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Crier's War
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After the War of Kinds ravaged the kingdom of Rabu, the Automae, designed to be the playthings of royals, usurped their owners’ estates and bent the human race to their will.
Now Ayla, a human servant rising in the ranks at the House of the Sovereign, dreams of avenging her family’s death…by killing the sovereign’s daughter, Lady Crier.
Crier was Made to be beautiful, ...more
Now Ayla, a human servant rising in the ranks at the House of the Sovereign, dreams of avenging her family’s death…by killing the sovereign’s daughter, Lady Crier.
Crier was Made to be beautiful, ...more
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It's a fantasy book, not a historical book, so not a real time period. The in-universe year is given as something like 47 (I think).
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Jun 16, 2019
Chaima ✨ شيماء
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
2019-releases,
lgbtqia-rep,
young-adult,
fantasy,
fiction,
arc,
read-in-2019,
girls-love-girls
Nothing gladdens my heart more than picking up an ardently anticipated new release with the stammering gaiety of stepping off the edge of a cliff in the tremulous faith that you’ll sprout wings halfway down, and for all your expectations to be met, the inexpressible sweetness of finding yourself hovering above the ground with rills of current flowing off the tips of your winged arms.
Crier’s War colored everything, like the afterglow of a dream, and for the space of a few hundred page-turns, ...more
Crier’s War colored everything, like the afterglow of a dream, and for the space of a few hundred page-turns, ...more
ARC provided by HarperTeen in exchange for an honest review.
“It was never really a choice, was it? Wanting her. Killing her.”
Friends, if you are looking for a book all about revenge, filled with mystery and betrayals, while also showcasing the best enemies to lovers f/f romance I’ve read in a long while, please immediately pick up Crier’s War. I’m telling you right now, this is going to make so many best of 2019 lists come the end of the year, and I don’t even have words for the amount of ...more
Jun 16, 2019
✨ jamieson ✨
rated it
it was amazing
Shelves:
young-adult,
fantasy,
favourite-covers,
lgbtqiap,
series,
series-to-complete,
owned-books,
f-f,
lesbian-mc,
2019-reads
I AM A MESS!!! This book is everything. I have wanted this for so long. A TRUE slowburn angsty enemies to lovers where they're REAL ENEMIES who want to KILL EACHOTHER and its so beautiful.
The entire set up of this world? the plot?? amazing. We're in a world where Automae, created by humans, ended up overpowering and subjugating them. And it has so many fantasy tropes I love - like hidden/secret/forgotten histories and well constructed political intrigue. And SO MANY POWERFUL FEMALE CHARACTERS!! ...more
The entire set up of this world? the plot?? amazing. We're in a world where Automae, created by humans, ended up overpowering and subjugating them. And it has so many fantasy tropes I love - like hidden/secret/forgotten histories and well constructed political intrigue. And SO MANY POWERFUL FEMALE CHARACTERS!! ...more
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Didn’t like it. Don’t care. Going in the trade in box.
Mel ...more
GOODIES LINK
Didn’t like it. Don’t care. Going in the trade in box.
Mel ...more
*top 10 overhyped reads of 2019*
The romance didn't burn me.
The intensity of the whole revenge/war/hatred/love was so lacking even though everything was there all along.
And what I dearly missed was any kind of humour in the writing.
The world system is pretty simple. The moment you open up the book, you will just get into it. The characters have been developed good, their introductions fairly well done with different, unique auras of their own. I would like to say the first half of the book has ...more
The romance didn't burn me.
The intensity of the whole revenge/war/hatred/love was so lacking even though everything was there all along.
And what I dearly missed was any kind of humour in the writing.
The world system is pretty simple. The moment you open up the book, you will just get into it. The characters have been developed good, their introductions fairly well done with different, unique auras of their own. I would like to say the first half of the book has ...more
I'm going to need y'all to preorder this book immediately. All a queer girl wants is to read a YA fantasy that is not only incredibly original, but has two queer girls at it's center. And on top of that we get a slow burn romance? We have all been BLESSED by Nina Varela and we should be thanking her.
The most notable thing to take from this book, though, was it's ties to present day. It may not have been written like that intentionally, but it definitely called out real-world problems. (ex. ...more
The most notable thing to take from this book, though, was it's ties to present day. It may not have been written like that intentionally, but it definitely called out real-world problems. (ex. ...more
Jun 16, 2019
E.
rated it
it was amazing
Shelves:
0-favorites,
4-rep-lgbt,
0-love-the-cover,
3-1-f-ya,
3-2-f-fantasy,
4-rep-poc,
1-2-read-in-english,
6-novel,
3-0-f,
3-0-series
| Is it too early to beg for the sequel if the 1st book hasn't even officially come out yet???? It's out. I'm begging.
SUMMARY
f/f romance
bisexual and lesbian MCs
enemies-to-lovers
slow-burn
In Zulla you're either Mortal or Made. Automae subdued Humans in the War of Kinds and now rule over them with a hard hand. Ayla has lost everything in one of Automae's brutal raids. Crier is the heir to the Sovereign who ordered this very ...more
"It was never really a choice, was it? Wanting her. Killing her."
SUMMARY
f/f romance
bisexual and lesbian MCs
enemies-to-lovers
slow-burn
In Zulla you're either Mortal or Made. Automae subdued Humans in the War of Kinds and now rule over them with a hard hand. Ayla has lost everything in one of Automae's brutal raids. Crier is the heir to the Sovereign who ordered this very ...more
This is a difficult rating for me because this book isn't the most perfect thing I've ever read. I had a couple issues with side characters and the writing. But it still has that 5 star magic for me. That's due to three things:
1. Crier and Ayla. I love their character arcs. Ayla, so desperate for revenge that she doesn't give a fuck about the rebellion, only for herself. Crier, finding out the world she's been brought up in isn't as perfect as she thought and battling with doubts between what's ...more
1. Crier and Ayla. I love their character arcs. Ayla, so desperate for revenge that she doesn't give a fuck about the rebellion, only for herself. Crier, finding out the world she's been brought up in isn't as perfect as she thought and battling with doubts between what's ...more
Sep 13, 2019
may ➹
rated it
really liked it
Shelves:
4-star,
fantasy,
young-adult,
lgbtqiap,
important-messages,
arc,
buddy-reads,
ebook,
poc,
diverse
In a world where alchemy-based android-like Automae have overthrowed their human Makers and now rule over humans, the paths of two girls, Crier and Ayla, intertwine, ultimately changing the entire course of their political landscape.
Crier, an Automa the sovereign’s daughter, was Made to be the epitome of perfection, but her entire life changes when she takes on a new human handmaiden, Ayla. There has only been one thing that has kept Ayla going: revenge. And she’s going to get it by killing ...more
Crier, an Automa the sovereign’s daughter, was Made to be the epitome of perfection, but her entire life changes when she takes on a new human handmaiden, Ayla. There has only been one thing that has kept Ayla going: revenge. And she’s going to get it by killing ...more
review can also be found on my blog!
representation: lesbian mc's, f/f romance, #ownvoices author
At the beginning of the Automae era, human Queen Thea - who cannot bear children - commissions her people to build her a child. One who can replicate every aspect of human life. A seemingly impossible request is manufactured, where individuals are Made, with Four Pillars: Reason, Calculation, Organics, and Intellect. However, this ignites a vicious war between the humans and the Automades, who ...more
crier 90% of this book: *yearns*
rep: lesbian poc mc, bi poc mc, poc cast, side mlm & wlw couples
Review also on Reads Rainbow. ARC provided by the publisher.
If you know me at all, you know that I haven’t been big on fantasy in the last year or so. But Crier’s War? It’s the kind of fantasy I can get behind even now, when I’m not really a fan of the genre. And there are two main reasons for this: 1) it’s a little bit character-driven (not the way contemporary novels can be, no, but it’s there) & 2) it’s heavy on the ...more
Review also on Reads Rainbow. ARC provided by the publisher.
If you know me at all, you know that I haven’t been big on fantasy in the last year or so. But Crier’s War? It’s the kind of fantasy I can get behind even now, when I’m not really a fan of the genre. And there are two main reasons for this: 1) it’s a little bit character-driven (not the way contemporary novels can be, no, but it’s there) & 2) it’s heavy on the ...more
You want girls loving girls? Agonizing slow burn? A hate to love arc that will tear out your damn heart? READ THIS BOOK.
I'm a total mess right now and this book is the cause. CRIER'S WAR is a lyrical, romantic debut that keeps you guessing at every turn. Just when you think you know where the story is going it flips the lid, and it feels effortless the way Varela handles these themes: the consequences of clinging to hatred, the cost of war, and what it means to really be human. And oh yeah, ...more
I'm a total mess right now and this book is the cause. CRIER'S WAR is a lyrical, romantic debut that keeps you guessing at every turn. Just when you think you know where the story is going it flips the lid, and it feels effortless the way Varela handles these themes: the consequences of clinging to hatred, the cost of war, and what it means to really be human. And oh yeah, ...more
“For the queer readers. You deserve every adventure.”
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Crier’s war was my first read of the year, and I’m so glad it was. I wanted to start the decade on a queer as fuck note, and this book knocked the ball out of the park. Hell, it knocked the whole park.
Crier’s War tells the story of two pawns, a princess (Crier) and a rebel part of the resistance with a thirst for revenge (Ayla,) thrown as enemies in a game too big and tangled for their understanding, and yet, against all ...more
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Crier’s war was my first read of the year, and I’m so glad it was. I wanted to start the decade on a queer as fuck note, and this book knocked the ball out of the park. Hell, it knocked the whole park.
Crier’s War tells the story of two pawns, a princess (Crier) and a rebel part of the resistance with a thirst for revenge (Ayla,) thrown as enemies in a game too big and tangled for their understanding, and yet, against all ...more
My review
Lately, everyone just couldn't seem to stop talking about this new slow burn, enemies-to-lovers high-fantasy book and I knew I needed to read it as soon as possible. I actually thought this was going to be a standalone so you can only imagine my surprise (delighted actually) when I figured it wasn’t over. Crier’s War has such a cool and inspiring concept that really left a jumble of thoughts I’m still trying to process.
After the War of Kinds that ravished the land of Rabu, the country ...more
Lately, everyone just couldn't seem to stop talking about this new slow burn, enemies-to-lovers high-fantasy book and I knew I needed to read it as soon as possible. I actually thought this was going to be a standalone so you can only imagine my surprise (delighted actually) when I figured it wasn’t over. Crier’s War has such a cool and inspiring concept that really left a jumble of thoughts I’m still trying to process.
After the War of Kinds that ravished the land of Rabu, the country ...more
I LOVE SAPPHIC FANTASY SO MUCH BLESS NINA VARELA FOR WRITING THIS BOOK *sobs*
It was honestly REALLY GOOD. Perfectly constructed romance, and I loved the socio-politics of the world. And of course, Crier and Ayla are my soft children! My sweet, sweet children. I love how Crier was instantly fascinated with Ayla - much like how you’re immediately fascinated by a beautiful bird - and it developed from there, whilst for Ayla is was very much a gorgeous build up that she tried to resist and UGH my ...more
It was honestly REALLY GOOD. Perfectly constructed romance, and I loved the socio-politics of the world. And of course, Crier and Ayla are my soft children! My sweet, sweet children. I love how Crier was instantly fascinated with Ayla - much like how you’re immediately fascinated by a beautiful bird - and it developed from there, whilst for Ayla is was very much a gorgeous build up that she tried to resist and UGH my ...more
ARC provided in exchange for honest review ...more
I think this is one of those books that can go either way for some readers. But, for me, I'm caught right in the middle.
First, let me say : if you considered picking this book up because you heard it was a hate to love, or enemies to lovers, or opposites attract, romance? I don't think you’ll be disappointed. This, unlike another fantasy series featuring an f/f pairing, was done so so well. I believed in the evolution of this.. not relationship but this connection. It totally won me over and oh ...more
First, let me say : if you considered picking this book up because you heard it was a hate to love, or enemies to lovers, or opposites attract, romance? I don't think you’ll be disappointed. This, unlike another fantasy series featuring an f/f pairing, was done so so well. I believed in the evolution of this.. not relationship but this connection. It totally won me over and oh ...more
hi, i wrote this, i hope y'all like it!
content warnings here: https://www.ninavarela.com/content
much love,
nina
content warnings here: https://www.ninavarela.com/content
much love,
nina
Coherent thoughts? I don't know her! But i'll come back and write down my thoughts tomorrow (when it's not 1am)...if I remember. Feel free to yell at me if this is still in this space in a few days!
Long story short, I expected a LOT more romance from everyone's reactions (not the book's fault though so it's okay) but there was A LOT of angst and longing and y'all...when they tell you it's slow burn, it is. And the ending was REALLY GOOD, not a cliffhanger of any sort but I still need the sequel ...more
Long story short, I expected a LOT more romance from everyone's reactions (not the book's fault though so it's okay) but there was A LOT of angst and longing and y'all...when they tell you it's slow burn, it is. And the ending was REALLY GOOD, not a cliffhanger of any sort but I still need the sequel ...more
Justice was a god, and Ayla didn’t believe in such childish things. She believed in blood.
Humans are forced to bend to the will of the Automae's, those who are designed. Wars have left the kingdom of Rabu scattered. Ayla is just a servant with a plan for vengeance when she saves the life of Crier, the princess, and ends up as her servant.
･ ｡ﾟ:. *. .* :ﾟ.
I’ll be fair when I say that I wasn’t sure what I was getting when I got into this, but the premise had left me intrigued, wanting to ...more
Oct 04, 2019
Kathryn Speckels (Metaphors and Miscellanea)
rated it
it was amazing
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
arcs
Where do I even begin?This novel is a gem, a multifaceted narrative with two compelling young women at its beating heart. It is a story aboutpolitics, prejudice, and humanity. It is agorgeous queer love story. It is a vividly imagined hybrid of sci-fi and fantasy. And it is told inlovely, sparkling prose–not overwrought, but highly evocative.
Some people ask if this is a fast-paced book, saying that the beginning feels slow. It took me a while to figure out how to describe the pacing, because ...more
Some people ask if this is a fast-paced book, saying that the beginning feels slow. It took me a while to figure out how to describe the pacing, because ...more
what the FUCK but also this is like. everything i’ve ever wanted i’m,,,,, upset
the f/f slow burn fantasy book my queer ass has always needed and wanted and craved.
4.5 GLORIOUS STARS
Welp. This was my last book of 2019 and I'm so glad I decided to end my year with this. Crier's War is a young adult queer fantasy about a human girl with a thirst for revenge and an Automate, which is basically an andriod. I don't have the motivation or brain cells left right now to adequately dissect the plot but I do want to give a few bullet points of my likes and dislikes. I should say that fantasy has always been a genre I've had trouble getting into-it's just difficult ...more
Welp. This was my last book of 2019 and I'm so glad I decided to end my year with this. Crier's War is a young adult queer fantasy about a human girl with a thirst for revenge and an Automate, which is basically an andriod. I don't have the motivation or brain cells left right now to adequately dissect the plot but I do want to give a few bullet points of my likes and dislikes. I should say that fantasy has always been a genre I've had trouble getting into-it's just difficult ...more
If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I assure you I would.
Crier's War by Nina Varela is a YA sapphic enemies-to-lovers fantasy novel set in the fictional world of Zulla. In Zulla, people are either born or Made. Humans are the marginalized, treated as disposable servant by Automae, the ones who have power. Our two main characters, Ayla and Crier, come from completely different background. ...more
"Ayla hated her. She hated her so goddamn much. It wasn't a lie.
It just wasn't the whole truth."
Crier's War by Nina Varela is a YA sapphic enemies-to-lovers fantasy novel set in the fictional world of Zulla. In Zulla, people are either born or Made. Humans are the marginalized, treated as disposable servant by Automae, the ones who have power. Our two main characters, Ayla and Crier, come from completely different background. ...more
@#$% cliffhangers.
That's all I have to say right now, maybe I'll change my review after I'm done being so cranky about the ending! 4.25 stars.
That's all I have to say right now, maybe I'll change my review after I'm done being so cranky about the ending! 4.25 stars.
god i love these useless sapphics
4.5 stars. LESBIAN ENEMIES TO LOVERS. THAT'S IT. READ IT. (but really, this book is so good. the world building and the family trees and the whole concept of automas??? i was hooked from page 1. the writing was beautiful and the slowburn was god tier. I NEED THE SEQUEL.)
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Nina Varela was born in New Orleans and raised on a hippie commune in Durham, North Carolina, where she spent most of her childhood running barefoot through the woods. These days, Nina lives in Los Angeles with her writing partner and their tiny, ill-behaved dog. She tends to write stories about hard-won love and young people toppling the monarchy. On a related note, she’s queer. On a less related
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