Author: Maria V. Snyder
Shadow Study by Maria V. Snyder
It was delightful to get back to Yelena and Valek after so long, and Shadow Study proves that the magic of some worlds and their characters only strengthens with time. This book is a wonderful beginning to a kick-ass new series that introduces us to a new threat, some new…
Taste of Darkness by Maria V. Snyder
This. This is how you end a series. Taste of Darkness takes up immediately after Scent of Magic, with Avry discovering Kerrick is missing. She never gives up on him, choosing to keep looking and trusting he’s alive, and although it frustrates all her companions, I found it admirable. I…
Storm Watcher by Maria V. Snyder
Storm Watcher is a poignant and compelling read which had me on the verge of tears more than once. I came into this book thinking, hoping, it was a paranormal fantasy, perhaps about a boy who can channel the power of a storm. Storm Watcher is a heartwarming contemporary about…
Scent of Magic by Maria V. Snyder
This sequel is every bit as amazing as I hoped it would be, and has left me desperate for the next volume in the series. Scent of Magic is a thrilling, exciting, emotional roller coaster that readers will find hard to put down. The story is action packed – Avry…
Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder
A thrilling adventure set in a dangerous new world, Snyder delivers an awesome read in Touch of Power, the first instalment in her new fantasy series. Having loved the Study series so much, I was a bit wary of reading this book because I thought it couldn’t get any better….
Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder
Having loved both Poison Study and Magic Study, I put off reading Fire Study because I didn’t want the series to end! But I must confess that I am disappointed with it. Fire Study lacks all my favourite elements of books one and two, but includes all the things I…
Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder
After being exceptionally impressed with Poison Study, I eagerly dove into Magic Study. I must say it is, if anything, better than its predecessor. Magic Study still has all the things I loved about Poison Study – great characters, riveting plot, lots of action and romance – and improved upon…
Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Firstly, I loved this book. However, when I finished the book I couldn’t really figure out WHY it has been marketed as YA. It features a not so young-adult protagonist, deals with rape and brutality, violence as a means of defence and and features a very complicated romance. It has…