Blurb; Once upon a time, a demon who desired earthly domination fathered an army of dark daughters to help him corrupt humanity . . .
As children, Goldie, Liyana, Scarlet, and Bea dreamed of a strange otherworld: a nightscape of mists and fog, perpetually falling leaves and hungry ivy, lit by an unwavering moon. Here, in this shadowland of Everwhere, the four girls, half-sisters connected by blood and magic, began to nurture their elemental powers together. But at thirteen, the sisters were ripped from Everwhere and separated. Now, five years later, they search for one another and yearn to rediscover their unique and supernatural strengths. Goldie (earth) manipulates plants and gives life. Liyana (water) controls rivers and rain. Scarlet (fire) has electricity at her fingertips. Bea (air) can fly.
To realize their full potential, the blood sisters must return to the land of their childhood dreams. But Everwhere can only be accessed through certain gates at 3:33 A.M. on the night of a new moon. As Goldie, Liyana, Scarlet, and Bea are beset with the challenges of their earthly lives, they must prepare for a battle that lies ahead. On their eighteenth birthday, they will be subjected to a gladiatorial fight with their father’s soldiers. If they survive, they will face their father who will let them live only if they turn dark. Which would be fair, if only the sisters knew what was coming.
So, they have thirty-three days to discover who they truly are and what they can truly do, before they must fight to save themselves and those they love.
My Review; This is one from my library pile and I must admit I picked it for its beautiful cover. This is a huge book for me at 482 pages long and I must admit again that the thickness really did put me off it. I actually had to take a few days break from it half way through and it did wonders for helping me continue with the book. The book has had many mixed reviews and a lot of DNF (did not finish) but I’m so glad I persevered.
It’s a brilliant story told through each of the characters and in a countdown style towards the grand finale/event at the ends. The end is where it all heats up and will have you turning the pages for fun. The story focuses on four ‘sisters’ (not biological). Bea, Goldie, Scarlet and Liyana. There’s also parts from a bot named Leo who turns out to be the enemy, well working against the girls.
A brilliant other world/other life fantasy story. Really enjoyed it after all that. A well deserved four stars from me. Highly recommend.
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