Aurora Pavan comes from one of the oldest Stormling families in existence. Long ago, the ungifted pledged fealty and service to her family in exchange for safe haven, and a kingdom was carved out from the wildlands and sustained by magic capable of repelling the world’s deadliest foes. As the sole heir of Pavan, Aurora’s been groomed to be the perfect queen. She’s intelligent and brave and honorable. But she’s yet to show any trace of the magic she’ll need to protect her people.
REVIEW
ROAR by Cora Carmack Is everything that my fantasy loving, romantic heart could ever want. A story that is magical and completely engaging, driven by one fierce heroine and cocooned in the most swoon worthy romance that It is going to be sheer torture having to wait for book two.
As I began reading Roar I was taken in by the rich detail and how the world was presented and It’s magic. The very idea of a world controlled by storms and the Stormlings who can protect the people from them was unique and comprehensible, which was a huge plus for me.
Although the world is intriguing what really got my attention was it’s characters, especially Rora. She was not one that I would necessarily call weak but a bit naive you could see her fire below the surface. I loved how her character gradually grew into a force to be reckoned with and how you saw her struggle to get there and boy did she struggle. It made her character relatable and that her potential was still untapped which makes me want to see what else she has in store for the future. Then we have Locke, the caring and serious task master that doesn’t let Rora have an easy time of it simply because he has feelings for her. I appreciated that their relationship was solidified over a bit o time because it makes for some truly swoony moments in-between it all.
What I also adored about this book was Roar’s crew. I admired this group of characters, for they were diverse in personalities and backgrounds and bonds to one another are solid and their faith is strong. This is so important for what they have to face together and It reminded me of the Six of Crows and how their group worked together. Ahhh memories, but the best kind and that’s why this story made me so happy.
With any fantasy novel, one needs exceptional world building and a well moving plot that stands out and Cora has clearly done that with Roar. And did I mention the romance? Oh my! The romance may be a bit instantaneous, but my heart did not mind in the least. So, if you are looking for that unforgettable summer read that has magical storms of action and a swoony romance to make you weak in the knees this book IS IT!
EXCERPT
Aurora’s muscles twitched involuntarily as she stood outside the throne room, as if her body might decide to run without her mind’s consent. Two of her guard, Taven and Merrin, waited a few steps behind her. They followed her inside, and an eerie silence took hold after the heavy doors closed.
Moments later Cassius Locke melted out of the shadows, looking more like a villain than a prince—dressed all in black with dark hair and eyes to match. At twenty, he was a mere two years older than she. But the prince before her seemed bigger, older…much more a man than she had expected. He reminded her of those thunderstorms that stalled on the horizon—growing bigger and darker as they churned in on themselves.
Their gazes met, and she held his stare, shoulders square and back. Sweat dripped down her spine beneath the elaborate costume, and a headache knocked at her temples from the weight of the headdress, but she did not let it show. His eyes dropped, perusing her form. Rora’s heart thumped a little faster. The longer he looked at her, the more uncomfortable she became. And she hated herself for it. For letting him get to her.
If her mother had taught her anything, it was that no one could make you feel small unless you allowed it. So she took a deep breath and let herself believe she was the fierce and powerful girl everyone thought she was. And she stared right back.
Maybe Rora didn’t have magic, but Cassius didn’t know that. She had spent her whole life preparing to be queen, and she’d be damned if she spared an instant of worry for what he thought of her. She evaluated him in return and spitefully hoped it made him uncomfortable. Starting with his neatly combed midnight hair, she assessed his looks—strong brows, straight nose, pointed chin. His face was almost too symmetrical, as if crafted by an architect. Rora frowned and swept her gaze down to his broad chest and large shoulders.
Instead of making him uncomfortable, she began to feel uneasy with her perusal. He was too attractive. Far more handsome than any of the local young men she might have chosen. But that beauty was tempered by an air of brutality—a hardness in his eyes and the precise, sharp movements of a man who was deadly and wanted everyone to know it.
He stood a handspan taller than she, a rarity for Rora’s tall form. When she finally looked back at his face, he was quirking an eyebrow, one corner of his mouth lifted in a smirk.
“Don’t stop on my account. Please, look your fill. See what you’re getting, Princess.”
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About Cora Carmack: Cora Carmack is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Since she was a teenager, her favorite genre to read has been fantasy, and now she’s thrilled to bring her usual compelling characters and swoon-worthy romance into worlds of magic and intrigue with her debut YA fantasy, Roar. Her previous adult romance titles include the Losing It, Rusk University, and Muse series. Her books have been translated into more than a dozen languages around the world. Cora splits her time between Austin, TX and New York City, and on any given day you might find her typing away at her computer, flying to various cities around the world, or just watching Netflix with her kitty Katniss. But she can always be found on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and her website www.coracarmack.com.
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