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4.4 AVERAGE
4.4 AVERAGE
ok WOW i loved this. ever since finishing i've been yelling at my friends to read it so i am not alone in losing my mind over it. the last chapter lives rent free in my mind and i'm not over it. BOOK 2 WHEN??? PLEASE????
it must be the year of Peaky Blinder love interests (or maybe I'm late to the party???) but between this book and RULES FOR RUIN by Mimi Matthews, i have a new fav mmc archetype (ok it's not new whatever!!!) but wow.
the magic system was cool, multiple twists caught me off guard, also this book hurt my feelings, which-- what more can i ask for???
it's out already, PLEASE READ IT AND YELL (or cry) IN MY DMS!!!
thank you Saga for the ARC!! #sagasayscrew
it must be the year of Peaky Blinder love interests (or maybe I'm late to the party???) but between this book and RULES FOR RUIN by Mimi Matthews, i have a new fav mmc archetype (ok it's not new whatever!!!) but wow.
the magic system was cool, multiple twists caught me off guard, also this book hurt my feelings, which-- what more can i ask for???
it's out already, PLEASE READ IT AND YELL (or cry) IN MY DMS!!!
thank you Saga for the ARC!! #sagasayscrew
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | A Forbidden Alchemy by Stacey McEwan
This was such a unique romantasy — lighter on the fantasy elements but still packed with intrigue and emotion.
Expect betrayals, world-changing secrets, and devastating truths woven into a setting that feels like Peaky Blinders meets elemental magic and class warfare.
There was a small stretch where the pacing slowed, but once the big reveals hit, the story really took off. The ending had me on the edge of my seat, and these cliffhangers are absolutely killing me 😩.
I’m already counting down to book two, and this definitely won’t be my last read from Stacey McEwan!
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this! The description of a Peaky Blinders romantic fantasy was spot on and I enjoyed that aspect of this book. Overall I had a great time reading it and can’t wait for the next one especially with that ending!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Top three fantasy reads of 2025! I need book two!!!