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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I confess I only read this because the cover caught my eye and reminded me of https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1254574.Time_Of_The_Twins.
It was a good concept overall with good writing but made me feel uncomfortable for some complicated and some less complicated reasons, also really wish the author had done more research about sign languages before writing in a character who signs.
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
The obsession with the FL’s looks, my gods. It probably comes up multiple times EVERY chapter. Yes, she is plain. Get over it. She’s also way too magnanimous, always giving way more than she receives. Could not stand it. Grace Draven, I’ve been so loyal. Why?
I’ve been trying to read more books by indie authors, plus I can never read enough fantasy romances, so Master of Crows fit the bill perfectly. At only $2.99 for the e-book, it’s definitely worth a read if you like a little magic with your epic love story.
The description on Goodreads confused me at first, so I’ll break it down for you. Martise, slave to a wizard, is sent as a novice and a spy to bring down Silhara of Neith, Master of Crows. The title “Master of Crows” denotes a black sorcerer, so Martise is naturally terrified. But it’s the only way she can win her freedom from her dickhead master, so she agrees.
Plus, she may be no spy by nature, but what could be the harm in betraying an evil magician, right? Wrong. Naturally, Martise begins to fall for her brooding but attractive master, and vice versa. They’re both haunted by their difficult pasts, and find solace in each other. Their banter is entertaining, especially in the beginning when Martise struggles between subservience and sass.
The only problem is, Silhara is beseiged by demons. Literally. As the “avatar reborn,” his mind is constantly attacked by the evil god Corruption, who whispers seductively of the limitless power he could have if only he gave into being possessed so the god could take over the world. It’s admittedly cliché–and the odd names in the novel are cringeworthy sometimes–but in the end the story was unique enough that I still enjoyed it.
Silhara knows as soon as Martise arrives that she’s a spy, but he takes her on as a novice anyway. Martise is supposedly Gifted but failed in her magic training, so they struggle to coax her powers out of her. Silhara is kind of an asshole at first, using all sorts of magic tricks to frighten Martise into leaving, but she’s made of sterner stuff than that.
Plus, Silhara is unaware that she’s a slave and literally can’t leave. In fact, it took him so long to come to this realization that I was getting a little annoyed. There are so many hints sprinkled throughout their interactions, where he’ll mention slavery and Martise will tense up, that I found it incredible that such an intelligent mage wouldn’t guess that something was amiss.
But aside from those flaws, Master of Crows was an entertaining story about magic, love, and sacrifice. It almost reminded me of Sherryl Jordan’s [b: Secret Sacrament|118769|Secret Sacrament (Secret Sacrament, #1)|Sherryl Jordan|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1371358438s/118769.jpg|3183855], although obviously it didn’t measure up to such a literary masterpiece. Draven crafted an engaging supernatural romance in fewer pages than most romance novels. I’m eager to explore some of her other works.
Check out this review and more on my book blog here.
The description on Goodreads confused me at first, so I’ll break it down for you. Martise, slave to a wizard, is sent as a novice and a spy to bring down Silhara of Neith, Master of Crows. The title “Master of Crows” denotes a black sorcerer, so Martise is naturally terrified. But it’s the only way she can win her freedom from her dickhead master, so she agrees.
Plus, she may be no spy by nature, but what could be the harm in betraying an evil magician, right? Wrong. Naturally, Martise begins to fall for her brooding but attractive master, and vice versa. They’re both haunted by their difficult pasts, and find solace in each other. Their banter is entertaining, especially in the beginning when Martise struggles between subservience and sass.
The only problem is, Silhara is beseiged by demons. Literally. As the “avatar reborn,” his mind is constantly attacked by the evil god Corruption, who whispers seductively of the limitless power he could have if only he gave into being possessed so the god could take over the world. It’s admittedly cliché–and the odd names in the novel are cringeworthy sometimes–but in the end the story was unique enough that I still enjoyed it.
Silhara knows as soon as Martise arrives that she’s a spy, but he takes her on as a novice anyway. Martise is supposedly Gifted but failed in her magic training, so they struggle to coax her powers out of her. Silhara is kind of an asshole at first, using all sorts of magic tricks to frighten Martise into leaving, but she’s made of sterner stuff than that.
Plus, Silhara is unaware that she’s a slave and literally can’t leave. In fact, it took him so long to come to this realization that I was getting a little annoyed. There are so many hints sprinkled throughout their interactions, where he’ll mention slavery and Martise will tense up, that I found it incredible that such an intelligent mage wouldn’t guess that something was amiss.
But aside from those flaws, Master of Crows was an entertaining story about magic, love, and sacrifice. It almost reminded me of Sherryl Jordan’s [b: Secret Sacrament|118769|Secret Sacrament (Secret Sacrament, #1)|Sherryl Jordan|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1371358438s/118769.jpg|3183855], although obviously it didn’t measure up to such a literary masterpiece. Draven crafted an engaging supernatural romance in fewer pages than most romance novels. I’m eager to explore some of her other works.
Check out this review and more on my book blog here.
Method: ebook
Rating: 3/5 stars
Drama: 3/5
Trope(s): fantasy
Thoughts: will review later
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I really loved this book! I highly recommend it. The first chunk was a bit slow but after that it picks up. I was nearly in tears from the end it was very intense but read this book!