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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
Pretty fun summer read I picked up on Kindle. I enjoyed the world building, I can imagine additional stories within the setting (which is sort of medieval/middle eastern). I could have used a little more exposition, I sort of felt a bit thrown into the middle. Am I reading the second in a series? The dialogue between the romantic leads is believable and sometimes amusing. The plot was well planned (predictable) and satisfying.
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
I feel like I’ve been looking for this book for two years. Great world building. Enemies to lovers. Loved the plot and character development. I’ll be looking at the author’s page for more recs.
4 Stars.
I rather enjoyed this book. I liked the slow nature of the development of Silhara and Martise's relationship. I liked Gurn, and the relationship he has with both Silhara and Martise—he wasn't just a servant, he was a friend. I enjoyed the dialogue, and how Martise grew as a character from a quiet, shy slave to a woman comfortable speaking her mind with Silhara and Gurn. One complaint is that after the big confrontation, you skip a few months of time, and there isn't much discussion of what happens in that time. And speaking of the big confrontation, it wasn't as dramatic or thrilling as it could have been. It resolved pretty quickly and easily. Shouldn't there have been some fall-out from the destruction of a god? Wouldn't there still have been more repercussions from the drought and famine and whatever else Corruption had caused? And it is never explained to my satisfaction how Silhara and Martise survive taking down the god when their predecessors both died taking out a God.
I rather enjoyed this book. I liked the slow nature of the development of Silhara and Martise's relationship. I liked Gurn, and the relationship he has with both Silhara and Martise—he wasn't just a servant, he was a friend. I enjoyed the dialogue, and how Martise grew as a character from a quiet, shy slave to a woman comfortable speaking her mind with Silhara and Gurn. One complaint is that after the big confrontation, you skip a few months of time, and there isn't much discussion of what happens in that time. And speaking of the big confrontation, it wasn't as dramatic or thrilling as it could have been. It resolved pretty quickly and easily. Shouldn't there have been some fall-out from the destruction of a god? Wouldn't there still have been more repercussions from the drought and famine and whatever else Corruption had caused? And it is never explained to my satisfaction how Silhara and Martise survive taking down the god when their predecessors both died taking out a God.
This book has confirmed that I will fall in love with every and all characters Grace Craven creates.
It took me a minute to fall into this world, but once I did I was in love with it. The story is engaging, the romance lovely, the characters rich, and the world building wonderful. The big, climactic moment wasn't quite as exciting as it might have been, but in the grand scheme of things, I didn't really care. I can't wait to start the next one.
Grace Draven is one of my favorite fantasy romance authors so it is no surprise that I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Martise is my favorite kind of heroine, steady and smart with a quiet grit and determination. She has learned to blend into the shadows and keep her head down but she hasn't allowed enslavement to break her. Silhara is an interesting foil to her--he is arrogant and hard, but also a survivor who recognizes her true worth. Their relationship grew naturally over the course of the story, which was sweetly domestic in its way, even as they were battling a god of corruption. Highly recommend for fans of beauty and the beast who long for a bookish heroine who isn't stunningly beautiful.
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I think I first heard of Master of Crows on either Amazon or Goodreads. It was mentioned under one of those “other books like this” or “if you like then you should read” lists. The stunning cover immediately caught my attention and most of the one and two star reviews stated the detailed sex scenes as being the main hindrance to enjoyment. Well, as we all know, detailed sex scenes are not something that bothers me. ;)
Crow Mage Silhara needs help defeating the god wanting to use him in order to take control of the world. Regardless of his overwhelming hatred for the Conclave, he has no where else to turn and finally reaches out for help. He asks for an apprentice schooled in knowledge of the archaic languages to help him find a way to defeat the powerful god. What he gets is Martise, a woman who is enslaved to one of the most powerful priests in the Conclave. Her main purpose in being sent into Silhara’s household is to spy on him and give the Conclave proof that he is corrupt. In fact her freedom depends on it.
I’m actually surprised I haven’t heard of this book before now. The world-building is rich and vibrant and is the backdrop that enables this author to create some wonderfully remarkable characters. From the main protagonists to the secondary characters, each one is fully fleshed out and drawn in a way that allowed me to easily connect to each one. Silhara and Martise have a slow build romance that was hauntingly beautiful. Nothing is rushed. They have an intense connection that became magical as it unfolded on the page.
I made the mistake of starting this one on a weekday when I had a full schedule. Throughout the day I found myself taking sneak peeks on my phone, anxious to finish. That’s how connected I was to this love story. I highly recommend this to lovers of fantasy romance.
Favorite Quote:
He loved her to the point of madness, to obsession and even sacrifice.
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I think I first heard of Master of Crows on either Amazon or Goodreads. It was mentioned under one of those “other books like this” or “if you like then you should read” lists. The stunning cover immediately caught my attention and most of the one and two star reviews stated the detailed sex scenes as being the main hindrance to enjoyment. Well, as we all know, detailed sex scenes are not something that bothers me. ;)
Crow Mage Silhara needs help defeating the god wanting to use him in order to take control of the world. Regardless of his overwhelming hatred for the Conclave, he has no where else to turn and finally reaches out for help. He asks for an apprentice schooled in knowledge of the archaic languages to help him find a way to defeat the powerful god. What he gets is Martise, a woman who is enslaved to one of the most powerful priests in the Conclave. Her main purpose in being sent into Silhara’s household is to spy on him and give the Conclave proof that he is corrupt. In fact her freedom depends on it.
I’m actually surprised I haven’t heard of this book before now. The world-building is rich and vibrant and is the backdrop that enables this author to create some wonderfully remarkable characters. From the main protagonists to the secondary characters, each one is fully fleshed out and drawn in a way that allowed me to easily connect to each one. Silhara and Martise have a slow build romance that was hauntingly beautiful. Nothing is rushed. They have an intense connection that became magical as it unfolded on the page.
I made the mistake of starting this one on a weekday when I had a full schedule. Throughout the day I found myself taking sneak peeks on my phone, anxious to finish. That’s how connected I was to this love story. I highly recommend this to lovers of fantasy romance.
Favorite Quote:
He loved her to the point of madness, to obsession and even sacrifice.