Synopsis:

It all begins with the powerful Fae relic Sa’ore Verite which has the power to draw out ‘prana'(magic) or life force out of anything living, falling through the Rift from fea realm into the mortal realm Amonderan. The ailing king of Castellon sees this as an opportunity to instill fear in neighboring kingdoms and is willing to go to any lengths to fill Sa’ore with prana of any mage he can get his hands on, to use it as an explosive device that can decimate nations. His baby brother Malakai opposes this vehemently which ensues a chain of actions that results in Malakai landing in prison for treason. Ciaran, a king’s knight and Malakai’s best friend, comes back to the castle from a mission to find his best friend gone and decides to break him out of the prison. The Fae queen of Mesmers, Amaryllis wants to bring the relic back to it’s rightful place and readies herself to go into the mortal realm. Meanwhile in a small village a young ‘mover’ mage called Una is preparing to embark on a journey to be a king’s knight. Unknown to all Mataderan (the heaven) and Tarderan (the hell) rulers have their own plans. This is the tale of how all their stories intertwine…

Thoughts:

Honestly, I am at a loss for words why this book is not getting more attention because Mirai Amell is a brilliant storyteller and in her very attempt at fantasy genre writing she has knocked it out of the park. I absolutely loved reading every single page of Truth in Blue. It’s plot is so intricate, the world building is steady and impressive and the magic system is detailed and comprehensive. The characters, their story arcs and their interactions were beautifully crafted as well. One of my only problems with Truth in Blue was, that it was very fast paced and there was no breathing room. At times, I felt as though some scenes were rushed could have used more effort to flesh them out and ease the reader into it. The other thing was, sometimes in Mirai’s attempt to sensationalize some scenes she forgot certain things or objects couldn’t simply be there at that specific time which made it somewhat lose the credibility of those incredible scenarios. Otherwise, Truth in Blue was an fantastic read. The plot twist at the end was marvelous and I did not see that coming at all and it came at that point where I was beginning to think all the characters in the book were all goody two shoes.

I cannot actually pick one character who I loved the most. I loved them all equally. Malakai, Amaryllis, Una, Ciaran and Tristen were great characters and their story progression and character development throughout the story was beautifully done, as well as their story arcs. Although, Sanar, Vid, Hunter, Dom, Peg, Reva, Seraphina, Mihael and even the devil himself – Sirius, didn’t add anything substantial to the story, they were great additions and made the story more enjoyable. I really liked how Una’s story arc was filled with mystery and suspense.

Although all the romance arcs in the story felt as though they were insta-attraction, I appreciated Mirai taking her time to make the characters take their time to act on them. Their chemistry with each other felt natural and not rushed, even their conversations felt realistic and relatable.

Overall, Truth in Blue was an amazing book and I really enjoyed reading it. Even though it can end as a stand alone, I would like nothing more than to read more of these beloved characters and their four realms, especially given how the epilogue ended. 😉 Also, I am looking forward to seeing more work from Mirai because she is such a great writer.

My sincere thanks to Netgally, Shadow Spark Publishing and Mirai Amell for providing me this advanced reader copy.

I was gripped by this title and could not put it down. I had to know what was coming next and was entranced but it all.

Truth in Blue, by Mirai Amell, is a fantastical novel that will hold the reader's attention from the first page to the last. Malakai, Amaryllis, and Una are the protagonists of this tale, and they face many challenges as they make their way through a world populated by Angels, Shades, and the Devil. The plot moves quickly, there are many of surprises, and the characters' relationships are mysteriously written. The unorthodox plot and unexpected occurrences in Truth in Blue are what set it different from other fantasy novels. There is a lot of depth to the individuals, and the ways in which their stories cross are fascinating. Truth in Blue, with its exciting new take on the fantasy genre, is a must-read for readers of the genre.

4/5 Stars from me.

***A big thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.***

I DNF at 40%. I really struggled through this book, it was so chaotic yet felt so empty. Like someone who talks a lot but never really says anything.

I think the writing was alright, there were some lines that I really disliked "She gave him a sidelong glance, her blue eyes touching his dark" was the main one as well as the fact that both the main men in this series just instantly are attracted to the women they meet to the point that it clouds the plot. Cieran being so into Una that he forgets that hes on a mission to save his childhood best friend from jail. Kai being all into Amy to the point that he keeps getting jumped because hes just so into her looks.

I'm not a fan of instant attraction/love, sure a character can find another attractive, but this book takes it to the extreme. The constant switching POV (at 40% we have had POV from around 8 different characters. This is way too much, it muddles the story especially when theres time skips/gaps) made it hard to keep up with. I read to enjoy, not to have to make a list of every single character who is brought up constantly yet aren't important.

Okay, so I got to read this ahead of time, and it was amazing. A fast read with many twists and turns, and the mystery of everyone's involvement with each other was very well written. I assumed that I was going on a typical fantasy adventure, but was surprisingly mistaken. I was baffled (in a great way) by the strange play of events, and as I ventured through I found myself on a quest for answers with the cast of characters. Highly recommend.

A big thanks to NetGalley and Shadow Spark Publishing for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

OMG I did not think I would love this book as much as I do. Nor how fast I consumed it in one sitting.

Truth in Blue by Mirai Amell is a fantasy novel that Malakai, who wants nothing more than to protect his kingdom even if it means going his kingly brother, and Una, a knight in shinning armor haunted by memories of a life she never lived. When they meet, they must decide what makes them strong and what breaks them. All whilst trying to keep their world in perfect balance.

This book is absolute perfection. And is best read knowing very little about it. So I will leave it at that. Read it and love it, just as much as I do. You surely won't regret it.