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atomicbritt's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Animal death and Xenophobia
dearhaleynicole's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.25
This was an overall lower stakes romance (of course till stuff hit the fan as it tends to do around two-thirds of the way through most romantasy books) between two heirs to their respective kingdoms β one orc & the other elven β as they marry as a sign of good faith in signing a treaty between their kingdoms. The way their love story unfolded was beautiful to read and you best bet I unexpectedly cried my eyes out on a couple of occasions over them π₯²
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Animal death, Sexual assault, Violence, and War
wanderingtales's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and War
the_bookish_witch's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Mild spoilers, separated by line break
I enjoyed the book. I found the smut the primary point of the book but well balanced with the world building. I was what I expected and I enjoyed it.
Not fond of the unnecessary death of the horse though, im.hoping it ties into the second book
I enjoyed the book. I found the smut the primary point of the book but well balanced with the world building. I was what I expected and I enjoyed it.
Not fond of the unnecessary death of the horse though, im.hoping it ties into the second book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, and War
Moderate: Death of parent, Animal death, Grief, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail
hobbit_at_heart's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent, Racism, and Animal death
lbelow's review against another edition
At first it seemed like there was going to be a satisfying amount of depth and maybe a slow-burn romance, but a couple hours into this is it's pretty clear that one party is bringing more enthusiasm/effort into the relationship than the other which is disappointing to read, frankly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
diana_raquel's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
βThank you for bringing me home.β
I discover this book on a list of M/M fantasy romances. And it felt like something that I would like: arranged marriages, political intrigue, it got everything that I like. And I liked it. Really liked it. It a well-structured story, with good and well-developed characters. However, I think it that the pacing was a little fast and certain events could be more spaces-out!
Nonetheless, its a good story that I recommend.
I discover this book on a list of M/M fantasy romances. And it felt like something that I would like: arranged marriages, political intrigue, it got everything that I like. And I liked it. Really liked it. It a well-structured story, with good and well-developed characters. However, I think it that the pacing was a little fast and certain events could be more spaces-out!
Nonetheless, its a good story that I recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Animal death
Minor: Grief, War, Cursing, and Infidelity
ashlightgrayson's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
This was an incredibly wholesome queer fantasy romance. Zorvut and Teagan, due to circumstances, marry to form a political alliance. As is to be expected, the elves in this world have a giant veil of pretentiousness surrounding them that makes them have very racist stereotypes about orcs. Thankfully, Teagan is open minded and Zorvut and him make the best of their relationship given the circumstances. In this world the marriage ceremony entails both parties having an emotional link that lets them know what the other individual is feeling. This makes for an interesting dynamic between Zorvut and Teagan. They clearly have a sexual interest in each other and as the story progresses the relationship between them becomes more emotional in nature. There are political stakes at play in the background, but they take a backseat to the development of the romantic relationship between Teagan and Zorvut. The sex scenes are very explicit, so if that's what you are looking for you will find it here. I think the author strikes a good balance between the development of the relationship and the sex scenes, though. There is an important revelation at the end of the story that will have some important implications for the rest of the series. I'm looking forward to seeing how Zorvut and Teagan continue to work together to solve the political issues that plague their respective kingdoms. Overall, this was a quick but wholesome romance with interesting world building. If you like worlds like the Forgotten Realms for Dungeons and Dragons or you like things like Pathfinder and want some romance, I would recommend this book. I think it would check most of the boxes for a reader seeking a romance in that kind of setting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Racism and Cursing
shaipanda's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed this!! I originally came for the spice π which it definitely did have but actually got suprisingly invested in the characters and want to read the sequel now
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Sexual content, and Animal death
Moderate: Racism, Grief, and Violence
Minor: War, Xenophobia, Death of parent, and Infidelity
flavoredfaeman's review
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence