Ice Crown by Kay L Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. I read many different fantasy and paranormal novels, so I am always looking for something new and different. This book hit the spot. It had not only magic, but it also dealt with the life struggles of an individual Talise. I look forward to following Talise on her journey as I really liked the journey’s beginning.
Ice Crown by Kay L Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ice Crown by Kay Moody blew me away. I would give this book a five out of five stars. I really struggled to put this book down. The story is told in what I would consider a quick pace. I appreciated the fact that there was just the right amount of detail to build the backstory. Talise was an interesting character built to make you care about what happens next. I enjoyed the plot twists and it felt like the twists and turns just kept coming out of nowhere. I really look forward to the next book in the series to build on the story.
Ice Crown by Kay L Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ice Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria #1) by Kay L Moody
5 out of 5 stars
Ice Crown is the first book in The Elements of Kamdaria written by Kay Moody is a YA adult book and is a quick and easy read. The characters where great and well written and the plot was awesome.
Talise is a 7 year old little who can manipulate the elements with ease; water, air, earth, and fire all bend to her will. She is also from Storm a land riddled with crime where death. Her only chance for a better life is to become Master Shaper. And the only way to become a Master Shaper is a completion for the position takes place at the end of her training years. If she wins, she would live in the palace, work for the emperor, and escape her inevitable death in the Storm. But she’s not the only one with a chance to win.
Aaden is a citizen of the Crown he was born with unlimited privilege and resource is another talented student. When someone from the Crown wants to win, they do. End of story. And his shaping is unlike anything Talise has ever seen.
I really enjoyed this book and hope that the next book in this series comes out soon because I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series.
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Ice Crown by Kay L Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ice Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria Book 1) by Kay L Moody
5-Stars
Ice Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria Book 1) by Kay L Moody was a creative and magical 5-star read. Talise is brought to the Academy to test. She is aiming to get in to train in shaping the various elements. She comes from the Storm which is where the lower class lives. They are not entitled to anything and she must return unless she becomes a Master Shaper.
This novel was fun, entertaining, and easy to read. It had excellent character development and was organized well. I found Talise to be a realistic and motivated character. I also truly enjoyed the abilities of the individuals at the Academy. Many were able to shape the elements and do amazing things with them. I can’t wait to continue with the story in book two. I highly recommend this novel and definitely feel it deserves all 5 stars.
Ice Crown by Kay L Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ice Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria Book 1) by Kay L. Moody
4 Stars
Ms. Moody has woven a fascinating tale about a world of shapers. People who can shape the elements; earth, water, fire and air. Most shapers can manipulate one, maybe two elements. Talise, from a very young age, can manipulate all four. Being from the Storm, it’s unheard of. There are three distinct societies, the Crown ( which includes the Emperor and the very rich), the Gate ( which includes mainstream society), and the Storm ( which includes lawbreakers and miscreants).
When you break the law, it is your children that are sent to the Storm so technically they are not lawbreakers. The Storm is a harsh wasteland where you barely survive thus resulting in you becoming a thief or murderer. It’s a catch 22. The only way out of the Storm is to become a Master Shaper and that’s what Talise plans on doing. After ten long years of training, Talise is sure she will win the competition until Aiden comes along. He is just as good as she is. A life saving position that was within her grasp may now be out of reach.
I enjoyed the story and I liked the characters. I’m eager to learn more about Aiden. Will he become her biggest ally or worst enemy? There is much more to this character. I would have liked a little more interaction between the characters. All in all, it was interesting and I’m looking forward to reading the next book.
Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Ice Crown by Kay L Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ice Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria Book 1) is written by Kay L Moody. This is a series to get your YA fantasy going. It is a novella which means to me that there is a bit of the story that is still out there but Ms. Moody let my imagination run with the story. The story has a feel like the Avatar, The Last Air Bender like feel to it. It has magic, action, adventure, and mystery all in the story line. This book kept my interest and at the edge of my seat. This story is about Talise. She is a shapeshifter who is about to enter in a competition to show off her talent. The main problem is if you do not win you will die. The other problem for Talise is that her loved one lives in the Crown. So now she is torn. Does she compete or does she stay in Storm for her loved one? I cannot wait to see what book 2 has in store.
Ice Crown by Kay L Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ice Crown is the first book in The Elements of Kamdaria Series by Kay L Moody. It is a YA Fantasy- with magic, mystery, action, and adventure. It has a bit of an Avatar The Last Airbender feel to the story- but definitely has its own unique identity.
I found the story to be well written and thought Ms. Moody got this new series off to a great start! I Loved her Truth Seer Trilogy, so I was intrigued by what I would find inside the cover of this book. I think this series holds great promise, and if this book is anything to go by the rest of the series looks set to be fantastic.
My only issue is with the novella length to the book- as I felt that it suffered a little from a lack of more ‘meat’ to the story. Trying to keep within certain page ‘constraints’ seemed to me to result in skipping over a lot of ‘time’ and other details- which if they’d been included would have beefed-up the story and made it something I could have really sunk my teeth into. That’s not to say that I didn’t enjoy it, because I did. I just thought it would have been a more ‘epic’ adventure- if it had been fleshed out more. I am hoping that the rest of the books are a little longer and more ‘meaty’.
Talise is a wonderful MC- she’s strong, talented, clever, and interesting. She’s one determined young lady. It was easy to like her and invest in her and the outcome of her story.
I am intrigued to see where the series goes- and can’t wait for book #2.
Thank You, Kay L Moody!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Ice Crown by Kay L Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ice Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria Book 1) by Kay L Moody. This is the first book in this series and I loved it. Its the story of Talise who can manipulate the elements with ease; water, air, earth & fire. She and her family are sent to live in the Storm which is a place of exile. If you do anything wrong you and your whole family are sent there. Its a barren wasteland. Not much food and lots of people die due to lack of nourishment. There is no way out. The only way to get out is to be a Master Shaper. Talise is determined to win the Position. Her only problem is there is another very talented Shaper named Aaden and he is a Citizen of the Crown so he has unlimited resources. So will Aaden win the Master Shaper as everyone expects him to or will Talise win against all odds? Read this amazing novella to find out!
Ice Crown by Kay L Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ice Crown, the first book the Elements of Kamdaria, by Kay L Moody is a wonderfully written fantasy and book one of four. While I wish it was longer, it always makes me want to read 2 even more as I want to see how this continues. I found that this book was a creative mix of love, family, magic and friendships.
As a citizen of Storm, Talise has power of all the elements and she wants to become a Master Shaper so she can improve her life. If she wins the competition she can live in the palace and work with emperor. Aaden also wants what Talise wants, and he will stop at nothing to get what he wants.
I think the author did great creating a strong story line and characters that will stay with you and make you want to read the rest in this series. I give this book four stars and highly recommend!
Ice Crown by Kay L Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book isn’t super long but the world we are introduced to is absolutely fascinating so I’m hoping for a long series. There wasn’t as much detail as I would have liked in the first book of a fantasy scifi world but you get enough to keep you thinking. Talise is a one in a million child from the Storm who can shape the elements. No one else from her poverty stricken home can say the same. Kay Moody straight up tells her readers that since Talise has lost her abilities from malnutrition before and the fact that starvation is the most common cause of death in the Storm, there may be others who COULD shape. Talise is admitted to the most prestigious academy to control her abilities and at the end of her literal decade of schooling, she will be in a contest to become Master Shaper. It’s literally the only way to keep from going back to the Storm. Or at least that’s what the powers that be want you to think. There HAS to be more than that, right?
It all felt very much like the well to do were using the lack of food (in the storm but no where else) to keep what could become an uprising or at least resistance in check. I am very excited to see where this series goes
Ice Crown by Kay L Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ice Crown by Kay L. Moody is the first book in the Elements of Kamdaria series. This book is a unique story that is interesting right from the word go.
As a Novella I knew this book was going to be short. However I didn’t expect the author to pack so much into it. You are taken on a whirlwind of a journey that has you following the life of Talise. Who, it has to be said, is an awesome character!
The competition was fun and intriguing to read about, I couldn’t wait to find out how the story was going to go. This short story has definitely whet my appetite and I cannot wait to read the next one.
Ice Crown by Kay L Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ice Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria #1) by Kay L Moody is a YA fantasy story and is a good start to the series. My only problem was that it was very short, I felt there could have been so much more fleshing out the ten years the story jumped and perhaps more background on a seven year old Talise and the world in which they live. Having said that though Kay has given us an exciting new world to enjoy and takes us on the journey of ups and downs with our main character. It is a little emotional and caused a bit of heartache but I loved Talises strength.
Talise is only seven years old when she is to perform before strangers. Her mother wants her to have a good life and the only way to do that is to prove her worth at the Academy. Coming from the Storm, a place where no one wants to live, a place where you waste away and die in the wasteland where nothing grows.
My favourite line in the book is – Nobody liked people from the Storm. Even people in the Storm didn’t like people from the Storm.
I did enjoy the story and am looking forward to reading the rest of this series.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Ice Crown by Kay L Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
“ICE THROUGH THE FINGERS, FIRE IN THE VEINS”
This series of novellas is set up like YA Chapter Books. I am hopeful that the series will roll out quickly because I am anxious to figure out what is going on.
Told in single POV, the first chapter of ICE CROWN is set 10 years prior to the rest of the story. It gives a little bit of background and perspective of things to come. In this series
The story is a quick and easy read; The writing is appropriately detailed, the story well plotted and the world building is on point. There are political undertones to the story and it is almost like the writer is looking at the future if we continue putting so much distance between the classes.
I absolutely recommend this story. .
review by @mauraharper
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley 5stars
This is my first 5 star read OF 2019, Boy oh boy. Where to start with this review.
Read the book guys it has everything you could ask for.
It was phenomenal, well developed plot with awesome twists and turns, developed characters over the course of the novel and such an interesting read. Attention grabbing for any reader from page one.
Amy has definitely created something special, and not having read anything from Amy before this is now an author I will be following and reading more of.
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley – Review by Randall Murphy
The characters are extremely well defined, and the plot flows very smoothly. The storyline is appealing and really piques the interest of those that like mythology-based books. A good balance is used between building the characters and creating interest in the plot in the early chapters. The anticipation and emotions build throughout and keep the reader interested and glued to the story. The references to established characters such as Zeus, Poseidon, and Ares give the reader an immediate reference point and understanding of the some of the relationships. This a story I would definitely recommend to anyone that enjoyed stories or movies like “Percy Jackson”.
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
SIREN’S CALL is one of those books that I wouldn’t normally have considered, yet I’ve always enjoyed the author’s writing so grabbed it when it became available.
An enjoyable read with suspense and intrigue. There is a dark humor in this story that was unexpected “…it is mens basic fear of commitment that holds them back.” I felt like it was a combination of mythology and Hans Christian Anderson’s stories with a twist, a turn and a centuries old debt.
This is definitely a story I would recommend.
Review by @mauraharper
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas flawlessly integrates the world of Greek Mythology with the reality of life in a small town fishing village. As I read, I could picture each scene and felt as if I was living Nerissa’s life right along with her. I could literally feel her emotions: her joy, her sorrows, her worries, her anger, and her love. Most of all, her determination and will to succeed and overcome all obstacles. As for Zeer, I won’t tell you too much about him now other than to say where can I find one just like him???
While this was ultimately Nerissa and Zeer’s story, there are so many fantastically written characters in this book. Some you will love, some you will despise, but you can’t help but be pulled in to their magical world and want to get to know them all! This is a complex story of superstitions, Gods, curses, underwater worlds, and mythical powers with lots of unexpected twists and turns that will keep you captivated until the very end. I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more from Amy McKinley!
Reviewed by @chellek44
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Siren’s Call is another wonderfully written story by Amy McKinley! I love picking up books by this author as I know I will be in for a good read and this book was no exception. I was captivated by everything that I was reading and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough trying to find out what was going to happen. The author’s attention to detail in her writing is just excellent; she brings the story and her characters to life through her imaginative and creative writing style. I loved the characters Nerissa and Zeer, I thought they were well developed and I really enjoyed reading their story. I felt connected to Nerissa in particular; she was a likeable character who I was rooting for the whole way through!
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas was a wonderful read and one that I highly recommend!
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amy McKinley is an author that I was introduced to when I was looking for new authors. She has an amazing ability to grab me in her synopsis. Her talents of storytelling grabs me from the first paragraph until the last word. Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas was no different. She sets up the scenery in such a way that you really get a great picture in the mind’s eye. Now add the characters like Nerissa. She is chosen to be the next maiden sacrifice and she is trying to get out of this sacrifice. Her little seaside village has been protected by the gods but time is running out. The village is already showing signs of disfavor by the gods. As the time comes near for Nerissa to be sacrificed, there is a visitor (an outsider) who comes to take Nerissa away. Will this protect Nerissa from becoming the maiden sacrifice or will it anger the gods? Read the story and find out for yourself.
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley is such a mix of Gods, secrets, magic, adventure, and drama that you want to KEEP reading to see what is going to happen next. That is one of the many reasons that I love any and all books that Amy McKinley writes, she is truly very talented. When I started to read about this book, what grabbed me was Fate will not be denied, and that is exactly what you will find when you read about Nerissa in this book. Everyone around her is keeping secrets, and she is finding herself unable to trust anyone. Then she meets Zeer, and she wonders, is this the one that can save me? You must read this story to answer that!! FIVE stars and wish I could read more about Nerissa!
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas is a fantastic fantasy novel by Amy McKinley. I was already a huge fan of Amy McKinley having read, and loved, the Gray Ghost series. I’ve only recently started to read the fantasy/paranormal genre and was eager to read something in this genre by an author I already liked.
Siren’s Call was fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Amy McKinley knows how to create a fantastic story that grips you from the very beginning, takes you on an amazing roller coaster journey, then spits you out at the end totally dazed by what she’s put you through. This book was no exception. She also knows how to write amazing characters. I loved both Nerissa and Zeer, their characters are very intriguing and so interesting to read. I’ve always said that one mark of a good author is by how much you hate the guys. Well, I can safely say that I hated Cete, Ares, Cyn and the Oracle with a passion.
This book has a little bit of everything that I love in a good book: great characters, romance, angst, mystery and a damn good storyline. I’d definitely recommend it to others.
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley. This is the story of Nerissa a young girl who lives with her father in a small fishing village. This village has always been protected by the gods but that is about to end. The fishermen have quit catching fish, the trees have quit bearing fruit and the winds are whispering of big change. Nerissa is about to be given away by her father for marriage but she decides she wants some say in the matter so when Zeer a visiting fisherman meets her and sweeps her off her feet she is smitten. Is Zeer the answer to her problems? Nothing is as simple as it seems and Nerissa is about to find out who she really is and that everyone around her has not been truthful. This is a rollercoaster story that has twist and turns you never expect. I loved it and can’t wait for the next!
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Siren’s Call would not be my typical go to read, but anything that is by the talented Ms. McKinley I have to get my hands on regardless of what it is supposed to be about. I have never been disappointed yet with a novel of hers and this one is no exception to the rule. I loved the way Amy McKinley wrote this twist on Greek Mythology and spun into it a complex tale of love and life as a woman.
I will admit that the first few parts of the book were slow to start, but it was evident that was due to the story being set up to take off into a beautiful tale I couldn’t stop reading. I was glad I remained patient because the way the story unfolded was absolutely perfect and quite frankly it captured my number one favorite spot of Amy McKinley’s novels. I won’t go into much more detail than this or what she has chosen to divulge in the blurb. I couldn’t bare to spoil one moment of the journey. You will just have to take my ultimate high approval and word for it. I can’t wait to see what will come next from the talented Amy McKinley!
Review by @lizaileen
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Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley
This was a new author for me but I was pleasantly surprised. The story of Nerissa and Zeer was a joy to explore. The twists and turns kept the story interesting as I tried to figure out what would happen to the love of Nerissa and Zeer. There were many surprises which kept my interest. I will definitely read another book by Amy McKinley, as I enjoyed very much the world she created and the story she told.
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas By Amy McKinley. I’ll admit at first I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about this story because it’s a bit outside my comfort zone but I was definitely pleasantly surprised by the fact I loved it! This author has a special gift with words. This story is so different from others I’ve read by this author and I mean that it all the right ways. The characters are complex and well written that bring the story to life. The story is well thought out and paced nicely. I was hooked from beginning to end. A few twists thrown in and I was one happy reader. I’m giving this story a five star review and highly recommend it and this author. Can’t wait to see where the author takes readers next.
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas was a great 4 star read.
We get all sorts of things in this Paranormal romance.
Nerissa lives in a fishing village with her father. Her father has plans to marry her off but Nerissa has other plans in mind. She is adamant to find a man of her choosing before her father forces her to marry. Things take an interesting twist when the villagers get it in their minds that offering an unmarried woman will help with the gods.
When a stranger comes to the village (Zeer), Nerissa finds herself falling for him. Can he help her get out of her predicament?
There is so much more to this book, your head will be spinning.
Amy McKinley does a great job with her writing, the detail was wonderful and you felt like you were right there with the characters. There were several twists and turns, I felt like I was done before I knew it. The secondary characters added a great element to the story. 1-click and get started today, you will love it.
Reviewed by @mab54615
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Ice Crown by Kay L Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I. Loved. This. Book!!!
I found this book to be just what I needed. It was action packed and just the right combination of fantasy and fairy tale and strong heroine and dystopian-esque flavor… I simply found the page count not to be reflective of how much content I found. I was glued to my seat from beginning to end. Cannot wait to continue reading this series!
Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Ice Crown
By: Kay L Moody
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ice Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria 1) by Kay L. Moody was a unique read that hooked me from start to finish.
Oh wow, this book was something else I tell you. It was pulling, detailed and gripping. I got sucked in right away and before I knew it, this little wonder was over. I like it when these short reads capture you like that. No detail was spared, the pacing was great, and the characters were both well developed and compelling. This book packs a wallop, and I can’t wait to dive further into this new world. As this wasn’t my first read by this author, I knew that it was going to be something, not only different, but specially unique. The author has taken a matter I very much like, and has created something fresh, heart pounding and just worth your while to read.
This book has so much, it’s perfect for almost anyone, and I’m giving this book my super high recommendation and my golden stamp of approval. Take a chance on this book, you will no regret it.
Happy Reading
-Review by @eawalsh
Ice Crown by Kay L Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this story! It had me riveted from the beginning! I didn’t even realize that I was at the end of the book until…it happened! This is a short story but man it packs a punch! I loved the idea of shaping the elements. Very cool!
This is told from Talise’s POV. So we get to see her thoughts and designs when she enters this new city. She is from the lowest of the low cities and if she can become a Master Shaper she can finally leave her poverty ridden home.
This is not my first book by this author. Although I like this one the best so far! This story drew me and and before i knew it I couldn’t believe I was at the end of the book. I want more!
My only sadness is that it didn’t end with the competition. That would be a good break then the next story could have moved on from there. I feel kind of incomplete with the ending. Wind Crown….hurry up and get here.
P.S. Beautiful Cover!
Ice Crown by Kay L Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a short story that I enjoyed from the beginning and kept me engaged to the end. It is a creative, fast paced story about Talise. She wants a better life, in order to do that she needs to win a competition first. Problem is she is not the only one out to win plus she may have a reason to leave the competition. What will she do? She is a strong character, I enjoyed watching her grow throughout. A well written story with a great world building plot, I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
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