Title: The Dragons of Nova
Series: Loom Saga #2
Author: Elise Kova
Publisher: Keymaster Press
Publication Date: July 11, 2017
Pages: 488
Genres: Fantasy, Steampunk
Source: ARC
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Cvareh returns home to his sky world of Nova with the genius crafter Arianna as his temperamental guest. The mercurial inventor possesses all the Xin family needs to turn the tides of a centuries-old power struggle, but the secrets she harbors must be earned with trust — hard to come by for Ari, especially when it comes to Dragons. On Nova, Ari finds herself closer to exacting vengeance against the traitor who killed everything — and everyone – she once loved. But before Ari can complete her campaign of revenge, the Crimson Court exposes her shadowed past and reveals something even more dangerous sparking between her and Cvareh.
While Nova is embroiled in blood sport and political games, the rebels on Loom prepare for an all-out assault on their Dragon oppressors. Florence unexpectedly finds herself at the forefront of change, as her unique blend of skills — and quick-shooting accuracy — makes her a force to be reckoned with. For the future of her world, she vows vengeance against the Dragons.
Before the rebellion can rise, though, the Guilds must fall.
I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author.
This review MAY contain spoilers. Read at your own risk.
The Dragons of Nova was one of my most anticipated releases of 2017! Elise Kova works magic into the pages of the stories she writes. Plain and simple. If she has a fairy godmother then she is on a roll, but if I had to guess, Elise Kova needs no fairy godmother. She casts her own spells and defines herself. (Girl power!)
One of the things that I love most about this book is the world building. There is just SO MUCH in this world, and everything flows together nicely. I mean, I am left awestruck by all the details. I love the blending of different fantasy elements. I have such reverence for Kova's ability to create such intricate worlds. And the Loom Saga is no different. There is so much to love about this amazing world. I liked the distinctions between the world of Loom and the world of Nova. The differences in both societies were woven beautifully into the story.
The other thing that keeps drawing me back to Kova's books is the characters. The Dragons of Nova has such intense characters, and the character development is astounding. There is nothing that I hate more than a fabulously created fantasy world and no character growth. Kova has knocked this one right out of the park. She is spot on with the evolution of her characters. I loved all of the internal battles that the main character faces in this sequel. So much happened in her past and she has to deal with the past as well as her growing affection for someone that she used to perceive as her enemy. I really loved Florence's character growth the most in this. She really starts coming into her own and starts making decisions for herself. She is changing right alongside the world she lives in. I like how she reacts to the changes in her world and always does what she feels is right.
I loved the romance in this book. It was a slow building romance from the first book. The two main characters start as enemies, but their journey and experiences together bring them to admire one another. It's one of the best kind of love stories. Seeing someone with different eyes and building from that.
The plot of the story was great from the first book, and it only continued to dazzle in this sequel. It got deeper and more intricate. The world building and character growth only strengthen the plot and make it grow even more intriguing.
Elise Kova's Air Awakens series is still one of my favorite series to this day. Her books will always hold a special place in my heart. The Loom Saga shows how much she has grown as a writer, and it shows how much passion she has for her art. She leaves me in awe with every book of hers that I read, and I cannot wait for the next one! I highly recommend The Dragons of Nova to fantasy lovers and everyone that loves superb world building and character growth. And just as a reminder to other young adult readers, this book is part of an adult series so there are intimate scenes in the book. Elise Kova has tales to tell, and I am eager for more of them!
The Dragons of Nova was one of my most anticipated releases of 2017! Elise Kova works magic into the pages of the stories she writes. Plain and simple. If she has a fairy godmother then she is on a roll, but if I had to guess, Elise Kova needs no fairy godmother. She casts her own spells and defines herself. (Girl power!)
One of the things that I love most about this book is the world building. There is just SO MUCH in this world, and everything flows together nicely. I mean, I am left awestruck by all the details. I love the blending of different fantasy elements. I have such reverence for Kova's ability to create such intricate worlds. And the Loom Saga is no different. There is so much to love about this amazing world. I liked the distinctions between the world of Loom and the world of Nova. The differences in both societies were woven beautifully into the story.
The other thing that keeps drawing me back to Kova's books is the characters. The Dragons of Nova has such intense characters, and the character development is astounding. There is nothing that I hate more than a fabulously created fantasy world and no character growth. Kova has knocked this one right out of the park. She is spot on with the evolution of her characters. I loved all of the internal battles that the main character faces in this sequel. So much happened in her past and she has to deal with the past as well as her growing affection for someone that she used to perceive as her enemy. I really loved Florence's character growth the most in this. She really starts coming into her own and starts making decisions for herself. She is changing right alongside the world she lives in. I like how she reacts to the changes in her world and always does what she feels is right.
I loved the romance in this book. It was a slow building romance from the first book. The two main characters start as enemies, but their journey and experiences together bring them to admire one another. It's one of the best kind of love stories. Seeing someone with different eyes and building from that.
The plot of the story was great from the first book, and it only continued to dazzle in this sequel. It got deeper and more intricate. The world building and character growth only strengthen the plot and make it grow even more intriguing.
Elise Kova's Air Awakens series is still one of my favorite series to this day. Her books will always hold a special place in my heart. The Loom Saga shows how much she has grown as a writer, and it shows how much passion she has for her art. She leaves me in awe with every book of hers that I read, and I cannot wait for the next one! I highly recommend The Dragons of Nova to fantasy lovers and everyone that loves superb world building and character growth. And just as a reminder to other young adult readers, this book is part of an adult series so there are intimate scenes in the book. Elise Kova has tales to tell, and I am eager for more of them!
The Alchemists of Loom (Loom Saga #1) by Elise Kova
Her vengeance. His vision.Ari lost everything she once loved when the Five Guilds’ resistance fell to the Dragon King. Now, she uses her unparalleled gift for clockwork machinery in tandem with notoriously unscrupulous morals to contribute to a thriving underground organ market. There isn’t a place on Loom that is secure from the engineer turned thief, and her magical talents are sold to the highest bidder as long as the job defies their Dragon oppressors.
Cvareh would do anything to see his sister usurp the Dragon King and sit on the throne. His family’s house has endured the shame of being the lowest rung in the Dragons’ society for far too long. The Alchemist Guild, down on Loom, may just hold the key to putting his kin in power, if Cvareh can get to them before the Dragon King’s assassins.
When Ari stumbles upon a wounded Cvareh, she sees an opportunity to slaughter an enemy and make a profit off his corpse. But the Dragon sees an opportunity to navigate Loom with the best person to get him where he wants to go.
He offers her the one thing Ari can’t refuse: A wish of her greatest desire, if she brings him to the Alchemists of Loom.
Air Awakens (Air Awakens #1) by Elise Kova
A library apprentice, a sorcerer prince, and an unbreakable magic bond...
The Solaris Empire is one conquest away from uniting the continent, and the rare elemental magic sleeping in seventeen-year-old library apprentice Vhalla Yarl could shift the tides of war.
Vhalla has always been taught to fear the Tower of Sorcerers, a mysterious magic society, and has been happy in her quiet world of books. But after she unknowingly saves the life of one of the most powerful sorcerers of them all—the Crown Prince Aldrik—she finds herself enticed into his world. Now she must decide her future: Embrace her sorcery and leave the life she’s known, or eradicate her magic and remain as she’s always been. And with powerful forces lurking in the shadows, Vhalla’s indecision could cost her more than she ever imagined.
The Solaris Empire is one conquest away from uniting the continent, and the rare elemental magic sleeping in seventeen-year-old library apprentice Vhalla Yarl could shift the tides of war.
Vhalla has always been taught to fear the Tower of Sorcerers, a mysterious magic society, and has been happy in her quiet world of books. But after she unknowingly saves the life of one of the most powerful sorcerers of them all—the Crown Prince Aldrik—she finds herself enticed into his world. Now she must decide her future: Embrace her sorcery and leave the life she’s known, or eradicate her magic and remain as she’s always been. And with powerful forces lurking in the shadows, Vhalla’s indecision could cost her more than she ever imagined.
And the rest of the Air Awakens Series:
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Golden Guard Series
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Elise Kova has always had a profound love of fantastical worlds. Somehow, she managed to focus on the real world long enough to graduate with a Master’s in Business Administration before crawling back under her favorite writing blanket to conceptualize her next magic system. She currently lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, and when she is not writing can be found playing video games, watching anime, or talking with readers on social media. She is the USA Today bestselling author of the Air Awakens Series as well as the Loom Saga.
My name is Vanessa a.k.a. Queen Alchemy. I am a 30-something-year-old mother of four nerdy, fantastic children. We live in the Midwest. I have a reading addiction, and I hope that I never recover! I'm the hugest nerd you can find with interests not limited to the following: comics (Batman and Captain America for the win!), science, computers, zombies, unicorns, Harry Potter, cartoons from the 80's & 90's, Frankenstein, history, crafting, cooking & baking, Star Wars, digital scrapbooking, D&D, Minecraft, Hello Kitty, horror, metalcore, royalty, tattoos & piercings, bright colors, and so much more!
