Asha is fire......
Every generation four sisters with power over earth, air,
fire, and water are born to fight against a fanatical, secret faith. The Order
exists only to sacrifice the sisters for their power. With each success their
strength and control grows. They have never failed, for their rule depends on
it.
The sisters, separated at birth, are unaware of what hunts
them...but they are coming. A handsome stranger discovers Asha in hiding, and
swears allegiance to her cause. She falls for him; though he is not who he says
he is. Betrayed and imprisoned inside the Order, Asha is without her power for
the first time in her life. As the war heats up haunting secrets and true
motivations are revealed, but the sisters must unite and override their
instincts and trust the untrustworthy if they are to fight their terrifying
destiny.
Our review......
An exciting and stylish paranormal fantasy debut, Unbalanced
by author Courtney Shepard certainly taps into the deepest reaches of the
imagination, taking us on an unfamiliar journey that gradually becomes more and
more real. As much a coming of age story as it is paranormal fantasy, how Asha
changes and matures is an intriguing part of the novel whilst Shepard’s
adherence to a gritty and believable story world helps emphasize this theme.
With an upbeat narrative and impressive plot it’s one of those novels that pays
tribute to the reader instead of the author with Shepard intent on giving her
readers what they most want. There’s burgeoning romance, bravery, tragedy,
intrigue, and most of all, the rite of passage as destiny beckons and alliances
are built. These alone are reasons to pick up a copy and start reading, whilst
the promise of an epic saga in the making will leave many readers hoping there
is much more to come.
Sure to sate the reading appetites of the most demanding
paranormal fantasy fans, Unbalanced is strongly recommended.
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