Daughter Of No Worlds (The War Of Lost Hearts,#1)

 

 

 ★★★★

A former slave fighting for justice. A reclusive warrior who no longer believes it exists. And a dark magic that will entangle their fates. 

Ripped from a forgotten homeland as a child, Tisaanah learned how to survive with nothing but a sharp wit and a touch of magic. But the night she tries to buy her freedom, she barely escapes with her life.
Desperate to save the best friend she left behind, Tisaanah journeys to the Orders, the most powerful organizations of magic Wielders in the world. But to join their ranks, she must complete an apprenticeship with Maxantarius Farlione, a handsome and reclusive fire wielder who despises the Orders. 

The Orders’ intentions are cryptic, and Tisaanah must prove herself under the threat of looming war. But even more dangerous are her growing feelings for Maxantarius. The bloody past he wants to forget may be the key to her future… or the downfall of them both. 

But Tisaanah will stop at nothing to save those she abandoned. Even if it means gambling in the Orders’ deadly games. Even if it means sacrificing her heart.
Even if it means wielding death itself. 

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 Wow. 

I don't know where even to start. It was not what I expected this book to be. I had no idea about Daughter of No Worlds until a friend in my book group suggested it. I've read numerous fantasy books throughout the years, but nothing like this one. The only thing I regret is not picking up this book earlier. So much happened in Daughter Of No Worlds , making me anticipate picking up the next book in the series, to see what will happen next. Tissaaanah's character growth was one of the best I've seen in a novel in quite some time. Despite going through so much, she remained committed to her cause. I admired her fierceness and her refusal to take no for an answer. 

The story took a while to get going. It took me a few chapters to get into the book; it dragged on at the beginning. I'm glad I gave a book a try and continued to read. Once the novel picked up, I was hooked on the story and the characters, particularly Tisaaanah and Max. My favorite scenes involved the two of them. It's not how I've always felt; at first, I disliked Tisaaanah; she appeared to irritate me. I felt sorry for her because of what had happened to her, but I disliked something about her. As the book continued, my dislike of Tisaaanah lessened, and she became one of my favorite characters. 

The characters and storyline were not the only things I enjoyed about the novel. I adore the cover; even if I hadn't been recommended, I would have read it based only on its appearance. I liked how Max and Tisaanah's relationship took time to grow, partly to their reluctance to express how they felt about each other. It felt more realistic to me that way. I am excited to see what happens between the two of them next. 

I'm happy that Daughter Of No Worlds was chosen for this month's book club pick. I suggest this to any fantasy fan. This novel will have you on the edge of your seat, and you'll be talking about it long after you've finished it.