Week 34 Reviews: The Dragons of Nova, The Rebels of Gold

From Goodreads:

Cvareh returns home to his sky world of Nova with the genius crafter Arianna as his temperamental guest. The mercurial inventor possesses all the Xin family needs to turn the tides of a centuries-old power struggle, but the secrets she harbors must be earned with trust-hard to come by for Ari, especially when it comes to Dragons. On Nova, Ari finds herself closer to exacting vengeance against the traitor who killed everything-and everyone-she once loved. But before Ari can complete her campaign of revenge, the Crimson Court exposes her shadowed past and reveals something even more dangerous sparking between her and Cvareh. While Nova is embroiled in blood sport and political games, the rebels on Loom prepare for an all-out assault on their Dragon oppressors. Florence unexpectedly finds herself at the forefront of change, as her unique blend of skills-and quick-shooting accuracy-makes her a force to be reckoned with. For the future of her world, she vows vengeance against the Dragons. Before the rebellion can rise, though, the Guilds must fall.

From Goodreads:

A new rebellion rises from the still-smoldering remnants of the five guilds of Loom to stand against Dragon tyranny. Meanwhile, on Nova, those same Dragons fight amongst themselves, as age-old power struggles shift the political landscape in fateful and unexpected ways. Unlikely leaders vie for the opportunity to shape a new world order from the perfect clockwork designs of one temperamental engineer.

The final installment of 'USA Today' best-selling author Elise Kova's Loom Saga. 'The Rebels of Gold' will reveal the fate of Loom's brilliantly contrasting world and its beloved inhabitants.

My Review:
I just loved reading these books! The first was so good, and I knew I had to continue on. This world was dark and gritty, and so fantastical, with all sorts of bloodshed and gore, but also some softer moments, as well! 

The Dragons of Nova was really great, that it introduced us more to the dragon's world, and we got to explore their culture. It's so different from the alchemists, and it's totally understandable why there were clashes, even if the dragons weren't coming to dominate everything. Though it was pointed out that the alchemists were going through resources too quickly, that the occupation made them slow down, and at least some good came out of it.

But oh, all the political machinations that were going on! From up top, gathering the ingredients to bring to life Ari's designs again, to the alchemists brewing a rebellion, to the power in the dragon courts, yeah, there was a lot going on!

I just loved how everything ended! It was in as good a spot as it could be, after everything that they went thought, all the loss and the struggled. I loved where we left these characters, it was where they were happiest, and I'm glad for that! 

Loved reading this series, and I can't wait to read more by Elise Kova! 

Author: Elise Kova
Series: Loom Saga #2, 3
Read: August 21st, 22nd, 2023
Source: Library
Reason Why: Love her writing and it sounded really good, and they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2023 Books, and The Rebels of Gold is a End of Series 2023 Book! 
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Published: July 11th 2017, August 1st 2017

The Dragons of Nova:

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars

The Rebels of Gold:

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars