The hardest stone protects the most precious gems… blood of the ancients can fracture even the strongest stone…
The seals of the Dragon Portal are growing weaker, and Sabine’s running out of time to acquire the remaining artifacts before their world is engulfed in flames.
It’s a race against the clock to find out who’s responsible for the murders and save her friend’s life. But deep within the heart of the mountain, there are some who will do anything to keep Sabine from learning the truth.
Even if it means sacrificing her in the process.
more
The adventures continue for Sabine and her friends, who now travel to the city of Razadon, where the dwarves live. Many have been fleeing and there is a source of bad magic in the city. But the Wild Hunt still chases after Sabine, and she and her friends must seek sanctuary in the city, where Sabine will have to accept her role as Queen of the Unseelie. Sabine grows closer to Malek, her dragon lover that has secrets of his own. Malek loves Sabine and will do anything to keep her safe as well as his crew. Blossom continues with her antics, for the pixie is always getting into something. But there is so much more going on in the city, for there are those who seem unhappy by Sabine’s appearance. Sabine must determine friend from foe, ally from enemy, for everyone wants to make a bargain with her. Sabine also contends with the Goddess Laclina, who demands justice. Sabine needs to discover the truth behind the dark magic before she loses all those she loves and cares for as well as herself.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I’ve spent a good portion of the last week revisiting the first two books of this series before delving into the advanced copy I received from the author of this latest addition. Prior to this book, the Dragon Portal series was, by far, one of my favorite reads of the year, so much so that I have been anxiously awaiting Facets of Power since I finished book two several months ago.
This book was absolutely brilliant.
“…Life and death are simply alternative sides of a coin.”
“And I’ve been transmuting coins since I was old enough to walk.”
My heart threatened to pound its way through my chest the entire time I navigated the last half of the book. Like the previous two novels, the balance Waters strikes between action, intrigue, secrets and sensual tension is so masterful that her words grip you tight as a demon’s embrace and won’t allow your escape until the journey is through. I’ve not been able to guess at a single twist in Sabine’s story, and it’s been a delightful ride at that. Every time Sabine finds herself in unknown territory, with the odds against her and her allies on similar uneven footing, the author finds a way to have her overcome and thrive in unexpected ways.
It’s obvious that I’m drowning in need for the next installment. That I’d recommend this book (and the first two, as they most definitely must be appreciated in the intended order) should go without saying.
As previously stated, I received an advanced copy from the author and am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
I absolutely LOVE this series! Jamie A. Waters has captured every emotion I could possibly have with this latest book in the Dragon Portal series. I laughed at the antics of Blossom the pixie, I smiled and chuckled at the way some of the dwarves were described and the way they talked, I got angry at what was happening to Bane, and I swooned… I mean REALLY SWOONED at the connection between Sabine and Malek! And I cried. Real tears streaming down my cheeks. So much emotion!!!
This series is written the way I love to see a series written. There is an end goal (which keeps me anxiously anticipating the next book in the series), but each book is written with a new adventure, a new location, and new allies to be made… without losing the main characters that stay clinging to my heart… and with each new adventure Sabine and Malek come closer to their end goal (or will they make it in time?)
FACETS OF POWER takes us to the City of Razadon, a city hidden deep inside the crystal caves of a mountain, inhabited by dwarves and other magical creatures. The world building by this author is amazing, making the reader feel like they are right there. New characters are introduced including Dagmar, the talkative, energetic and tenacious young dwarf assigned to be Sabine’s steward during her stay in Razadon. There is Astrid, the outspoken Councilwoman who was a former friend to Sabine’s mother. And we meet Thetar, who is quite the character himself! We also see more of the young seer, Rika, in this book, who is accidently turned into part butterfly by Blossom due to the corrupted magic lurking in Razadon. And the best part of all, the part that sent chills up my spine, is that we learn a bit more about the Wild Hunt and the Huntsman himself. EEEEK!
I am so anxious to read the next book in this series and I see that Ms. Waters is already working on it. Please hurry! I need it now!