Hidden Current
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4.0 • 5 Ratings
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
***2020 Christy Award Winner, Visionary***
The dancers of the Order direct their floating world of Meriel with their movement... but are they steering it toward destruction?
Calara spent her life learning dance patterns and seeking to become the perfect servant to her people. When she discovers the work of the Order is built on lies, she flees with a rough-edged herder, Brantley of Windswell. Pursued by soldiers, her journey through the suffering villages of the rim leads her to encounter a truth that sends ripples through her world—and through her soul.
As she seeks clues to her forgotten family, Calara discovers newfound courage in the face of danger, while her quest awakens a growing but forbidden affection for Brantley. Yet even his support can't fully be trusted, since he'd rather destroy the Order than bring reform.
She is a lone woman facing opposition from rim villages and treachery from the all-powerful Order. Can she restore the dance to its true purpose and bring freedom and hope to her people?
Customer Reviews
A Great Start To A New Series!
When I first read the title, and the synopsis for The Dancing Realms: Hidden Current, I did not think that it would be a book I wanted to read. I don't know anything about dancing, nor do I have any interest in dancing. Only the fact that I read and absolutely loved The Sword of Lyric series gave me any reason to read Hidden Current.
The main protagonist, who's name is Calara, and the supporting cast of characters are just as well rounded and believable as the characters from Sword of Lyric. The world-building is once again superb, even when reading such fantastical occurrences. Writing such believable characters, even those who are only briefly mentioned, is a difficult skill to master. It is a skill that Mrs. Hinck has most clearly achieved and mastered. The antagonists are every bit as well rounded, and believable as the protagonist. All of the characters could very well be living, breathing individuals existing in the real world.
I am eagerly awaiting both my purchased copy of The Dancing Realms: Hidden Current, and the next volume in the series.
I obtained a complimentary copy from the publisher and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
DNF
Needs more adorable conversations and/or banter of any kind. I like the world building, though