Series- The Courtlight Series #4
By- Terah Edun
Expected Publication Date-February 28, 2014
Blurb-
In the heart of the Imperial Courts, Ciardis Weathervane knows that death is coming for the empire. With her friends by her side and the new triad of Weathervanes, she's in a race against time to convince the courts of the same.
She must do her best to unite kith, mages, nobles and merchants under one cause - the fight to prevent a war. Soon she is forced to keep a secret that could exonerate her mother of the Empress's death, and is always one move away from stepping into diplomatic chaos.
Throw in a Daemoni Prince who is showing interest in the youngest Weathervane, a jealous Prince Heir, and a irritated dragon with her own designs on Ciardis, and you have an Imperial Court in turmoil.
This fourth novel continues the story of Ciardis Weathervane from Sworn To Conflict.
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Goodreads- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18756712-sworn-to-secrecy*
About the Author-
Terah Edun is a young adult fantasy writer born and raised in the Atlanta metropolitan area, who transplanted to the Northeast region for college, and has spent years living abroad in South Sudan and Morocco. She writes the stories that she always loved to read as a young girl.
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Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6517970.Terah_Edun
Twitter- https://twitter.com/tedunwrites
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TerahEdunAuthor
Website- http://teedun.com/
NetGalley- https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/show/id/36428
My Review:
I really enjoy this series and was not disappointed in book 4. I love the mix of magic, court politics, and intrigue. The characters are, as in the first three books, well developed and complex. The story grabbed my attention and held it right through to the end,
If I had one complaint, it would be that wish the book had lasted longer. I'm always sad when a good book comes to an end. I really enjoyed the book, with the dragons and frost giants, mages and warrior, and, of course, Ciardis.
At times Ciardis seems too ready to forgive and forget. She's against harming people, even when they have done something bad or are withholding information that could really help her on her quest. Yet, this trait endeared her to me at the same time.
I won't go into the story too much, as I don't want to give anything away. If you've read the previous books, then you know what to expect from this author. If you haven't, then your really should. You don't want to miss out. You don't have to read the previous books in the series to understand this one, but you will enjoy this one even more if you have read them.
I recommend this book, and series, anyone that enjoys tales of magic, bravery, and great characters in an easy to read and very engaging story.
Book Info-
Title- Sworn to Raise
Series- Courtlight Series #1
By- Terah Edun
Genre- Young Adult, Fantasy, Coming of Age
Blurb-
Seventeen-year-old Ciardis has grown up in poverty, a cleaner in a small vale on the outskirts of the empire. But beneath her empire’s seemingly idyllic surface lies a hidden secret. Whispers of an inept crown Prince are growing ever louder—intensified by the five year anniversary of the soulbond initiations.
Amidst scandalous whispers, Ciardis finds herself chosen to train for the Companion’s Guild. She leaves her home and sets off on a personal journey to become a Court Companion. A position she’d never thought possible for a lowly servant to obtain, she must prove that she has the skills to attract a Patron.
But she must master those skills quickly. If the legends are true, only Ciardis can harness the power to raise a Prince in an Imperial Court sworn to bring him down.
This sensational series debut melds intricate storylines with remarkable characters and unforgettable magic. Sworn To Raise is ideal for fans of Kristin Cashore, Michelle Sagara, and Maria Snyder.
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Book Info-
Title- Sworn to Transfer
Series- Courtlight Series # 2
By- Terah Edun
Genre- Young Adult, Fantasy, Coming of Age
Blurb-
Eighteen-year-old companion trainee Ciardis Weathervane has won the friendship of the royal heir and saved his claim to the throne. Yet her interference in the inheritance rights leaves more harm done than good. The Ameles Forest lies unprotected and its inhabitants are dying.
As humans begin to die in gruesome deaths, the Emperor dispatches the royal heir to the forests with the solution to the kith concerns.
With enemies closing ranks in Sandrin, Ciardis can little afford to leave the city’s nest of vipers to take on a new task. But she’s given no choice when her loyalty to the crown and courts are called into question.
To keep the Companions’ Guild happy and the favor of the Imperial Court, Ciardis will be tested in frightening new ways, especially when she’s faced with an obstacle that could risk the lives of her friends and the family she never thought she had.
This second novel continues the story of Ciardis Weathervane from Sworn To Raise.
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Book Info-
Title- Sworn to Conflict
Series- Courtlight Series # 3
By- Terah Edun
Genre- Young Adult, Fantasy, Coming of Age
Publication Date- December 6, 2013
Blurb-
Ciardis Weathervane fought for the living dead and won. But worse than taking on a mass murderer, was her discovery that she had been deceived by her friends. Now she needs to not only fight a war in the North and survive, but also decide where she stands in the midst of competing sides.
A threat to all she holds dear lies in the North and her heart is not the only thing she might lose. A massive army awaits in the mountain pass, surging closer to the gates of the southern lands. Nothing the Algardis army has done so far has dissuaded their march forward and Ciardis finds out that her powers to enhance are needed now more than ever.
As she faces her greatest fears on the battlefields and her heart is torn between her love of Sebastian and loyalty to her family, Ciardis must choose her fate carefully. For in her path, lies the destiny of the empire.
This third novel continues the story of Ciardis Weathervane from Sworn To Transfer.
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Disclosure: I received a free copy of this ebook for review purposes. All opinions are my own. I was not required to write a positive review.
Thank you so much Amanda! :)
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