Emily Eck's Reviews > Reborn
Reborn (Kaliya Sahni, #4)
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I read this book in a day. I really should have drawn it out longer.
There are two things I love about Reborn. One is that Kaliya is strong and deadly, but not mouthy or impetuous. In many books, the supposed strength of the heroine is based on their willingness to curse out anyone and everyone and not knowing when to shut up. Kaliya doesn’t need to do any of that as she has built a reputation with her actions and we see people treat her with respect (or fear) based on those actions throughout the series. She can be blunt and direct without being childishly reactive. Her actions are usually planned and each detail has purpose. In Reborn, we see her losing that tight grip on control of the world around her while still maintaining control of herself (even is she thinks she may be spiraling out).
Second, I love that Reborn moves. This is a characteristic that keeps me coming back to Banet’s books. I’m looking for action, not page upon page in inner monologue. Sometimes, inner monologue can move a story along, but that’s rarely my preference. There is never a dull moment in Reborn. Kaliya tries for the bulk of the book to get a moment to process. If you’ve made it this far in the series, then you know that Kaliya’s life is far from boring.
The cambions become stronger characters in Reborn. We get to meet them and see some of their personalities. Banet does a great job of creating an ensemble cast and introducing them slowly so the reader isn’t overwhelmed with learning lots of people all at once.
There are still loose ends in Reborn. There are mysteries to work out that will keep the reader engaged as well as a growing mythology that is fun to unravel. I surely want answers still! The book ends in a HPN place, though. (I just learned Happy For Now, btw.)
You’ve made it this far so you know Banet’s series don’t let up. Whatever kept you coming back four books deep to Kaliya is still there. Banet continues to deliver in Reborn. AND Sorcha’s background just keeps getting more and more interesting. That bitch got secrets, yo!
There are two things I love about Reborn. One is that Kaliya is strong and deadly, but not mouthy or impetuous. In many books, the supposed strength of the heroine is based on their willingness to curse out anyone and everyone and not knowing when to shut up. Kaliya doesn’t need to do any of that as she has built a reputation with her actions and we see people treat her with respect (or fear) based on those actions throughout the series. She can be blunt and direct without being childishly reactive. Her actions are usually planned and each detail has purpose. In Reborn, we see her losing that tight grip on control of the world around her while still maintaining control of herself (even is she thinks she may be spiraling out).
Second, I love that Reborn moves. This is a characteristic that keeps me coming back to Banet’s books. I’m looking for action, not page upon page in inner monologue. Sometimes, inner monologue can move a story along, but that’s rarely my preference. There is never a dull moment in Reborn. Kaliya tries for the bulk of the book to get a moment to process. If you’ve made it this far in the series, then you know that Kaliya’s life is far from boring.
The cambions become stronger characters in Reborn. We get to meet them and see some of their personalities. Banet does a great job of creating an ensemble cast and introducing them slowly so the reader isn’t overwhelmed with learning lots of people all at once.
There are still loose ends in Reborn. There are mysteries to work out that will keep the reader engaged as well as a growing mythology that is fun to unravel. I surely want answers still! The book ends in a HPN place, though. (I just learned Happy For Now, btw.)
You’ve made it this far so you know Banet’s series don’t let up. Whatever kept you coming back four books deep to Kaliya is still there. Banet continues to deliver in Reborn. AND Sorcha’s background just keeps getting more and more interesting. That bitch got secrets, yo!
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May 23, 2021
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May 23, 2021
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June 14, 2021
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June 14, 2021
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"Kaliya is a soothing balm to my traumatized soul. We see her lethal skills as an assassin, while she concurrently struggles to manage pain that can't be fought with fist or knives. I think many women can relate to the latter and, unfortunately, many wish they had her physical fighting skills at some point in their life. #MeToo"
June 14, 2021
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50.0%
"Kaliya is a soothing balm to my traumatized soul. We see her lethal skills as an assassin, while she concurrently struggles to manage pain that can't be fought with fist or knives. I think many women can relate and, unfortunately, many wish they had her physical fighting skills at some point in their life. #MeToo"
June 14, 2021
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Finished Reading
August 17, 2021
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