The Elements of the Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria, #1-4)
Kay L. Moody
Talise has a gift that could save her life. In an empire divided into three rings, seventeen-year-old Talise is from the outer ring. This dangerous and crime-laden land has one constant… death. Her only chance for escape is to become Master Shaper—an honored position in the palace court and military. Each year, the emperor chooses one student to receive the title. After ten years of training at an elite academy, Talise clearly has a gift for manipulating the elements of water, air, earth, and fire. But Aaden, a handsome student from the privileged inner ring, is poised to steal the title away from her. When they come before the emperor, he is impressed with the great skill both Talise and Aaden possess. He presents them with a set of trials, and she knows this is the chance she needs to prove herself. As long as Aaden doesn’t ruin everything. But secrets hide in every corner of the palace, masking a conflict far more dangerous than her previous home in the outer ring. Now, she must play along with the emperor’s lies and games, or else she will lose her life to an enemy she never expected. This book includes novellas 1-4 of The Elements of Kamdaria: Ice Crown, Wind Crown, Dust Crown, and Flame Crown.
Publication Year: 2021
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I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I very much enjoyed this book. It had a great storyline, with some compelling characters. There were odd parts here and there that didn’t quite hold my attention, I still found that this 4 part series, was still a great read nonetheless.
Talise’s character is a strong and eager MC. She fights for what she wants, and protects those she cares about. In face of adversity, she holds her beliefs, and does everything possible to make sure she stays true to her word. The twist in this story was definitely not something I seen coming, but thinking back I felt like it should have felt obvious, but it was such a subtle build up to the twist, that when it happened, it was a shock.
The relationship between Talise and Aaden is sweet. I love the back and forward nature of it, without it overcoming the whole storyline. There’s a part of me rooting for them, hoping they’ll find a way to each other, but another part of me understands the complications.
I’m really excited to see what book 5 pages entails, as there’s still so much to happen, and I have high expectations for this series.
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