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marleywrites's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? No
5.0
Iris and Roman blew me away. Really. I was on the couch when I started the book and I was on the floor in tears when it ended.
I felt every emotion these characters felt. Ross not only gave her own writing and her characters a voice, but gave her character’s a unique writing style as well. I loved to see it come alive in their letters.
I found the whole story incredibly romantic.I’m such a sucker for the whole “girl thinks she’s in love with two people, but it turns out they’re the same person” trope. It’s such a fun trope to experience as a reader. I enjoyed looking for all the little ways Roman slowly revealed himself to Iris. I must say, I love this man.
I loved the supporting cast of this story as well. It is diverse and fun, the characters have interesting backstories and unique traits. I felt fully immersed in their stories and well-beings as well.
This was a read that captured my heart so thoroughly that I read it all in one day. And oh, to be swept up in this story so intensely, was a dream. I had such a fantastic time reading this book. This might be the book that gets me to admit I love historical fiction.
I really enjoyed the twists in the last few chapters, even if they also ripped my heart out. Now I’m expected to quietly sit and wait and be patient for book 2?? Impossible!
I am eagerly awaiting Ruthless Vows in April 2024.
NOTE: I will also add that the scenes on the frontlines may be triggering to some folks.
I felt every emotion these characters felt. Ross not only gave her own writing and her characters a voice, but gave her character’s a unique writing style as well. I loved to see it come alive in their letters.
I found the whole story incredibly romantic.
I loved the supporting cast of this story as well. It is diverse and fun, the characters have interesting backstories and unique traits. I felt fully immersed in their stories and well-beings as well.
This was a read that captured my heart so thoroughly that I read it all in one day. And oh, to be swept up in this story so intensely, was a dream. I had such a fantastic time reading this book. This might be the book that gets me to admit I love historical fiction.
I really enjoyed the twists in the last few chapters, even if they also ripped my heart out. Now I’m expected to quietly sit and wait and be patient for book 2?? Impossible!
I am eagerly awaiting Ruthless Vows in April 2024.
NOTE: I will also add that the scenes on the frontlines may be triggering to some folks.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Death, Violence, War, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Classism, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Death of parent
katievallin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, and War
Moderate: Death of parent, Medical content, and Alcoholism
Minor: Sexual content
aplain's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Gun violence, Gore, Grief, Death of parent, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, War, Death, Blood, Alcoholism, and Addiction
Minor: Kidnapping, Cursing, and Infidelity
animetee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, War, and Violence
Minor: Vomit, Alcoholism, and Death of parent
bewitchednovels's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Wow, what a tearjerker! I read A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross and fell in love with her writing style. This book did not disappoint! I didn't know what I was getting myself into when I started this book. Rival journalists with a touch of war because of gods? Sounds good. But oh was it so much more. This book is, at its core, really and truly about war and how it affects everyone.
Let's start with the characters. Each one of them feels so real and well crafted. You cannot help but fall in love with all of them. The romance is endearing - my only complaint is that it goes from slow burn to moving very fast all at once. The heartache, however, is so real in this book. I think she did such a good job at portraying the seriousness and sadness of war, while maintaining a balance of hope so as to not overwhelm the reader. Be mindful of the PTSD and war-related trauma if you have triggers!
Lastly, the magic. This is more of a historical fiction book set in an alternate universe with gods who have magic. I think that the next book may delve a little bit deeper into what the gods magic is capable of. However, don't come into this thinking that the main characters have any magic!
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an e-arc of this book!
Let's start with the characters. Each one of them feels so real and well crafted. You cannot help but fall in love with all of them. The romance is endearing - my only complaint is that it goes from slow burn to moving very fast all at once. The heartache, however, is so real in this book. I think she did such a good job at portraying the seriousness and sadness of war, while maintaining a balance of hope so as to not overwhelm the reader. Be mindful of the PTSD and war-related trauma if you have triggers!
Lastly, the magic. This is more of a historical fiction book set in an alternate universe with gods who have magic. I think that the next book may delve a little bit deeper into what the gods magic is capable of. However, don't come into this thinking that the main characters have any magic!
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an e-arc of this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Death, Gore, and Death of parent
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