Nothing is more important than loyalty. But what if you’ve sworn to protect the one you were born to destroy? Tarisai has always longed for the warmth of a family. She was raised in isolation by a mysterious, often absent mother known only as The Lady. The Lady sends her to the capital of the global empire of Aritsar to compete with other children to be chosen as one of the Crown Prince’s Council of 11. If she’s picked, she’ll be joined with the other Council members through the Ray, a bond deeper than blood. That closeness is irresistible to Tarisai, who has always wanted to belong somewhere. But The Lady has other ideas, including a magical wish that Tarisai is compelled to obey: Kill the Crown Prince once she gains his trust. Tarisai won’t stand by and become someone’s pawn—but is she strong enough to choose a different path for herself? With extraordinary world-building and breathtaking prose, Raybearer is the story of loyalty, fate, and the lengths we’re willing to go for the ones we love.
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Raybearer
von Jordan Ifueko
Nothing is more important than loyalty. But what if you’ve sworn to protect the one you were born to destroy? Tarisai has always longed for the warmth of a family. She was raised in isolation by a mysterious, often absent mother known only as The Lady. The Lady sends her to the capital of the global empire of Aritsar to compete with other children to be chosen as one of the Crown Prince’s Council of 11. If she’s picked, she’ll be joined with the other Council members through the Ray, a bond deeper than blood. That closeness is irresistible to Tarisai, who has always wanted to belong somewhere. But The Lady has other ideas, including a magical wish that Tarisai is compelled to obey: Kill the Crown Prince once she gains his trust. Tarisai won’t stand by and become someone’s pawn—but is she strong enough to choose a different path for herself? With extraordinary world-building and breathtaking prose, Raybearer is the story of loyalty, fate, and the lengths we’re willing to go for the ones we love.
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Rezension von booq_cafeTaking into account that this book is a debut novel, it is not perfect, but probably better than most debuts. My problem were my high expectations! I read so many positives reviews that I expected it to be perfect in all categories. The fantasy elements were great. The worldbuilding was solid and I loved the african vibes and stories implemented throughout the book. It was a very mystical world and you have to be very attentive while reading to keep track of all the stories and different species. I liked the main characters and especially Kirah stole my heart (also Wo Inn a little bit). Tarisai and Dayo were well developed and overall sympathetic, they didn’t make too much drama and cut right to the point. I really like that in a character because it drives the story forward without having to read pages about self-pitying. I would have wished for a bigger love story though. Beside the main characters the other members of the council (which supposedly are so close to each other) remain insignificant. So you miss out on the different perspectives from members of other cultures. At first I didn’t really see a plot and until page 200 I had no idea where the story was going - also the pacing was a little odd sometimes. In the end there are lots of different and interesting developments, but I anticipated some of the twist. This book a solid ya fantasy story, which is standing out with a stunning worldbuilding and as a great debut novel.
Rezension von LenaThis was disappointing to me unfortunately I don't know if it's the genre or just the book itself but the execution lacked to me I see the potential of it, but I truly wish it was more complex and elaborative and worked more with it's themes and plot points There is so much telling, at certain points it gets confusing and rarely anything is really relevant for more than a few chapters, thus big or symbolic moments are underwhelming After having finished this book I still feel like I don't know the characters, their motivations and loyalties, we just get told that oh this is how it is + characters just appear or are evil because it's convenient for the plot Also the council is so underdeveloped/underused, why create this big concept and only 4/11 are relevant? It was a fast read and the ending wasn't as big of a cliffhanger, in conclusion I'm not compelled to continue the series