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kirrilis_bookish_bliss's review
adventurous
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
4.0
This is the first book in the Winter Court Series by Ashley Mcleo. It's a romantic fantasy in a dying kingdom full of political schemes and court intrigue. We follow our main character Neve (fae) as she escapes the blood kingdom (vampires) and ends up in the winter kingdom (fae) with a fake engagement to Roar the Warden of the West. But when Neve and Roar make it to Avaldenn (the Winter court) things don't necessarily go as planned.
Tropes include, touch her and die, fake dating, found powers, love triangle etc.
I enjoyed the world building however there was lots dumped at once, I get this was in line with Neve trying to learn it in a short time, but I think it could have been spread out a little more for the readers POV. I would have also liked more description of where the characters were and how it looked rather than so much history.
The plot was full, and the twists kept me on the edge of my seat. I'm pretty sure I've been left on about 6 cliffhangers but that's just making me look forward to the second book even more. The FMC growth was prominent, and I enjoyed how while she was happy to accept help, she didn't let herself get stepped over and when she found that people were keeping secrets from her, she did her best to find them out. (and wasn't overly forgiving).
Overall, I absolutely loved this story and cannot wait to read more.
Tropes include, touch her and die, fake dating, found powers, love triangle etc.
I enjoyed the world building however there was lots dumped at once, I get this was in line with Neve trying to learn it in a short time, but I think it could have been spread out a little more for the readers POV. I would have also liked more description of where the characters were and how it looked rather than so much history.
The plot was full, and the twists kept me on the edge of my seat. I'm pretty sure I've been left on about 6 cliffhangers but that's just making me look forward to the second book even more. The FMC growth was prominent, and I enjoyed how while she was happy to accept help, she didn't let herself get stepped over and when she found that people were keeping secrets from her, she did her best to find them out. (and wasn't overly forgiving).
Overall, I absolutely loved this story and cannot wait to read more.
nalian's review
adventurous
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? Yes
4.0
kristis_books's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
bestieandthebookish's review
5.0
Couldn't out it down!
Did I just stay up until 4am devouring this book?! ABSOLUTELY. It was so good! I CANNOT wait to read more!
Did I just stay up until 4am devouring this book?! ABSOLUTELY. It was so good! I CANNOT wait to read more!
karakaye1989's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
jordan5555555's review
hopeful
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
chaseybeth29's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75