I enjoyed The Dragonmaster recently. I was tickled to read The High Priestess too. The story is captivating and filled with twists and surprises.

A fascinating prequel to Katie's main series: a Cinderella story but with intriguing differences. I found the characters truly relatable and the magic, unlike that in many other fantasy series, consistent and plausible. Kudos, Katie, kudos - and I look forward to reading the rest of the Collection!

Katie does a wonderful job drawing her reader into a unique world addressing some familiar challenges humanity has faced over time when it comes to equity and class struggle. She expertly crafts a complex plot with a few surprises without bumping the reader out of the narrative at any time. Vittoria is a strong heroine with a good heart. Mateo is an intriguing hero whose tenacity complements Vittoria’s growing courage and inner strength. I love the theme of being kind and caring for others that continually runs throughout the book. The slow burn romance between Vittoria and Mateo is sweet and takes the entire book to develop which definitely makes this book YA audience friendly while adults can also enjoy the narrative.

This is one book you will not want to pass up. Katie Cross at her best! Twists, turns and surprises await you as you follow Vittoria and Mateo on the road that leads to change. Watch as Vittoria finds her courage to step up to her full potential and power. You won’t want to put this book down. Excellent!

I was swept up and away into the World of Alkarra with the High Priestess. It has all the feels for me, I felt like I was in an action movie and had to stay until the end so I wouldn't miss a thing. The characters are rich and complex, and the twists and turns were fun and torture in the best ways.
This novel is within the timeline of other Katie's books, yet it is a stand alone novel that has left this reader spent and satisfied.