The Elements of the Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Mae Leadstone

The Elements of the Crown by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book definitely catches you in its grip! Ms. Moody did a great job really building this world and its social structures- which I enjoyed the most- and the characters are very relatable. Watching the main character, Talise, evolve from where she was before joining the training for shapers to where she is at the end of the book in the center of the country is great! The trials she faced and her frustration at what was happening to her and around her definitely keep you wanting to know more. The social and political turmoil that is going through the country of Kamdaria was something to pique anyone’s interest if that is your cup of tea-I sure did. This novel does seem to pull inspiration (in my humble opinion) from Avatar: The Last Air Bender and I LOVED THIS! I have yet to run across it through my previous novels and enjoyed the novelty of it! Even though I enjoyed this book immensely, I was rather put off by the jarring inclusion of a relationship with one of the main characters. It seemed to have come out of nowhere and I struggled with why this would develop between these characters. I can appreciate Talise’s inner turmoil about this attraction, but why was she attracted at all? I hope to see more of a reason in book two, and maybe I can understand where Ms. Moody is coming from here.

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