Download Crystal Crowned Air Awakens Series Book 5 Audible Audio Edition Elise Kova Natalie Naudus Silver Wing Press Books
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Long live Solaris.
One bloodthirsty ruler has been overthrown by another, casting the shadow of death over the Solaris Empire. Vhalla Yarl stands upon the stage of fate, prepared to do battle one final time. Fragile alliances will be tested, and new bonds will be formed as the world is reshaped.Â
She fights as the champion of peace, but when the night is darkest, will she be able to pay the price of a new dawn?
Download Crystal Crowned Air Awakens Series Book 5 Audible Audio Edition Elise Kova Natalie Naudus Silver Wing Press Books
"I wanted to like this book as much as the first four, but... I couldn't. The pace was vastly different, and plot-wise not a lot happened. The author glossed over days, and even weeks in a single paragraph. At times it seemed more about the plot and less about the characters. The pace was just off.
Sadly, Aldrik and Val's chemistry seemed to fade in the background except for a couple moments where I felt that familiar spark they had in the first four books. We did not get nearly as many meaningful scenes with them, and only a couple that stirred my emotions at all. A lot of their stolen moments were completely glossed over. I am also deeply saddened and very disappointed that they never got their Bond back. That was one of the worst parts of this book for me, as I would have loved to see their beautiful Bond restored after they had some time to develop as a couple without it. Especially after the horror she experienced with Victor. I was extremely let down.
Character-wise, I felt that Adrik lost a lot of his commanding, powerful presence in this one. He, too, faded into the background and into Val's shadow... So much so that I struggled to see them as equals, as I used to. Val called almost all of the shots, and Aldrik lost a lot of his reckless, passionate spirit that drew me to his character since the beginning. The fearsome, raging Fire Lord seemed no more, and was replaced by a weaker character that I probably would not have been as fond of had this been him in the beginning of the story. Instead of being a powerful leader and co-leader with Val, he became more like Val's tech support, and he lost his voice and some of the beloved traits that made him *him*. It made me sad, because no one likes to see this happen to their favorite characters.
At least we got a happy ending... however it was weird getting a different voice in the epilogue than Val's. I liked seeing more of the side characters, too."
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Crystal Crowned Air Awakens Series Book 5 Audible Audio Edition Elise Kova Natalie Naudus Silver Wing Press Books Reviews
- I wanted to like this book as much as the first four, but... I couldn't. The pace was vastly different, and plot-wise not a lot happened. The author glossed over days, and even weeks in a single paragraph. At times it seemed more about the plot and less about the characters. The pace was just off.
Sadly, Aldrik and Val's chemistry seemed to fade in the background except for a couple moments where I felt that familiar spark they had in the first four books. We did not get nearly as many meaningful scenes with them, and only a couple that stirred my emotions at all. A lot of their stolen moments were completely glossed over. I am also deeply saddened and very disappointed that they never got their Bond back. That was one of the worst parts of this book for me, as I would have loved to see their beautiful Bond restored after they had some time to develop as a couple without it. Especially after the horror she experienced with Victor. I was extremely let down.
Character-wise, I felt that Adrik lost a lot of his commanding, powerful presence in this one. He, too, faded into the background and into Val's shadow... So much so that I struggled to see them as equals, as I used to. Val called almost all of the shots, and Aldrik lost a lot of his reckless, passionate spirit that drew me to his character since the beginning. The fearsome, raging Fire Lord seemed no more, and was replaced by a weaker character that I probably would not have been as fond of had this been him in the beginning of the story. Instead of being a powerful leader and co-leader with Val, he became more like Val's tech support, and he lost his voice and some of the beloved traits that made him *him*. It made me sad, because no one likes to see this happen to their favorite characters.
At least we got a happy ending... however it was weird getting a different voice in the epilogue than Val's. I liked seeing more of the side characters, too. - ‘Crystal Crowned’ is the gripping conclusion to talented author Elise Kova’s elemental magic series, ‘Air Awakens.’ Readers have watched Vhalla Yarl develop magic abilities, form a bond with secretive Prince Aldrik, become a symbol for soldiers to believe in and fight for, and then face the biggest betrayal of her life.
‘Crystal Crowned’ begins just after the action ends in ‘Water’s Wrath.’ We follow Aldrik, Vhalla, Jax, Elecia, and Fritz (two firebarers, one groundbreaker, one waterrunner, and a windwalker) on their journey through Solaris to rescue their kingdom from a malicious, power hungry tyrant.
As with the other entries in the ‘Air Awakens’ series, there are battle scenes, there are moving scenes of caring and friendship, and even love. We get to see more of Jax and Elecia’s backstories, and watch all our favorite characters further develop and mature.
The epilogue beautifully wraps up Vhalla and Aldrik’s story.
Thanks to author Elise Kova for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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It's with a heavy heart that I rate the fifth and final book in the Air Awakens series, Crystal Crowned by Elise Kova, 3/5 stars. That rating is by no means a bad rating, but it crushes me to give it considering I gave the other four books in the series 4/5 stars each. There was just something about it that did not entrance me the way the previous four did.
The entire series earned a 4/5 stars from me, though, and I give that rating happily. For reasons unclear to me right now, the fifth book didn't really 'do it' for me, but the series definitely did and I highly recommend it.
Most of the characters that we know and love developed further in Crystal Crowned some made us cry, some made us cheer, some pissed us off. When I say us, I obviously mean me, but I feel better imagining that I'm not the only one who felt this way. The Biggest Character Development Award goes to Vhalla. Aldrik came a long way since the first book, but Vhalla came farthest. The Vhalla I read in Crystal Crowned was a completely different character while still displaying the finest qualities of the library apprentice we all started reading about. And the best thing about her complex, five-story arc, was that it was natural and not only because of the situations and environments she was forced into, but because it's who fate needed her to be, who she would always become since her first day. This series spoke of destiny and fate, and I was not disappointed in the journey Vhalla took to reach her full potential and achieve her destiny.
Crystal Crowned felt slower to me than the previous books. That might be why it took me so long to get through it unlike the others. The beginning started off slow, attempting to start and end storylines all at once, and didn't pick up speed until the last quarter or so. The story was told in distinct sections that almost seemed to correlate with the locations they inhabited.
In line with the pacing and the distinct sections of the story, one of the more interesting sections was near the end and didn't last nearly as long as I felt it should have. It seemed like it could have been a great storyline for this final book. Because I try to review without spoilers, I'll just say that this involved Vhalla and Victor (not romantically, gag). #Vhaldrik
Speaking of #Vhaldrik, the romance between them had also slowed down and became even less of a focus in Crystal Crowned. This time, the focus was on their love maturing more than their love making. While I was disappointed in this (Hahahahaha, I am #Vhaldrik trash through and through) it was nice to see this well-developed relationship come to a point that's been building since page one. Crystal Crowned seemed to focus more on their relationship as Emperor and future Empress, which was expected (and good), but just not what I was used to and expecting from this final installment.
Now I know this review might seem more negative than positive, but just know that I did enjoy Crystal Crowned and definitely the series as a whole. The ending of Water's Wrath set up a hard journey for our cast of characters and seeing how it played out was important for me, as a reader, in my own journey to closure with the series. While I can't say that I felt each character experienced their own closure, the book did end in a satisfying way that left me asking a minimum number of questions, but still wanting more--not so much so that I needed to harass Elise Kova for more details and a spin-off series, though (Mind you, I did consider it and I do need a spin-off).
And on one last final note, I know you aren't supposed to judge books by their covers, but this series has the most beautiful covers that you can totally judge the books by. The covers are the reason I first looked into Air Awakens and I don't regret it one bit. So. freaking. beautiful.
