Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Publication Date: June 11th 2019
Source: Netgalley
Format: e-ARC
Rating:
Eighteen-year-old Trinity Marrow may be going blind, but she can see and communicate with ghosts and spirits. Her unique gift is part of a secret so dangerous that she’s been in hiding for years in an isolated compound fiercely guarded by Wardens—gargoyle shape-shifters who protect humankind from demons. If the demons discover the truth about Trinity, they’ll devour her, flesh and bone, to enhance their own powers.
When Wardens from another clan arrive with disturbing reports that something out there is killing both demons and Wardens, Trinity’s safe world implodes. Not the least because one of the outsiders is the most annoying and fascinating person she’s ever met. Zayne has secrets of his own that will upend her world yet again—but working together becomes imperative once demons breach the compound and Trinity’s secret comes to light. To save her family and maybe the world, she’ll have to put her trust in Zayne. But all bets are off as a supernatural war is unleashed…
ARC provided by Inkyard Press and Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review
“I’m guessing the sky is full of stars?”
“It is, but the only ones that matter are the ones you see.”
I’ve been reminded why I love Jennifer L. Armentrout and the storytelling she dispels. Storm and Fury is the first in the spin off series based off the world of her Dark Elements series; taken from the point of view of new character Trinity Marrow, we are taken to a new community of wardens who unbeknownst to most are charged with protecting the secret that Trinity holds. However, when demonic activity goes on the rise and Trinity finds herself partnering up with Zayne–a Warden with a past that comes with news that someone or something is killing both warden and demons alike–to stop what is coming and to find out if its true that all secrets are best locked away.
I honestly don’t know where to begin with just how much I loved this book. Armentrout (JLA) is an author that is near and dear to me, so whenever I see a new book from her I jump on it like the cow that jumped over the moon. This book was no exception. Packed with JLA’s signature snark and sass, we are given humor mixed with action as the story unfolds and a new side of the world we’ve known previously takes form.
I absolutely loved our main character Trinity. Independent, determined, sassy, and loyal I felt that she was the most relatable character within the novel. I was touched and appreciative of the #ownvoice rep within this novel with Trinity’s struggle and adapting to life with retinitis pigmentosa–a rare eye disease that JLA also deals with. Reading the rep gave me more understanding on what those with this disease face, and it made me happy to see that JLA gave us a badass hero who doesn’t let her condition define her.
“A slow, heart-wrenching smile pulled at his lips. A real one, and it was the kind of smile that could break hearts and rebuild them.”
Included with the #OwnVoices rep, JLA hands over an amazing supporting cast that includes her signature sidekick and loyal friend group. I loved the character of Peanut and the light hearted comedic element he gives to each scene he is in.
With that said, I do find it noteworthy to mention that if you have read any of JLA’s other works you will find a lot of elements that are reminiscent to those previous books/series excluding the Dark Element series. Some of the things that are eerily similar are the bonding/linking of two people and being able to feel them (The Covenant series) and the entire Peanut character (Tink from the Wicked Series). Even though I was continually reminded of the similarities, I didn’t mind it that much and was able to gloss over the reminders, because I really loved the overall story and the elements only added to the piece instead of retracting.
I highly recommend going into this story having read the Dark Elements series first–though you can read the book without reading the original series–as it gives the world more depth and you get more of a depth with the character arch and development of Zayne and the rest of the supporting cast from the original series.
Overall, I really loved my time reading this new spin off, Armentrout shows us a different side of this well loved world and amplifies the stakes by a hundred notches. With new characters and new problems, Storm and Fury is a paranormal fantasy that will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end with action interlaced with humor. I highly recommend those with a love for Fantasy to give this a go!
Huge thank you to Inkyard Press and Netgalley for sending me an ARC for my honest review! Quotations taken from an uncorrected proof and may change upon final publication.
Buddy Read with Sophia @ Bookwyrming Thoughts
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hscontent says
AHhhh! Now I wanna read this!!
Sam || Fictionally Sam says
YES! It is SO GOOD!
Jamsu says
You actually made me exited for this book. I was only planning to read it for Roth but it sounds awesome even if he wasn’t in it. I just hope Zayne grown in me. I’m so glad you enjoyed reading it (:
Sam || Fictionally Sam says
YAY! I’m glad you are excited! Literally I was taken aback from just how much I loved this one and I low key think I might even prefer this over the original series? 🙈
Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the book if you do decide to read it!
TheCaffeinatedReader says
THIS IS WHY I READ YOUR POSTS! I did not even know this was a spinoff!! Now I need to go read this other series, I have been wanting to read this and have been so uneducated lol. Your review sounds amazing and now I must go read all the things.
Sam || Fictionally Sam says
LOL! DO IT! A time shall be had! <3 Can't wait to hear what you think about the series when you get to reading it!
Leelynn @ Sometimes Leelynn Reads says
I love this!!! Just like The Caffeinated Reader said, your reviews are amazing and I love reading them so much. I forget if you mentioned to read her first series first, but since this is a spin off, I think that would make sense right?
Sam || Fictionally Sam says
Yes! I highly recommend reading the original trilogy first solely so that you can get a better understanding and depth to the world JLA made and understand better the actions of some of our supporting cast!
proudbookreviews says
I love it when an author can mix in the story telling, world building and those character quirks. It makes the book so much more enjoyable! Glad to hear you loved it 😊
Sam || Fictionally Sam says
Same! It all adds up to one wild ride! <3
Isabelle @ BookwyrmBites says
oooooooh this sounds fascinating! the completionist part of me always wants to read the original series first so I can fully appreciate the spinoff, but at the same time my TBR is grateful to know that it’s not necessary 😅 snark, humor, action, #ownvoices rep for an uncommon condition, strong friendships … this book sounds packed with great elements!
Sam || Fictionally Sam says
I feel that on the highest of levels 😂😂😂
I am excited to hear what you think about it if you do get around to reading this shindig! <3
dinipandareads says
Great review! This sounds like a really good read. Would you recommend reading her Dark Elements series before this one?
Sam || Fictionally Sam says
thank you! And I do! I high key recommend reading the original trilogy before this one (though you don’t have to if you don’t want too!)
Surbhi Das says
Fantastic Review! I haven’t read anything by JLA before but I am seeing this book everywhere and your gushy review makes me want to pick it up soon!!
Sam || Fictionally Sam says
Thank you! And JLA is one of my favorite authors so I definitely would recommend anything she tosses out! I hope you enjoy this one if you decide to read this!
Clo @ Book Dragons says
Guess I’m gonna be reading a ton of JLA books this year, I can feel it in my bones xD I’ve only read two of her contemporaries…I think two anyway between you and Jamsu I now need to hunt down the Lux series and the dark elements series…I hear my bank account crying already xD
Sam || Fictionally Sam says
OMG YESSSSSSSSSSSSS HER STUFF IS A BOP! My bank account cries too–a time. *pat pats you* we shall get through this!