Orion’s Kiss by Claire Luana – Review by Sarah Oakes

Orion’s Kiss by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great read about fate. Meriah is one of the Pleaides trying to save her sisters from a terrible fate. Tired of watching them die, she decides to finally take action against nt Orion, the man responsible. But events unravel and it turns out there is more to the story than Meriah ever realised. Can she still do the right thing and save her sisters?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. Well developed characters like Meriah trying to do the right thing despite her vision or Ryan stubborn but kind underneath. Great cast of supporting characters like the optimistic Brandon or the supportive Zoe.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like with the sense of nature in the lake by the cabin or the stars in the night sky for a sense of calm. Or with the sibylls house later on with its red carpets and orange flowers and engravings full of vibrant colours and history behind them wonderfully written. Or the visions with the water and the pillars so vivid it’s as if you’re actually there.
I loved the use of mythology throughout the novel like Orion or Zeus or the Fates true to their origins given the respect they deserve. I also liked the use of different myths like the Pleaides, instead of the more important gods other fantasy novels use making it fresh and exciting.
The first person narrative worked well to display Meriahs journey and thoughts and feelings. The use of memories and or flashbacks worked well and didn’t disrupt from the narrative of the present. The combination of realism of high school and fantasy of fates made for a wonderful read Fast paced action and high stakes made for a captivating read. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.

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