Raybearer (Raybearer #1)
by Jordan Ifueko
What is it about:
Nothing is more important than loyalty.
But what if you’ve sworn to protect the one you were born to destroy?
Tarisai has always longed for the warmth of a family. She was raised in isolation by a mysterious, often absent mother known only as The Lady. The Lady sends her to the capital of the global empire of Aritsar to compete with other children to be chosen as one of the Crown Prince’s Council of 11. If she’s picked, she’ll be joined with the other Council members through the Ray, a bond deeper than blood. That closeness is irresistible to Tarisai, who has always wanted to belong somewhere. But The Lady has other ideas, including a magical wish that Tarisai is compelled to obey: Kill the Crown Prince once she gains his trust. Tarisai won’t stand by and become someone’s pawn—but is she strong enough to choose a different path for herself?
What did I think of it:
This book surprised me.
From the blurb I had my expectations for how this story would go, but instead it went in very different directions and in a good way.
I liked Tarisai, she grew up lonely and is then thrown in competitive surroundings without so much as an explanation to what she has to do. And if that's not frightening enough, she discovers she is destined to kill the Crown Prince, a boy who she connects with from the moment she meets him.
I loved the worldbuilding and the characters. There's a bit of romance that also went very different than I expected, but I loved it!
The story is very engaging and I was eager to find out if Tarisai would be able to go against her destiny and find happiness with her found family. As she discovers more about both herself and her mother she will have to make some important decisions.
All in all a beautiful story that ends very satisfying. I'm curious where the author will take things in a sequel.
Why should you read it:
It's a very enjoyable Fantasy read.
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