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Sto caricando le informazioni... Secret Heir (Dynasty, #1) (edizione 2018)di M.J. Prince
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Since the beginning of time, tales have been told about Eden. But all the stories are wrong. Running parallel alongside Earth, but never touching, there exists not just a garden, but an entire world of vivid colours and breathtaking beauty where the Seraph reside. Jazmine has lived in ten different foster homes, in ten different towns and all her life she has felt like she doesn't belong--not in the trailer park which happens to be foster home number ten, not anywhere on Earth. After a universe shattering revelation, she discovers why. Far from being the nothing and no one, with no past and no future, that Jazmine had always believed herself to be, she discovers that she is in fact an heir to one of the seven remaining Seraph Dynasties. She is Jazmine Evenstar, the last heir to the sovereign Evenstar Dynasty. Thrust into the world of wealth and privilege in which the impossibly beautiful and equally cruel Dynasty heirs reside, Jazmine is forced to maneuver the tangled web that holds the Dynasties together. Against the backdrop of breathtaking star filled nights, sweeping coastlines, grand marble halls and decadent palaces, Jazmine tries to find her place in this beautiful new world while fighting not to lose herself in the process. But the fairy tale quickly unravels. Half human and the illegitimate daughter of the late suicide King of Eden, the other Dynasty heirs make it clear that Jazmine does not belong in their world. Raphael St. Tristan, heir to the rival sovereign St. Tristan Dynasty and next in line to the throne of Eden, the guy with the face of an angel but who is as wicked as the devil himself, promises to break her. Jazmine quickly learns that the beauty of Eden is nothing but a deception--as she uncovers the secrets festering at the heart of it. But can she disentangle herself from the web of deception and intrigue that the Dynasty heirs have spun? Can she stop herself from falling into Raphael St. Tristan's trap before he can fulfil his promise to shatter her completely? Or are those stories about Eden true after all and will she be foolish enough to taste the forbidden fruit that is Eden itself? SECRET HEIR is the first book of the all new DYNASTY trilogy. A loose adaption of Romeo and Juliet but with a fantastical twist, this saga of feuding Dynasties, forbidden love, betrayal, royal scandals and power struggles for the crown promises to ensnare, captivate and shatter then leave readers clawing for more. Welcome to Eden... "If you're a fan of The Royals series by Erin Watt or the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Mass (the powers of night and day gave me vibes), or even the Curse of the Gods series by Jaymin Eve and Jay Washington, this book is definitely for you. Fun, thrilling and fast paced, it's a great start to a fascinating new universe." - ★★★★★ Goodreads reviewer "It was like every single book was merged into one single fabulous novel. The luxury and beauty of the story reminded me of the A Court Of Thorns And Roses series by Sarah J Maas and the enemies to lovers romance reminded me of that of Pride And Prejudice. It was everything and I loved it so much." - ★★★★★ My Magical Places "Secret Heir is a Romeo and Juliet story that has been turned on its head and totally remade. This is Romeo and Juliet meets Gossip Girl with elemental magic and a shocking twist." - ★★★★ Lucky 13-452 Blog Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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Things I Liked
Elemental magic is one of my favorite types of magic and I really liked all the power displays! I thought the duels were action-packed and showcased the vast abilities the characters had, and I really liked all the training Jazmine does as well. I did feel like it took too long to get to the magic though, and I would have liked to see more.
Things I Didn’t Like
I wasn’t the biggest fan of the writing. I found it to be incredibly repetitive, especially in the beginning of the story. I also didn’t love Jazmine’s narration in the beginning - it was cheesy and read a little young (especially for a seventeen year old who is basically taking care of themselves).
I found the worldbuilding to be a little lacking We know that Eden is a mirror image of Earth and that there are 7 powerful Dynasties, with 2 alternating ruling families, but we don’t really know much else. I feel like I barely learning about the Dynasty families, and we learning really nothing broadly about Eden - we really only see the boarding school. There were also some mysteries that were ignored, like the mysterious threats against Jaz, that made this book feel more like a part one.
I didn’t feel particularly connected to any of the characters or the relationships. I mean there were definitely some that I liked more than others, and I think the friendships were done pretty well, but most of the Heirs felt one-dimensions - especially Layla. I didn’t love the romance in the story, I wanted enemies-to-lovers, but it felt more like enemies who decided to start hooking up - the relationship didn’t really feel developed, just progressed. I wish that Jaz and Magnus had more time together, to really develop their relationships, but we didn't really get enough of them.
I’ve seen this compared to Paper Princess repeatedly, and I can see the comparison, but I enjoyed that book more. Though if you liked one, you’ll probably like the other so it’s worth giving it a shot. It was a really quick read, and really easy to read, but I don’t think I’ll be continuing with the series.
I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for an honest review. (