A review by booksthrilljessica
The Trials of the Elysian by Reese Sherron

5.0

Reading Divergent and Hunger Games as a young adult I never knew I have been waiting for an adult version that gives me the same feeling. This book has gripped my soul in a way I desperately needed. Filled with deadly trials, love, betrayal and loyalty this book will transport the reader into a world where they want to deconstruct the City as much as we all wanted to for District 1. 
The character development and world building done by Sherron is so palpable that the reader can not help but envision themselves along with Faye’s as she battles in the trials. I cannot wait to read the rest of this series and follow Faye as she navigates the new trial she has set for herself.

Reading Divergent and The Hunger Games as a young adult, I never realized I’d been waiting for an adult version that would recall those same feelings. This book gripped my soul in a way I didn’t know I needed. Packed with deadly trials, love, betrayal, and loyalty, it immerses readers in a world where you’ll feel just as compelled to dismantle the City as we all did District 1.
Sherron’s character development and world-building are so vivid and tangible that you can’t help but picture yourself alongside Faye as she fights her way through the trials. I’m eagerly anticipating the rest of this series and can’t wait to follow Faye as she faces the new challenges she’s set for herself.

*Thank you to Reese Sherron for the ARC copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.