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MY REVIEW:
Genre | Tropes: YA Fantasy, Soul Mates, Found Family
Rating: 4 out of 5 ⭐
Katie Keridan’s Realm United, the concluding volume of The Felserpent Chronicles, masterfully intertwines epic fantasy with profound emotional depth. At its heart lies the poignant journey of Kyra Valorian and Sebastian Sayre, soulmates burdened with the monumental task of healing a world fractured by centuries of prejudice and animosity.
The narrative delves deep into the complexities of their relationship, showcasing how their bond—both romantic and spiritual—serves as a catalyst for unity between the divided realms of Aeles and Nocens. Keridan doesn’t shy away from illustrating the challenges they face: confronting ingrained biases, navigating political treachery, and making heart-wrenching sacrifices. These elements are not just plot devices but are integral to the characters’ growth and the story’s emotional resonance.
What sets Realm United apart is its exploration of love as a transformative force. Kyra and Sebastian’s journey is not just about rekindling a past romance but about forging a new path forward, one that challenges the status quo and dares to envision a harmonious future. Their evolution from star-crossed lovers to unifying leaders is both inspiring and deeply moving.
In conclusion, Realm United is a testament to the power of love and understanding in overcoming deep-seated divisions. Keridan’s eloquent prose and nuanced character development make this a fitting and emotionally satisfying finale to the series. For readers seeking a fantasy tale rich in emotional complexity and hopeful reconciliation, this book is an absolute must-read.
The Felserpent Chronicles
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This enemies-to-lovers YA romantacy is the last book in the popular Felserpent Chronicle series, bringing the story full circle with timely themes of sacrifice, war, and love.
Sebastian Sayre and Kyra Valorian, the former Felserpent King and Queen, thought they knew what reuniting the divided realms of Aeles and Nocens would require of them. But fulfilling their promises to stop Tallus and bring peace between those with silver and gold blood will require sacrifices they didn’t expect to make.
Furious over Kyra’s refusal to help him turn Daevals into Astrals, Tallus assumes control of Aeles and announces he’s developed a weapon capable of killing everyone with silver blood. Kyra discovers a way to defeat him, but it will require her to perform a terrible act she isn’t sure she can live with. Sebastian loathes becoming a recognized public figure, and given his dark past, there are those who don’t trust him to hold a position of power, even as he and Kyra race to reunite the realms.
Filled with old friends and new allies, devastating betrayals and surprising revelations, this heart-pounding conclusion to the Felserpent Chronicles ends where it began: in the grey waters of Death. Controlling the past might change the future, but will saving their world cost Sebastian and Kyra the very bond that binds them across time?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Katie Keridan made her literary debut at ten years of age when she won a writing contest by crafting a tale about her favorite childhood hero, Hank the Cowdog. After that, Katie has continued to write, through college and graduate school and during her career as a pediatric neuropsychologist. But while Katie enjoyed being a doctor, scientific research didn’t bring her nearly as much joy as creating her own characters and worlds, so she slowly left the medical world behind to focus exclusively on writing. In 2018 she self-published a poetry book, Once Upon a Girl, and her work has been featured in Highlights Hello Magazine, The Blue Nib, Youth Imagination Magazine, Red Fez, The Red Penguin Review, Sand Canyon Review, and Every Day Fiction, to name a few. Her debut young adult fantasy novel, Reign Returned, will be published by SparkPress September 2022. She loves sharing her writing with others who feel different, misunderstood, or alone. Katie lives in Northern California with her husband and two very demanding cats.
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