The Phoenix Hoard book series is one of my favorite urban fantasy series. I love the way Vee & Bebelle have infused this series with setting, fantasy, and heart. This stunning series finale is an absolute must read! Keep reading this book review of Pearl City for my full thoughts.
Summary
Emiko Soong has been called many things but Worldbreaker is the worst.
She unmasked the General and returned to San Francisco where her power is greatest. But the city, once her sanctuary from Jiaren intrigues, turns into her living nightmare. Clan war tears at the seams and her life becomes a treacherous quicksand of friend and foe. Unsure of who to trust, Emiko finds herself more alone than ever.
When an ancient power rips through the Realm to land in her city, the General will stop at nothing to take this power for his own. Emiko must face her past, her present, and her future, as she races to stop the General.
Is Emiko’s fate written to be the destroyer of worlds, or can she chart her own course to save her family?
Review
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
Pearl City is a fabulous series ender. It ties up these threads that have been building for the past two books. Emiko and who she is, what she stands for, has been a theme that has been steadily climbing. She doesn’t want to be known for destruction and violence, especially with her past. Pearl City begins with action. It hits the ground running and doesn’t let up. In the aftermath of Blood Jade, Emiko struggles with everything she has given up and taken from others. And when one thing seems to be doing okay another crumbles at her feet.
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Pearl City forces things to a head in this clan war. And will she be able to survive it? Emiko feels the weight of the responsibility. In the eye of the storm, she is going to be asked about what kind of role she wants to play. What does her power signify and how will she use it? I loved how Pearl City also explores the themes of family – and loyalty – which has been a huge theme in the past two books. While the ending felt a bit hasty considering the lead up, I really enjoyed Pearl City and would read so many books in this world! It remains a fantastic series ender about finding and cementing our strength. About the people who make us stronger.
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