New York Times bestselling author Maria V. Snyder wowed readers with Poison Study, the unforgettable story of poison taster Yelena. Now she's back with a new tale of intrigue.
Once, only her own life hung in the balance.
Oddly enough, when Yelena was a poison taster, her life was simpler. But she'd survived to become a vital part of the balance of power between rival countries Ixia and Sitia. Now she uses her magic to keep the peace in both lands and protect her relationship with Valek.
Suddenly, though, they are beset on all sides by those vying for power through politics and intrigue. Valek's job - and his life - are in danger. As Yelena tries to uncover the scope of these plots, she faces a new challenge: her magic is blocked. She must keep that a secret - or her enemies will discover just how vulnerable she really is - while searching for who or what is responsible for neutralizing her powers.
Yes, the days of tasting poisons were much simpler. And certainly not as dangerous...
From Goodreads:
New York Times bestselling author Maria V. Snyder transports readers back to the realms of Sitia and Ixia in an exciting new Study novel full of magic, danger and intrigue.
Ever since being kidnapped from the Illiais Jungle as a child, Yelena Zaltana's life has been fraught with peril. But the recent loss of her Soulfinding abilities has endangered her more than ever before. As she desperately searches for a way to reclaim her magic, her enemies are closing in, and neither Ixia nor Sitia is safe for her anymore. Especially since the growing discord between the two countries and the possibility of a war threatens everything Yelena holds dear.
Valek is determined to protect Yelena, but he's quickly running out of options. The Commander suspects that his loyalties are divided, and he's been keeping secrets from Valek…secrets that put him, Yelena and all their friends in terrible danger. As they uncover the various layers of the Commander's mysterious plans, they realize it's far more sinister than they could have ever imagined.
New York Times bestselling author Maria V. Snyder transports readers back to the realms of Sitia and Ixia in an exciting new Study novel full of magic, danger and intrigue.
Ever since being kidnapped from the Illiais Jungle as a child, Yelena Zaltana's life has been fraught with peril. But the recent loss of her Soulfinding abilities has endangered her more than ever before. As she desperately searches for a way to reclaim her magic, her enemies are closing in, and neither Ixia nor Sitia is safe for her anymore. Especially since the growing discord between the two countries and the possibility of a war threatens everything Yelena holds dear.
Valek is determined to protect Yelena, but he's quickly running out of options. The Commander suspects that his loyalties are divided, and he's been keeping secrets from Valek…secrets that put him, Yelena and all their friends in terrible danger. As they uncover the various layers of the Commander's mysterious plans, they realize it's far more sinister than they could have ever imagined.
From Goodreads:
While trying to teach her adopted daughter, Reema, how to work with molten glass, Opal receives a letter from Master Magician Zitora Cowan requesting Opal's immediate help. Zitora resigned from the Sitian Council over two years ago to search for her lost sister, and no one has heard from her since. The letter is probably a trick, but Opal refuses to pass up the opportunity to help her mentor, who may be in genuine trouble. Good thing Opal isn't that easy to fool. With her two soldier friends Nic and Eve providing backup, the three travel to a small town in the Jewelrose Clan. But can they rescue the Master Magician without being caught in the same trap?
From Goodreads:
New York Times bestselling author Maria V. Snyder brings her Poison Study series to its exhilarating conclusion.
Despite the odds, Yelena and Valek have forged an irrevocable bond and a family that transcends borders. Now, when their two homelands stand on the brink of war, they must fight with magic and cunning to thwart an Ixian plot to invade Sitia.
Yelena seeks to break the hold of the insidious Theobroma that destroys a person's resistance to magical persuasion. But the Cartel is determined to keep influential citizens and Sitian diplomats in thrall and Yelena at bay. With every bounty hunter after her, Yelena is forced to make a dangerous deal.
With might and magic, Valek peels back the layers of betrayal surrounding the Commander. At its rotten core lies a powerful magician and his latest discovery. The fate of all rests upon two unlikely weapons. One may turn the tide. The other could spell the end of everything.
While trying to teach her adopted daughter, Reema, how to work with molten glass, Opal receives a letter from Master Magician Zitora Cowan requesting Opal's immediate help. Zitora resigned from the Sitian Council over two years ago to search for her lost sister, and no one has heard from her since. The letter is probably a trick, but Opal refuses to pass up the opportunity to help her mentor, who may be in genuine trouble. Good thing Opal isn't that easy to fool. With her two soldier friends Nic and Eve providing backup, the three travel to a small town in the Jewelrose Clan. But can they rescue the Master Magician without being caught in the same trap?
From Goodreads:
New York Times bestselling author Maria V. Snyder brings her Poison Study series to its exhilarating conclusion.
Despite the odds, Yelena and Valek have forged an irrevocable bond and a family that transcends borders. Now, when their two homelands stand on the brink of war, they must fight with magic and cunning to thwart an Ixian plot to invade Sitia.
Yelena seeks to break the hold of the insidious Theobroma that destroys a person's resistance to magical persuasion. But the Cartel is determined to keep influential citizens and Sitian diplomats in thrall and Yelena at bay. With every bounty hunter after her, Yelena is forced to make a dangerous deal.
With might and magic, Valek peels back the layers of betrayal surrounding the Commander. At its rotten core lies a powerful magician and his latest discovery. The fate of all rests upon two unlikely weapons. One may turn the tide. The other could spell the end of everything.
From Goodreads:
My first review of Shadow Study, Night Study, Shattered Glass, Dawn Study
My Review:
Yeah, for the first time, I've reread these books! I love this world, but it's been so long since I've read this latest trilogy, and I had to rea it again! I love what happens in these books, even though it's hard on the characters, and they're just fantastic books!
Short Story containing Yelena, Valek, Janco & Ari set after events in Dawn Study. This can be read for free on Maria V Snyder's website.
WARNING: This story contains spoilers for the series so please don't read until after Dawn Study!
My first review of Shadow Study, Night Study, Shattered Glass, Dawn Study
My Review:
Yeah, for the first time, I've reread these books! I love this world, but it's been so long since I've read this latest trilogy, and I had to rea it again! I love what happens in these books, even though it's hard on the characters, and they're just fantastic books!
Yelena has a story arc of losing her powers, and finding out why, and dealing with that why. On the other hand, Valek has a perspective in this book (first time in the Ixia series for a multi-perspective book) and it's a pretty big story of his past, and his present, and how it'll affect his future, and it's so great!
Speaking of perspectives, in Shadow Study, we had Janco's perspective, in Night Study we had Leif's, and in Dawn Study, we had both, as well as a few one off chapters, which was so very fantastic! I loved seeing more of this world!
This world changes because of the events in this book! Yelena's stories are all big, huge political things. But I'm really hoping that sometime in the future, we'll get the next generation's stories. Of Fisk, Reana, and Liana!
I love reading this series so much, and I hope the gap between this read and the next isn't so large next time!
Author: Maria V. Snyder
Series: Soulfinder #1, 2, 3, 3.5 Poison Study #4, 5, 6, 6.5, Chronicles of Ixia #7, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, Glass #3.5
First Read: November 5th, 2014, November 22nd, 2015, November 30th, 30th, 2016, November 18th 2019
This world changes because of the events in this book! Yelena's stories are all big, huge political things. But I'm really hoping that sometime in the future, we'll get the next generation's stories. Of Fisk, Reana, and Liana!
I love reading this series so much, and I hope the gap between this read and the next isn't so large next time!
Author: Maria V. Snyder
Series: Soulfinder #1, 2, 3, 3.5 Poison Study #4, 5, 6, 6.5, Chronicles of Ixia #7, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, Glass #3.5
First Read: November 5th, 2014, November 22nd, 2015, November 30th, 30th, 2016, November 18th 2019
Read: October 24th, 24th, 24th, 24th, 24th, 2021
Source: Own, Online
Reason Why: Rereading! And they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2021 Books! And Dawn Study is a End of Series 2021 Book!
Publisher: MIRA, Maria V. Snyder
Source: Own, Online
Reason Why: Rereading! And they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2021 Books! And Dawn Study is a End of Series 2021 Book!
Publisher: MIRA, Maria V. Snyder
Published: February 24th 2015, January 26th 2016, November 16th 2016, January 31st 2017, November 18th 2019
Shadow Study:
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Night Study:
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Shattered Glass:
Dawn Study:
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Dawn Study:
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Diaper Study:
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