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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
adventurous
lighthearted
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:
Yes
3.5/5 stars
This book is an adult sapphic romance; an Anastasia retelling where Makeda, a long-lost princess, falls in love with Beznaria, an investigator tasked with finding her and bringing her to Ibarania. Makeda lost her job and her girlfriend and the last thing she needs is to deal with the fact that she might have a royal heritage. And when Beznaria marches into her life, she is annoyed and intrigued by her at once. The two of them end up going on a journey to Ibarania together and there’s a LOT that happens along the way (including a fake marriage and the only one bed trope – yes, you read that right).
I loved Makeda and Bez – both them as characters individually and them together. They had really great character development, amazing chemistry, and a strong emotional connection. I rooted for them so much and could not wait to see them get closer. It’s definitely veryyyy slow burn, so be prepared for that.
I do think the pacing was a bit slow, I would have liked it better if the book was a little shorter. It’s also quite heavy on the plot outside the romance, which isn’t my favorite, but if you like a lot of plot, you’re going to love that!
Overall, I enjoyed it a lot, and highly recommend it if you’re looking for a great sapphic romance that’s fun, adventurous, and a little steamy.
This book is an adult sapphic romance; an Anastasia retelling where Makeda, a long-lost princess, falls in love with Beznaria, an investigator tasked with finding her and bringing her to Ibarania. Makeda lost her job and her girlfriend and the last thing she needs is to deal with the fact that she might have a royal heritage. And when Beznaria marches into her life, she is annoyed and intrigued by her at once. The two of them end up going on a journey to Ibarania together and there’s a LOT that happens along the way (including a fake marriage and the only one bed trope – yes, you read that right).
I loved Makeda and Bez – both them as characters individually and them together. They had really great character development, amazing chemistry, and a strong emotional connection. I rooted for them so much and could not wait to see them get closer. It’s definitely veryyyy slow burn, so be prepared for that.
I do think the pacing was a bit slow, I would have liked it better if the book was a little shorter. It’s also quite heavy on the plot outside the romance, which isn’t my favorite, but if you like a lot of plot, you’re going to love that!
Overall, I enjoyed it a lot, and highly recommend it if you’re looking for a great sapphic romance that’s fun, adventurous, and a little steamy.
This was a super sweet book! I just didn’t love the pacing of it. I thought the beginning was too slow and the end too rushed. I wanted more right there!
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
3.5*
Cinderella meets The Bodyguard.
This could easily be a novella. It's a slow burn, mostly because nothing much happens.
Cinderella meets The Bodyguard.
This could easily be a novella. It's a slow burn, mostly because nothing much happens.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
Yes