ENDURE THE STORM. EARN YOUR PLACE. FULFIL YOUR DESTINY.
For nineteen-year-old Poet Graves, New Manhattan has always promised safety from the deadly electrical storms that ravage the world ― but only if she plays her part.
Raised within the ruling Houses and betrothed to a powerful heir, she arrives at the prestigious Amery Academy knowing her future has already been decided: pass the trials, join the Society, and secure her place among the elite. Fail, and she will be cast out beyond the city’s protection.
But Amery is nothing like she imagined. Its trials are brutal, its loyalties conditional, and its rules designed to expose weakness. As Poet struggles to survive, she must hide the truth that could get her executed: the storms don’t fear her ― they answer back.
Defying her father’s expectations, Poet dreams of becoming a Storm Breaker, someone trained to face the very forces others fear. But ambition can be deadly in a world where power is tightly held, and rebellion comes at a cost.
When a dangerous outsider from beyond the city walls enters the academy, Poet is drawn to him despite everything she’s been taught to believe. He threatens the life she’s been promised.
And choosing him could cost her not just her future, but her freedom.
Review
Uh this book literally had everything I love about dystopia! An atrocious caste system, insane rules, unlikable people, and an FMC trying to battle against everything she’s been taught—fighting for who she wants to be rather than who she should be. And if that wasn’t enough, an outsider MMC who has more secrets than a confessional.
I loved the academy setting, although 90% of the students and staff are absolutely horrendous—like no one is likable—which just added to the vibe that Poet really was battling against everything. I immediately knew something was up with what Poet had been told about how the world works, which isn’t a huge leap because that’s usually the path for these types of stories.
There are trials in this book and while they’re made out to be important, they don’t overtake the storytelling, they just complement the journey Poet is on.
I liked getting to know Poet and her powers, which are different and really interesting in how they work. It definitely feels like this book only scratched the surface of them.
Rook is an enigma, very mysterious. I thought his connection with Poet was really well done. It’s a slow burn and they pretty much dislike each other on sight, which I loved. I’m very excited to see all his secrets revealed.
That brings us to the ending… this is where being an ARC reader has its downfall because my jaw was on the floor at that last paragraph—and now I have to wait even longer for the next book!
My Rating: 5/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
About the Author
Nisha J Tuli is a USA Today and international bestselling author of glittering fantasy worlds, steamy rom-coms, and kissing scenes full of angst. Her book, Trial of the Sun Queen, went on to become a BookTok hit, selling over a million copies and finding its way into readers’ hands around the world. Her book Storm Breaker is currently in development with Amazon MGM for a TV series.
When she isn’t writing or reading, she can be found in the gym or the kitchen (to eat, not to cook) or maybe knitting scarves to survive a Canadian winter. She lives in Manitoba with her husband, their two kids, and their fluffy Samoyed.
*I received an ARC of this book from Publisher/Author in exchange for an honest, voluntary review
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