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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
I could not put this book down it was an amazing fantasy romance. I loved the world building I enjoyed reading the story and the story line was captivating I also enjoyed the character growth I can’t wait for the next book
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Confinement, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Alcohol
Moderate: War
Minor: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Gaslighting
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Devastated by the loss of her brothers, Serafina Ravenwood decides to do anything to protect her family. Even if it means seducing her enemies, or marrying a giant.
This book has a lot of action. And a very creative premise. I also really enjoyed the Nordic influence on the mythology. And as someone who grew up in the height of purity culture, I felt represented and seen by some of the rituals and customs that Serafina and the other women had to endure. Seriously. I have never seen another author represent the experience of living through sexist purity culture as a young girl the way that Perci Jay has.
So why did I rate it three stars?
Because I read this book because of the TikTok videos about the cucumber and there was no giant cucumbering in this book! Yep. I'll admit it. And I know what that says about me as a person. But. I. Was. So. Mad. I take my smut seriously. *Sighs dramatically*
Who would enjoy this book? You'll like this book if you lean more toward New Adult/Young Adult in your romantasy than if you lean more toward cozy romantasy. The pace is FAST and Serafina is not the most easy-to-love main character.
Check your trigger warnings if forced purity culture isn't your thing. I felt very represented, but that may not be true for everyone.
This book has a lot of action. And a very creative premise. I also really enjoyed the Nordic influence on the mythology. And as someone who grew up in the height of purity culture, I felt represented and seen by some of the rituals and customs that Serafina and the other women had to endure. Seriously. I have never seen another author represent the experience of living through sexist purity culture as a young girl the way that Perci Jay has.
So why did I rate it three stars?
Who would enjoy this book? You'll like this book if you lean more toward New Adult/Young Adult in your romantasy than if you lean more toward cozy romantasy. The pace is FAST and Serafina is not the most easy-to-love main character.
Check your trigger warnings if forced purity culture isn't your thing. I felt very represented, but that may not be true for everyone.
HOLY GREATNESS!!!! I planned on this book being a leisurely stroll. It very quickly turned into a sprint!! I could not stop!! Everything about it is absolutely amazing!! The characters, the world, the story line, all of it!! I have ZERO complaints or criticism except for being stranded at the top of a snowy mountain at the end on a MAJOR cliffhanger with no second book to read yet! GO READ THIS!!! Then read it again. Please.
DNF. Size difference isn't cute. It's weird, too far-fetched, bizarre and even a bit perverted. MFC is awful. Grammar style doesn't work for me. While there is an argument for thr use of "I's" as the possessive of I, sorry but I disagree. The possessive of 'I' is MY. Therefore, repeated use, such as "Derrick and I's relationship" was very distracting. In summary, this book just annoyed me too much.
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 ⭐️
I'll be honest. It took me a while to get into this book. I wasn't fully connecting with the FMC, and it felt like there was a lot of telling, not showing.
However, at about the 50% mark, it got really good. I found myself thinking about it more and wondering what would happen next. I loved the character growth in both Riyan and Serafina.
There were parts of the book I found hard to imagine. Like something was happening, but it wasn't being fully described, so I was sometimes left a little confused. That being said, the parts that were described well, were absolutely amazing.
It ends on a cliffhanger, so beware! You'll be wondering what happens next for a while!
Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book from the author. My review is 100% my honest opinion of the work.
I'll be honest. It took me a while to get into this book. I wasn't fully connecting with the FMC, and it felt like there was a lot of telling, not showing.
However, at about the 50% mark, it got really good. I found myself thinking about it more and wondering what would happen next. I loved the character growth in both Riyan and Serafina.
There were parts of the book I found hard to imagine. Like something was happening, but it wasn't being fully described, so I was sometimes left a little confused. That being said, the parts that were described well, were absolutely amazing.
It ends on a cliffhanger, so beware! You'll be wondering what happens next for a while!
Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book from the author. My review is 100% my honest opinion of the work.
adventurous
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced