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adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I received a digital advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The Drowned Woods is an enjoyable, stand-alone, fantastical tale steeped in welsh folklore with a kick-ass, magical, somewhat reluctant, female heroine. While it felt primarily plot-driven with the heist plot-line and revenge at the forefront, the complexities and conflicted depths of the characters cannot be denied. The chapters are easily digestible but I felt the 3rd act was where the story really shone so it was as slow a burn for me as the romance element. I also loved how understated the sexuality was noted. Definitely worth a read if you like stand-alone, adventurous stories with magical realities and conflicted characters.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, War, Blood, Violence, and Trafficking
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