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Summary: In this beautifully written story inspired by Avatar the Last Airbender, Princess Mononoke, and Priory of the Orange Tree, we follow two perspectives, Wave and Jessandra. Wave, an outcast from others her age, has an unspeakable power. An ancient curse that has previously plagued the land is brought from legend to reality with a star crashing at her feet. Jessandra is heir to a throne but hasn’t received her god-given power and is rebuked by her family. Afraid for her life and well-being, Jessandra escapes the castle and her betrothed. The pair meet and form an unlikely alliance. Together they must find the true origins of the curse and bring an end to its tirade before it is too late.

Review: Unwinding the Spiral was a delightful surprise and was amazingly executed. The story format reminded me strongly of Priory of the Orange Tree. It was a riveting and unique story that never had a boring moment. I often times felt myself asking these questions which drove me to keep reading. What will happen next? Will Jessandra find her power? Will they both bring the curse to an end? And more importantly, where did the mysterious curse come from? Altogether I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend this highly. My rating is a very strong 5/5.

Extended Breakdown:
Story: 5/5 
Characters: 5/5
Magic System: 5/5

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