Book Review on 'Whirl' by Emma Raveling

Summary from the Back of the Book:

Seventeen-year-old Kendra Irisavie is an ondine, a water elemental caught in the middle of an ancient war with the Aquidae, immortal dark demons who will stop at nothing to destroy the fragile balance of the Elemental world. 

Fierce and independent, Kendra has always played by her own rules. Gifted with the powerful magic of Virtue and trained to be a deadly fighter, she has spent her life breaking hearts and getting into trouble. 

When her life explodes one violent night in a northern California city, a dark stranger appears, promising answers to her mysterious past. Alone and with no one to trust, she must now navigate through a dangerous new world, face the temptations of a forbidden romance, and remain true to her duty and destiny. 

All while the Aquidae continue to hunt her down, in the hopes of eliminating her forever… 

Whirl is one of those books that you can’t put down from the very first page. Kendra’s world is definitely an enticing one that draws the reader in immediately. I love how strong willed the main character, Kendra, is and how much she wants to make a difference. Although Kendra’s life has not been easy and people have high expectations of her, she still has a selfless attitude towards others. Kendra’s romance with Tristan is interesting because it is forbidden, and shows a lot of potential. I look forward to what might happen to them in the next book. When Kendra was growing up she was very insular, and was raised to think friendships made you weak. Even her mother was distant and didn’t show much affection. It was nice to see Kendra gain a group of caring friends, to whom she became very close. As a whole ‘Whirl’ is one of the best books I’ve read, it’s easy to follow and definitely a must read. I cannot wait for the sequel in the Ondine Quartet series ‘Billow’!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars