I’ve read–more like devoured–her Rusk University novels already and was dying for more. When I saw that Cora Carmack had written a YA Fantasy novel I was PUMPED. Thanks to NetGalley and Tor Teen for giving me a chance to read this eARC! ♥ This was an amazing start to a series that I am already really excited about!! Full, honest review given below. Below is my review from when I first read the book and honestly, my thoughts on it did not change at all! And you become its master.ħ/9/19 Finished the #StormlingReadAlong early and wowwowwow and I SO READY for Rage. She might not have magic now, but she can steal it if she’s brave enough.Ĭhallenge a tempest. And when a handsome young storm hunter reveals he was born without magic, but possesses it now, Aurora realizes there’s a third option for her future besides ruin or marriage. Legend says that her ancestors first gained their magic by facing a storm and stealing part of its essence. And the people selling it? They’re not Stormlings.

When she dons a disguise and sneaks out of the palace one night to spy on him, she stumbles upon a black market dealing in the very thing she lacks-storm magic. But the more secrets Aurora uncovers about him, the more a future with him frightens her. He’ll guarantee her spot as the next queen and be the champion her people need to remain safe. At first, the prince seems like the perfect solution to all her problems. To keep her secret and save her crown, Aurora’s mother arranges for her to marry a dark and brooding Stormling prince from another kingdom.

But she’s yet to show any trace of the magic she’ll need to protect her people. She’s intelligent and brave and honorable. As the sole heir of Pavan, Aurora's been groomed to be the perfect queen. Long ago, the ungifted pledged fealty and service to her family in exchange for safe haven, and a kingdom was carved out from the wildlands and sustained by magic capable of repelling the world’s deadliest foes. In a land ruled and shaped by violent magical storms, power lies with those who control them.Īurora Pavan comes from one of the oldest Stormling families in existence.

Reign by cora carmack