The Last Namsara
Ratings18
Average rating3.9
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Ratings18
Average rating3.9
A gripping YA crossover series from a spectacular new voice in the genre Destroyer. Death bringer. Dragon-slayer. I am more weapon than girl. Asha is a dragon-slayer. Reviled by the very people she's sworn to protect, she kills to atone for the wicked deed she committed as a child - one that almost destroyed her city, and left her with a terrible scar. But protecting her father's kingdom is a lonely destiny: no matter how many dragons she kills, her people still think she's wicked. So to unite the fractured kingdom she must marry Jarek, her father's cruel commandant. As the wedding day approaches, Asha longs for freedom. Just when it seems her fate is sealed, the king offers her a way out: her freedom in exchange for the head of the most powerful dragon in Firgaard. And the only person standing in her way is a defiant slave boy . . . THE LAST NAMSARA is an extraordinary story about courage, loyalty and star-crossed love, set in a kingdom that trembles on the edge of war.
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3 primary booksIskari is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2017 with contributions by Kristen Ciccarelli.
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Adfgjfjsksk! This was amazing! I liked the fantasy elements a lot, the dragons were awesome. Shadow reminded me of Toothless! I even liked the romance!
Hope less dragons get killed in the next book though.
The audiobook narration was on point. Loved it.
My first serious foray into the fantasy genre (Harry Potter doesn't count!). And I'm glad it did not disappoint. The story itself is simple and uncomplicated for a fantasy newbie like me. No characters with weird, unpronouncable name.
The author weaved an almost realistic world, where dragons and magic exist. It almost felt like How to Train Your Dragon but with a darker undertone, with heavier storyline and with more complex main character.
Though being the first book of a series, this one stood well as a standalone. I am now looking forward to read the second book of this series.
The Last Namsara is clearly a YA book. Young impulsive characters, a little bit of insta-love and overthrowing kingdoms. If you ask me is there anything that makes this book different from tons of YA novels? Nope. Not a thing.
However it isn't bad. I can even say, that it is more than decent. The plot has been devoid from a lot of things that irritate me, for example, no love triangles. What's more, main character can actually listen to others (not often, but still something).
I did like the finale of the book thought. I wouldn't say that it wasn't unexpected. Someone had to die after all. I can see a lot of promise in this trilogy. Actually, if the author will not resurrect any of the dead characters, I'm sure that I will like the next installment in the series.
