What a wonderful, fulfilling YA Urban Fantasy story about a LGBTQ character, Kou, and the trials he must endure.

Filled with a unique world, just enough details, and a wonderful cast of characters, The Last Chronomancer takes the reader on a clean, fun, feel good ride about overcoming a wealth of problems and building a found family of supportive friends.

I could honestly go on and on about this story but I don’t want to ruin even a moment of it. I feel like both teens and adults alike will enjoy this story.

I received a copy of this story from the author and NetGalley. This is an honest review I voluntarily made.

It is a story with a lot of potential, but a little poorly carried out.
Many of the situations are really creative and encourage you to keep reading and discover more about the world that the author has created, the functioning of her creatures (which, by God, what a variety, it's amazing!) and Kou's process to be stronger.
I love that MC is a guy who is just learning to see and use his powers, because I think the evolution throughout all the books will be lovely. In this one, he is mostly a scared guy who never knows what to do. And, that, instead of getting me mad at his lack of initiative, it actually seemed perfect to me. No a super strong protagonists at the first change, I like that.
Another positive thing is the LGBTQ+ representation. I think it was well integrated and it didn't become the personality of the characters.
Now, there are many things that don't make sense.
Some dialogues, especially between Jace and Kou, lacked naturalness.
The relationships with the other characters are not fully developed, however, we see how Kou considers them friends for speaking once or twice. I don't know if that is part of his innocence as a character, or if the author really wants us to feel them like friends, but it is not achieved.
There are characters that appear and disappear from the scene a little without sense. And situations that are fixed as if by magic.
This last bothered me a bit, because seeing the potential of the scenes as such, being told that an enemy simply got tired of waiting for Kou to come out, and ended up leaving just seems wrong to me.
In general, I liked the story. I think it has very interesting plots and a very rich world that the author can take advantage of. Kou is very cute and I would love to continue seeing his adventure and the growth that he has both as a person and in relation to his power.

Immerse yourself in a spellbinding world of magic and enchantment. Follow the journey of Kou, who is rescued from tragedy by Weylan, a man who will fill the role of a surrogate father to him. Just as Kou is living a “normal” life, he finds Jace, an orphaned werewolf, who quickly becomes his best friend. As Kou tries to leave his dark past behind, he is thrown back into the world of magic and must team up with Jace and newfound allies to right the wrongs of his family’s past. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions, as this tale of bravery, friendship, love, and adventure unfolds. With captivating world-building and relatable characters, you'll quickly find yourself rooting for Kou and his journey to survive. The author expertly weaves together grief, romance, and friendship elements to create a multi-layered narrative that will leave you breathless. The secondary characters are just as integral to the story, adding depth and complexity to the relationships. This is a must-read for YA fantasy fans and anyone who appreciates compelling character development and imaginative storytelling. Having read two books by the author, I can confidently say that she is a very talented writer and I eagerly await her future works.

I had the opportunity of reading this as an ARC, thank you Netgalley !

The author create a unique and captivating world. the story is completely unique. however, I found it lacking in detail. Some events follow one another without explanation. I felt like I was missing information on a few occasions.

I feel it has great LGBTQIA+ representation without it being the characters whole personality ! I got attached to the characters. They all have their own likeable personalities.

I can't wait to see the sequel!

5/5 stars! This book would be great for fans of "So This is Ever After." I really enjoyed the fantasy and the queer representation. This story has romance and magic but also is gently introspective to healing from grieving a loved one. This is one of those special books that you somehow stumble upon and wonder how you've missed it.

I received an advance review copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

this was a great start to the Chronicles of Ankoku series, it had a unique concept and it lived up to it's potential. The characters were what I was looking for from this type of book and am glad I was able to read this. Ralynn Kimie does a great job in telling this story and I'm excited for the next entry in this series.

"Jace wasn’t evil, but he warned Kou that the first full moon was always the worst. The first full moon after becoming an adult would be the first transformation. Jinrō only started changing after they became an adult at twenty-one years old, triggered by the first full moon that followed. It was the worst transformation they would have because it was the first time they would experience their bones breaking and reforming."