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lamiaslibrary's review
dark
emotional
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
🌶️🌶️.5
Don't let the humorous courting a princess plot start fool you. This book is full of secret plots, action and a steamy fake to real romance between two enemy courts. This was a beautifully woven series entry with subtle nods to its inspiration while changing up all the parts that didn't age well. FMC Aurelia was a fiery, loyal protector with a strong backbone until the very end. MMC playboy Prince Fenn was equally well written and multidimensional in all the best ways, with some great character growth. Did I mention there are dragons?! The world building was vast and immersive, and I think I can tell which court was the author's favorite or maybe that is just my bias. The spice was a perfect medium and the banter was smirk-worthy. This is a great read for fans of ACoTaR, Fourth Wing and A Cursed Son.
🌹Fairytale inspired
🐉Dragons
🌹Fae Courts
🐉Enemies to lovers
🌹Fake engagement
🐉Banter
🌹Both have pasts
🐉Secret identities
🌹Dual POV
🐉He falls first
The audiobook was narrated by Evelyn Rose and Tim Paige and both nailed it. While both were a bit weak with their voices of the opposite sex, they both fit my mental image of the MCs they were voicing. The flow was great and kept me immersed in the story. Tim especially nailed the tones and emotions being portrayed, especially when he delivered a quote that will live rent-free in my head for a bit. 🥵♨️
Thank you Willow Haven Press via Netgalley for this ALC. All opinions are my own.
Don't let the humorous courting a princess plot start fool you. This book is full of secret plots, action and a steamy fake to real romance between two enemy courts. This was a beautifully woven series entry with subtle nods to its inspiration while changing up all the parts that didn't age well. FMC Aurelia was a fiery, loyal protector with a strong backbone until the very end. MMC playboy Prince Fenn was equally well written and multidimensional in all the best ways, with some great character growth. Did I mention there are dragons?! The world building was vast and immersive, and I think I can tell which court was the author's favorite or maybe that is just my bias. The spice was a perfect medium and the banter was smirk-worthy. This is a great read for fans of ACoTaR, Fourth Wing and A Cursed Son.
🌹Fairytale inspired
🐉Dragons
🌹Fae Courts
🐉Enemies to lovers
🌹Fake engagement
🐉Banter
🌹Both have pasts
🐉Secret identities
🌹Dual POV
🐉He falls first
The audiobook was narrated by Evelyn Rose and Tim Paige and both nailed it. While both were a bit weak with their voices of the opposite sex, they both fit my mental image of the MCs they were voicing. The flow was great and kept me immersed in the story. Tim especially nailed the tones and emotions being portrayed, especially when he delivered a quote that will live rent-free in my head for a bit. 🥵♨️
Thank you Willow Haven Press via Netgalley for this ALC. All opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Sexual violence