Evanescent by Andria Buchanan – a Review
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Description:
Trapped in the deadly land of Nerissette, Allie has all but given up on any return to the mortal realm. Unless she can find the two elusive artifacts that have the power to get her and her friends back home. But she’s got even bigger problems as the newly crowned queen of Nerissette: she must unite her people in the midst of a civil war and capture the Fate Maker—the evil puppet master responsible for the conflict—before he can find another army willing to return him to power. On top of it all, Allie is just a normal teenager. Her feelings are growing for the guy she’s certain is her true love, and balancing her personal life while being the queen isn’t as easy as it sounds. Allie must learn the true meaning of bravery, love, and kinship, regardless of the world—and danger—around her.
Review:
EVANESCENT is Book Two in the Chronicles of Nerissette by Andria Buchanan. Some books can stand alone for your reading enjoyment, but, I would encourage you readers to start at the beginning. Did I follow my own advice? Alas no! I read out of order and I feel that I needed a stronger connection to these teenagers for EVANESCENT to flow.
This 2nd installment starts a few months after EVERLAST ends. Queen Allie and her gang of friends have crossed from the World that Is (the Mortal Realm) to the World of Dreams and some of the teens still want to return home! Her swoon-worthy Consort is the boy from across the street who is really a Black Dragon. Best friend Mercedes can talk to trees and control nature. Things have certainly changed!
They are on the brink of another Civil War with the Fate Maker and Queen Allie must reunite her kingdom and defeat this evil for good. Allie is surrounded with fun and loyal characters: her Chief of Staff is a goblin. The Mermaid Queen is an ally and then, there are the Dragons! Lots and lots of Dragons, including her new friend, Kitsuna who cannot change forms, but she can fight like a true Dragon. Allie and her group of friends must decide if they are going to stay in this magical world, or if they can return to the World That Is. Also, they must find the elusive Dragon Tear, a relic they need to defeat evil.
The book has battles, betrayals, secrets that are revealed and ends with another cliffhanger! The conclusion to this series is sure to be exciting!!
Reviewed by Jules
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