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As their territory is thrown into chaos, princess Lilja and her keeper, a unique guardian by the name of Kaden, must find a resolution and return peace to a people driven by fear. But how does one exactly restore a fallen kingdom if they can’t even remember it? After an incident of war, Lilja has found herself just there—lost inside her own mind and a stranger to her very existence. Their destinies entwined, Lilja and Kaden’s only hope rests in the hands of a magic wielder whose price for salvation may just be more dangerous than the war itself. Together they must forge a path to save their civilization, but first they will need to come to terms with who they both truly are, because the past is always just around the corner.
You know when you start a first book and within a matter of a few chapters, you find yourself hooked for the duration of the series, assured that you're going to love it? The Awakening has that effect.It'd been awhile since I read a fantasy novel, so for the first couple pages, I was as disorientated as the amnesiac Princess Lilja, getting my bearings in Hagaman's technologically-advanced kingdom where magic is an archaic art and weavers of said art are regarded with suspicion.There is a heavy bit of passive voice at the very beginning of this tale, but the author's admirable storytelling shines through in the perfect pacing (seamless transitions between past memories and present progress), splendid word-building, and excellent character development.This first book in the trilogy is revealed to be more keeper Kaden's story than Princess Lilja's, understandable since she is indisposed after a bump to the head and fine by me since the sweet and courteous warrior/weaver is my favorite character. But I liked how even without her memories, the princess has intuition, intelligence, and spunk.I loved the playful banter and subtle romance between princess and protector.I must have gotten an early copy, because I did come across a hefty amount of typos. Rye instead of wry. Vein instead of vain. Relieved instead of relived. Etc.But still, this book is a 5-star read that both YA and Adult audiences will enjoy! I highly recommend.
