Onyx & Ivory by Mindee Arnett : E-ARC Review

Let me just start by saying this book is in my top 5 books I have read in 2018!!!

  I want to start this review off with a couple of quotes by one of my favorite characters in this story, KATE.
"Pain is better than death" - Kate
"Love is a cage too." - Kate

These two quotes ( for Me)  are definitely statements to live by, especially in Rime right now.  This book is full of choices, and lessons, and battles between what is right and wrong and the grey area in between.

This book is full of mystery, battles, plotting, scheming, traitors, and dragons??? ( I still do not picture daydrakes as dragons.... I don't know why..... I picture something oily black and dark... but hey, that's just me...) Oh, and did I mention MAGIC!!!!!!  I love magic, kingdoms, and fighting for the crown!!!! This book has it all!!!.

So lets talk setting....... Gorgeous lush landscape with a dark danger lurking........When nightfall hits, darkness emerges....  but what of the dangers in the day??? Don't worry, Mindee Arnett does not disappoint.  Day time dangers are all around.  Our main characters battle many internal and external foes no matter what time of day it is..... Rime is a kingdom.... and places in Rime are protected with Magic... (If you want to know why....... READ THE BOOK!!!! I will not spoil it for you!!)  The Author has great descriptions in this book that truly transport you into Rime...

What about the Characters, you ask.......

I will discuss some.... Kate, Bonner, Corwin, Signe, and Raith (my all time favorite)

Kate- strong, searching for answers, not getting held down, doesn't need saving.... or does she??/
Bonner- I want him as my friend, loyal, strong, a fighter, can't wait to see him again in upcoming book/books.
Corwin- The guy you love and want to throat punch sometimes.  He has some demons, but, who doesn't, right?
Signe- This girl is me!!  Well, she's not me, but she thinks like I would and she is strong independent and never gives in.....
Raith- my favorite......He is awesome!!! I was worried about him but he quickly became a mystery that I needed solving and Mindee solved that shit out of it!!!
Below you will find character cards for the characters I listed.  (pssssst:  You can also win all 5 of them in the Pre-order giveaway (go here)

Overall, this book is fast paced, adventure and mystery. I loved this story and I can't wait for you all to read this book and fall in love with these characters like I have.

Rating

5/5 Paws!!!!

Below you will find some of my actual reactions while I was reading this book (in word form of course)  And please be advised, these have the potential to be spoiler-ish..... so BEWARE !!!!

"Ha take that!! Go Kate"

"Oh That trial sucked.....Damn emotions."

"Oh shit... This is not good...or....it could be great.... still wary, but i'll go with it."

"RAITH!!!!!! damnit!!! I forgot you were there!!!  possibly condemed just because she wants to save the horses!!! UGH!!!!"

DANG!!!!!!! OMG!!!! WHAT!!!!! OH WOW!!!!! This is AMAZING!!!!!

Oh my gosh,.... so many secrets!  I am as surprised as Kate!  My emotions are crazy!!

AWWWWW not fair!  you will rule and can change laws dumb dumb!!

"this league is starting to make me angry.  There is def. some corruption!

OOOOOOHHHHHHHH the plot thickens.....

Every time this magical ability pops up I always have that "would I really want that magic?  Would I do the right things with it???? I don't know....

WOW JUST WOW

"WHAT?????!!!!!! No, No, No, it cannot just end there!!! What about the other trial? what about Kiran? I can't just wait a year to find out!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! This is not ok.... This book was soooo good and, Mindee, You can't just leave us waiting and obsessing until the next book!! You evil genius!!!!

Onyx & Ivory Pre-Order Giveayway!!!!!

Good Morning Lovelies!!!   It's Here!!!! The Onyx & Ivory pre-order incentives and giveaway!!!
 - Now when you pre-order Onyx and Ivory by Mindee Arnett ( Coming 5/15/18) You can receive an exclusive short story!!!!
- Also, every participant will be entered to win the Grand Prize giveaway of 5 character cards with illustrations by Jennifer Zemanek.   There will be up to 50 winners!!! AND........ It's open INTERNATIONALLY!!!!  WHOOOOO!!!! WHO ELSE IS EXCITED!!!!!!
SOOO how do you enter you ask????? Simply click HERE!!!!  PS  depending on the number of entries, the total number of grand prize winners could increase....
If you love Dragons and Magic this book is not one to miss.  I'm telling you all you need to pre-order this book!!

Onyx and Ivory ARC giveaway!!!!!!!

Attention beautiful people...........

As Onyx and Ivory's release date edges ever closer.... Amazing author @MindeeArnett  has decided to give book reviewers and book bloggers a chance to win her LAST physical copy of Onyx and Ivory.  This story hooked me from page 1.  This is a book that should bee on your pre-order list. 

Head on over to Mindee's Web site (click here)  and enter the giveaway!!!!!  Trust me when I say, THIS IS A MUST READ!!!!!!

Onyx & Ivory by Mindee Arnett: The Relay!!!!!

  

The Relay:

The Relay is the royal courier service for the Kingdom of Rime.   So far, I have learned that;  a.) you have to be an amazing equestrian to be apart of the Relay.  This does not just mean you can stay on your horse, it means you need to be a warrior on horse back. b.) you need to be smart, and plan.  

Being apart of the Relay team for Onyx & Ivory's release means alot to me.  Not only do I get to share fun stuff with you all, I get to build excitement for a story that has captured me from page one and has stolen my heart. 

With that being said, I want to post a picture of The Relay badge that Kate and other riders wear on their uniforms.......... 

WOW!!!! I know!!!.  This badge is perfect!  My most favorite things are mixed in this badge that I would def. have put onto every article of clothing I own. LOL!!  Blue and Silver are my favorite colors and I love horses!  Visually, this badge is perfect!!!! make sure you check out @MindeeArnett
website and blog for more information on The Relay. 
PSSSSSt.... If you click on the badge on the right, it will take you directly to her site!!!!

Onyx & Ivory by Mindee Arnett: Finished chapter 5 update

I realize I have recently posted about the beginning of the book, however, it is already time for an update.  I have finished reading chapter 5, and am wondering how much Mindee Arnett actually loves horses............    why I'm asking this????

Unfortunately, I can not give this away, as I do not want to spoil any part of this book, for anyone..... But, I will say this...... I am currently working on a way to insert myself into this story (actually i'm not working on it at all, i have decided to use the "pagemaster" method) *for those who do not know what the Pagemaster is... here is a picture.....*

Now, where was I, Oh..inserting self into story..... 

I will strategically slaughter every nightdrake in this fictional world (and probably punch Corwin in the throat just for good measure... ;)  LOL!!  

I must leave you all now to get back to reading..... I will update everyone on my progress through the world of Onyx & Ivory!

Happy Reading 

Onyx & Ivory : Coming May 15, 2018

I am sooooo excited for this book to come out!   I received an E-ARC from the publisher as part of the Street Team for this upcoming release.  I have started reading, and am about a quarter of the way through..  So let me just say, IF you are having any thought besides "I AM GOING TO GET THIS BOOK"  you should change your thoughts NOW!!!! Susan Dennard is 100% correct when she states "At once fresh, at once classic, Onyx and Ivory is a page-turning blend of monsters, magic, and romance."  This book has hooked me from the very first chapter!! You know a book is going to be amazing when tears prickle your eyes in the first chapter!!  I cannot wait to finish this book!!