write and publish a fantasy novel. She’s a freelance writer and vegetarian living in Texas with her husband and their rambunctious blue heeler.
6 thoughts on “Blog Tour: Realm of Ruins by Hannah West + Giveaway”
What do you think about REALM OF RUINS? Will you be adding it to your TBR? Have you read the first book? I was not aware of this set of books, but after reading about Realm of Ruins, I will be picking them up to read. They are both on my TBR and I look forward to reading them. Good luck with the novel
“What do you think about REALM OF RUINS? Will you be adding it to your TBR? Have you read the first book?” Sounds like a good story of kingdoms and magic–I have added it to my TBR! I have not read the first book, so I will have both to look forward to!
(Disclaimer: I received this free book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
You can definitely read this book without reading Kingdom of Ash and Briars, but, if you’re like me, you’ll want to read that one next! But both books can be read as stand alones.
Hannah West is the author of Kingdom of Ash and Briars and its companion, Realm of Ruins. She’s always loved writing about magic and fairytales, but her time studying abroad in Orléans, France inspired her to finally write and publish a fantasy novel. She’s a freelance writer and vegetarian living in Texas with her husband and their rambunctious blue heeler.
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What do you think about REALM OF RUINS? Will you be adding it to your TBR? Have you read the first book? I was not aware of this set of books, but after reading about Realm of Ruins, I will be picking them up to read. They are both on my TBR and I look forward to reading them. Good luck with the novel
“What do you think about REALM OF RUINS? Will you be adding it to your TBR? Have you read the first book?” Sounds like a good story of kingdoms and magic–I have added it to my TBR! I have not read the first book, so I will have both to look forward to!
I haven’t read the first book yet, but both are on my TBR. I love the premise of these books and I love how you described them in your post.
Thanks Yeah they are just so good and totally surprised me
These books are on my TBR. Looking forward to reading them both.
Yay!! I hope you enjoy it