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About the Books
Title: Wings of Arian
Author: Devri Walls
Series: Solus #1
Publication Date: April 24th 2012
Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy
Kiora thought she had never heard a lie until she was sixteen. But she was wrong. Her entire existence was based on nothing but. She thought that evil did not exist. Lie. That magic was not real. Lie. And that the land of Meros was all there was. One more lie.
With Aleric telling her that evil is knocking on the door and that she is the only one who can stop them she has a choice to make. Refuse, or start the wildest most painful ride of her life.
She reluctantly dips her toe into her new existence of magic and threads, dragons and shapeshifters, and the person who wants to take control of it all: the evil Dralazar.
However, this journey was never meant to be hers alone. She will be accompanied by a Protector. To her disbelief, and utter irritation they name the hotheaded, stubborn, non -magical, (albeit gorgeous) Prince Emane. They will have to trust each other with their lives, but right now Kiora would settle for a non hostile conversation.
And now it comes down to this, If you had never heard a lie, would you know when you heard one? Is knowing good from evil innate? Kiora finds herself having to decide who lives and who dies on those very questions.
Title: Wings of Tavea
Author: Devri Walls
Series: Solus #2
Publication Date: December 11, 2012
Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy
Kiora is rapidly learning that evil and lies come in shades of black and white and swirling greys, but nothing could have prepared her for the shock of leaving Meros.
Kiora and her protector Emane step through the pass into a world they never knew existed but were always meant to save, only to find it far worse than they could have ever imagined. Good has been forced into hiding for its own survival, while the rest of the land bows to the Shadow, a force that pushes any remaining thoughts of Dralazar from Kiora’s mind. This land is full of new creatures, each more dangerous than the last. Her visions have taken on a deadly twist, and magic, or what comes of it, was never so real. And then there is Alcander: a Tavean, their guide, and an entirely different kind of trouble.
Title: Wings of Nestor
Author: Devri Walls
Series: Solus #3
Publication Date: June 24, 2013
Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy
Kiora needs answers. Who is the Shadow? Who is Jasmine? Are they connected? And even more pressing: how can she stop Shadow from using Kiora’s dreams as a map to find them? They have escaped three times, but are living on borrowed time—and everybody knows it.
Her search for help will push her closer to Alcander, send her to the dragon mountain of Toopai, and straight back to Meros—where magic will finally return to the land of no magic. Answers will be uncovered and plans unearthed that have been waiting for thousands of years.
But with the Shadow’s forces gathering, it looks like the land’s path is hurtling towards one outcome: war with the Shadow and death to all rebels. Armed with knowledge and hope, Kiora is determined to change that path. But will fate allow it? Or will it deal her a hard lesson about following ones own destiny?
Title: Wings of Lomay
Author: Devri Walls
Series: Solus #4
Publication Date: February 4, 2014
Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy
Kiora needs answers. Who is the Shadow? Who is Jasmine? Are they connected? And even more pressing: how can she stop Shadow from using Kiora’s dreams as a map to find them? They have escaped three times, but are living on borrowed time—and everybody knows it.Her search for help will push her closer to Alcander, send her to the dragon mountain of Toopai, and straight back to Meros—where magic will finally return to the land of no magic. Answers will be uncovered and plans unearthed that have been waiting for thousands of years.But with the Shadow’s forces gathering, it looks like the land’s path is hurtling towards one outcome: war with the Shadow and death to all rebels. Armed with knowledge and hope, Kiora is determined to change that path. But will fate allow it? Or will it deal her a hard lesson about following ones own destiny?
About the Author
Devri Walls lives in Kuna Idaho with her husband and two kids. She has worked as a music teacher and currently, a preschool teacher. She majored in theater and her love of a story still drives her today. Thankfully, she has finally found an outlet for all the voices in her head.
My Review of Wings of Arian
Wings of Arian is a unique fantasy that I think most everyone would enjoy. The world building is chock-full of a number of interesting and unique creatures. I really like the concept, and I enjoyed Wings of Arian more than I even thought I would. I cannot wait to see what is next on Kiora and Prince Emane’s journey.
As the Solus, Kiora is at first unsure of herself, and very uneasy about the magic she needs to learn. As the book progresses, she gains more confidence as she gains more knowledge. Even though her loyalty to her people is tested at times, she still manages to find a way to stay out of the grasp of evil.
This book is not just about fighting evil and the trying to defeat Dralazar, there is the relationship between Emane, the Prince, and Kiora. I would have to say that it starts off a little typical, as a hostile one of definite dislike, but as so many times before those feeling morph into something else. I have to say the relationship between Kiora and Emane has a very cute, innocent feeling to it. That is something not easily achieved in book about a battle for the greater good of the land, and defeating the ultimate evil.
Wings of Arian is just the beginning of what I imagine to be an expansive and exciting saga. I defiantly need to read the next installments to find out where Kiora’s story takes her, and what she discovers about the world and herself along the way. Fantasy fans are defiantly going to soak this one up.
**Unabridged Bookshelf received this book, in exchange for an honest review**
1 comment:
Glad you liked it this one was a fun read - I read it a while ago. I haven't read the rest of the series though but from what I saw of others it sounds like it gets better and better! Great review! :)
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