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Blurb:
“In
the city of Eldra, people are ruled by ancient prophecies. For centuries, the
high council has stayed in power by virtue of the prophecies of the elder
seers. After the last infallible prophecy came to pass, growing unrest led to
murders and an eventual rebellion that raged for more than a decade.
In the present day, Cassa, the orphaned daughter of rebels, is determined to fight back against the high council, which governs Eldra from behind the walls of the citadel. Her only allies are no-nonsense Alys, easygoing Evander, and perpetually underestimated Newt, and Cassa struggles to come to terms with the legacy of rebellion her dead parents have left her — and the fear that she may be inadequate to shoulder the burden. But by the time Cassa and her friends uncover the mystery of the final infallible prophecy, it may be too late to save the city — or themselves.”
In the present day, Cassa, the orphaned daughter of rebels, is determined to fight back against the high council, which governs Eldra from behind the walls of the citadel. Her only allies are no-nonsense Alys, easygoing Evander, and perpetually underestimated Newt, and Cassa struggles to come to terms with the legacy of rebellion her dead parents have left her — and the fear that she may be inadequate to shoulder the burden. But by the time Cassa and her friends uncover the mystery of the final infallible prophecy, it may be too late to save the city — or themselves.”
Review:
Really
enjoyed all the twists and turns in this YA fantasy novel. Narrated by 6
different characters, all keeping secrets, readers slowly learn of the history
of the Citadel, its religious leadership, and the relationships between these
characters. Though this allows the plot to unfold slowly, this is a very
character-driven novel, and so understanding each of their histories and motivations
is key to following the plot. As most of the narrators are teenagers (friends,
siblings, former/future lovers) their interactions are often teasing, witty,
and fun.
I
appreciated author Destiny Soria’s approach to ‘magic’ - various abilities, prophecies,
and control of certain elements. Not every character possesses one of these
abilities, but the world of ‘Beneath the Citadel’ thrives upon the use of elder
seer’s prophecies. These prophecies have kept the powerful council in their
positions for centuries and led to rebellions for equality.
LGBTQ+ friendly. Gay, bi, and ace characters to be found
here. This clean YA fantasy acknowledges character sexuality without making it
a central focus point. I liked that the attributes were as mentioned just as
casually as their height or hair color.
Can't recommend this book enough! I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no
one else’s.
Grab ‘Beneath the Citadel’ on October 9, 2018!
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