You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
Couldn’t get into it, wasnt really liking the first chapter
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Good romance, liked that they didn't entirely hate each other and argue about everything. The bouncing back and forth between points of view was a little distracting.
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was a decent read, the pace was alright, the characters were nice (Silhara is totally giving me Snape from fanfiction lol), and I really was into the storyline. The thing that bothered me the most is the worldbuilding, or its lack rather - there were so few explanations on anything and sometimes that made me confused, especially at the beginning. Also, I really needed Martise to throw an orange at Silhara’s face at some point for being so difficult 😏
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
P- 3.5. Had the potential to be really excellent, but some parts were very slow and others felt disjointed.
E- 3. Definitely was not as motivated to get through it as I could've been.
A- 3.5. There were definitely a couple of typos/mistakes.
C- 4.5. Overall really enjoyed the characters.
H- 4. Enjoyed, wouldn't reread, would probably recommend to the right audience.
3.7 stars.
E- 3. Definitely was not as motivated to get through it as I could've been.
A- 3.5. There were definitely a couple of typos/mistakes.
C- 4.5. Overall really enjoyed the characters.
H- 4. Enjoyed, wouldn't reread, would probably recommend to the right audience.
3.7 stars.
i would be lying if i said i understood everything 100%
but i did get the basic idea, it was a fun read a bit slow but maybe it’s because i was getting into a reading slump…
Silhara will always be on my mind now whenever i eat oranges.
i still don’t understand why Cael always smelled bad? and why did no one bathe him if so
the characters in this book will be more memorable than the plot imo. they were unique and fun to learn about.
the plot was predictable but it’s alright. i love love LOVED the writing style!! it was so unique
overall, i did like it but i would not be reading it again. and i’m just glad it’s over because it took me such a long as time to finish this short book which is very unlike me
but i did get the basic idea, it was a fun read a bit slow but maybe it’s because i was getting into a reading slump…
Silhara will always be on my mind now whenever i eat oranges.
i still don’t understand why Cael always smelled bad? and why did no one bathe him if so
the characters in this book will be more memorable than the plot imo. they were unique and fun to learn about.
the plot was predictable but it’s alright. i love love LOVED the writing style!! it was so unique
overall, i did like it but i would not be reading it again. and i’m just glad it’s over because it took me such a long as time to finish this short book which is very unlike me
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
4.5 out of 5 (I loved it) - This book has everything I love in a romance-heavy fantasy story. The slow burn, the pining and yearning, dual POV, and how both characters put their love of the other person over themselves. Ugh my chest ached with how good the romance was. The characters are mature and realistic. It reminds me a bit of the apprentice/servant dynamic in Uprooted by Naomi Novik and Doctor D'Arco, Sorcerer of London by Kathryn Colvin. The fantasy story is also great. Not too complicated, but just enough to have solid themes and plot points to give stakes to the romance story. The worldbuilding also have enough unique and interesting layers that are inspired by so many different real-world cultures. Like the Conclave of priests who train and govern magic is very much the analog to the Vatican. It was all very well done for a standalone book that isn't overly long.
Review of audiobook performance
2 out of 5 (Detracted from the experience) - The audio narration was terrible. It's an Audible exclusive, and I'm so mad I wasted a credit on this. The narrator pauses a very long time between sentences and paragraphs. Even listening on a faster speed does not make those pauses any less jarring. I didn't really like the voices he chose for the characters. Also, Martise's beautiful and alluring voice is a very major part of her character and how other characters view her. The narrator does not even come close to capturing that, so that kind of ruins that part of the story.
Book Information
Genre: Fantasy romance
Series information: Standalone, but it has a sequel novella and other connected short stories
Steam Level: 4 out of 5 (Explicit open door) - I'd say it's between 3 and 4. There are a few scenes, and explicit language is used, but the sex itself is pretty vanilla.
Romance Level: 5 out of 5 (Romance story in a fantasy setting)
How I Read It: E-book borrowed on Libby and audiobook purchased from Audible
Review of audiobook performance
2 out of 5 (Detracted from the experience) - The audio narration was terrible. It's an Audible exclusive, and I'm so mad I wasted a credit on this. The narrator pauses a very long time between sentences and paragraphs. Even listening on a faster speed does not make those pauses any less jarring. I didn't really like the voices he chose for the characters. Also, Martise's beautiful and alluring voice is a very major part of her character and how other characters view her. The narrator does not even come close to capturing that, so that kind of ruins that part of the story.
Book Information
Genre: Fantasy romance
Series information: Standalone, but it has a sequel novella and other connected short stories
Steam Level: 4 out of 5 (Explicit open door) - I'd say it's between 3 and 4. There are a few scenes, and explicit language is used, but the sex itself is pretty vanilla.
Romance Level: 5 out of 5 (Romance story in a fantasy setting)
How I Read It: E-book borrowed on Libby and audiobook purchased from Audible
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I see why this is so beloved. Just like Martise, I would immediately swoon for Silhara while also wanting to punch him. Such a sweet love and the plot was phenomenal. Excellent stakes with romance as a core element of the resolution. I adored this. Also, nothing makes me tear up faster than two bros being torn apart. I would never have forgiven Silhara if he abandoned Gurn.