Ranking: Title: Water's Wrath Series: Air Awakens, #4 Author: Elise Kova Expected publication: April 26, 2016

Librarian turned sorcerer. Sorcerer turned hero. Hero turned puppet.

The Solaris Empire found victory in the North and, at the cost of her heart and her innocence, Vhalla Yarl has earned her freedom. But the true fight is only beginning as the secret forces that have been lurking in the shadows, tugging at the strings of Vhalla’s fate, finally come to light. Nowhere is safe, and Vhalla must tread carefully or else she’ll fall into the waiting arms of her greatest foe. Or former lover.
I am thankful and lucky to be selected as one of the advanced digital reviewers for this book.

"Love is far better to know, even if it slips from your grasp or doesn't bear fruit like you'd hoped. People who say they regret love, true love, are just bitter liars."

I wanted to say how Elise had  utterly BROKE my heart, take it to pieces to be whole again, and be BROKEN once again at the end. YES. This book is definitely a roller coaster of emotions for me. My toes twirl at the intense scenes. And there are some revelations that left me screaming: NOOOOO.... Well, Well, Well. The Emperor is not Vhalla's most dangerous enemy after all. I. REALLY. NEVER.EXPECTED. IT. 

What I find refreshing about this book and maybe some won't agree with me, is the way the undying love of Prince Aldrik and Vhalla had easily surpasses the pain they inflicted in each other at the end of  "Earth's End". And I must say that after hating Prince Aldrik at the end of the third book, I now find him admirable on how he was willing to risk everything just to be with Vhalla again.

I am utterly relieved and happy that the person I thought was dead was obviously not. But it really breaks my heart that someone, someone close to my heart will finally find his end.

So buckle up. Read. Enjoy. And SCREAM after you reach the end of this book. I know, just like me, you will be counting the days when Prince Aldrik finally took over the crown.

Ranking: Title: Fire Falling Series: Air Awakens , #2 Author: Elise Kova Published: November 19, 2015

Soldier… Sorcerer… Savior… Who is Vhalla Yarl?

Vhalla Yarl marches to war as property of the Solaris Empire. The Emperor counts on her to bring victory, the Senate counts on her death, and the only thing Vhalla can count on is the fight of her life. As she grapples with the ghosts of her past, new challenges in the present threaten to shatter the remnants of her fragile sanity. Will she maintain her humanity? Or will she truly become the Empire’s monster?

Fire Falling is the second book in the Air Awakens Series
“For those of you who can meet our enemy with as much cruelty, as much cunning, and as much skill, maybe you’ll see the end of this war. So stand with me, stand with your brothers and sisters in black. We ride toward the horizon of victory, and whoever cannot see the path there should leave now.”
 "Knowledge and power are a dangerous combination, and you appear to have both in quantity.”
 This even surpassed the Air Awakens. And I freaking. FREAKINGGG. LOVE IT!

The Plot. Elise is really a master in story telling. There are times I felt like my heart just stopped. If you think the first book is intense. This sequel is FIERCER. The world building and the story timeline is flawless as expected, and you wouldn’t find any dull moments. Definitely a page turner just like the first book. One of the good thing about this is that, it doesn't only focuses on the romance side of the story. And just like the first book, It feels like I'm learning the extent of my new found abilities with Vhalla.

Characters.Vhalla, Vhalla, you never fail to amaze me. You have the moments of weakness, but stood up strong and kicked ass inspite of everything. Your scared, but you have the courage to face your enemies head-to-head. Your miserable at times, but you surely finds happiness with the company of people who trusted and accepted you for who you are. She is so real that makes me love her now more than ever. Prince Aldrik. I really enjoyed the soft side of him. He cared so deeply for Vhalla, and I really did not expect it to be this deep. Larel and Fritz, they are the second in my most favorite character in this book. I just love how they accepted and loved Vhalla as their friend. Daniel and Craig. Yes! There back. And they are here.


Exceptional. Spell-binding. A must read for YA fans out there!

Ranking: Title: Air Awakens Series: Air Awakens , #1 Author: Elise Kova Published: August 27, 2015

A library apprentice, a sorcerer prince, and an unbreakable magic bond...

The Solaris Empire is one conquest away from uniting the continent, and the rare elemental magic sleeping in seventeen-year-old library apprentice Vhalla Yarl could shift the tides of war.

Vhalla has always been taught to fear the Tower of Sorcerers, a mysterious magic society, and has been happy in her quiet world of books. But after she unknowingly saves the life of one of the most powerful sorcerers of them all—the Crown Prince Aldrik—she finds herself enticed into his world. Now she must decide her future: Embrace her sorcery and leave the life she’s known, or eradicate her magic and remain as she’s always been. And with powerful forces lurking in the shadows, Vhalla’s indecision could cost her more than she ever imagined.