Warrior of the World (The Chronicles of Dasnaria #3)
by Jeffe Kennedy
What is it about:
Just beyond the reach of the Twelve Kingdoms, avarice, violence, strategy, and revenge clash around a survivor who could upset the balance of power all across the map...
Once Ivariel thought elephants were fairy tales to amuse children. But her ice-encased childhood in Dasnaria’s imperial seraglio was lacking in freedom and justice.. With a new name and an assumed identity as a warrior priestess of Danu, the woman once called Princess Jenna is now a fraud and a fugitive. But as she learns the ways of the beasts and hones new uses for her dancer’s strength, she moves one day further from the memory of her brutal husband. Safe in hot, healing Nyambura, Ivariel holds a good man at arm’s length and trains for the day she’ll be hunted again.
She knows it’s coming. She’s not truly safe, not when her mind clouds with killing rage at unpredictable moments. Not when patient Ochieng’s dreams of a family frighten her to her bones. But it still comes as a shock to Ivariel when long-peaceful Nyambura comes under attack. Until her new people look to their warrior priestess and her elephants to lead them...
What did I think of it:
This book is so good!
After all Ivariel has been through she now must find a way to heal and to find the place where she belongs. It was heartachingly beautiful to see her slowly open up to those around her and to Ochieng in particular. Did I tell you how awesome I think Ochieng is? He is everything and more she needs to heal from what's been done to her.
But she didn't find her freedom to become dependent on yet someone else, however awesome and sweet he might be. Ivariel needs to find out who she wants to be, and how she can conquer her fears. When a new threat reveals itself she is put to the test. Who will she be and how will she react?
The ending of this book is everything I hoped for, and I blinked away some happy tears, I can tell you! This trilogy is beautiful, emotional, and so worth it, whether it's your first encounter with this world or you're already familiar with the Twelve Kingdoms.
Notes on rereading: This story keeps getting hold of me, and I keep rooting for Ivariel and I experience all the emotions, even though I know how things will turn out. It's so good!
Why should you read it:
It's a wonderful and satisfying Fantasy read.
Next up: Negotiation, although I'll probably catch up on some other books first.
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