Kindle Notes & Highlights
A young man in his early twenties walked through the twin front doors and into the entrance hall as the final visitors straggled out. His most distinguishing feature was the bandage circling the upper portion of his head.
On the first page, first paragraph, second sentence, we meet the villain of five books. Toono is one amazing villain.
This sight was the first alarming signal of his transition into a person he never thought he’d be. Regardless, he had accomplished his first mission.
Again, Toono already feels pity and is actually hurt by what he has caused.
The light wasn’t ordinary. There was no source. No candles. It simply existed on its own. The light didn’t wane the farther out it stretched either. It stopped abruptly, as if there was an invisible wall holding it in.
Wait really this important thing later on in the series is mentioned before Bryson's name?
“What’s up, idiot?”
Meow Meow! Someone who is just super likeable and helpful to Olivia (if anything else, I forget) until the later books, when he becomes a necessity to the plot!
So Olivia’s placement in the Passion Kingdom was odd.
I wonder why… maybe, you know, book 2?
In fact, her personality bore more resemblance to her kingdom’s natural rival—the Still Kingdom.
I really wonder why. I want to say why but book 2 spoilers.
I was four. I should have some inkling of memories that hold his image, but no.
T2, anyone? We will not know why until around book 4 or 5!
This is the Light Realm, not the Dark. Our realm does not hold the Power Kingdom. If anyone is known for their brute strength, it’s the people living in that kingdom.
This exposition seems a bit forced and sounds off.
Plus, there are other factors to consider such as smartest, fastest, and most spirited … to name a few.”
FORESHADOWING…for a few chapters ahead.
“Spirit motivates. Spirit holds a group together. Spirit is something everyone should have a little bit of. Don’t disregard it. The loveliest people have the liveliest spirit.”
Ya gotta love Jilly
“Spirit kept your father alive longer than he should have been.”
That is very true because…oh. Spoilers for a section that happens in the past but is told in another book.
symbolizing the colors of electricity and his role as the Intel Director.
Yeah, Debo. Intel…right.
Adrenaline Director
Wait… how did i not understand the name Adren until then?
The Jestivan
I love the introduction to all of the characters, though they become so much better and more in the later books.
The only thing he knew is that he would jump off one of the kingdom’s cliffs for her heart. Below would be a vast meadow of all the different flowery scents, exactly like the perfumes that were hitting his nose as he stood a hair’s-breadth away from Lilu.
For once, the instalove dosnt start well nor actually continue. Eh, Shelly?
“Greetings, I am Agnos, resident of the Archaic Kingdom and seeker of the reason for our existence,”
OOH Agnos, one of my favorites though moderately boring until book 3, then amazing.
Bryson’s shoulders fell as Agnos took the wind out of his sails just as quickly as he’d inflated them. It was a clever tactic. He built him up just to tear him down. Bryson realized he would have to be careful with this one.
Yeah, Agnos is stronger than he looks. Or fights, because he doesn't.
“TOSHIK!” she screamed as she jumped up and hugged him around the neck.
AGHH JILLY IS SO LOVABLE I CANT- oh yeah. Later books exist :'(
They are the only two original members of the Jestivan whose whereabouts are known.
Well one of them is hiding in a forest where he will teach Rhyparia (?) and i forget the rest.
The room went silent, for nobody wanted to give the obvious answer to the silly question—except perhaps for Jilly, whose face was contorted with concentration as she counted her fingers. Math was obviously not her strong point. Honestly, when it came to her mind, there probably weren’t many strong points, but Bryson gave her the benefit of the doubt. It took a while, but eventually realization dawned on her face. She raised her hand violently and started making huffing noises in order to be recognized. Grand Director Poicus and the Adren Director smiled while the rest of the Energy Directors
...more
I’m not sure if I should feel bad for her or laugh. Maybe both. (old)
Though Jilly is not the smartest, she is so enjoyable and amazingly happy. (new)
“Bryson and Olivia!”
I guess you’re wrong.(old)
Yama simply sat there, looking blankly at the bar in front of her. The bad-ass woman was now struggling to hold back tears.
That's what an Agnos can do!
“People from the Dark Realm,” Lilu said, shocked. “They’re still people.”
This is a theme a lot of authors skimp on, if they mention it. They’re mentioned as people, but that is not the main conflict. They’re from somewhere else, but they’re still people.
Buredo,
:)
“How to be fast and agile, yet make every move a calculated one.” “Precisely!”
Yeah, and he knows it because he's the third of five, an from the ADR-oh. Spoilers.
Lilu’s lips pursed in disappointment. “I’m sorry, Director. As royalty, I should be exceeding expectations in all categories.”
I had a speech from last time, but this boils doen to HA no, royal pressure, and some entitlement.
On his right pectoral muscle was a giant scar in the shape of a T, and on the left was a similar scar in the shape of a 2.
Test 2 by evil revered dude, not to mention test 1, which we dont know about until book 5!
Debo was standing face-to-face with her, the shadow of his towering frame engulfing her. He had gone from where he was pacing, some twenty feet away, to directly in front of her in a split-second. Bryson smirked, then realized his hand was empty. It was curved as if it was still holding a cup. He looked back at Debo and, sure enough, he now had Bryson’s glass of lemonade. Not only had Debo gone from point A to point B within in the blink of an eye, he’d also taken a detour to a third point.
FORESHADOWING!!!!
Lilu rose from the ground and sat next to him. “Creepily fast. He must be close to our people’s max speed.” “Oh, for sure. And if he isn’t at 70% speed, he’s at least 65%.”
I wonder why
She grinned from ear to ear. “The annual Generals’ Battle is in a few weeks. Biggest spectator event of the year.
So that aazinf part is in this book! i thought so.
The beautiful young woman stopped for a moment and looked at him with compassionate eyes. “Mendac was a great and powerful man from what we’ve all heard growing up. I believe his energy was strong enough for him to be reborn. So yes, I think he is up there right now, happy and care free as a Bozani.”
Uhhhh sorry to burst your bubble but…
“Sir, I’ve learned I’d rather take a punch from a warrior from the Power Kingdom than Olivia.”
That is such an amazing line
“Body and mind. Rhyparia, a humble girl who has potential for the catastrophic destruction of foes, and Agnos, an intelligent boy who can probably manipulate the minds of even the smartest intelligence officers …”
Both of which become very important… restaurant, anyone?
Bryson’s eyes widened. An attack on a royal? Who could be that bold? Or stupid?
Our murdering, 'sacrificing' Toono. Well, in quotes until-
Poicus closed his eyes and shook his head. “You forget you’re below me sometimes. If anyone is putting a foot down, it will be me. Once again, you forget your place.”
You THINK he is below you, except...second rank light empire person.
Yama responded with a swift punch to his face.
Yes.(old)
Ah, yes. A common instance of Yama being badass and hilarious. (new)
“We all have our faults,” Jilly said as they walked into the garden. “And some of us have too many.” They took a seat on a small wooden bench. It was a lot quieter here. “We all have too many,” Jilly said. “Some of us just don’t hide them well.”
Jilly can be crazy and weird, yet is also wise. An amazing way of showing how important she is to the Jestivan. And still lovable.
“My daughter will not portray flirtatious mannerisms with another woman.”
Well, there's a bad man! And worse, if i remember correctly, later on.
“Because you’re stupid,” Meow Meow scolded. “Originality is a strong point of yours,” Bryson sneered. “If I tried to be wittier, it won’t permeate your thick skull.”
That is a high quality smart roast, fresh out of the oven!
The couple reached the table sporting gleeful smiles. “Hello, dear,” the man said.
So it IS this book.
The woman stared at the kitten for a little while before saying, “I have to get me one.”
A god to a culture? OKAY
And what is that, exactly?
nothing like your father,” King Vitio remarked. Bryson’s blood boiled, but he bit his lip. “Who could be?”
Everyone pretty much
She smirked. “We royal blood first-borns, are actually more talented fighters than any general.
Yeah, right.(old)
The Archaic General fell over like a dead tree as the lava swallowed his body. Attached to the final rod, gently blowing in the wind, was a flag. It was burgundy … the color of the Dev Kingdom.
...oof.
a man of average height with brown hair appeared in front of her … out of thin air.
Cyn?
“Same purple hair, but you’re not her.”
Olivia?
“Where’s Olivia?”
In a hallucination...or something. (old)
Dev Kingdom, if I remember correctly. (new)
Men are cowardly in the most barbaric of ways.
I am male and I agree. (old)
Cover line!(new)
“Well, you’ve certainly made an enemy out of me,” Itta hissed. “The only reason we haven’t declared war is because I’ve lost General Inias … but I don’t need to state this. That was your plan.”
Everything this person says is the most biased, idiotic thing I have ever heard. (old)
And a lie. (new)
