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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
slow-paced
I really wanted this to be a 4 but the main character was so frustrating at times, with no indications that she was going to change or mature by the end of the 500 pages. It also kind of felt like she was being led so often and not actively participating in what was going on, which I felt clashed with the passionate and fiery nature of her characterisation in the more passive parts of the narrative.
Will be reading the next one though, the lore and angst goes hard, enjoyed the character dynamic more than I expected despite some flaws.
Also, the writing style and the narrative definitely kept me engaged, so looking forward to seeing how book two might tackle some of the flaws of book one.
Will be reading the next one though, the lore and angst goes hard, enjoyed the character dynamic more than I expected despite some flaws.
Also, the writing style and the narrative definitely kept me engaged, so looking forward to seeing how book two might tackle some of the flaws of book one.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-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
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A checklist of why I love this book….
1) Urban fantasy & KELPIES 🐴 🐟
2) Bisexual 30 year old FMC who if feral and full of feminine rage who deals with her grief and anger in some pretty stupid yet relatable ways.
3) Dark and Broody Fae King/Shadow Daddy
4) Unique take on reincarnation
5) Star crossed love
6) Dreamy, Lush atmosphere filled with magic, folklore and a dangerous, heartbreaking quest.
I’m ready for book #2 now and please
1) Urban fantasy & KELPIES 🐴 🐟
2) Bisexual 30 year old FMC who if feral and full of feminine rage who deals with her grief and anger in some pretty stupid yet relatable ways.
3) Dark and Broody Fae King/Shadow Daddy
4) Unique take on reincarnation
5) Star crossed love
6) Dreamy, Lush atmosphere filled with magic, folklore and a dangerous, heartbreaking quest.
I’m ready for book #2 now and please
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Wow. If you want heart-wrenching pining, a Welsh- and Slavic-based story, complicated characters, and a quest that dives into ancient folkloric magic with beautiful prose then this book is for you. I loved it.
The book can be slow at times, but the pacing seems to match the idea of time brought up later in the book. It also seems to emphasize the literal heartache of the characters. The story itself is complicated and nuanced. Raegan is a reporter through and through. She’s always questioning, look for the details in everything. Her reporting on sudden drownings all over Philly (in puddles, mind you) plunges her into a quest with the Unseelie King to find her father. That is only the beginning! The urban fantasy world is built with beautiful imagery and fantastic magic. There are a few scenes around the unique magic that were so very different from what I’ve ever read before.
The love story is beautiful but painful. If the name of the book didn’t give it away, there’s a ton of heartache, so prepare yourself.
I am so excited to read the next book in the duology to see how this all pans out.
The book can be slow at times, but the pacing seems to match the idea of time brought up later in the book. It also seems to emphasize the literal heartache of the characters. The story itself is complicated and nuanced. Raegan is a reporter through and through. She’s always questioning, look for the details in everything. Her reporting on sudden drownings all over Philly (in puddles, mind you) plunges her into a quest with the Unseelie King to find her father. That is only the beginning! The urban fantasy world is built with beautiful imagery and fantastic magic. There are a few scenes around the unique magic that were so very different from what I’ve ever read before.
The love story is beautiful but painful. If the name of the book didn’t give it away, there’s a ton of heartache, so prepare yourself.
I am so excited to read the next book in the duology to see how this all pans out.
