Release Day Review: First of Spring (Gardinian World #3) by Kelsey Jordan

[Eva Millien]

What the book has to say:

Aryana didn't dream of love everlasting. Her life was ruled by a song that echoed from the halls of Oblivia, a fate that came to her under the thundering hooves of the Mares of Night. She was going to die, but with no clue as to when or why, Aryana was forced to do everything she could to negate the haunting words of fate.

Weakness dies and you are weak.

As the acting Mikko of the Order of Rockys, Trent led some of the most dominant Lycans in the world. Forged from a childhood filled with bloodshed and death, Trent had no use or understanding of weakness. He led a life made for warriors, had been raised with a blood-soaked blade in his hands, therefore there was nothing he could overcome.

But the gods are merciless in their meddling and have no use for powerful mortals and the ones they love. How far will Trent have to fall for the weak female who steps in his life and claims his soul?

What I have to say:

Mikko Trent has no understanding of weakness but the gods are merciless in their meddling and Trent will have to fall far for the weak female who claims his soul in this mesmerizing paranormal romance.

The Gardinian world once again demands readers sit up and pay attention to the workings of the gods and the Lycans that command it and the readers have no choice but to obey as Trent sets out to train Aryana and make her strong enough to be his mate. He owns her from the very beginning and no one not even fate will stand in his way of keeping what's his. The characters are strong, compelling and draw readers in to a complex world especially as there are so many intriguing characters involved throughout the story including the meddlesome gods and the steady to fast paced plot keeps readers on the edge of anticipation with lots of suspense, excitement and romance.

The war between the Lycans and the Hunters continue as the gods champion their chosen sides which means lots of battles but most of the tension building comes from Fate as she plays with the mortals and interferes with the gods inspiring some unexpected twists including some very emotional ones (be prepared for some tears). Also, the second half of the story includes some interesting happenings with the god Lykil (Destruction) quite a bit which adds even more excitement and spice. The story comes to life with well written scenes that capture the imagination and the intriguing events ensure that the reader has to know what happens next.

The complex plot and intricate world building can be a bit confusing so my suggestion is to be sure and pick a good quiet time to read the story so that you can truly get caught up in it and if you haven't already be sure to read the previous books in the series first to get the full impact and understanding of this fascinating world.

Purchase Links:

A: http://www.amazon.com/First-Spring-Gardinian-World-Book-ebook/dp/B0...

BN: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/first-of-spring-kelsey-jordan/11220...

i: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/first-of-spring/id1002235249?mt=11

 

May 12, 2015

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18808419-first-of-spring?ac=1

Kelsey Jordan is the author of The Gardinian World novels. Though she has a preference for all things paranormal and romantic, Kelsey admits she just writes what her muse demands of her. It’s less painful that way. When she isn’t enjoying the momentary benefits of playing god to the many characters that live in her head, she can usually be found curled up with a book, killing something in a video game, or spending time with her family. At some point in the day she is probably drinking more than her recommended dose of coffee, but don’t tell her that. She doesn’t care about recommended servings.

As a Texas native and self-described Air Force brat, Kelsey now lives in Georgia with her husband and their tutu-wearing minion.

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