The concept of this book and the storm Magic was very cool and unique. I thought the book was a little more romance heavy then I expected for a fantasy book and I would have enjoyed more depth in explaining the world and the magic system than on the romance. Overall, it was a good book. I just prefer more of a romance subplot.

I love Cora Carmack, so I expected to love this book and I wasn't dissapointed. The protagonist fits into the typical YA physique, but the story diverts from the usual tropes right away. Roar (Aurora) is a strong-willed princess whose plot is extremely engaging and complex. The idea that someone's soul is reincarnated as a storm after they die is one of the most unique magic concepts I've ever come across.

What I didn't like were the strange thoughts that Cassius and Locke had toward Roar. These are both her love interests so I expected some balance but they both had this very obsessive, possessive nature which was extremely off-putting at times. The love plotline sorts itself out though even if I did cringe at times.

Overall, Roar is an amazing book that I highly recommend.

I unfortunately was not able to read this book before the archive date. Someday I hope to read and review it for my blog. I will give a 5 star review on here so that I don't mess with it's rating.

Unfortunately I had a lot of trouble reading this book and did not finish it - I tried reading it several times but it just does not work for me. I do not think it seems like a bad book at all; I think the concept is extremely promising and appreciated the writing style and characters despite not enjoying them myself, but I personally could not get into it.

Absolutely loved this sample excerpt. Roar sounded like quite a strong character [I do hope she'll come across even stronger in the full novel] and I loved the way the magic system works in this world. The actual world building sounds magnificent-- I could close my eyes and picture myself caught up in the markets and palace. It's definitely something that I would be interested in buying a copy of when it comes out.

The story was slow to start but got more interesting the further I read. I am not so sure teens would continue reading it.

Since I only received the Preview Excerpt from Netgalley, I can't give a full review. But the first chapters of Cora Carmack's ROAR are very promising. I've read the Losing It series of Cora and they were absolutely fabulous. With Roar, Cora turns the page and she changes from Romance to Young Adult. Well, she can keep it coming, because with ROAR we find ourselves in a stormy scenery. Aurora (or Roar) is the princess of the Pavan Kingdom. Where her brother and parents try to protect their people through magic, Roar has no magic at all. So her parents try to hide her and the fact that she has no storm magic.

They arrange for her to be married to Cassius, a dark and sinister prince from another kingdom. And while Roar doesn't know what to think of him, she can't deny the certain appeal Cassius has.

And just when things get interesting... the except was over!!

I really am looking forward to reading the total story. So for now: four out of five stars from me. And a thank you to Netgalley for providing the ARC.

Roar is completely captivating! There’s terrific world building, intriguing characters, suspense and a breathtaking romance. I only read the preview excerpt and I’m completely in love so much so that I ordered the book! It should be arriving today and I’m sooo excited to continue reading.

"You are lightning made flesh. Colder than falling snow. Unstoppable as the desert sands riding the wind. You are Stormling, Aurora Pavan. Believe it."

What a killer opening line. Am so excited to read this book in full!

I got the final copy of Roar as soon as it came out. This sampler was just long enough to get me completely hooked! There have been a lot of formulaic ya fantasy book coming out lately. Roar seems to break the mold. I'm glad because I love the genre, but I'm tired of the same stories being recycled.

As I only read an excerpt for this book I cannot say that I liked it or that I did not.
The four chapters that I have read were interesting and intriguing and I am defintely going to read the final version.
At the moment, I can say that I really enjoyed it. I liked the introduction of the characters and the world-building seems well done and unique. I cannot wait to dive more into this story.

Hmm I'm a little torn with this one. I found it quite hard to get into and found that I couldn't fully immerse myself in the world from the start. I'm aware that this is just an excerpt so perhaps I'd love the world if I read a bit more. The idea of storm chasers and the storm hearts was fascinating though and it definitely left me wanting to know more. I was a little worried going in as it kind of read like your cliche, done to death YA fantasy story where there's a bad boy playing hard to get and the innocent, naive young girl who dreams of romance. But I just feel that there's more to this book than there seems. Other reviewers have raved about this book so I'm definitely intrigued. I think I'll keep an eye on this book and I'll add it to my watch list. Just hoping it does surprise me in the end.

I received a free physical finished copy in advance from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

Magic!
I absolutely love the world and the magic that defines the world in this story. It’s gorgeous! It’s well-developed. It’s unique and layered, and it’s utilized as a way to express the variety of cultures that make up the world of Caelira. Who knew there could be such intricacy in storms.

Slow Burn
This is not what I would consider to be a fast-paced story. The main plot really doesn’t kick up until about 1/3 of the way through the book and even from there it’s not speedy. Though, that’s not a bad thing. The story doesn’t focus on action and reveals so much as on the character development of Aurora and the other characters.

Multi POV
Okay. I gotta be honest with this one… I don’t like the choice to have the third person narrative follow multiple characters. Some obviously got more than others, but those who got only little snippets were… unnecessary, in my opinion. Yes, they offer insight. Yes, they help the development of the story. However, because the story is so character-focused, I would have much preferred to not have these extra sections. They just… distracted from Aurora and her journey.

Oo. That Ending
No spoilers, but I will say that I really like the way the book comes together at the end. I love the reveals and the way they start to trickle out in the last few chapters. They’re entertaining and realistic. They offer an enticement into the sequel (which I have no doubt there will be a sequel to this book!)

Caelira is a land besieged by powerful storms and people's only hope of survival is to band together in towns protected by Stormlings, powerful magic wielders who are able to keep those storms at bay. As the princess of Pavan and heir to the throne it is Aurora's job to keep her hometown safe but even though she's from one of the most powerful Stormling families she has never been able to use magic against even the weakest storm. The queen has managed to keep Aurora's lack of magic a secret but in order to protect the future of their city she has arranged a marriage for her daughter to a powerful Stormling prince from a neighbouring kingdom. At first Aurora is resigned to the idea of marriage but the more she learns about her future husband the more she fears for her future. When she discovers that there may be a way to earn the magic she needs to protect herself and her city she knows she has to risk everything to follow her dream. If only she can be brave enough to face the storms she might be able to learn to control them.

As a fan of Cora Carmack's new adult romances and a lover of YA fantasy I added Roar to my wish list as soon as I heard about it. I was curious to see how she would do witting such a different type of story and I have to say I was really impressed. I'll admit I was a bit nervous when we were given not one but two serious cases of insta-lust in the early chapters but I was already hooked enough to look past that and I'm very glad I did. While Aurora does have a strong attraction to two very different guys thankfully the whole book doesn't revolve around a love triangle and there is much more going on than meets the eye.

When Aurora, or Roar as she comes to be know as, leaves everything she knows behind to go with the Storm Chasers she quickly starts to come into her own. In some ways she's led a very sheltered upbringing and is naive to the way people live outside her city but she's been trained from a young age to be a queen so she has a lot of knowledge and she's a very fast learner. She's also determined, she doesn't want to fail her queen or her people and she fights hard to be accepted by the Storm Chasers so that they'll teach her how to master the storms. No matter what challenges are thrown at her Roar never gives in and I really admired her spirit.

I also loved the Storm Chasers, they're a diverse group who have been together for a long time and work really well together. They're a well oiled team and some of them aren't too happy about adding a new member but they gradually come to respect Roar as they spend time together. I loved the banter between the whole group and the brotherly bond between Locke and Ransom. I'll tell you right now I'm totally on Team Locke and I'm going to be seriously unhappy if a love triangle forms in the sequel!

Although the attraction between Roar and Locke is pretty instant it takes time for them to open up to each other and become friends let alone anything more than that. There is lots of delicious flirting and they spend a lot of time at loggerheads but the chemistry is there right from the beginning no matter how hard they both try to deny it. Locke is that great kind of hero who is able to put is protective instincts to one side and help the heroine learn how to look after herself, he trusts Roar to hold her own and follow his lead in dangerous situations and allows her the freedom to make mistakes when her life isn't on the line. I think they make a fabulous couple and I'm definitely rooting for them even though I was disappointed that Roar wasn't more honest with him and the rest of the group a little earlier in their journey.

Obviously I love the characters but it was the world building that fascinated me most in this story. The idea of storms being practically alive and of being able to tame them by stealing their heart was totally unique to anything else I've read and the scenes where the Chasers are facing tornados or hurricane winds were incredibly well written. The plot is much more complex than you first think too, there are a lot of hints and I'll admit I guessed a few of the twists before they happened but there were plenty of surprises along the way and I'm definitely curious to see how things progress in the next book. Roar totally lives up to it's stunning cover and I can't wait to spend more time in this world.

This book has a great concept: storms as sentient beings and the people (Stormlings) who battle them. Aurora, a Stormling princess, has zero powers to speak of. She is unable to fight the storms and protect her kingdom from them. Her mother keeps her sheltered because of this. Her mother, the queen, arranges a marriage between Aurora and Cassius, a prince from a different kingdom. Cassius is attractive and has storm magic.

Aurora came across as weak, dependent, and ridiculously naive. I really could not identify with her at all. Her mom was in control of her life from the time she was born, and she is now being passed off to Cassius (more about him later). She swoons and wants him to kiss her (almost immediately after they meet; there is a minute where she distrusts him, but that is glazed over quickly). However, near the end of the sample, she was actually having some of her own thoughts and making some decisions for herself. I would like to see what happens with her character later in the book.

Cassius. What to say about Cassius. I couldn't stand him. As mush as I disliked the way that Aurora wasn't able to think for herself, I hated the way that Cassius's controlling of Aurora's emotions and physical being is presented as acceptable even more. In one scene, he and his brother fight over her with no regard to what she wants. He puts his hand low on her back whether she wants him to or not. He manipulates her emotions so that he will be able to take over her kingdom and rule it. It's only when she overhears him talking of the plan to his brother that Aurora realizes that she has been tricked and begins to make decisions for herself (after bawling her eyes out over this man that she JUST MET).

I would like to read this book to see where the author takes these characters and see if she develops them further. The plot was getting interesting near the end of the sample, and the concept had me so hooked. I just wish that the characters were a bit more relatable/likable.

I received a copy of this sneak peek from Tor Teen through Netgalley. This is my honest review.

I did not know what to expect from this sneak peek when I started reading it (because I basically never read blurbs immediately prior to reading a book, so I've pretty much always forgotten what drew me to the book in the first place when I dive in. I like the mystery of it), but it has me hooked! I don't know much about Aurora yet, except that her entire life has basically been a lie out of necessity, and I know even less about the Stormling she is supposed to marry. But their initial encounters have exactly the type of tension and chemistry that I love reading in older Harlequin historical fiction romances.

I really get the feeling that Aurora and Cassius could be happy together, but I also understand her trepidation. I don't think he's really as manipulative as he comes across in these early chapters, and while it seems like he's just being nice to Aurora to get her to go along with the marriage so he can control her kingdom like his father wants, I think he actually wants her as his wife for who she is and not her kingdom (or at least he will, after he gets to know her better). But I also think that Cassius could help Aurora gain her own magic, and that he would be willing to do so (after he realizes that he loves her of course.)

There is so much that I could see happening in this story before it reaches the end, and it's a journey I absolutely want to go on. Would I buy this book on release day? If I wasn't currently self-grounded from buying brand-new books, absolutely. However, for now it's going on my wish list so I won't forget to buy it in the future.

I cannot wait to get my hands on Roar. The intensity of Rora and Cassius' meeting and subsequent encounters and Rora's passion for adventure captivated me. The magic and realm remind me a little of Windwitch and A Storm of Kings. I cannot wait to continue Rora's journey and find or more about he mysterious Locke.

I will wait to write a proper review when the book comes out later this month!

An interesting take on how magical storms can be and those with the power to control them. Princess Aurora Pavan is a Stormling hiding a secret that dictates her future. Torn between duty, and taking control of her life, Aurora decides to become "Roar" and find her strengths in a kingdom that depends on magic for survival.

The characters are interesting, and while the writing can be a bit confusing, it was a fun and light read.

I should have known going into reading a Preview excerpt that it wouldn't be enough. So far, Cora Carmack has created a unique world with Roar. The storm power is a little confusing at first, and I'm looking forward to re-reading the beginning details when the full-length story is released as a great refresher. The mysterious motivations of Cassius is intriguing as well as the mysterious Locke that we meet toward the end of the Preview. Rora seems like she'll be a strong and smart character despite some early on naivete early on. Basically, I got to the end and wished there was more, but as I said it's only a Preview Excerpt. This has moved to the top of my list of most anticipated books to read in June.

"But the only way to truly know a storm was to flay it open, to wring out its magic, to gorge on it until all that remained was desperation and hunger and fear."

Okay, so I just finished reading the first 4 chapters from the sneak peek I received and I NEED THE REST NOW PLEASE.

Carmack has given us a new world where people have harnessed the power of storms by stealing their hearts. Where many magical books these days deal with well normal magic or elemental magic this one revolves around storms-and not just thunder storms, but fire storms &etc.

Right off the bat we are introduced to our timid and unsure Rora on the eve of her betrothal to Cassius. She has no power of her own to protect the kingdom so her parents have arranged for her to marry a second prince from another country. I can already tell this will be one of those self discovery type of books as she learns to survive without her power and what her options are. Cassius is the handsome and brooding type that is completely full of himself, but Rora may be able to get past his challenge driven mind. Who knows?

With a new type of magical story, a girl with no hope for storm power, and a handsome love interest this book is promising me a great read. I hope it follows through!