4.5/5 stars

Something about Vicky Savage's writing is so engrossing and wonderfully detailed. Once I read the first chapter, I was already super intrigued and dying to know more. Jaden is such a strong, kick ass character with a wonderful habit of trying to find out the truth on her own, regardless of what the people around her are saying. I loved seeing Domerica through her eyes, especially with the touching element of her mother added in, and the world building is just phenomenal. Her love interest, Ryder, is not only swoony, but adds such an interesting diverse aspect to the story. His love for his people is so strong, and I seriously ship him and Jaden. It's far too easy to get caught up in their story, and I happily paid the price of several hours of lost sleep to devour more of it.

What took away half a heart for me was the use of Jaden's slang. In Domerica, where she plays the princess, formal language is key. I understand a few slip ups (I would be terrible at speaking only formally), but it seemed at times she wasn't really understanding or acknowledging how important blending in was like Rals stressed to her. It's definitely more in there during the first half than the second, and it in no way stopped me from adoring Jaden and her story, but I did slightly affect the rating. Regardless, Transcender is absolutely a favorite of mine now!

4.5 Hearts!

Originally posted at I Heart YA Fiction: http://iheartyafiction.blogspot.com/2014/07/blog-tour-transcender-trilogy-by-vicky_26.html