Wolfcry

When going through my data imported from Goodreads I was surprised to realize that when I entered this book there (probably more than ten years ago) I had rated it a 2. Presumably this was because Amelia Atwater-Rhodes books are pretty trashy and I was embarrassed. But you know what, this book going for the surprise f/f ending was a formative experience for me and I still think about it a lot, and I really appreciate it for that.

Better than some of the series, average in comparison to other books in the group, Wolfcry is the semi-conclusion of nation’s history. I voice it that way because to say anything else would give away too much of the plot. There are twists, there are turns, there are abductions and there are revelations, but I’m not really sure about how they all came together to form the completion of the book. I will say that I was glad to see an important character’s sexual identity be different from those around them and to not really have anyone blink an eye about it. Those kinds of inclusions are important for young readers and the idea of not making them a big deal within the story puts a little seed in the mind that differences aren’t show more really as big of a deal anyway.

I will say that the conclusion of the book made me a little upset. All of the series had built up this culture and this way of life for their characters, and the end of the book just seems to toss all of that out the window. It felt a lot like doing tons of work on a major project, only to have to tear it all down again, leaving me with a very empty feeling about the series in general. There was also one character that I wish there had been more of, but who was hardly worth a few pages of the book’s time. It also felt like a lot of effort was put into his existence, only to have him tossed aside. Don't know how I'll feel about picking up the next book and reading on. When I do, it will be because I want some form of closure. show less

I’ve enjoyed each book in this series and this one was no exception. Still, it was a little bittersweet to see Zane and Danica’s daughter have to give up their dream of a unified people from that initial book. At least Oliza finds love, even in the midst of giving up her throne- and I’m very interested in seeing what the final installment holds for the future of Wyvern Court.

Oliza is the child of two warring clans, the serepentie and the avians, and the hope for the end of segregation between the species. Despite the weight of the responsibility thrust upon her at such a young age Oliza loves the Wyverns Court created by her parents and is willing to sacrifice anything to bring the worlds together. But, years of hatred and distrust, despite 20 years of peace and the end of bloodshed, is not easy to let go of. Will Oliza be able to braid these two worlds into one society or is a future of disaster all she can look forward to?

Wolfcry is the fourth book of The Kiesha'ra books which begain with Hawksong, one of my favorite books ever. As the series has moved on the politics and mythology of Oliza's society has show more become more complex and a little harder to understand. Despite this I found Wolfcry to be an engrossing read with surprising twists throughout the story that I would have never expected when I picked the book up. Although I believe this book would totally lose anyone who is not familiar to the series as a whole it is definately a must read for those who have come this far in the Kiesha'ra world. show less

I love Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. I NEVER saw the ending coming. This was a good like, full-circle endpoint for the parents' part in the series, I thought, and now all I need is to read Wyvernhail to get the wrap-up of the kids' lives. She's fantastic, I can't wait for the rest of her work.

Oliza Shardae Cobriana is the daughter of Danica and Zane. She is a wyvern, a cross between her hawk mother and cobra father - though she can assume both of their shapes, the heir to a legacy of war and distrust, a hope for peace between two peoples.

But Oliza is kipnapped and taken far from her home, trapped in her human form. But in her attempt to find her way home, she'll meet other shifters, make friends, and realize the ultimate truth about herself.

These are really good books, and I look forward to the next one in the series, Wyvernhail coming out in September.

Totally not the fate I was expecting for Oliza! I can't wait to read the next book, from Hai's point of view. I'm thinking it'll be much more interesting.