Thursday, December 12, 2013

Souls of the Stones, a review for each book in the trilogy

Cornerstone (Souls of the Stones, #1)Cornerstone by Kelly Walker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book took me a little while to get into, but once I did, I got caught up in the storyline, cheesy romance lines and all.

Yes, some of the dialogue might be awkward if read out loud in real life, but luckily, no one's reading this book aloud or making it into a movie. The point is, the world is interesting ( it took a bit to figure out exactly how it worked, but part of this can be blamed on the main character's ignorance), the plot intriguing, and enough kept happening to keep me interested. I liked the romances in this book...I have a bone to pick with the later books on that score, but that's another review.

Generally a good, easy, read. A few typos/grammar errors, but enjoyable, with the emphasis on fantasy and romantic elements.

This digital copy of Cornerstone was given to me by NetGalley & All Night Reads in exchange for an honest review.

View all my reviews Second Stone (Souls of the Stones #2)Second Stone by Kelly Walker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Second Stone had me up and down, loving characters one moment, hating them the next. Emariya and Torian's relationship seemed to become more real, perhaps because they actually had the chance to get to know each other. And I loved how they tested the waters, wanting to fall in love outside of the pull of the stones. But Reeve...ugh, even the mention of his name makes my blood boil. I hate his choices in this book, and I hate the consequences of his choices, and I hate his relationships. That's all I can really say without giving too much away. But it does make you really feel for Emariya, because it's hard enough as a reader to see Reeve turn out the way it does.

Also, I feel like the writing is stronger in this book--perhaps the author is more comfortable in the world of Three Corners? Whatever it is, it was well done.

This digital copy of Second Stone was given to me by NetGalley & All Night Reads in exchange for an honest review.

View all my reviews Broken Stone (Souls of the Stones, #3)Broken Stone by Kelly Walker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

With Broken Stone, a good portion of this book is each character getting to know themselves, both their best pats and their darkest parts. Each character's loyalties and commitments are tested, and it's interesting to see how it all falls out. There were definitely a few surprises in here for me as well, which was great. Also a lot of exploration of their various powers, which I always enjoy when I'm reading fantasy.

A good ending to a good series; pretty much all questions were answered, though like any smart author, Walker left some open questions that could result in further books--which I hope it does! In fact, I've already searched out some more stories in this world to read.

This digital copy of Broken Stone was given to me by NetGalley & All Night Reads in exchange for an honest review.

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