| Gifted | YA fantasy |
This was one of my highly anticipated reads of the year and it delivered! The author writes in such a beautiful descriptive way that I can visualize perfectly the settings, as well as comprehend exactly what feeling and emotion each character is going through. I specifically love how Celine describes nature through Terra’s eyes. The first half of the book is a bit slower, as Terra is finding her way out of captivity and regaining her strength, while Silas is in grief.
However the second half picks up and we come to understand exactly how powerful and important Terra truly is. Can I just say; YES YES YES, to the romance between Silas and Terra. I was smirking in glee at the sexy scenes (YES WE GET SOME!).
We also get to know some new characters like Dee, and we come to learn of an ancient and dark magic that is threating everything. I truly love the theory behind the elemental powers of the royals, it is my favorite aspect of the story and makes me want to grow vines from the ground too! I love how we also come to learn more about the lands beyond the undiscovered sea, the worldbuilding is excellent! The entire concept of the soulbound was really intriguing and I can’t wait to see the extent of this link in the next book!
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