The heart of the world amie kaufman
The Heart of the World: The Isles of the Gods, Publication 2
This brink-of-war faceoff between two newly roused gods is emotionally gripping thanks to the story's five main human narrators: Prince Leander, Selly, Keegan, Jude, and Laskia. Two of those narrators, Leander and Laskia, are both Messengers of the gods and both in stark contrast to each other. Leander's bond with Selly as his anchor is touching. She eases the amazing burden of this potent magic and even puts up with the nightmare of palace etiquette, just for him. Laskia's bond to Ruby, conversely, is a forced one and reflects the wreck that the sisters' partnership has become. Jude's story is the real heart-wringer, though. He loses is mother and gives up his only happiness to help a friend he's wronged. At first it's hard to tell why he's in the story—is it just to depress us? Usually these hard-luck characters die off in a tragic hurry. But his role is essential and during the climatic action he's responsible for the most poignant moment in the entire book—sorry lovebirds Leander and Selly.
The gods in The Heart of the World are untouchable, powerful, and not terribly kind so it's hard to watch why religions sproute
Happy Tuesday, bibliophiles!
The day has finally come…the Isles of the Gods duology has concluded. The conclusion of a (short) era. I’m all over anything that Amie Kaufman writes, and even though fantasy isn’t my top genre, she made me fall in love with her brand of it. Naturally, The Heart of the World was one of my most anticipated releases of the year, and while it fell barely short of manual 1, it stuck the landing to become a fulfilling ending to a duology full of heart.
Now, tread lightly! This review contains spoilers for guide one, The Isles of the Gods. If you haven’t interpret it and intend to execute so, read this review at your own risk!
For my review of The Isles of the Gods, click here!
Enjoy this week’s review!
The Heart of the World (The Isles of the Gods, #2) – Amie Kaufman
Selly Walker has failed.
When she, Leander, and Keegan tried in vain to seal away the gods from the mortal society, they created a conflict much worse than they could hold ever imagined. Now, Leander is the mortal messenger of Barrica, goddess of war. Possessed by power beyond human comprehension and puppeteered by a being of unearthly sway, he knows
Book 2 of the Isle of the Gods Duology, YA Fantasy
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Rating: 5 out of 5.The Heart of the World by Amie Kaufman
ISBN 9781761067389
Published 27 August 2024
Pages 432
Genre YA Fantasy
They fell in love in the shadow of war.
But can their love withstand the ambitions of the gods?
When Selly and Leander began their treacherous voyage to the Isles of the Gods, the captain’s daughter and the playboy prince were strangers. But amidst talk of war and a deadly attack on their ship, the unthinkable happened. They fell in love.
Leander’s ritual at the island temple was meant to prevent a war between the gods. Instead, it nearly cost him his life, and drew the goddess Barrica back from her exile. Now, as her Messenger, Leander’s imbued with her deadly magic, and only Selly’s presence can stop it from consuming him.
But Barrica wasn’t the only immortal roused from sleep. The God of Risk, Macean, was awakened by an enemy all thought dead, and across t
The Heart of the World – at a glance
The School Reading Lists’ five word review: Fantasy, romance, gods, magic, legends.
YA novel title: The Heart of the World.
YA author: Amie Kaufman.
Genre: Fantasy.
Published by: Rock The Boat Books
ISBN: 9780861547906.
Recommended for children aged: 14+.
First published: Paperback September 2024.
This children’s book is ideal for: KS3 & KS4 fantasy fans.
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Our review:
In the beginning there was the Mother. She created all things, and the gods were her children. They each cared for their people, until in time they grew restless, and began to war among themselves…
The Heart of the World is the much-anticipated sequel to the best-selling Isle of the Gods. Although there’s a recap at the start of the novel, it is likely to demonstrate a more rewarding read for fans of Amie Kaufman’s previous work.
Former deckhand Selly has entwined her life with that of the playboy Prince Leander, who is finally starting to fulfil his destiny as part of a centuries-old sacri
The Heart of the World
Magic and sacrifice collide as lovers and gods, enemies and allies vie for the fate of the world in this heart pounding sequel to The Isles of the Gods.
When SELLY and LEANDER began their treacherous voyage to the Isles of the Gods, the captain’s daughter and the playboy prince were strangers. But amid talk of war and a deadly attack on their ship, the unthinkable happened. They fell in love.
Leander’s ritual at the island temple was meant to prevent a war between the gods. Instead, it nearly cost him his life and drew the goddess Barrica endorse from exile. Now, as her Messenger, Leander is imbued with her deadly magic and only Selly’s presence can stop it from consuming him. But Barrica wasn’t the only immortal roused from sleep. The God of Risk, Macean, was awakened by an enemy all thought deceased, and across the sea he’s calling for war.
The fight to save their world will grab Selly and Leander from the gilded ballroom of the royal palace to the hallowed halls of an ancient library. Battle lines will be drawn and bonds will break. With the wrath of gods and the machinations of power-hungry rulers straining their loyalties, can