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4.33 AVERAGE
4.33 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Well all my theories seem to be debunked. I originally thought Io was the shadow prince somehow but that doesn't really fit anymore. Not sure where this is going to go. I was so sure...
Can't help but feelthe shadow prince, Refaedon (sp?), will end up being her mate and throw a wrench in the works . And also curious about this Behr and whether he will be awful too...
Poor Aelia. Never seen a love triangle with so many unwilling participants 😂
Can't help but feel
Poor Aelia. Never seen a love triangle with so many unwilling participants 😂
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Abortion, Murder, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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
SO GOOD!!! Gah! It had everything I look for in a book, and more! A badass FMC, a shadow daddy MMC who is down BAD, forbidden love, forced proximity, prophecy, spice, fae, and DRAGONS! I’m officially obsessed with, and cannot wait to read book two!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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:
Yes
This book was an absolute GEM. In the words of Stefan from SNL, “it has everything.” Fae, dragons, seers, prophecies, fated mates . SO many of my favorite tropes and the way certain sensitive subjects were handled was done with great care to the reader. I cannot wait to see how this series picks up with book 2!
adventurous
emotional
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:
No
I'll start by saying this is not my typical genre. I am a heavy reader of sci-fi and fantasy, but romantasy, especially with explicit sexual content, has not been my typical fare. That said, this is a very well-written and entertaining book. Elkins does a great job of spinning a solid and compelling story, creating characters in which I could get invested, and including intimate content that was explicit but tastefully depicted rather than graphic or gratuitous. I found it easy to root for the main characters and wish the worst for the villains in a world that's well-crafted and engaging. Elkins does a great job of world-building as she goes, creating a vivid and dynamic worldscape without getting bogged down in the details. For those who appreciate romantasy with a couple of chili peppers worth of spice, this book is a great read, and I'm looking forward to book 2.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loved this book! It has got everything, all the tropes, a plot that plots, lots of dragon-time, twists and turns. Oh and spice. It’s an adventure. Can’t wait for the next book!
I usually read books with more reviews, but I saw the author post about this book in one of my Facebook groups and figured I should check it out. And OH MY GOD! I am seriously in love with this book!!! I found every little bit of this book to be so captivating. There were no dull parts that I had to push through to get to the good stuff because everything was fast-paced and to the point. The twists and turns in this story had me on the edge of my seat! I would recommend this story to romantasy fans looking for their next obsession because that's what I am now... obsessed