Originally reviewed at Hooked on Books 
 The world of Hytanica is amazing. The descriptions are lush and like any good fantasy novel I found myself daydreaming what it would be like to run away there. I loved the idea of stealing away to ride horses, long beautiful gowns and tiaras, and amazing dinner parties. It's what keeps me coming back time and time again to the genre and Cyla Kluver does a great job setting it all up. 
 If only that was enough. 
 But if there's one thing I have no patience for is a weak female lead. Maybe it's the feminist in me but it drives me mad and Alera is the perfect example of this. I found her so incredibly flaky and annoying. I'm sorry but hiring a new maid and planning a dinner party guest list does not a stressful day make. And I found her love for Narian irrational. It made me think of Elena's love for Stefan on The Vampire Diaries. At a certain point their actions are no longer understandable. I could go on about all the reasons I was disappointed with her but at the end of the day it comes down to this. I did not believe she was this brave, independent woman all the other characters kept saying she was. Instead she made me want to pull my hair out and throw the book against the wall. 
 I was underwhelmed by Legacy but decided to give Allegiance a chance to change my mind. It didn't. Unfortunately, I don't think I will be continuing with this series.