Blaize is a powerful but inexperienced energetic. Having only just passed her first Chakra Trial, Manipura, fire, she is sent to Canada to an expert Maven to be trained in her second energy: Ajna, or the mind.Her Maven is the mysterious and reluctant Cuinn, who has problems of his own – disturbing dreams that appear to show him standing against the destruction of the energetics race. When he … When he discovers that Blaize is part of the prophecy, he knows her training needs accelerating – but he’s not prepared for the heat she brings to his normally calm and ordered world.
But both Cuinn and Blaize have secrets of their own, secrets that could destroy their partnership before it’s begun – a partnership that has a far greater importance than they realize.
Will they trust each other before it’s too late?
The first in a captivating series of romance and magic, family and loyalty, love and power.
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She’s a powerful but inexperienced energetic and she’s just passed her first Chakra Trial, Manipura, fire. She’s looking forward to some taking some time from her energetic studies but instead, Blaize is being sent to train in her second energy – Anja, or the mind. Quinn would rather be devoting his time to unlocking the prophecy that his disturbing dreams of the destruction of the energetic dreams are showing him that take on a trainee. But when it becomes obvious that need to work together, they both have secrets that could destroy their partnership and have a far greater importance than they realize.
This series debut story is a thrilling read in a fascinating new world where the characters are able to manipulate various types of energy through their bodies. The characters are strong, compelling and easily capture the readers’ attentions and their relationship is full of sizzling chemistry, flying sparks, steamy passion and emotional turbulence, all of which combine to make the story interesting and enjoyable, especially since the relationship starts off on the wrong foot and remains a bit rocky throughout.
The plot is steady to fast paced and full of thrilling suspense that draws the readers in, igniting the curiosity and adrenaline pumping excitement that keeps readers biting their nails in anticipation of what will happen. While Blaize is a bit predictable in some her actions, she also has plenty of surprises for the readers as well and the story has enough twists and turns to keep readers on their toes and the readers should be prepared for some new vocabulary (there is a very helpful glossary at the end of the story) and fascinatingly unique elements in this exhilarating read.
Ok I admit it I’m a huge sucker for urban fantasy that has unique magic in it . These Energetics that live quietly amongst Humans have abilities to control elements using their inner Chakra magic. We meet Blaize whose primary power is kind of revealed by her name but she also has a secondary ability Ajna, meaning of the mind so she can dream walk but also far more frightening is the fact that potentially a trained Ajna can control others ! Blaize is sent to live with Cuinn, a reclusive Maven with a history he would really not like to repeat. They are instantly at loggerheads but things are happening in the Energetic world that means time is a luxury. This trainer and his pupil are up against rogue Energetics who want to start a war !
I was very much impressed by the ideas in play here but sadly the almost instant romance just didn’t work for this reader. Blaize is cocky and opinionated and felt shallow. Cuinn quiet rightly given his age felt more mature but again the relationship and the speed with which it escalated just felt wrong and surely could have been built up over a couple of books ? This is an interesting world with possibilities and I’m very keen to know what happens next.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair
I have never read anything by Ellen Bard but, based on how much fun Blaize and the Maven: The Energetics Book 1 was, this is something I’m going to have to rectify. Blaize is a great leading character. Add in romance and a truly cool and imaginative magic system, then mix in a great plot and supporting cast and the resulting concoction is a total winner. But for the fact that I’m literally dictating this review to my husband from my hospital bed I could go on and on with praises. The book definitely deserves it. Since I can’t do that I will simply note that the book is most definitely one to read, and it is easy to highly recommend. I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in this series.
This is a start to a new series by a new to me author. I wasn’t sure what to expect going in but was pleasantly surprised. It was an interesting magical story that was impacted by a prophecy. Although it had a slow start for me and was part of a complicated world, the characters were well developed and the romance was very slow-burn. It did take me a bit to warm up to the hero, and that slowed my appreciation for the nuances of the story, in the end it all came together and made me eager to read the next book. (I voluntarily reviewed an ARC).
It’s like Dr Strange meets ….. oh hell IDK but Once you get past the Shakra definitions that make your eyes bunch, cross & squinch it’s an amazing Read! Completely got so caught up in it! Talk about a mind-fudge in more ways than one.. Love the characters…All can say is gimme Book 2!!. Highly recommended!!
I received this little Hidden gem as an ARC for an honest opinion and review. HAPPY READING!!
This story is exceptional. Original and very good. A whole new world, new culture, new experiences. It is exciting and a new learning experience also. I think the danger can be something else, not only physical but mental too. Getting into a new world is very exciting. it makes you think on different level. I have enjoyed this world very much. I received a complimentary review copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving a honest review.