Today we’re excited to participate in the Bookstagram & Creative Tour for Heroes of the Empire: The Cavalier by Israh Azizi hosted by MTMC Tours. Two searching hearts. Two perilous paths. Heroes of the Empire: The Cavalier is book one in a YA Fantasy Adventure series from PageTurnerPress LLC.
Now read on below for a book review, an ambience playlist plus an International giveaway were you can win a paperback copy of Heroes of the Empire: The Cavalier!
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Heroes of the Empire: The Cavalier by Israh Azizi
Series: Heroes of the Empire #1
Published by PageTurnerPress LLC on November 22nd, 2022
Genres: Fantasy, YA
Pages: 458
Format: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
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Source: Author, MTMC Tours
I received this book for free from Author, MTMC Tours in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
She calls the Empire home. He pledges to bring its downfall.
Death is Velamir’s close acquaintance. As a student in the Chishman academy, he cannot escape the brutal war. When he’s sent on a mission with three fellow academy cadets, Velamir returns to the Empire, the land of his birth. Calamity befalls the group as they trek through enemy territory, and Velamir learns a part of his past that makes the mission far more personal. Burdened with the deaths of the unavenged and the chance of losing his own life, Velamir must decide if revenge is worth the cost.
Natassa knows her role well: The silent and obedient girl. The one who looks away from the torture her father, the emperor, inflicts on the Empire’s inhabitants. The princess. But she’s a shackled prisoner, and somewhere under the mask is a spark of rebellion. When she learns of her father’s intention to marry her to a man she loathes, Natassa crafts a risky plan of her own—one dangerous enough to get her killed.
Two searching hearts. Two perilous paths. Velamir must find the courage to face his past and Natassa must find the strength to face herself before the war consumes them both.
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Why you need to read Heroes of the Empire: The Cavalier
I was fascinated by Heroes of the Empire!! This is the first book in a YA Fantasy series about a world that is afflicted by war due to the selfishness of the people in power. Absolutely in love with the wordbuilding, magic and the overall vibes of this story!
You will love Natassa! She’s the princess of the Karalik Empire and even though many might think she lives a carefree life full of luxury, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Living as a prisoner in her own home, Natassa’s goal is to one day be free and possibly help the victims of the war. And there’s a prophecy from a forbidden book that gives her hope which promises a hero that will save them all! Clever, resourceful and with a rebel heart, Natassa is a lovable heroine and I just kept hoping for her to succeed!
And then there is Velamir, a skillful warrior that lives with resentment from all he has lost because of the war. He has lived for several years in a Chishman Academy (a school for warriors) and the time has come for him to go on a mission along with three other members. However, as he travels the land, he’s starting to question his believes and fears that everything he has believed in turns out to be false. Velamir is such a kind and loyal friend, I completely understood his anger towards the system everyone is forced to live in. I loved his character development, I cannot wait to see what’s in store for him in the sequel!
The long cast of characters was something I was thrilled about in Heroes of the Empire. While we get to read most of the book in Natassa’s & Velamir’s POVs, we also get a glimpse of some other characters’ thoughts such as Jax ( Velamir’s best friend), Thornsten (Natssa’s brother) and even a few of the evil people’s POVs. I truly enjoy reading books with multiple points of views and I felt that in this particular story the author did an excellent job!
I’m completely hooked with the Heroes of the Empire series! In this first installment you will find: unlikely allies, traveling, magic, a joust tournament, spies, sword fighting, doppelgangers and an action packed story! It left me with a mess of emotions plus the ending was so good. I need book two ASAP!
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Ambience Playlist for Heroes of the Empire: The Cavalier
For our creative stop, I wanted to share with you the the playlist I was listening to while reading Heroes of the Empire: The Cavalier. In this case, I chose ambience playlists that I found on YouTube. I listened to three different soundtracks with fantasy & magical vibes that I found very comforting while reading this book! Reading while listening instrumental music themed around the book is one of my favorite pastimes, it just makes the experience even better (in my opinion). 😍 So without further ado, here they are!!
First playlist: This soundtrack immediately caught my attention! I chose this one for the soothing and nostalgic sounds that I feel worked perfectly fot the beginning of the story!
Second playlist: Then I chose a relaxed fantasy tavern! I started listening to this soundtrack when Velamir started his first mission as a recent academy graduate and one of his first stops was a tavern. Loved this one!
Third playlist: And for the last playlist I chose this Ambient Fantasy Music. As we get deeper into the story, both Natassa & Velamir turn bolder and daring so I felt that this soundtrack added to the mystery/darkness of the book!
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INTL Tour-wide Giveaway!
Head over to my Instagram account to enter the tour giveaway where three lucky readers will win a paperback copy of Heroes of the Empire: The Cavalier!
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Ends on March 25th, 2023. Winner will be announced on @mtmctours’ Instagram account.
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Tour Schedule!
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About Israh Azizi
Israh Azizi resides in the land of ten thousand lakes with her family and five cats. Since she was a little girl she has been a lover of words and fanciful tales. It was her dream to one day share a story of her own with the world. With sheer determination, lots of love, and a decent amount of caffeine, she managed to make that dream come true. Besides reading and writing, she has a dizzying number of hobbies, some of which include bossing around her younger siblings, experimenting with new baking recipes, and playing board games with her family and close friends. When life’s plot twists don’t cross her path and her fingers aren’t dancing across the keyboard building a fantastical adventure, she can usually be found in a quiet corner with a good book and a steaming cup of coffee.
