In a world that\u2019s been divided into four rival factions in the wake of a devastating event known as the Annihilation, 23-year-old Rubi Morningtail\u2014an Azure refugee living in the Dominion of the Silver Tyger\u2014finds herself thrust into a world of political intrigue, powerful magic, and deadly martial arts. When Rubi injures a battle tyger in order to save her own life, she gains the unwanted attention of Blake Axefire, the devastatingly handsome leader of the royal Tyger Warriors and a powerful metal mage. To hurt a tyger is a punishable offense, so Blake sentences Rubi to the Bonding, a deadly trial in which tygers choose their riders and the rest are slaughtered by the beasts. If she survives, Rubi must join Blake\u2019s elite magical team racing against time to seal the Anchors to the demon realm before it\u2019s too late. To say there\u2019s a lot happening in this novel would be an understatement. There are shifters as well as benders who can manipulate metal, fire, and water. Rival factions are distinguished by their blue and metallic hair. Giant tygers\u2014which are indistinguishable from tigers, but spelled with a y\u2014roam the world, and there are demons and a rebellion to contend with. The result, while ambitious, is messy, and it\u2019s hard to keep track of what\u2019s going on. In addition, the romance between Rubi and Blake progresses too quickly to feel authentic. One moment they\u2019re strangers who are at each other\u2019s throats, the next they\u2019re acting like inseparable soul mates\u2014this only adds to the confusion and sporadic pacing of the book.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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