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Threats of Sky and Sea: The Complete Trilogy
In a kingdom of Elementals, she thought she was ordinary. She was wrong. Sixteen-year-old Bree is happy to be powerless in a kingdom where Elemental abilities mean a life sentence waging the King’s war. But everything changes when Elemental soldiers recognize her father as a traitor to the throne and he's thrown in jail--along with the secrets from his last mission as the King's assassin. Now, she’s coping with powers she never expected. She’s under the thumb of a king she despises. Her father’s in prison; his past, a mystery. And the King? Wants to weaponize her for war. Throne of Glass meets The Last Airbender in this epic YA fantasy. Over 800 pages of elemental magic that's perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo. Start the spell-binding fantasy adventure today!
738 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 10, 2017
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Jennifer Ellision
35 books376 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer Ellision writes about daring young women in magical worlds. She survives on a steady diet of books, podcasts, and her favorite magical tropes. Jennifer frequently wakes up early to work before she has to "people" and can often be found squirreled away in her office, getting some writing done--or in her local library, agonizing over revisions.
If all else fails, look under the covers. She's probably hiding out with a good young adult fantasy series.
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If all else fails, look under the covers. She's probably hiding out with a good young adult fantasy series.
Leave our world and escape into one of hers. Get the free novelette that introduces Jennifer's first YA fantasy trilogy when you sign up for Jennifer's newsletter at: https://www.jenniferellision.com/get-...
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April 29, 2019
I began this journey hesitantly, not being a fan of books in present tense, but found after a little perseverance that the story and characters in book 1 dragged me in so deep I almost forgot my prejudice. The world building, and the breathless twists and turns, particularly the big reveal at the end, had me gripped, and I went on immediately to buy the box set of all three.
I found it intriguing also, that although my preference is for simple, invisible prose, where this author never uses a simple word where a more complex one fits the bill, I rather enjoyed the style. Kudos to the author for achieving this.
Book 2 was pretty standard construction for the middle section of a trilogy – a journey with many trials and losses, plus some discoveries and compromises bringing our heroes by the end to the place they need to be to launch the finale.
Book 3. Now, this was enjoyable and exciting as a wrap up, although for me, a couple of issues arose that I found a touch hard to swallow. (Spoilers ahead) Bree has been unmasked as the real queen by birth of the island kingdom of Nereid, and yet, having only just begun to settle into her role, no one questions her waltzing off again, to face a powerful mad king on his home turf. I really felt someone might at least have tried to stop her, for her own safety if nothing else. And during her confrontation with an earth shaker, her powers somehow seemed to be markedly less than they had been before, which seemed to me to be a plot device to get certain characters captured and placed in mortal danger. Perhaps I missed something here, but that’s how it read to me.
So, with those bits in book 3 just taking the edge off for me, this box set makes a 4-star read. I’d still recommend it to fantasy lovers looking for unique world building and strong characters, provided you are happy with reading in the present tense.
I found it intriguing also, that although my preference is for simple, invisible prose, where this author never uses a simple word where a more complex one fits the bill, I rather enjoyed the style. Kudos to the author for achieving this.
Book 2 was pretty standard construction for the middle section of a trilogy – a journey with many trials and losses, plus some discoveries and compromises bringing our heroes by the end to the place they need to be to launch the finale.
Book 3. Now, this was enjoyable and exciting as a wrap up, although for me, a couple of issues arose that I found a touch hard to swallow. (Spoilers ahead) Bree has been unmasked as the real queen by birth of the island kingdom of Nereid, and yet, having only just begun to settle into her role, no one questions her waltzing off again, to face a powerful mad king on his home turf. I really felt someone might at least have tried to stop her, for her own safety if nothing else. And during her confrontation with an earth shaker, her powers somehow seemed to be markedly less than they had been before, which seemed to me to be a plot device to get certain characters captured and placed in mortal danger. Perhaps I missed something here, but that’s how it read to me.
So, with those bits in book 3 just taking the edge off for me, this box set makes a 4-star read. I’d still recommend it to fantasy lovers looking for unique world building and strong characters, provided you are happy with reading in the present tense.
February 2, 2019
I have really enjoyed the first three books in this series, the idea of people who are able to wield elemental powers is very powerful and i just love the way our heroes all have their own strengths, working with the different elements of earth, water, fire and air yet work so well together. All the strengths are in fact needed to finally de-throne the power hungry, mad King Langdon of Egria and all our heroes were out to seek vengeance on the king for all the losses they had suffered at his hands. I do hope to see more books in this series because although we did get an excellent ending to the story in book 3 there is still so much scope for another book or two now that our group have finally also got access to Nereidium!! The beauty of this series is that we got a set of ordinary people with extraordinary powers which still did not go to their heads but who kept themselves grounded and as rebels worked for the people!!
May 12, 2019
Just the threat of excellence here
Well written, strong characterization, and adventurous story. The author found a balance of power in the mystery, fantasy, and thought in her telling. A prince, a pauper, a princess, barmaid, a conspiracy and kingdom to be freed. Elementals to be saved, underground to fight against a madman king, and of course love and death. Well done
Well written, strong characterization, and adventurous story. The author found a balance of power in the mystery, fantasy, and thought in her telling. A prince, a pauper, a princess, barmaid, a conspiracy and kingdom to be freed. Elementals to be saved, underground to fight against a madman king, and of course love and death. Well done
February 28, 2019
Don't miss this epic tale
The First book started a little slow, but then exploded. Each book is better than the one before. Great YA adventure. Love, loyalty, betrayal and lots of twists and surprises.
The First book started a little slow, but then exploded. Each book is better than the one before. Great YA adventure. Love, loyalty, betrayal and lots of twists and surprises.
March 20, 2024
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I enjoyed the book its worth reading. The plot is intriguing and keeps you guessing. With its twists and turns surprising you.
I enjoyed the book its worth reading. The plot is intriguing and keeps you guessing. With its twists and turns surprising you.
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