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Title: Dawn Study
Author: Maria V. Snyder
Publisher: HQ
ISBN 13: 978-1848456891
Synopsis:
Despite the odds, Yelena and Valek have forged an irrevocable bond―and a family―that transcends borders. Now, when their two homelands stand on the brink of war, they must fight with magic and cunning to thwart an Ixian plot to invade Sitia.
Yelena seeks to break the hold of the insidious Theobroma that destroys a person's resistance to magical persuasion. But the Cartel is determined to keep influential citizens and Sitian diplomats in thrall―and Yelena at bay. With every bounty hunter after her, Yelena is forced to make a dangerous deal.
With might and magic, Valek peels back the layers of betrayal surrounding the Commander. At its rotten core lies a powerful magician…and his latest discovery. The fate of all rests upon two unlikely weapons. One may turn the tide. The other could spell the end of everything.
I love this series. I first read Poison Study in 2010 after receiving it as a gift from one of my best friends and totally fell in love with the world and the characters. I was so excited when Maria announced she was going to be continuing the story of Yelena and Valek and this final book had a very bittersweet feel to it.
I have to admit I love the way the chapters are split into different characters, my friend and I did a read-a-long with each other and the set up makes it fun to read three chapters - discuss and then continue on. I especially appreciate seeing Valek's POV, he's such a fascinating character and he definitely develops a lot over these last three books. In fact he takes more of a central point than Yelena which I am definitely okay with.
I enjoyed seeing old beloved characters return and being introduced to new ones too. I especially love Onora and am still hopeful that one day Maria may return to this world and let us know what happens to her, Janco, Ari, Reema, Heli, Teegan and all the others.
I was satisfied with the ending, it was wrapped up pretty neatly but not so much so that there couldn't be more - can you tell I really want more?
I enjoyed seeing old beloved characters return and being introduced to new ones too. I especially love Onora and am still hopeful that one day Maria may return to this world and let us know what happens to her, Janco, Ari, Reema, Heli, Teegan and all the others.
I was satisfied with the ending, it was wrapped up pretty neatly but not so much so that there couldn't be more - can you tell I really want more?
I give Dawn Study 4.5 out of 5 stars. It was a great end to the series and the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I still want more! ;)
**** .5
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