THE PRISON HEALER

This was a great read. I absolutely was Gob smacked with the twists and that ending- I did not see that coming. 💕 I have already got the next book I. This trilogy.

Amazing word building. Not bored at all. Can't wait to read the next one.

My Rating: 4.25 stars You know a book is good when you remember to write a review close to the release date! Prison Healer was a book that intrigued me because of its blurb. I mean how GREAT is the blurb! For once, the blurb did not disappoint. Kiva is in a real prison. She doesn't expect to get out and as readers we feel her hopelessness and we don't expect a prison heist or a knight in shining armour to rescue her. That's what really made me love this book. It focuses on setting the scene and builds all the characters very well.Before you know it, you're invested! I'm invested in Kiva's journey and I want to know what happens next. I also enjoyed the elemental challenges. Reminded me of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Basically, this book ticked all the boxes: * Strong Characters *Great World Building * Prison/Dystopian Setting * Fantasy+ Magic+ Romance * Right amount of mystique and mystery * An ending I did not see coming * A romance that did not make me cringe One thing that really impressed me about this book is how it managed to surprise me at the end. I don't want to spoil anyone but a lot of stuff happens that really took me by surprise. Overall, I cannot wait for the sequel. The only reason this is not getting a 5 is because I don't see myself re-reading the book, but I came very close to giving it a 5. Definitely worth a read! My Rating: 4.25 stars

I really enjoyed this one! The premise is so unique, and once the story gets going, it's incredibly easy to fly through. The prison setting, the trials, the mystery, and the constant tension kept me turning the pages. I also loved the twists, especially the ending. I actually had a theory about Kiva's identity early on, talked myself out of it, and then found out I should've trusted my instincts all along. 😂 Jaren was easily one of my favourite parts of the book. He's such a softie, and I loved how kind and emotionally available he was without losing his strength. Tipp absolutely stole my heart. He was so adorable, and every scene with him made me smile. And Naari... what an incredible friend. Her fierce loyalty and unwavering support for Kiva made me love her even more. My only real criticism is that while the story tells us the stakes are incredibly high, they didn't always feel as dangerous as I expected. Kiva makes it through the trials with help from so many people around her, especially Jaren (who I absolutely adore 🫶). While I loved seeing everyone rally around her, I also found myself wishing Kiva relied a little more on her own wit and resourcefulness. It would've made her victories feel even more satisfying to me. Overall, this was such an enjoyable read with a fantastic premise, an engaging plot, lovable characters, and an ending that immediately made me want to pick up the sequel.

I really enjoyed this one! The premise is so unique, and once the story gets going, it's incredibly easy to fly through. The prison setting, the trials, the mystery, and the constant tension kept me turning the pages. I also loved the twists, especially the ending. I actually had a theory about Kiva's identity early on, talked myself out of it, and then found out I should've trusted my instincts all along. 😂 Jaren was easily one of my favourite parts of the book. He's such a softie, and I loved how kind and emotionally available he was without losing his strength. Tipp absolutely stole my heart. He was so adorable, and every scene with him made me smile. And Naari... what an incredible friend. Her fierce loyalty and unwavering support for Kiva made me love her even more. My only real criticism is that while the story tells us the stakes are incredibly high, they didn't always feel as dangerous as I expected. Kiva makes it through the trials with help from so many people around her, especially Jaren (who I absolutely adore 🫶). While I loved seeing everyone rally around her, I also found myself wishing Kiva relied a little more on her own wit and resourcefulness. It would've made her victories feel even more satisfying to me. Overall, this was such an enjoyable read with a fantastic premise, an engaging plot, lovable characters, and an ending that immediately made me want to pick up the sequel. I'm so excited to see what happens next now.

Edición ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Libro en ingles, tapa blanda Historia ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Es un YA, juvenil, con fantasia y romance El desarrollo sigue a la protagonista en una carcel donde funge como curadora. Poco a poco se va conociendo más a los secundarios con un desarrollo de personaje bueno aunque poco, al mismo tiempo q vamos conociendo el contexto bélico que se encuentra fuera del escenario de la historia, pero que es relevante para el desarrollo narrativo. La historia es buena, los personajes desarrollados pero superficiales en su mayoría. Muchas cosas son muy predecibles, pero eso no quizá que sea facil y muy entretenida de leer. El romance es un instalove, no tiene mucha justificación, pasa por fines armuentales, pero no es convicente

I got on really well with the writing style of this book. If I hadn’t been buddy reading I could have seen myself binging The Prison Healer and I probably will whenever I decide to reread it. Set inside Zalindov prison this is a YA Fantasy book with a slightly darker vibe. It’s full of tension, royals, rebels, and magic and I loved it! Kiva has been in Zalindov for 10 years, having arrived when she was just a child. Working as the healer for the entire prison her days are long and brutal. She can’t save everyone and has to brand new arrivals making the other prisoners see her as the enemy. Secret coded messages from her family help her keep going, knowing they want to help her escape. But when a new prisoner arrives Kiva receives a different message: “Don’t let her die. We are coming.” While I guessed a lot of the twists early on I still really enjoyed the journey of the book. Kiva was a great main character, full of heart and determination, and because the book is from her POV we also see her more vulnerable side that she doesn’t want to show the rest of the prison. She has a found family situation going with 11 year old prisoner Tipp and their friendship is adorable. Tipp’s antics brought a lot of bright moments to the book which stopped everything from feeling too doom and gloom. There’s a touch of romance of the slow burn variety between Kiva and new prisoner Jaren. I assume it will be explored this further in the sequel. Speaking of the sequel The Gilded Cage will be out on the 12th October and I’m so happy we don’t have to wait a whole year for it! Read for: • awesome female lead • found family • budding romance • royals • magical trials • a fast paced adventure

I really appreciated the main characters. The main female was likeable and relatable, and the main lead male was not a decades long hardened warrior. Both believable characters - and a nice set of side kick characters. The pacing was spot-on. Can’t wait to read the next one! Oh, I also appreciated that at regular intervals we got pieces of mystery solved. I don’t need to have it’s nice to have some information given to flesh out a larger story arc. I specially mention these features because they represent why I enjoyed this novel so much. It was satisfying and rewarding rather than frustrating and illogical.

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This book isnt for me. Im glad i didnt buy the other two books of the triology. The twist was good but the 'before' didnt attract me that much. I dont think after the twist will either. I expect multiple surprises and action and some magic from a fantastic book but the modern books disappoint me. I cant read hundreds of pages for the sake of a few pages of excitement. Also, there s a sentence the author repeats along the book which annoyed me gravely. Okay buddy. Okay. OKAY.