Into the Crooked Place by Alexandra Christo
 Title: Into the Crooked Place Author: Alexandra Christo Series: Into the Crooked Place, #1 Expected Publication: October 2019 |
Into the Crooked Place begins a gritty two-book YA fantasy series from Alexandra Christo, the author of To Kill a Kingdom.
The streets of Creije are for the deadly and the dreamers, and four crooks in particular know just how much magic they need up their sleeve to survive.
Tavia, a busker ready to pack up her dark-magic wares and turn her back on Creije for good. She’ll do anything to put her crimes behind her.
Wesley, the closest thing Creije has to a gangster. After growing up on streets hungry enough to swallow the weak whole, he won’t stop until he has brought the entire realm to kneel before him.
Karam, a warrior who spends her days watching over the city’s worst criminals and her nights in the fighting rings, making a deadly name for herself.
And Saxony, a resistance fighter hiding from the very people who destroyed her family, and willing to do whatever it takes to get her revenge.
Everything in their lives is going to plan, until Tavia makes a crucial mistake: she delivers a vial of dark magic—a weapon she didn’t know she had—to someone she cares about, sparking the greatest conflict in decades. Now these four magical outsiders must come together to save their home and the world, before it’s too late. But with enemies at all sides, they can trust nobody. Least of all each other.
“𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤. 𝐎𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐰𝐧."
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED READ! WATCH OUT! This book will surely hit the top books for this year! Aside from interesting and very unique plot, it has a fast paced story and very strong lead characters. There is no denying that I really fell in love with the story.
The world-building is solid. It was delivered in a way the readers will be craving for more. Damn! And I do crave for more Wesley and Travia. Here’s to hoping for more Wesley and Travia moments in the next installment.
There is an alternating point of view between the five main characters. And I commend it for giving the readers a perspective on each characters personalities and agenda. There is also an unexpected twist to the story that I did not expect. Although there are some questions surrounding Wesley’s power, I was able to second guest the possible reason behind it.
Overall! I can’t wait to see where the story goes! After that Cliffhanger ending and a little teaser at the end, I am already guessing Wesley and Travia’s not so romantic relationship will be put on test. Highly recommended to be added to your TBR!
Thank you @definitelybooks and #Pansing for providing me an Advance Copy of this book.
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