The Wizard's Heir by Devri Walls ~ Review

Title: The Wizard's Heir
Author: Devri Walls
Genre: Fantasy
Length: 270 Pages
Publisher: SuperStorm Productions
Release Date: November 2015
Source: Review Request
Rating: 3 Star
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Tybolt’s a Deviant, a hated race immune to direct magic in a world where Wizards ensure survival. But when he loses his entire family to a spell-made storm he joins an elite group of Wizard hunters, organized beneath the new non-magic wielding king.

Now eighteen, he spends his days capturing Wizards. But the nights are his, reserved to feed the starving villagers of Eriroc under cover of dark. There’s always more people in need than he can help, and one of these days he’s going to hang for theft from the royal kitchens.

Although Tybolt and his fierce partner, Auriella, have imprisoned many Wizards, the one partially responsible for the storm that killed Tybolt’s family is still out there: Alistair. When an old informant claims to have information regarding their elusive prey, everything changes.

In a cruel twist, Tybolt realizes he isn't who he thought he was at all. How can he save himself, the people, and those he loves while keeping his secrets safe? Can he hide his true nature and allow the corrupt king to remain on the throne?

Or will he have to unveil himself and risk possible execution to save them all? 

Lots of really great fantasy elements weave their way through The Wizard's Heir. We have magic users, fighters, a beautiful lady that caught the eye of the evil king, and a hero ready to rescue everyone. There's a lot going on the world and sometimes it got a little rushed. There are rivalries and enemies that I don't quite understand how they began. Perhaps I'm too much of a series girl and just like to always know more.

The middle was my favorite part. As Tybolt realizes his past and what that means for his future, there are some really great scenes that are incredibly well written. But then we move into chase scenes that seemed to be filler, that just didn't seem to actually move the story forward.

Overall this was a fun read. I enjoyed it, but I think it needed a little more at some points and a little less at others.

*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*

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Title: Wings of Lomay (Solus #4)
Author: Devri Walls
Source: Xpresso Book Tours
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy
Release Date: February 4, 2014
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Kiora needs answers. Who is the Shadow? Who is Jasmine? Are they connected? And even more pressing: how can she stop Shadow from using Kiora’s dreams as a map to find them? They have escaped three times, but are living on borrowed time—and everybody knows it.

Her search for help will push her closer to Alcander, send her to the dragon mountain of Toopai, and straight back to Meros—where magic will finally return to the land of no magic. Answers will be uncovered and plans unearthed that have been waiting for thousands of years.

But with the Shadow’s forces gathering, it looks like the land’s path is hurtling towards one outcome: war with the Shadow and death to all rebels. Armed with knowledge and hope, Kiora is determined to change that path. But will fate allow it? Or will it deal her a hard lesson about following ones own destiny?

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What an outstanding ending to a really great series.  It's not too often that a series will earn an overall 5 star rating, but this one really blew it out of the park.  The big battle between Jasmine and Kiora is coming to a head and it's going to be a nasty one.  It's hard to even describe the build up because there was so much going on (in a great way).  

So far Kiora has managed to stay just ahead of Jasmine, but when Kiora realizes what Jasmine is really after she's not sure how to handle it at first.  A plan slowly comes together, but it will come at the cost of many lives - some that Kiora holds very dear and I hated to see lost.  Kiora's plans are brilliant, but come very close to falling apart several times.

Kiora's goal of uniting the various people and races is coming along nicely, too.  But old hatred and prejudice die hard and it is an uphill battle to get people to work together the way she needs them to for things to work.  I know I already said it, but this ending was beyond amazing.  I think this will be a re-read for me because I already want to go back and visit all my characters.

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Devri Walls lives in Kuna Idaho with her husband and two kids. She has worked as a music teacher and currently, a preschool teacher. She majored in theater and her love of a story still drives her today. Thankfully, she has finally found an outlet for all the voices in her head.

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