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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, Murder
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
A good romantasy read, if not a little predictable. I really liked both main characters. I loved the slow development of their romance. I also enjoyed the darker vibes of the spook. Everything is spooky and shrouded in darkness, but not overly traumatic like most darker books are. I want the sequel now!
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-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
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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
Dark and broody vikings new fantasy unlocked. I loved this book. I’ve been a bit in a Romantasy slump of samey samey books and this has bought we out.
The magic is unique and complicated, the characters are flawed but likeable. Lyra is everything you want in a FMC she’s tough, will sacrifice for her family but is vulnerable at times.
Rourke is dark and moody but when he shows his caring side I melted.
And the disability rep amazing all I can say is read this book
Thank you NetGalley for the arc opinions my own.
The magic is unique and complicated, the characters are flawed but likeable. Lyra is everything you want in a FMC she’s tough, will sacrifice for her family but is vulnerable at times.
Rourke is dark and moody but when he shows his caring side I melted.
And the disability rep amazing all I can say is read this book
Thank you NetGalley for the arc opinions my own.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Unfortunately, I have to put this in the overhyped pile. The melding magic was the most interesting part? I loved the concept and it was just the right amount of gruesome. But there wasn't NEARLY enough of it.
Otherwise the plot was carried by the slow burn spice and only seemed Norse-inspired adjacent. I hate to say but it felt incredibly culture washed.
Maybe my mis-step here was listening to the audiobook? I didn't realize the MMC was totally mute until over halfway, and the FMC had an accent during dialogue but not during the rest of the very "tell" prose, which was VERY disrracting and non-immersive. And before you say anything, the MMC POV chapters did NOT do the same, so it was noticable. I might pick up the second one eventually once it releases... but if you've been here a minute you know I detest a novel that tells versus shows, and I really don't like snively FMCs, so this absolutely missed the mark for me.
Otherwise the plot was carried by the slow burn spice and only seemed Norse-inspired adjacent. I hate to say but it felt incredibly culture washed.
Maybe my mis-step here was listening to the audiobook? I didn't realize the MMC was totally mute until over halfway, and the FMC had an accent during dialogue but not during the rest of the very "tell" prose, which was VERY disrracting and non-immersive. And before you say anything, the MMC POV chapters did NOT do the same, so it was noticable. I might pick up the second one eventually once it releases... but if you've been here a minute you know I detest a novel that tells versus shows, and I really don't like snively FMCs, so this absolutely missed the mark for me.
If I could give this more stars I would.
I, not so patiently, waited far too long for this beautiful, stealer of souls book. I didn't know I had more room in my heart and soul for another deliciously morally grey MMC, but LJ did just that.
This book had me from the first page - the twists and turns, the banter, the new magic system and world building, and craving the MMC's hands and unspoken words. I cannot wait for the second book. The ending had my jaw on the floor.
Thank you LJ for sharing this beautiful story with us Wicked Darlings.
I, not so patiently, waited far too long for this beautiful, stealer of souls book. I didn't know I had more room in my heart and soul for another deliciously morally grey MMC, but LJ did just that.
This book had me from the first page - the twists and turns, the banter, the new magic system and world building, and craving the MMC's hands and unspoken words. I cannot wait for the second book. The ending had my jaw on the floor.
Thank you LJ for sharing this beautiful story with us Wicked Darlings.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I didnt think I would end up liking the book because it took a lot for me to get into it in the beginning. I did not feel a connection to the characters. That soon changed and I became super intrigued in the story. There is so much lore and though behind the myths and how they connect into the overall story, which I really enjoyed. There are pieces that feel like plot holes, but then come together towards the end. I was expecting one of the plot twists, but the others I did not, which I enjoyed. I do not like when things are too predictable. I am looking forward to reading the second book when it releases.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail