Rise
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Jennifer Anne Davis
Jennifer Anne Davis graduated from the University of San Diego with a degree in English and a teaching credential. She is currently a full-time writer and mother of three highly energetic children. Her days are spent living in imaginary worlds and fueling her own kids' creativity. She is the recipient of the San Diego Book Awards Best Published Young Adult Novel (2013), a finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards (2014), and a finalist in the USA Best Book Awards (2014). Publishers Weekly named Jennifer's book, CAGE OF DARKNESS, a Smashwords best-selling book for June 2017.
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Reviews for Rise
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I was given a copy of this book for the LibraryThing Early Reviewer Program.At first I found this book to be on the slow side. The story itself was interesting and I really wanted to know what was going to happen, but I just couldn't make myself read large amounts of it in one sitting. Was it me? Was it pacing? I can't say. Somewhere around halfway (maybe two thirds) through, I found myself thinking about the story constantly. And it got exciting and fun. I could give you my opinions on characters, but that might spoil some things - let's just say I'm invested in the outcome of this love triangle (pyramid?) and would like to see one or two characters get their butts kicked in a serious way.Anyway! End result - this book was great! I really want the second book to be out. Right now. And in my hands. Now. Please.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5EARLY REVIEWER BOOKThis book is probably a decent read but only for its intended target age group. I'm afraid I just couldn't finish it, I found it way too simplistic and formulaic. I wouldn't recommend it for anyone over 13 years of age.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Seventeen year old Kaia is surprised to find out that she is the thirteenth Kriger, a special warrior who with her fellow Krigers can take down the evil King Morlet. Kaia is taken in and trained by Anders and Vidar who are anxious to break an ancient curse and defeat Morlet. Kaia is a fast learner and a powerful warrior, the only female Kriger, and though she is conflicted about her feelings toward King Morlet she embraces her role as savior. I thought this was an interesting book, the relationships were more complicated than they originally appeared and I'm eager to read the next installment to find out more about each character. The book does start a bit slowly but it soon picks up and all in all I found it to be enjoyable. I received an e-copy of this book from the early reviewer program in exchange for an honest review.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5If you like ancient warriors and action then you would enjoy this book.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I received this ebook through the early reviewers program.A teenage girl in a generic pre-industrial magical world ruled by a schizophrenic evil king discovers her magical warrior powers. Vague prophecies, breakneck action, and an on-again, off-again attraction triangle round out this story.Nothing really wrong with this one, just nothing outstanding either. A good average fantasy novel for teens or adults looking for a light read. Three stars.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Kaia, a sixteen year old girl, finds out that she's a Kriger and is destined to bring about the demise of evil King Morlet. But before she can fulfill her destiny, she has to escape the city and locate her weapon, all the while trying not to feel empathy towards the King she's supposed to end.It's a good book, relatively fast paced and well written. I had a bit of trouble adapting to the paradox of "apartment" buildings in an apparently middle age type setting, but otherwise I enjoyed the book very much.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5*Hints of a deeper mystery run of how Nebelek (and its evil king) came to be that way ran throughout the text.*Every time I read about Anders, I didn't think about the assassin here but of another Anders in Dragon Age.*Morlet reminded me of the Darkling.*Either him or Anders, please, Kaia. Actually, I'm leaning towards Espen.*When's Burn?
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I would like to thank Month9Books & LibraryThing's Early Reviewer Program for a copy of this e-ARC to review. While I received this ebook for free, that has no impact upon the honesty of my review. Goodreads Teaser: "The people of Nelebek live in fear of persecution from the evil Morlet, who reigns with a dark and destructive magic. The kingdom's only hope lies with the Order of Krigers—twelve warriors with mysterious powers linked to magical weapons. For over a century, Morlet has been annihilating the Order, picking them off one by one. Eleven Krigers have been hunted down, tortured, and imprisoned in his dungeon. Now, only one remains. Sixteen-year-old Kaia survives by keeping her head down and minding her own business. But when she finds herself in the middle of a public execution where the mysterious Morlet is in attendance, an odd compulsion she can't resist comes over her. Kaia looks into Morlet's eyes. Soon, an ancient power awakens and Kaia can no more blend into the scenery. Will she heed the call of the Krigers or will Morlet's dark magic destroy the last of the Order?"So I enjoyed this book, which I found a tad surprising because I knew pretty much exactly what was going to happen before it happened. Not just events but emotions. And yet, even with virtually no surprises waiting, I still liked Kaia and her story. She's a good protagonist with lots of challenges ahead of her, and even with a story that's been told many, many times, she still makes it fun. As I said, you can see the plot twists coming from a mile away. Even the emotional hurdles that Kaia, Anders, Vidar, and even Morlet face are not at all surprising. Yet there's something refreshing about Kaia; she's not afraid of being 'soft' when it comes to the important things. Her feelings about going for the kill over the hurt are strong, useful, and a good teaching tool for the 'adults' surrounding her. For someone who suddenly finds that their whole life has already been charted for them, Kaia refuses to back down and accept what she's being told will be her role in life. She attacks her challenges head on, be they physical or emotional. The dynamic between Kaia, Anders, and Vidar is fun, though it does eventually get annoying on one party's side. I can only hope that this will change, or at least be explained in the next book. I also enjoy Kaia's confusion surrounding Morlet. She makes the reader take a real look at him versus simply allowing him to fall into the predestined role of antagonist. Of course no real conclusion is reached, but then that wouldn't leave much for the next books in the series now would it?So although I knew most of what was coming, at least in the broad strokes, there was still some question around most issues. And there is one item that has been foretold surrounding Kaia's future that's yet to pass, and its potentially a big plot line. One which has me wondering if the devious plan I foresee will come to pass or not, and has me curious enough to be more than happy to come back to read the next book in the series when it comes out.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I thought that "Rise" was one fantastic book! Seventeen your old Kaia, who should be leading the life any young teenage girl, learns that the marshal arts training her father's put her through all her life was not just to keep her safe, but because she's the twelfth Kriger (warrior) being sought after by the evil king, Morlet. Should he find her, he would have all twelve of the Krigers and could kill them all, ensuring no one could stop him. While out to pick up medication for her father, Kaia runs into an assassin, Anders, who helps rescue her from Morlet’s in the town square. Kaia learns that there is more to Anders, the assassin, than meets the eye as he introduces her to Vidar and the others who've devoted their lives to helping the Krigers defeat Morlet and restore the balance of power. Kaia embraces what she is and begins to learn more about Morlet, who has both an evil and a good side. Kaia has to make decisions that will ultimately effect the kingdom of Nelebek, her friends, and her father. I was certainly mpressed with Kaia, who doesn’t take any nonsense from the men in her life. She's strong and fights to protect the people she cares about. I also enjoyed Ms Davis male leads, Anders and Vidar who are both interesting and complex characters that make you want to learn more them. Morlet, though, is perhaps the most complex of all because there are so many different things going on in his storyline, just remember not to look into his eyes.I was completely fascinated by this story and would certainly recommend Rise and look forward to the next book in the series. Jack Murphy
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I thought that "Rise" was a great book! Seventeen your old Kaia, learns she's the twelfth Kriger (warrior) being sought after by the evil king, Morlet. If he captures her, he would have all twelve of the Krigers. If he gets all 12, he will kill them and be unstoppable.Kaia embraces that she is Kriger. She is helped by Anders and Vidar who are very interesting characters. Their personalities complexity make this storyline very exciting. I enjoyed the book even though I typically knew what was going to happen. Kaia is a female character who, in my opinion, is exactly like what a lot of females wish we were like. She seems to be strong both emotionally and physically when needed but also is not afraid to show her feelings and softer side. There are so many possibilities that could happened between Kaia and the 3 men, Vid, Anders,& Morlet in the next book that I am anxiously waiting for it. I can’t wait experience more of life with Kaia.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Rise is the first in a YA fantasy series about the Order of the Krigers, twelve warriors who wield magical weapons and who are destined to end the reign of the evil King Morlet. Morlet has ruled over Nelebek for over a hundred years, torturing and killing the citizens and forcing them to work in his mines in an attempt to gather more dark magic. Eleven of the Krigers are imprisoned in Morlet’s dungeons. If he captures the twelfth and kills them all at once it will free his dark magic and end all hope for the kingdom. Kaia, a sixteen year old girl has survived by keeping a low profile. But once she gazes into Morlet’s eyes a strange power overtakes her and she has to run for her life. With the help of mysterious strangers, she attempts to embrace her new power and her destiny. It took me a while to get into this novel, but once past the first few chapters, I found the story and the characters became more engaging. There were a few weaknesses in the plot (a rather abrupt and unbelievable rescue for one) and many of the action scenes reminded me of a video game. Kaia is a strong and resourceful young woman and the men who are her allies or opponents are interesting and complex. I became invested in the outcome of Kaia’s adventure and look forward to reading the next book in the series.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Originally seen on Emily Reads Everything I’ve been in love with Jennifer Anne Davis since I read Cage of Deceit last year. She writes fun and approachable fantasy with a voice that reminds me of Mercedes Lackey or Anne McCaffrey. To me her books are instant classics. If Jennifer Anne Davis wrote it, I want to read it.One thing that I really loved about this book is that the villain, Morlet is very ambiguous. I love a good moral quandary. Yes, he’s evil and is currently doing evil things and hurting people. But does he have a secret motivation? Is there a good reason for all the awful things that he has done? Most importantly, is it possible that he could be redeemed? If redemption is possible, is he deserving of it? Do you have to deserve redemption in order to receive it? Even if redemption were possible, would Morlet want to be redeemed? *Rubs hands together* DELICIOUS MORAL AMBIGUITY!Kaia is another of Davis’s trademark kickass heroines. She is headstrong and determined which I love. She also showed some interesting insecurities and vulnerability which made her much more real to me. Not everyone is sure about their actions one hundred percent of the time. She’s strong but she has a difficult journey ahead of her. I’m interested to see if she is strong enough to make the hard choices that may be required of her.If I had one nitpicky issue with this book, it’s the romantic aspect. I get grumpy about a love triangle, especially if it doesn’t match my ship. It’s a small thing but I did find it bothersome. While I love ambiguity in my villains, I would much rather have dedicated and faithful relationships than waffling. Kaia is going to have to make a decision sometime. While I dislike the romance now, I think I’m really going to like finding out how she extricates herself from an awkward situation.It’s by Jennifer Anne Davis. Read it.