Saturday, September 28, 2024

Week 39 Reviews: Taminko and the Two Janitors, Mikoto and the Reaver Village


In doing her part for world peace, she puts one crosser's whole world at risk. 

Conspiracy theories, werewolf scares, and protest rallies have hampered the peace process in America, where social and political unrest keep most Amaranthine from declaring themselves. Those not in seclusion rely heavily on illusion to mask their true nature.

As the newly appointed principal of a small elementary school, Tamiko Reaverson is doing her part for world peace. She rallies her community's support and applies for Hisoka Twineshaft's school revitalization project, which will bring Amaranthine to her hometown. Little does Tami realize that Fletching was founded by one of the oldest and largest urban enclaves in the United States. And two of her staunchest supporters—janitors at her school—share a secret neither wants exposed. 

From Goodreads:
This summer is his last chance to win his first love.

Wardenclave has always been a place of secrets and sway. For most of the year, the remote mountain village is closed off from the rest of the world, but each spring, they issue invitations to the most promising young reavers all over the world. Summer skill camps provide opportunities for the elite to train with the best. And by longstanding tradition, for teens of the In-between to evaluate the compatibility of their peers. Glint Starmark's reputation as a matchmaker has been holding true for millennia.

At seventeen, Mikoto Reaver is the youngest headman in Wardenclave's history. He's had very little time to adjust to his new role before their close-knit community opens its doors to children of pedigree, the specialists who will mentor them, an allotment of battlers, and a celebrity or two. Glint means well, but Mikoto won't commit until he can speak to the only girl he's ever loved. There's just something about her. 

My first review of Tamiko and the Two JanitorsMikoto and the Reaver Village
My third review of Tamiko and the Two Janitors
My Review:
Oh, I loved reading these books again! I just love this world and these characters, and what with the release of the final Amaranthine Saga book, I had to reread, and this is where I am right now. Reading these books will always be a delight!

Taminko is always a delight to read, with her and Ash's story, and the introduction of Amaranthine trees and their twins. With each book, we learn more and more, and this one had that reveal about Hisoka being a third twin-that his twin had a tree twin as well. 

I will say that of the 6 books in the main series, Mikoto is my least favourite. Because the Mikoto has the last of the story, and there is just so much going on, it's hard to track everything that was going on with all the characters, where we last saw them and what they were doing. It's still a great read, but it's the lowest ranked for me of the series as a whole. 

But oh, it is the first time I've read it since I read Marked by Stars, and that just made Glint's part of the story-including the part where Ginkgo read out that note left by the son-that was just even more heartbreaking, seeing the fulfilment of the promise, but he had already passed away. 

Loved reading these books and I can't wait to continue on with my reread! 

Author: Forthright
Series: Amaranthine Saga #3, 4
First Read: July 24th, 2019, October 1st, 2020
Second Read: October 1st, 2020,  October 29th, 2021
Third Read: October 29th, 2021
Read: September 21st, 21st, 2024
Source: Ebook.bike
Reason Why: Rereading, and they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2024 Books!
Publisher: Twinkle Press
Published: July 22nd 2019, September 22nd 2020

Taminko and the Two Janitors: 
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars








Mikoto and the Reaver Village
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars

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