Review: Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff

Title: Stormdancer
Author: Jay Kristoff
Format: Audiobook

Summary:

A DYING LAND
The shima Imperium verges on the brink of environmental collapse; an island nation once rich in tradition and myth, now decimated by clockwork industrialization and the machine-worshipers of the Lotus Guild. The skies are red as blood, the land is choked with toxic pollution, and the great spirit animals that once roamed its wilds have departed forever.

AN IMPOSSIBLE QUEST
The hunters of Shima's imperial court are charged by their Shogun to capture a thunder tiger - a legendary creature, half-eagle, half-tiger. But any fool knows the beasts have been extinct for more than a century, and the price of failing the Shogun is death.

A HIDDEN GIFT
Yukiko is a child of the Fox clan, possessed of a talent that if discovered, would see her executed by the Lotus Guild. Accompanying her father on the Shogun's hunt, she finds herself stranded: a young woman alone in Shima's last wilderness, with only a furious, crippled thunder tiger for company. Even though she can hear his thoughts, even though she saved his life, and she knows for certain is he'd rather see her dead than help her.

But together, the pair will form an indomitable friendship, and rise to challenge the might of an empire.

My thoughts:

I did not want to put this book down, I felt the story was amazing. There were times I could almost feel like there was a dance going on with the characters in the book, which only made me love the story more.

I enjoyed the take on pollution, and needing to do something to save their city. They were making their own pollution as a form of control. I thought this was a unique way of looking at a pollution problem.

I became connected to the main character. I've sometimes wished I could talk with animals and know what they were thinking. She doesn't have to wonder about this though, because she can talk to animals. This ability helps her, and even saves her life.

I would definitely recommend this story. If you loved Illuminae, you will love this story too.

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