Reviews

A Tale Told by Traitors by Renee Dugan

adrihean's review

5.0

 

“Some people heal by helping others. Some have to heal themselves first.” 

 

“A Tale Told by Traitors,” by R. Dugan 

 

I loved this book so much! I liked book one of the Tale of Wonder and Woe series a little bit more because of the uniqueness of the story tellers but this book was amazing as well. I love reading about pirates and magic. There were so many tropes that I love in this book like kidnapped, secret identity, enemies to lovers, etc. the characters were absolutely perfect, even all the side characters. The romance was tense and sweet at the same time. This is definitely one of my favorite books of the year, so good. 5 out of 5 stars. 

 

-Pirates 

-Magic 

-Kidnapped 

-Secret Identity 

-Enemies To Lovers 

 

Thank you for the ARC, Netgalley. 

 

“…a little kindness makes for a heap of loyalty. A little cruelty makes for fear… and fear goes both ways.” 

 

“You always have to be a little afraid of what’s afraid of you.” 

mindshrinker13's review

adventurous emotional reflective 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

4.5

This is one of those books that can be intimidating by sheer size alone. If that were the case, I would have missed out. The characters were very real and draw you in, making you care about them, their interactions and their fates. We need more! 
 The plot was well developed and engaging enough to keep me guessing. 

Thank you to Net Galley, Renee Dugan and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for a review. 

book_leigh's review

adventurous emotional hopeful tense fast-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

5.0

If there is one thing that can be said about Renee, it’s that she never has a lull in her books. From the time it starts to the time it ends, this book never stops moving. I am out of fingernails to chew on, hair to rip out, and I’m not even sure how many times I used all caps reactions or exclamation points for this book. Like it’s predecessor, Traitors is a book written with beautiful prose and a story that cannot be topped. While this isn’t a love letter to the power of stories, it’s a true tale of how to take your power back, how you’re stronger than you think you are, and that at any point, your past can and will catch up to you. And you better be ready when it does. Eyes wide open. Take power where you can. Ok, Renee, I’m ready for book three. My socks are blown off, AGAIN, and I’m not even mad about it. Not even a little bit. your power back, how you’re stronger than you think you are, and that at any point, your past can and will catch up to you. And you better be ready when it does. Eyes wide open. Take power where you can. Ok, Renee, I’m ready for book three. My socks are blown off, AGAIN, and I’m not even mad about it. Not even a little bit.