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linark's review against another edition
Special special FMC. Ridiculous MMC ruled by magical instincts. Telepathy. Fated mates. I just can't stand this shit.
Tairen Soul is widely regarded as a fantasy romance classic but I am losing my patience with the tropey nature of this genre. It's just insufferable, I'm done.
Tairen Soul is widely regarded as a fantasy romance classic but I am losing my patience with the tropey nature of this genre. It's just insufferable, I'm done.
bodagirl's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Picked this up because someone on booktok said SJM had ripped it off, but I'm not seeing direct ties like with Anne Bishop's Black Jewels series. It's not bad, though I have a feeling the made up words will annoy me at some point.
buffyluvr's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
manaledi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This book had me stressed for a romantasy. Something about all the bad guy perspectives too foreshadowing evil.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Classism, Alcohol, and Sexual content
yodamom's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars I was amazed how much I liked this book. I almost did not read it based on the back cover, it sounded too sci-fi for my taste. What I found was a wonderful paranormal shifter/fae/mage fantasy romance, filled with very real and interesting characters.
An Alpha male hero with control issues and a broken heart. He is ancient and a major part of a horrible history of this world. He has been alone for decades. His name is Rain, he is their king. He reminds me of the Ilona Andrews character Curran.
She is an Alpha woman who has been persecuted for not being the normal girl of the village. Her soul calls to him unknowingly in a moment of fear and anger and he answers. She has had dreams all her life of this man, but why ? Her past is a secret she was found as a small child along the side of the road. he name Ellysetta, she is beautiful, tall and mysterious.
The world is in great danger evil mages are getting stronger,Rain can sense it. The villagers doubt him, they want proof. he only wants to get his soul mate and get out of there, history makes him want to hide her away. She is not one to shy away though.
I loved the world building and the strength of the characters written into this book. I could read it many times and keep finding new details to enjoy. The writing was so fluid I felt I was transported to the world with them. (Exactly what I was looking for in a book) I am going to rush out and get the rest of the series.
An Alpha male hero with control issues and a broken heart. He is ancient and a major part of a horrible history of this world. He has been alone for decades. His name is Rain, he is their king. He reminds me of the Ilona Andrews character Curran.
She is an Alpha woman who has been persecuted for not being the normal girl of the village. Her soul calls to him unknowingly in a moment of fear and anger and he answers. She has had dreams all her life of this man, but why ? Her past is a secret she was found as a small child along the side of the road. he name Ellysetta, she is beautiful, tall and mysterious.
The world is in great danger evil mages are getting stronger,Rain can sense it. The villagers doubt him, they want proof. he only wants to get his soul mate and get out of there, history makes him want to hide her away. She is not one to shy away though.
I loved the world building and the strength of the characters written into this book. I could read it many times and keep finding new details to enjoy. The writing was so fluid I felt I was transported to the world with them. (Exactly what I was looking for in a book) I am going to rush out and get the rest of the series.
smithrachaelynn's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful start to the series! Very fast paced and you learn a lot about the world as you go. I am loving the characters so far and really like that you get to see from a lot of different perspectives.
skylerswee's review against another edition
5.0
If you like ACOTAR, you'll like this. There's a tiny bit of spicy tension, but I think it gets more progressed as the series goes on. Please please please overlook the most hideous covers I've ever seen in my entire life, these are so good.
spacemoss's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
2.5
marshii1390's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25