Book Review: Exalted (Four Stars Over Ardatz: Sovereigns Book 3) by Kandi J. Wyatt

 

Title Of Book: Exalted (Four Stars Over Ardatz: Sovereigns Book 3)

Author: Kandi J. Wyatt

Publisher: Kandi J. Wyatt

Rating - 5 Stars

Level – Young Adult

Genre – Fantasy

Source –  e-book (review copy)

Summary – From Goodreads

If achieving your dreams consumed your very self, would you pay that price?

Hest’s titles seen to constantly multiply—dragon rider, warrior, husband, king—and he's working hard to live up to them all, even if each one seems to require more from him than the last. Between suffering beggars, jealous nobles, and a gang of violent thieves plaguing the capital, he can hardly find time to spend with his wife, let alone his dragon. And while he sleeps, one dark dream is repeating--an old enemy, come to destroy everything he loves.

Fearing what feels like a prophecy, Hest tries to protect his new wife, but his attempts only alienate her. He seeks comfort in the bond with his dragon, but even then he must be vigilant against losing himself in it and taking on the draconic form that terrifies his people and steals his mind. Then the unthinkable happens: he and Usheen are shot out of the sky, captured and brought to face powers far beyond his imagining.

Hest will do what it takes to keep his family and his kingdom safe, but at what cost? Will there be anything left of him when it is over?

Exalted is the third book in the coming-of-age fantasy series, Four Stars over Ardatz: Sovereigns. If you like addicting stories, vividly-written tales, and vibrant characters, you’ll love Kandi J Wyatt’s book.

My Review

Exalted is the third installment in this amazing series.  I have enjoyed reading each book so far and this one was just as good if not better than the previous two.  I am looking forward to what is to come next for Hest and his friends!

 

Hest is now the Dragon King and is married to Sibohan.  He is so busy with his duties as king that he doesn't have much time to spend with his wife, his dragon or just by himself.  It seems that at every turn someone needs him to do something and it just becomes too much for Hest.  Sibohan is upset because she wants to spend time with her new husband but Hest is just so busy with everything else that he doesn't show enough attention or listen to any suggestions that Sibohan has.  Then there is the fiahat and fanka issues that need dealt with.  If that is not enough Hest keeps having nightmares of Nwa killing everyone that he cares about and destroying Hest's life. 

 

One day it becomes to much and Hest needs some time alone so he sets out for a ride on his dragon Usheen for what he hopes will be some quiet time.  That doesn't happen because not long after they leave they are shot out of the sky by their enemies.  Hest and Usheen are taken captive with no one knowing where they are or what has happened.  Hest will be pushed to his limits and must face becoming more dragon like than he ever thought possible. 

 

 The plot is so good, the characters continue to grow and there are twists and turns all the time.

 This story has so much action and suspense that I wasn't sure what was going to happen next.  If you haven't already started this series you need to.  I highly recommend this book and this series!  This e-book was provided to me for review.  This did not affect my review in any way.

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