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Breath of Air (Dryad Quartet #1)
by
Katie Jennings (Goodreads Author)
Her name was Capri, and she was Air.
She was born with a gift she didn’t understand. A gift so strange, so remarkable that she had kept it secret for as long as she could remember, despising that it made her different when all she wanted was to be normal, to belong. As an orphan, belonging to someone, anyone, would have been an incredible blessing, one she would have given...more
She was born with a gift she didn’t understand. A gift so strange, so remarkable that she had kept it secret for as long as she could remember, despising that it made her different when all she wanted was to be normal, to belong. As an orphan, belonging to someone, anyone, would have been an incredible blessing, one she would have given...more
Kindle Edition, 329 pages
Published
April 2012
by Sapphire Royale Publishing
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Reviewed by Inna for Inna's Little Bookshelves
This book was different, very original. I really can't think of anything similar to it of the top of my head. The story revolves around dryads which help Rhia who is Mother Earth run the world. There are those who control Air, Earth, Water and Fire. Then there are Furies and Fates. It was reminiscent of Greek mythology but at the same time it wasn't.
The story follows Capri who thought she was an orphan until she is swept away to live on a floating i...more
This book was different, very original. I really can't think of anything similar to it of the top of my head. The story revolves around dryads which help Rhia who is Mother Earth run the world. There are those who control Air, Earth, Water and Fire. Then there are Furies and Fates. It was reminiscent of Greek mythology but at the same time it wasn't.
The story follows Capri who thought she was an orphan until she is swept away to live on a floating i...more
I first encountered Breath of Air by Katie Jennings when the blog "Pixel of Ink" alerted me that it was free. And I just have to say: "Wow! This is a debut novel?" It far exceeded my expectations for a Kindle book that is offered for free, and especially one that is a debut novel.
This book is a YA romance novel of sorts. How can a book be YA (just kissing) an a romance novel (sexy times!) you ask? Well, it is written in the standard romance novel way where romantic relationships are central, the...more
This book is a YA romance novel of sorts. How can a book be YA (just kissing) an a romance novel (sexy times!) you ask? Well, it is written in the standard romance novel way where romantic relationships are central, the...more
I got this as a gift and loved it! What a wonderful gift it was. I kept seeing it and thinking that I would like to read it. So when it came as a gift, I immediately dove in. I don't think I stopped reading until near the very end when my andriod's battery died. I yelled a few very unladylike words at my andriod and put on the charger. But I couldn't wait for it to charge, I HAD to know what happened. So, I ended up finishing the last couple of chapters while sitting on my bedroom floor since th...more
An extraordinary book; very enjoyable
In this extraordinary book we meet the principal female character Capri as an orphan girl with a core of loneliness and sadness, and embark with her on the wild ride that is her journey to happiness.
The author creates a wonderful, unusual, and exotic world with her fabulous descriptions of the place Capri finds herself in when Liam, a water Dryad, meets her in the park.
This world is one of magical beings, Fates, Furies, Dryads and others who help mother ear...more
In this extraordinary book we meet the principal female character Capri as an orphan girl with a core of loneliness and sadness, and embark with her on the wild ride that is her journey to happiness.
The author creates a wonderful, unusual, and exotic world with her fabulous descriptions of the place Capri finds herself in when Liam, a water Dryad, meets her in the park.
This world is one of magical beings, Fates, Furies, Dryads and others who help mother ear...more
Breath of Air took my breath away!
Capri has lived without a family for as long as she can remember. Growing up in an orphanage has been hard and now on the day of her eighteenth birthday she wishes she had a family to celebrate it with more than ever. Capri has always been a little different. Although keeping her special talents a secret, manipulating a small breeze and controlling birds has always been in her blood.
Now, finally Capri can start to uncover the truth when she meets Liam, a water D...more
Capri has lived without a family for as long as she can remember. Growing up in an orphanage has been hard and now on the day of her eighteenth birthday she wishes she had a family to celebrate it with more than ever. Capri has always been a little different. Although keeping her special talents a secret, manipulating a small breeze and controlling birds has always been in her blood.
Now, finally Capri can start to uncover the truth when she meets Liam, a water D...more
I must admit that I didn't have high expectations for this book after reading the first two chapters. The events seemed to move way too quickly. The author introduces the main character in the book, Capri, as a young woman who just turned 18. Capri is an orphan. Found in an alley when she was three years old. Fifteen years later, she is still wondering what kind of a life she would have lived with a family of her own.
Almost immediately, she meets up with a young boy by the name of Liam who almos...more
Almost immediately, she meets up with a young boy by the name of Liam who almos...more
I wasn't expecting anything from this book. When you get free stuff, you're bound to think that it's free because nobody wants to pay for something awful. But this one proved me wrong. Not all freebies are stupid stuff :p
I've never come across a story like this before. Well, it could be that I haven't read that many books in my life. But in most books that I've read, Dryad has always been a side character to a much more famous species. To say the least, the idea was fresh. And I'm just glad that...more
I've never come across a story like this before. Well, it could be that I haven't read that many books in my life. But in most books that I've read, Dryad has always been a side character to a much more famous species. To say the least, the idea was fresh. And I'm just glad that...more
First things first: the cover. Let's be honest, we all judge a book by its cover, even when we say we don't, and this one made an amazing first impression. I was actually a little sad that I had an ebook copy, because it makes fondling the cover a little difficult. It's exquisite!
Since the cover promised me it would be great, I dug right in. It had a slow build to it, not a ton of excitement in the first half, but the characters started to grow on me. It wasn't until I was headed into work, with...more
Since the cover promised me it would be great, I dug right in. It had a slow build to it, not a ton of excitement in the first half, but the characters started to grow on me. It wasn't until I was headed into work, with...more
I couldn’t wait to read ‘Breath of Air’ after reading all the amazing reviews for it, so after throwing down my dissertation in annoyance I allowed myself to pick up my Kindle, hoping to lose myself in a different world for an hour before getting back to work.
Needless to say, I was hooked and that hour soon turned into four hours, and I was so engrossed with the beautiful storytelling that I didn’t even realise what the time was until my Mum came into my room to tell me she was going to bed.
Whoo...more
Needless to say, I was hooked and that hour soon turned into four hours, and I was so engrossed with the beautiful storytelling that I didn’t even realise what the time was until my Mum came into my room to tell me she was going to bed.
Whoo...more
Katie Jennings debut novel, Breath of Air, is the first novel in the four book Dryad Quartet series and, like its title is a breath of fresh air for the fantasy genre.
It revolves around Capri, an orphan girl who, on her 18th birthday discovers the truth of her origins and journeys back to Euphora, the enchanted place where she was born. Soon after Capri returns to Euphora though, strange events begin to happen that mirrors what took place soon before Capri disappeared at the age of three. Capri...more
It revolves around Capri, an orphan girl who, on her 18th birthday discovers the truth of her origins and journeys back to Euphora, the enchanted place where she was born. Soon after Capri returns to Euphora though, strange events begin to happen that mirrors what took place soon before Capri disappeared at the age of three. Capri...more
This book very much surprised me :)
This book snuck up on me. I began reading it and remember thinking to myself that I probably wouldn't finish it. I was wrong. The storyline was fresh (to me), as I am all but played out on vampire and werewolf cliches. The heroine began the story as shy and almost timid, but when the occasion arose, showed her backbone. The romance was surprisingly refreshing, and that, other than the history behind the Dryads really drew me in. I liked all of the characters, e...more
This book snuck up on me. I began reading it and remember thinking to myself that I probably wouldn't finish it. I was wrong. The storyline was fresh (to me), as I am all but played out on vampire and werewolf cliches. The heroine began the story as shy and almost timid, but when the occasion arose, showed her backbone. The romance was surprisingly refreshing, and that, other than the history behind the Dryads really drew me in. I liked all of the characters, e...more
I was pleasantly surprised by this novel and look forward to reading the others in the series. Breath of Air was not at all what I expected, and I am blown away by the results. Capri stole my heart, as she did to everyone else in this novel. I wanted her to be strong and fierce, but her insecurities made me love her more. Then, when she found her strength in her own love, she realized how fierce, and intelligent, she truly is. This story is so well written, that I was immediately and permanently...more
I would like to give this one something like 3.4 stars. It is an interesting idea, and the characters are developed enough to make a reader care. It put me in mind a bit of the books in the Lightning Thief series, but not quite as well done.
One criticism: there are a few places where words are misused. For instance, a column is "engorged with ivy" and a ceiling is "coffered with gold ornamentation." At another point, someone's heart "literally" breaks.
Another minor gripe is the sort of whitewa...more
One criticism: there are a few places where words are misused. For instance, a column is "engorged with ivy" and a ceiling is "coffered with gold ornamentation." At another point, someone's heart "literally" breaks.
Another minor gripe is the sort of whitewa...more
OMG!!! This book was SO good!!! It started out a bit slow and too centered in the young adult drama for me, but I'm glad I stuck with it. I was thrilled that Katie Jennings shared my love for Rian and opened up his character. I liked him immediately, was drawn to his protective, solitary nature and squeed when he protected Capri from getting her hair wet in the rain with his shirt. I was beyond grateful to not be involved in yet another impossibly stupid love triangle, but to have Capri know who...more
Oct 31, 2012
Jo Michaels
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone who enjoys fictional worlds and plot twists.
I picked up Breath of Air over on Amazon during a free promotion.
From a reader's perspective:
It took me a while to read through this novel. The beginning moved a bit slow for me but I was enjoying the story so returned to it periodically. When I got closer to the end, things began to pick up and the twists and turns in the plot began. I got confused sometimes as to who was what because some of the names were similar but I eventually began to leave it alone and just read. However, this did not in...more
From a reader's perspective:
It took me a while to read through this novel. The beginning moved a bit slow for me but I was enjoying the story so returned to it periodically. When I got closer to the end, things began to pick up and the twists and turns in the plot began. I got confused sometimes as to who was what because some of the names were similar but I eventually began to leave it alone and just read. However, this did not in...more
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I had a huge problem with the main character Capri she was just too damn naive for an eighteen year old orphan, I mean if you were to be raised in an orphanage would you really be able to see the good in everyone and act like you were only 10 with some hormones going and the way she spoke and thought annoyed me as much as Schmella from Twilight did.
The story it self had good potential at times it was too predictable and yet it had its few surprises. I guess it was a little too YA for me. Like I...more
The story it self had good potential at times it was too predictable and yet it had its few surprises. I guess it was a little too YA for me. Like I...more
This is not my normal genre and I am so glad that I strayed from the norm. Katie Jennings weaves a beautiful tale filled with vivid characters, intrigue, romance and adventure. The world she creates for the mystic beings that reside there and rule the elements around us and our very lives, is wonderfully rich. The Furies, the Fates, the Dryads, Mother Earth and Father Sky - this author can handle a large cast and each character retains their individuality, their voice. Capri is a wonderful heroi...more
This is the story of an orphan named Capri who discovers that her suppressed dreams are actually memories and that she does actually have a family. You’d think that finding out something like that would be enough to carry a descent story, but Breath of Air takes this heartwarming tale for a good old fashion thrill ride. This wild, funny, and sometimes scary journey opens Capri up to a world of mystical and mythological beings and helps her cope with the idea that she may just be one of them.
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On her eighteenth birthday, Capri's life at the orphanage will change froever. A chance meeting in the park with a stranerchanges her life and introduces her to a world where she truely belongs. Liam tkaes Capri to the island of Euphoria, a world full of magical beings who help Mother Earth.
Katie Jennings weves a beautiful story with vivd characters and a rich world. Each character is brought to life. This is the first book in the quartet series and is a great story that sets the story for the n...more
Katie Jennings weves a beautiful story with vivd characters and a rich world. Each character is brought to life. This is the first book in the quartet series and is a great story that sets the story for the n...more
Katie Jennings's book Breath of Air is a delightful tale. It takes a unique idea of the ancient Greek beliefs and puts a modern spin on them. We have the Dryads, Earth, Air, Fire and Water; the Furys and the group who spin and cut peoples lives. Air dryad, Capri was kidnapped and her mother murdered when Capri was young. She is found and returned to Mother Earth, Thea, and Father Sky's hidden Island. Some there do not want her return. There is a conspiracy to overthrow Thea's world.
There were many things I wanted to like about this book. The cover is gorgeous. The title intrigues. The teen characters, each embodying air, water, fire dryads, etc. had the potential of developing the camaraderie that is so charming in the Percy Jackson books. So what happened to sour it for me? Well, the demon parts went darker than I liked and there was a whole lot more language than I'm comfortable with. A touch more humor would have helped too.
This book seems like it would be good for a young reader, maybe 8-10 years old. It was too simple for my tastes, and the huge plot mistake at the beginning really put me off [if she was found when she was 3, and has no knowledge of her previous life at all other than her first name, how does she know which day is her birthday??]. I stopped reading at about 20%.
I thought that this book was awesome. I enjoyed the story of a girl that she thought she was abandoned by her parents on the streets, come to find out that she is from a different realty. I loved her character, shy at first and she comes into her own the first in the series it definately makes for a great read and will want you to continue with the series.
At first, there were so many characters introduced into the story so quickly that I became confused, even though the author did a fine job of making them different both in physical characteristics and manner. Eventually, I got them all sorted out. I really enjoyed this book. I like the characters and the story was interesting and engaging.
I liked the idea behind this book. The theory was wonderful, the characters were well described. However about halfway through the book I almost stopped reading it. It felt slow. I'm glad I continued because the 2nd half of the book improved in keeping my interest. While I have grown to love Capri and love the built relationships; I'm not sure I will dive right into book 2.
I got the second from the kindle free list, so had to buy this one and read before the second book that was free. It was a bit slow moving at first, but I really liked the book. Characters are well written and the editing wasn't bad as with a lot of the ebooks. I will be reading the other 3 in the series.
Not far in, I realized this book is meant for a younger reader than I expected. I read through anyway thinking I may as well screen it for my kids. I'd describe it as a poor man's Rick Riordan with a couple instances of unnecessary swearing. I won't bother to save it for the kids.
I loved the romance in this book. This is what got this a four star review. The author would switch the perspectives for two or three sentences at a time and then go back to Capri. This was very confusing. Other than that fact I liked the book.
Couldn't make myself care enough to get through more than 5 chapters. Didn't think I was that are to please. Maybe I was in a bad mood. Nevertheless. Doubt I'll be picking it up again.
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Oct 02, 2012 02:28pm