The people of Natale have long suffered under the tyranny of the Elders. Now, they are ready to fight for their nation, but their one and only hope, the Jewel, is no longer alive.Or so they believe.Milenda never wanted the responsibilities that came from being a royal heiress. After three years in exile, she’s called back home to ignite a revolution. A revolution that will spill innocent blood … revolution. A revolution that will spill innocent blood and endanger her husband and baby daughter.
After a lifetime in captivity, Jaali only wants a quiet life with his wife and daughter. But the gods have other plans, ones that promise a wave of destruction. To rescue their people from the Elders and free the enslaved, Milenda and Jaali must put aside their fears, summon all their courage and wits, and march head-on into a bloody revolution.
Even if their love for each other carries them, unscathed and victorious, to the end, the revolution may yet destroy the lives of the ones they hold dearest.
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Spellbinding! Reis does a masterful job navigating this fantasy and following the main characters to the story’s conclusion. I found the detail enthralling and literally couldn’t put the book down. Hands down just a masterfully crafted fantasy that you will absolutely love!
This is the third book in this series, I highly recommend reading the previous two books in order to help understand this book. I loved this book. This author’s writing is well developed, creative and engaging. The characters made the story come to life. It is a fantasy story that will take you on an adventure that you won’t want to put down. This book is about realizing what you are meant to be and sometimes you have to put things aside to be that person. This is a must read!
A great read about rebellion. Milenda and Jaali have lived in peace in Isvarld for a few years now. But nothing is ever constant and soon they are called back to Afrika. They return into murky waters in order to save both the Natalans and the Fjordens who have been enslaved for years. Can they survive long enough to see long term peace in their lives and their nation?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. Well developed characters like Milenda courageous but caring underneath or Jaali stubborn but anxious underneath. Great cast of supporting characters like the sweet Johari or the Mama Nyeusi as the voice of reason and humour or the sarcastic gods later on.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like with the jungle with its ferns and fronds and river full of sights and sounds so vivid it’s as if you’re actually there. Or the marketplace full of life and people and colourful fruits and cloths beautifully written. Or the scenes in the shrine with the little love seat and the flowers a small spot of paradise wonderfully written.
The switch of perspectives worked well to display both sides of events and was easy to follow with names in the sections. Fast paced action and high stakes made for a captivating read. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.
Okay this is the first book I have read by Natalina Reis and I am wondering how I missed her writing. This is the final installment to the trilogy and I have to say that I am going to read the first two books because I am sure I have missed out on a few things but I was able to read the book and not be lost.
“The people of Natale have long suffered under the tyranny of the Elders. Now, they are ready to fight for their nation, but their one and only hope, the Jewel, is no longer alive.” This is not the truth though because the Jewel is in hiding and she is coming out of hiding to take her rightful place with the other Jewel by her side. When Jaali is just home minding his business and gets the call to fight for the Natale people he is not interested but he eventually decides to go along and help.
This is one amazing story that will have you on a roller coaster ride that will have you holding on for dear life!