(Technically the series is called Seven Realms, but hey, that worked better for the title!)
What a series!! If you’ve been around the book community a while and like fantasy in any small way, there’s a good chance you will have heard about these books. And there’s a really good reason why- they’re amazing!!
I know I am not the first to say this, but I *loved* this series! It was top quality! The story was exciting, the romance twists at your insides and the characters sparkle.
Chima was great at creating a sense of dread. I was nervous to my core when I was reading them- at times it was literally torture. This was me:
As the series went on the tension only got stronger- making me less able to read while I waited for the next one and the next one and the next- until I had devoured them all!
Luckily for me the ending was more than I could have hoped for! I pretty much ran around screeching: “I’m so happy!!!”
I did like the world-building- even if it wasn’t overly complicated- it was still intriguing- especially with the reliance on the history that had gone before.
The only downside is that it’s predictable enough to guess all the plot twists and I knew how the whole thing was going to go- but in the end it was so utterly awesome that I simply didn’t care! I really, really cannot recommend this enough!
Rating: 5/5 bananas
So- have you read this series? If your answer was no- what are you waiting for?!
I havent heard of this series but definitelu going to check it cause im into fantasy right now. I loved your review!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ahh definitely- if you like fantasy, you’ll love this!! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I have the first book on my shelf and after reading your review I’m really excited to read it
LikeLiked by 1 person
ahh you should be- it’s so so good!!! and it’s one of those series that improves as it goes along 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
This series has been low-ish on my TBR since, uh, forever, but clearly I need to be reading it ASAP; your excitement is super contagious. =D
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ahh I’m so glad- I really, really enjoyed it!! 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
This series has been on my radar for ages, but I have yet to pick it up (for whatever reason). It sounds like something I would absolutely love. Hopefully I’ll get my hands on it soon, though I want the box set so it might take a while (because…money). Great review! 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
I’m glad! haha I understand that!! I got them all second hand so my series is all mismatched- but ahh well- it was worth it for the read! Thank you! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ve read the Heir series which I LOVED! I haven’t gotten to the Seven realms series yet, but because I’m a complete oddball, I went ahead and read Flamecaster, the first book in the offshoot of that series. The good news is I loved it so much it’s made me doubly want to read this series!💁🏻
LikeLike
Ahh that’s awesome- I’m so excited to hear that because I’m really keen to read it!! Ahh that makes me even more excited!! Basically I want to read all her books after this!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Okay. Let’s pinky swear! I’ll read the Seven Realms series in 2017 and you’ll read The Heir series!😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
YES! That’s a great plan!!! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
*fist bump!*
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hahahah I have indeed heard about this series. I also believe the author started a new series? Flamecaster? Have you read that? Hearing how much of a fan you are, I wouldn’t be surprised if you said yes. 😀
– Lashaan
LikeLiked by 1 person
yes!! I’m super excited about that now!! No I haven’t yet- just cos I have only just read this- but I assure you it’s at the top of my tbr now!! 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
I LOVED this series! One of my favourite fantasy series of all time. I agree with you 100%!!!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ahh I know right!!! Completely agree!!! After all the hype I wasn’t sure it would live upto it- but it really did!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think it is one of the most under-rated fantasy series out there. I can never understand why it doesn’t get more love.
LikeLike
I (surprisingly) haven’t heard of this before but it sounds great. I’ll have to check it out sometime 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
ahh it’s really good- if you like fantasy, you’ll love this 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS!!!!! *runs to Amazon to check* Love your series review, it’s banana 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
hahahaha I’m so glad- I hope you enjoy it if you end up checking it out!! haha thanks- that’s the biggest compliment you can give me 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
I haven’t read any of these yet – I keep thinking one day I will – not everything has to be complicated, and sometimes just an easy, fun read is the way to go!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes- it really is- and this is the perfect thing for that- though it did tie my emotions in knots and make me seriously concerned for the characters!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I just need to finish off the last one in the series!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ahh it’s amazing- hope to put enjoy it- how have you looked the series so far?
LikeLiked by 1 person
I have liked it a lot so far! Though I think I liked the start of the Heir series (same author) a bit more but that series fizzled quick, whereas this one keeps being great!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ahh that’s great!! Glad to great hear it! Ahh i haven’t read that- I think it follows on from this one right? Oh that’s a
LikeLiked by 1 person
*shame
LikeLike
The Heir series is a separate series, more urban fantasy then fantasy, but like without the werewolves and vampires.
LikeLike
Definitely going to get these books… sounds fabulous! And the cover are lovely as well!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ahh awesome- aren’t they just!! Really recommend them!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow! Somehow I’d never heard of this series before – but now it’s going straight onto my TBR 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ahh if you love fantasy (which I know you do) you’ll love this!!! 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love this series! It’s one of my favorite series ever 🙂
I made my sister read it and now she loves it as much as I do. I’m glad you like it, too 😀 I’m planning to read Flamecaster soon, but I think I’ll wait until all the books are published 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ahh it’s amazing right! Haha i understand- I also shared it with my friend immediately!! Oh yes that’s a good idea- I will probably do the same- i don’t want to be too stressed between books!! 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Exactly! Waiting for a sequel is the worst thing ever haha 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ahh completely agree!!
LikeLike
I have been planning to read this series for ages and now I might just actually start them. I read her other series, the heir series and I enjoyed that a lot.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ahh I’m so glad I’ve prompted you to pick it up and that the heir series is good!! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m so glad to see this post. I have heard of this series, but I’ve never seen a comment or review written by anyone I know. It looks like I’ve got a couple thousand pages of words to read now.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s so good!! I really hope you enjoy it if you give it a go 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person