Questions About Air Awakens (Air Awakens, #1)

by Elise Kova (Goodreads Author)

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What is the romance level of this book (i.e. how far does it go)?

Elise Kova I just answered this question on my author page, but I'll answer it here also so that anyone/everyone can see it ---

I'm going to answer this question …moreI just answered this question on my author page, but I'll answer it here also so that anyone/everyone can see it ---

I'm going to answer this question completely honestly, because I want people to know what they're "getting into" with my books! But that means there are some very -very- general spoilers for the first book and the series. So, to anyone reading this, you've been warned ;)

In the first book of the Air Awakens series there isn't any kissing, sex, etc. Not to say there isn't romance, because I'd say there's some definite attraction/tension between characters (I do call it a fantasy/romance book!). But, for reasons in the first book's story, it's not explored. However, it is worth noting that our heroine - Vhalla - is not a virgin and that is made clear in the first book.

However, in later books there will be sexual themes and sex. This is part of why I say Air Awakens is intended for an older YA audience. Because while it will not be "explicit" like an Adult or New Adult novel, it will be present and will leave no questions to what's happening when it happens, to whatever characters it happens to.

I realize sex in YA can be a touchy subject - which is why I like it when people ask me questions like this because I'm not of the inclination to get people to read something they'd have issues with. But, when I was writing Air Awakens I wanted to be as honest to the characters as I could be and if that meant sex at a point then I didn't want to shy from it, just as I don't want to shy from violence of the brutal natures of war and hate. I think books can play an important part in building a dialog surrounding these topics for young adults and so I decided to keep such scenes - as made sense - in the series.

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How old are the main characters?

Elise Kova At the start of book one...
Vhalla is 17 (though she quickly turns 18)
Aldrik is 24
Baldair is 21
Larel is 23
Fritz is 20
Roan is 18
Sareem is 19
Hope that he…moreAt the start of book one...
Vhalla is 17 (though she quickly turns 18)
Aldrik is 24
Baldair is 21
Larel is 23
Fritz is 20
Roan is 18
Sareem is 19
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Is there a love triangle in this series?

Elise Kova

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Is it appropriate for a twelve year old?

Elise Kova As with most things, that depends on the twelve year old and their parents/guardians. I hesitate to give a flat "yes" or "no", as every child and what…moreAs with most things, that depends on the twelve year old and their parents/guardians. I hesitate to give a flat "yes" or "no", as every child and what their parents let them consume is different.

I wrote the Air Awakens series as "older YA" (in my mind, I made that distinction as 15+). Throughout the span of the series there is sex, death, hate, and some other themes (portrayed at what I consider to be a "YA appropriate level") that some readers, or their parents, may have issues with. The first book, naturally, has the least amount of, or none of in some cases, these things. But I'm all about being transparent with the contents of my work. Not everything is for everyone, and I want readers to make the most informed decision they can before supporting my work by purchasing it.

I hope this helps, at least!(less)

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Can I ask who is behind the artwork for the covers? They're beautiful! I love the color choices.

Elise Kova The illustrator for the Air Awakens covers is Merilliza Chan! http://www.merilliza.com/

She's amazing!…moreThe illustrator for the Air Awakens covers is Merilliza Chan! http://www.merilliza.com/

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