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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
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:
Yes
š¹The Knight of the Trove ARC Reviewš¹
Thank you for the opportunity to ARC read this book!
Rating: āļøāļøāļøāļø/5
Blurb:
What if the princess didn't want to be rescued from the dragon?
As the well-trained knight of a dragon's trove, former princess Nesrin would rather fight off suitors than invite one in. Twelve years ago, Nesrin's uncle murdered her mother and stole her deceased father's throne. Now a grown woman, she protects herself and the dragon trove from the interloping "rescuers" her uncle sends to retrieve her so he can marry her off to the highest bidder.
In a neighboring kingdom, Kas was forced to take monastic orders when he was a child, but the handsome monk volunteered when his country needed someone to find the lost artifact Nesrin's uncle seeks: a magical golden casket rumored to make any army invincible. Desperate to do his part in the coming war, he arrives on Nesrin's doorstep with a quest she can't refuse. If they can find the casket first, the nations united against her uncle's iron rule might have a fighting chance.
What I loved:
The quest vibes were strong in this one and I eat up a good treasure hunt with abandoned ruins and dragons. I loved the characters and the touches of humor really made the story entertaining. Nesrin and Kas as a duo were so precious to me, I felt like they really balanced each other out and no matter what they faced, they were going down swinging togetherš„²
š¹What I didnāt love:
The slow burn was SLOW and Nesrin girlie I was right there with you when you wanted Kas and couldnāt have him. That being said, I felt like the slow burn was good, however the resolution seemed a bit rushed to me, but Iāll allow it because I wanted them together so bad by that pointš©
š¹What I didnāt love:
The slow burn was SLOW and Nesrin girlie I was right there with you when you wanted Kas and couldnāt have him. That being said, I felt like the slow burn was good, however the resolution seemed a bit rushed to me, but Iāll allow it because I wanted them together so bad by that pointš©
Youāll like this book if you enjoy:
š¹Forbidden love
š¹Cinnamon roll monk MMC
š¹Grumpy knight FMC
š¹SO much tension and pining
š¹Slow burn with HEA
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
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:
Complicated
Okay, this book starts off slow. It takes a good 30-40% to really start picking up pace. Just be patient! It was so worth it! Kas?! Absolutely adore him. He's so wholesome and lovely while still being such a fierce protector. Nesrin? Her backstory is gutwrenching but it doesn't make her unrelatable. By the end, I truly adored this book and was going to be devastated if it ended differently. Thank you Holly Rose for an ARC of this great story!
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
āā¦our shadows always follow us, no matter how hard we try to stay in the light.ā
āThe Knight of the Trove,ā by Holly Rose
What I loved:
-The traditional damsel in distress fairytale story with princes going to a castle protected by a dragon to save the princess trapped inside but this princess doesnāt need saving because she isnāt trapped at all.
-The Arabian setting, Iāve noticed a lot of books being written in the setting of a desert and Iām here for it. The perfect imagery and also unique difference when the traditional fairytale isnāt even in the traditional type of place.
-Tension between the love interest because he is a monk and trying not to break his vows despite him never wanting to be a monk at all.
-Strong FMC X Soft MMC
-The trauma in the past of the main characters. These characters were written so well and solid and felt everything they felt.
There was nothing I wouldāve changed in the book. 5 out of 5 stars. Canāt wait for the next book in The Knights of Mellora series.
-Dragons
-Arabian
-Strong FMC X Soft MMC
-Monk X Princess
-SA Trauma
Thank you for the ARC, Netgalley.
āWhy were there so many different ways to be controlled by your family?ā
āThe Knight of the Trove,ā by Holly Rose
What I loved:
-The traditional damsel in distress fairytale story with princes going to a castle protected by a dragon to save the princess trapped inside but this princess doesnāt need saving because she isnāt trapped at all.
-The Arabian setting, Iāve noticed a lot of books being written in the setting of a desert and Iām here for it. The perfect imagery and also unique difference when the traditional fairytale isnāt even in the traditional type of place.
-Tension between the love interest because he is a monk and trying not to break his vows despite him never wanting to be a monk at all.
-Strong FMC X Soft MMC
-The trauma in the past of the main characters. These characters were written so well and solid and felt everything they felt.
There was nothing I wouldāve changed in the book. 5 out of 5 stars. Canāt wait for the next book in The Knights of Mellora series.
-Dragons
-Arabian
-Strong FMC X Soft MMC
-Monk X Princess
-SA Trauma
Thank you for the ARC, Netgalley.
āWhy were there so many different ways to be controlled by your family?ā
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
Special thanks to Holly Rose for this eARC ā¤ļø all opinions are my own.
What a fun adventure! Nesrin and Kas embark on an adventure together to save the kingdom. If you love dragons, knights, and a little mystery, this book is for you! Nesrin, our strong female fighter falls for the gentle monk (who has some secrets of his own!). The tension was *chefs kiss*, broken by the right amount of humor.
The plot features plenty of twists and unexpected details to stay engaged throughout. I enjoyed the discoveries the pair made, their growth, and their love. Ady, the dragon, comes with her own surprises.
I enjoyed Holly Roseās writing style. The chemistry built slowly and by the time I got to the end, I wasnāt ready for their story to be over! This book could have gone on another 200 pages and I would have kept happily reading.
Iām taking away a half-star for a lack of CWs and for some plot holes. The CW is vague and doesnāt mention any triggering themes and I wish some of them were mentioned. Readers donāt get to understand Kasās heritage stated at the end, about which I was VERY curious. Thereās also the mention of missing magpies (messenger birds) in the story but no clarification is given as to why other than a guess that they were being intercepted. Also, no mention of Father Ramdar. I hope these are all addressed in the next books because these felt like important details to the plot that didnāt get answered.
Overall, not enough to disappoint and I will read the next one when sheās ready to do another round of ARCs. Loved the romance and adventure of this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Physical abuse
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
Thank you to the author Holly Rose for the opportunity to read the eARC! All opinions are my own.
I want to preface this review with the admission that I do not normally read indie fantasy. I havenāt actually found any that I truly adored. But when I saw this has a feisty but introverted FMC and a cinnamon roll MMCā¦ I decided, āletās give it a shot!ā
And I am SO Sooooo glad I did. This was such a fun and exciting experience. Itās like Princess Bride if she was a Knight and he was a Monk and they journeyed together more. I absolutely adored their banter and the delectable slow burn romance between them. I was squealing and smiling so much while reading.
Obviously this book is a Romantasy, but I also really liked the world building. Itās not super dense or complicated. Very easy to understand and I appreciate that because sometimes I get overwhelmed by complex fantasy topics. š This was just a fun and exhilarating ride!
I really hope more people will read this book and I can also say: itās a āstandaloneā and the series will focus on different characters from the world! Iām actually quite excited about this because I was hoping to get a nice solid conclusion but also because the next book has a really interesting protagonist! šš
Highly recommend to slow burn Romantasy fans! And yes, there is spice. š¶ļø
I want to preface this review with the admission that I do not normally read indie fantasy. I havenāt actually found any that I truly adored. But when I saw this has a feisty but introverted FMC and a cinnamon roll MMCā¦ I decided, āletās give it a shot!ā
And I am SO Sooooo glad I did. This was such a fun and exciting experience. Itās like Princess Bride if she was a Knight and he was a Monk and they journeyed together more. I absolutely adored their banter and the delectable slow burn romance between them. I was squealing and smiling so much while reading.
Obviously this book is a Romantasy, but I also really liked the world building. Itās not super dense or complicated. Very easy to understand and I appreciate that because sometimes I get overwhelmed by complex fantasy topics. š This was just a fun and exhilarating ride!
I really hope more people will read this book and I can also say: itās a āstandaloneā and the series will focus on different characters from the world! Iām actually quite excited about this because I was hoping to get a nice solid conclusion but also because the next book has a really interesting protagonist! šš
Highly recommend to slow burn Romantasy fans! And yes, there is spice. š¶ļø
Yes.
I was immediately interested in this book after hearing it was like a reverse damsel in distress. With a cute monk, dragons, and quests? Sign me up!
There's some good world building, and we meet lots of interesting characters. I loved the story and the journey they had to go on together. Lots of great action scenes!
Forbidden love trope! Very well done. There is one spicy scene in the book, and it is great! As much as I love a spicy book, this one was interesting enough that I didn't miss the spice much!
Check your trigger warnings! There is on page animal death. I knew this going in, but I was still sad when I read it.
This book wasn't too long, and as much as I enjoy a good series, the fact that we got a great action-packed story that's fully wrapped up at the end is just *chef's kiss*
Loved this book!!
Thanks to Holly for the ARC!
I was immediately interested in this book after hearing it was like a reverse damsel in distress. With a cute monk, dragons, and quests? Sign me up!
There's some good world building, and we meet lots of interesting characters. I loved the story and the journey they had to go on together. Lots of great action scenes!
Forbidden love trope! Very well done. There is one spicy scene in the book, and it is great! As much as I love a spicy book, this one was interesting enough that I didn't miss the spice much!
Check your trigger warnings! There is on page animal death. I knew this going in, but I was still sad when I read it.
This book wasn't too long, and as much as I enjoy a good series, the fact that we got a great action-packed story that's fully wrapped up at the end is just *chef's kiss*
Loved this book!!
Thanks to Holly for the ARC!
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
Thank you to NetGalley, Holly Rose, and the publisher for allowing me access to the e-Arc.
4.25 stars
I had a lot of fun with this book. If you love a journey story with some romance and dragons then you might just love this story. I would have given it a higher rating but the writing felt at times like it was written for a slightly younger audience. This story is definitely an adult story with mature themes. I would still likely recommend it!
4.25 stars
I had a lot of fun with this book. If you love a journey story with some romance and dragons then you might just love this story. I would have given it a higher rating but the writing felt at times like it was written for a slightly younger audience. This story is definitely an adult story with mature themes. I would still likely recommend it!