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UN #3
Unity
Why did we have to do terrible things to get what we needed? All of this bloodshed and heartache and resentment could have been avoided if we received those needs in the first place.
Cassius has won. He triumphantly seized the crown from his downcast sister and successfully flipped the kingdom on its head by replacing one form of oppression with another. There’s only one thing that has slipped through his grasp—but not for long.
Nora has lost. She is a gilded prisoner within the hallowed halls of Galdor Academy and is separated from her friends, unsure if they escaped the siege alive. There’s only one thing she can do in their absence: make him pay.
As Cassius casts judgment on those who don’t pledge their loyalty, Nora does everything in her power to shift the tides and soundly prove that Cassius is not the messiah her people claim he is. And when a powerful connection ties Nora and her missing friend, Fern, back together, both seek to fulfill an unbreakable promise in hopes of unifying Iridion through something greater than fear.
From award-winning author Kailey Bright comes the thrilling action-packed finale in the UN series.
Cassius has won. He triumphantly seized the crown from his downcast sister and successfully flipped the kingdom on its head by replacing one form of oppression with another. There’s only one thing that has slipped through his grasp—but not for long.
Nora has lost. She is a gilded prisoner within the hallowed halls of Galdor Academy and is separated from her friends, unsure if they escaped the siege alive. There’s only one thing she can do in their absence: make him pay.
As Cassius casts judgment on those who don’t pledge their loyalty, Nora does everything in her power to shift the tides and soundly prove that Cassius is not the messiah her people claim he is. And when a powerful connection ties Nora and her missing friend, Fern, back together, both seek to fulfill an unbreakable promise in hopes of unifying Iridion through something greater than fear.
From award-winning author Kailey Bright comes the thrilling action-packed finale in the UN series.
494 pages, Paperback
Published September 12, 2024
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About the author
Kailey Bright
3 books18 followersKailey Bright is a fantasy YA fiction author and computer scientist, which means she writes code during daylight and writes about fantastical worlds under starlight.
Tired of YA stories where protagonists suddenly get secret, plot-helpful powers, Bright seeks to write powerful and ambitious stories about characters who persevere with and through disadvantages. Her books are meant to positively impact readers who struggle with challenging societal norms and cultivating inner growth.
When she’s not tanning under her computer screen’s glow, Kailey enjoys winning at mediocre bowling and drinking coffee at every opportunity.
Tired of YA stories where protagonists suddenly get secret, plot-helpful powers, Bright seeks to write powerful and ambitious stories about characters who persevere with and through disadvantages. Her books are meant to positively impact readers who struggle with challenging societal norms and cultivating inner growth.
When she’s not tanning under her computer screen’s glow, Kailey enjoys winning at mediocre bowling and drinking coffee at every opportunity.
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August 12, 2024
Am I biased in this review? At this point, probably. However, that should not by any means undermine the scope and depth that this book reaches, clearly demonstrating how Bright has grown in her abilities as an author over the course of this trilogy.
While having dual points of view is new territory for this series, Bright seamlessly uses them to full effect to truly expand her story across her entire world, making everywhere on her illustrated map feel lived in and vibrant. We get to see a country transform in culture and allegiance, giving the war actual geopolitical stakes the reader can feel.
The benefit goes far beyond fleshing out this fantasy world, as both characters are really explored in a way that wasn't really possible before. While our MC of the trilogy completes her nuanced and empowering arc we've been following through the entire series, the new POV serves as an incredible expansion of said character's struggles, flaws, and growth. Each character has a unique voice that only gets me more invested in each of their stories, and the transition from one POV to the other always leaves me desperate to find out what happens next. While the two characters spend much of the book separated, the way their stories connect and influence each other is masterfully done. The way the characters long for each other is felt in the very fabric of how this book is structured and leaves you with the same desperate hope as the MCs, the same desperate hope that drives the plot forward.
That hope won't be fulfilled easily, however, as the actual stakes are constantly reinforced. Plans rarely go as planned for our group of heroes, and they constantly suffer for what they believe in. Every fight scene feels like it could be your favorite character's last, and yet Bright will surprise you with an outcome that is somehow far worse. Despite the harsh realities of the war these characters are stuck in, Bright balances those painful stakes with the hope of true unity, creating a gripping narrative you can't put down.
This is all not even mentioning how the author beautifully concludes her exploration of bravery despite fear, the difference between cultural faith and true religion, and the nature of prejudice. Each character struggles with these themes in unique ways, allowing the reader to consider varied prospectives. While some characters debate these themes in hypothetical debates, others are forced to live out their convictions, allowing these ideas to constantly feel at the forefront of the narrative without every feeling preached. Months after reading an early release copy, I think about camp-side conversations between characters and bloody breaths of war on a near daily basis.
This is a fitting conclusion to my now favorite trilogy, and it is absolutely worth your time. You won't be disappointed.
While having dual points of view is new territory for this series, Bright seamlessly uses them to full effect to truly expand her story across her entire world, making everywhere on her illustrated map feel lived in and vibrant. We get to see a country transform in culture and allegiance, giving the war actual geopolitical stakes the reader can feel.
The benefit goes far beyond fleshing out this fantasy world, as both characters are really explored in a way that wasn't really possible before. While our MC of the trilogy completes her nuanced and empowering arc we've been following through the entire series, the new POV serves as an incredible expansion of said character's struggles, flaws, and growth. Each character has a unique voice that only gets me more invested in each of their stories, and the transition from one POV to the other always leaves me desperate to find out what happens next. While the two characters spend much of the book separated, the way their stories connect and influence each other is masterfully done. The way the characters long for each other is felt in the very fabric of how this book is structured and leaves you with the same desperate hope as the MCs, the same desperate hope that drives the plot forward.
That hope won't be fulfilled easily, however, as the actual stakes are constantly reinforced. Plans rarely go as planned for our group of heroes, and they constantly suffer for what they believe in. Every fight scene feels like it could be your favorite character's last, and yet Bright will surprise you with an outcome that is somehow far worse. Despite the harsh realities of the war these characters are stuck in, Bright balances those painful stakes with the hope of true unity, creating a gripping narrative you can't put down.
This is all not even mentioning how the author beautifully concludes her exploration of bravery despite fear, the difference between cultural faith and true religion, and the nature of prejudice. Each character struggles with these themes in unique ways, allowing the reader to consider varied prospectives. While some characters debate these themes in hypothetical debates, others are forced to live out their convictions, allowing these ideas to constantly feel at the forefront of the narrative without every feeling preached. Months after reading an early release copy, I think about camp-side conversations between characters and bloody breaths of war on a near daily basis.
This is a fitting conclusion to my now favorite trilogy, and it is absolutely worth your time. You won't be disappointed.
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