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heididoesreading's review against another edition
2.5
i just have nothing to say. I wasn't impressed but I wasn't disappointed. Literally nothing happened and I was waiting the whole book for some fucking plot. Too many details and characters were introduced and nothing was done with them and Vhalla just pissed me off constantly because despite the narrative telling you she's smart not a single smart decision was made by her.
brandysbooks's review against another edition
4.0
A short but action packed book that had me riveted from the start!
sassy_cassy's review against another edition
5.0
This book (and series) is so wonderful. It does have the slower, epic fantasy feel, but I like that! It lets me take my time and get to know the world and characters.
I love Aldrik, my new royal book boyfriend, and Vhalla is growing on me as she comes into her own. I'm definitely going to read the rest of the series.
I love Aldrik, my new royal book boyfriend, and Vhalla is growing on me as she comes into her own. I'm definitely going to read the rest of the series.
lottie1803's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
bookish_rival's review against another edition
3.5
Air Awakens by Elise Kova is a really enjoyable read that pulls you into a world of magic, politics, and self-discovery. The story centers on Vhalla Yarl, a quiet library apprentice who finds out she has a rare form of magic that could change everything in her war-torn world.
I liked how Kova brings Vhalla’s journey to life, especially her struggle between staying in her comfort zone and stepping into something much bigger.
The magic system is interesting, and the characters, particularly the mysterious Aldrik, kept me hooked.
While the book was a good read, it didn’t leave me desperate to dive into the next one right away.
I’m definitely planning to return to the series, but I’ll probably check out a few other books first.
I liked how Kova brings Vhalla’s journey to life, especially her struggle between staying in her comfort zone and stepping into something much bigger.
The magic system is interesting, and the characters, particularly the mysterious Aldrik, kept me hooked.
While the book was a good read, it didn’t leave me desperate to dive into the next one right away.
I’m definitely planning to return to the series, but I’ll probably check out a few other books first.
charisauthor's review against another edition
4.0
I had heard many good things about this book going into Air Awakens. I was intrigued and decided finally to give it a go. Needless to say, I downed this in just over two days (in between classes and studying). Thrilling, complex but not overly so, told by a heroine who offers the promise of so much character development into a true warrior and all in all amazing character. And our secondary protagonist? While it seems he’s the standard bad-boy stereotype, I found him reaching beyond as much and becoming his own person I would gladly read more about. The writing at times is a bit iffy, with some strange word choices and placements, but it doesn’t hinder the narrative too greatly. All in all, I would most definitely recommend this one — now onto the second!
captainsara's review against another edition
5.0
I read someone describe this one as Avatar the Last Airbender meets Six of Crows. And that's not far off the mark. I devoured the audiobook at work and found one fatal flaw: book one is the only one of the series available on Audible. I'm just glad my employer is lax with me having my phone on my desk cause I was having a meltdown trying to find book two.
city_of_velarhys's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
After the last two books I read, this was a welcome reprieve since there was action and interesting plot points throughout the book rather than just repetitive inner monologues, stupid main characters, and no action until the last 10% of the book.
In this one, we have main character Vhalla Yarl who works as a library apprentice and quickly discovers she is a sorcerer with an air affinity, aka a Windwalker - the first in 150 years. She's faced with the choice of whether to join the Tower, where sorcerer apprentices train, or to remain in the library and "eradicate" her magic.
The worldbuilding wasn't anything spectacular, and most characters are one dimensional, but it was a fast read that I would have finished in one sitting if not for work and other priorities. I have to say that I TRULY appreciate that aspect since the last 2 books I read were unnecessarily long and very difficult to get through. This book does have a tiny hint of a Forbidden Love trope (but no real direct romance) as well as a generous helping of the Chosen One trope. There are also several hints that much more is going on behind the scenes than Vhalla knows, so it'll be interesting to see how things unfold.
I'm like to see how the story progresses - mostly to see what happens with Egmun (who seems extra evil/cruel for no reason) and Prince Baldair (who I think is super shady) - so I will continue with at least one more book.
After the last two books I read, this was a welcome reprieve since there was action and interesting plot points throughout the book rather than just repetitive inner monologues, stupid main characters, and no action until the last 10% of the book.
In this one, we have main character Vhalla Yarl who works as a library apprentice and quickly discovers she is a sorcerer with an air affinity, aka a Windwalker - the first in 150 years. She's faced with the choice of whether to join the Tower, where sorcerer apprentices train, or to remain in the library and "eradicate" her magic.
The worldbuilding wasn't anything spectacular, and most characters are one dimensional, but it was a fast read that I would have finished in one sitting if not for work and other priorities. I have to say that I TRULY appreciate that aspect since the last 2 books I read were unnecessarily long and very difficult to get through. This book does have a tiny hint of a Forbidden Love trope (but no real direct romance) as well as a generous helping of the Chosen One trope. There are also several hints that much more is going on behind the scenes than Vhalla knows, so it'll be interesting to see how things unfold.
I'm like to see how the story progresses - mostly to see what happens with Egmun (who seems extra evil/cruel for no reason) and Prince Baldair (who I think is super shady) - so I will continue with at least one more book.