Born of Water!
Born of Water – My Review!!
I saw some chatter about Born of Water by Autumn M. Birt on Twitter, connected with the author, and took a look. I liked what I found! Read on for my thoughts.
Synopsis (from the author):
In a world controlled by magic, not everyone wants the “honor” of being an Elemental Priestess and becoming a slave to the Church of Four Orders. But when Ria calls upon magic to save her best friend’s life, she discovers there is something worse than being able to control water, air, fire, or earth.
There is another power, one that is forbidden, and its use is punishable by death.
Ria must flee everything she has known to outrun a creature sent to capture those who use tainted magic. Her best chance of success comes in the protection of an outcast Water Priestess who might choose to betray her as much as help.
In a desperate race to save her life, Ria must discover just what is the magic she controls and why the Church of Four Orders wants anyone born with it killed before they capture her.
What I liked about Born of Water:
I enjoyed the way Autumn Birt fleshed out her characters and her descriptions of events and locations. The sailing scenes were very well done, as were the events in the forest where they meet Darag. I particularly liked the evolution of the relationships among the characters. Some were predictable, while others a surprise.
The narrative itself entertained me and the author’s imagination worked well with the use of the Elements Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Niri, a Water Elemental, finds creative ways to use her powers to further their quest, and who knows what else they will discover before the quest ends?
What I didn’t like:
I found a few spelling errors that distracted me a bit. Ty’s mood swings and odd outbursts needed some explanation (but perhaps they will be explained in the sequel). More background on each character would have been helpful in understanding the characters actions and reactions.
Overall impression:
Born of Water is a very nicely told story with a fresh take on the four elements, I recommend it to fantasy adventure fans, those who like a little romance, and anyone who is a fan of magic! I know I will read the next installment!
My rating:
4 Stars (out of 5)
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