Smoke and Rain

*Copy provided in exchange for an honest review* "You're worth all the pain of the fire you start, Alea." This was the first book I read by V.S. and let me tell you... I have found a favorite world to obsess over!! There are maps (!!!!) that helped in keeping track of the characters and a diagram that......more

“The power rolling from the fort was not obvious at first. It crept across the ground like rising floodwater. Cold soaked into hands and boots, halting adrenaline and rage. Despite the rain, thirst crept up the throats of the soldiers, faint but persistent. Those closer to the blast watched droplets......more

I hate reading, but......this book is amazing! It came highly recommended by a dear friend, so I gave it a shot. The first time I read it, I got to the last two chapters and couldn't bring myself to finish it, so I started over and read it again. It has been a long, long time since I have enjoyed re......more

A quote from the Author's Acknowledgements: "Thank you to my first critique partner, Rissa for reminding me that my characters need to be people, no matter how unflagging the descriptions of their cities may be." The author did pay attention to that advice, however, she has also added enough descrip......more