Vicki Keire

Originally Reviewed at:Mother/Gamer/Writer
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Controllers
Review Source: NetGalley
Reviewer: Heather

Worlds Burn Through is a really good intro for what I hope will be an exciting series: The Chronicles of Nowhere. The story gives you just enough to suck you into an enticing world, where the total destruction of our human world is nigh. A world where one girl who has lost her memory is all that stands between it.

We are quickly introduced to our main heroine, Chloe, though she show more has no idea what she is. There is also introduction of her guardian, the young man who plagues her dreams filled with fire. Eliot had been protecting her from the destructive forces who seek to kill her before she can bind herself and save them all – including the unknowingly human race.

But the main problem is Chloe doesn’t remember. She has no memories of the first time they fought the Abandoned – fiery creatures set on greed and destruction. Her parents, seeking to give her a normal life, had decided that it would be best for her not to remember, or to even know her past. This plan works out wonderfully until Chloe’s father, Arran, is murdered.

Now that’s all I’m going to give you folks. So if you want to know if Chloe succeeds, or if Eliot fails his ward, you’ll have to nab yourself a copy to read the more in-depth plot lines, action and extreme conflict.

For me this story was a major tease, and it does leave you hanging BIG time. I know some may not enjoy stories that just chop you off, but I relish in them. I can’t wait to see what happens next, and though it generally kills me to wait, I find I enjoy the suspense. I recommend this to young adults, although I’ll disclose that there is a cuss word or two in the book. I also feel that older teens, college aged, and adults who love fantasy can enjoy this story too.

I think it’s also best to point out that this is a novella – 78 pages. So it should make for a rather quick read, and this is why it works as a cliffhanger. But don’t let the size fool you. Worlds Burn Through is an adventure; an action packed novella that is sure to please. show less

I have a love/hate relationship with trilogies. I love the continuation of story. I really really REALLY hate having to wait to find out what happens. I really enjoyed this novella--it's so full of rich characters and worldbuilding that I was actually quite surprised to find that it WAS a novella. LOTS of story packed in a tiny space, lacking for nothing except a closer release date of the next installment. Worlds Burn Through is a must read for contemporary fantasy, urban fantasy, dark show more fantasy, and paranormal romance alike (though you're going to have to wait until the next installments for resolution on the romance part, I suspect). I fell in love with Keire's work with her Angel's Edge trilogy, and this shorter work did NOT disappoint. show less

I got a copy of this book to review through NetGalley(dot)com. It is a well written story but very short. The books ends literally with a "to be continued". Still it was an egaging enough read with an interesting, if not completely unique, premise.

Chloe has a reoccuring nightmare about fire all around her and the boy who saves her. A bad night of partying and a fight with her mother reveal the truth to Chloe, she is the only hope for a race whose only planet died in a fiery apocalypse. Now show more the old enemies of her people are here to hunt the rest of Chloe's race down. Right now all that stands between Chloe and her enemies is her Guardian, Eliot. Unfortunately Chloe remembers nothing of her past with Eliot.

This book was a fast paced and fun romp. The action is non-stop from the moment Chloe hits the party scene with one of her friends. I would recommend this only to older teens since there is an almost rape scene in here and girls are unknowingly drugged at the party. Anyway, Chloe is kind of a hard to like at the beginning of the story but her acceptance of the crazy situation surrounding her makes her more interesting. Chloe also has some interesting elemental magic powers. You are just starting to get to know her as the story ends.

The story is one that readers of this genre have read before. The last of a dying race has one hope, and that hope is Chloe, with their enemy becoming more aggressive Chloe's life is shattered by the need for her to take up her responsibilities to her race. Of course there is the extremely hot Eliot who is her destined Guardian. He ends up helping her recover from a horrible attack when they are separated from the others. Eliot's care for Chloe makes him lovable and his frustration at the fact that Chloe can't remember their past together adds some interesting depth to his character.

Chloe is a bit of a victim this whole novel and that bothered me a bit. I hope in the next installment she steps it up and really starts to take action on her own rather than hiding behind Eliot.

Overall this was a fun read. There is an interesting world being built here, the writing is well done, and the characters are easy to relate to. There is just a hint of romance, a lot of action, and lots of world-building. Definitely for older teens only because of language and a sexual assault scene (although nothing ends up happening). I have two complaints: this is super short and nothing more than an intro to the story and Chloe plays a victim throughout the whole story. Not sure if I will read the next one or not; it was enjoyable but nothing outstanding. show less

Originally Reviewed at:Mother/Gamer/Writer
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Controllers
Review Source: NetGalley
Reviewer: Heather



Worlds Burn Through is a really good intro for what I hope will be an exciting series: The Chronicles of Nowhere. The story gives you just enough to suck you into an enticing world, where the total destruction of our human world is nigh. A world where one girl who has lost her memory is all that stands between it.



We are quickly introduced to our main heroine, Chloe, though she show more has no idea what she is. There is also introduction of her guardian, the young man who plagues her dreams filled with fire. Eliot had been protecting her from the destructive forces who seek to kill her before she can bind herself and save them all – including the unknowingly human race.



But the main problem is Chloe doesn’t remember. She has no memories of the first time they fought the Abandoned – fiery creatures set on greed and destruction. Her parents, seeking to give her a normal life, had decided that it would be best for her not to remember, or to even know her past. This plan works out wonderfully until Chloe’s father, Arran, is murdered.



Now that’s all I’m going to give you folks. So if you want to know if Chloe succeeds, or if Eliot fails his ward, you’ll have to nab yourself a copy to read the more in-depth plot lines, action and extreme conflict.



For me this story was a major tease, and it does leave you hanging BIG time. I know some may not enjoy stories that just chop you off, but I relish in them. I can’t wait to see what happens next, and though it generally kills me to wait, I find I enjoy the suspense. I recommend this to young adults, although I’ll disclose that there is a cuss word or two in the book. I also feel that older teens, college aged, and adults who love fantasy can enjoy this story too.



I think it’s also best to point out that this is a novella – 78 pages. So it should make for a rather quick read, and this is why it works as a cliffhanger. But don’t let the size fool you. Worlds Burn Through is an adventure; an action packed novella that is sure to please. show less