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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
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:
Complicated
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
I really enjoyed this and like Roark a lot! I did find somethings were repeated a lot and annoyed me a little the main characters being “nose to nose” or him signing againt her cheek, how is she supposed to see that to know what he’s saying?? Fun book, the magic was very different and interesting. I feel like there’s still a lot of unknowns about the world and the other kingdoms. Not really an enemies to lovers because they each feel a pull toward the other right after meeting so while on paper they thought of each other as enemies , they never really felt like it.
I DEVOURED this! I love Roark sm and need book 2 asap
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
adventurous
emotional
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:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow what a ride! It‘s been a while since I‘ve had a solid 5-star romantasy read. I raved through this book. Kinda saw the twists coming, but not in a bad way, it felt very satisfying. Good foreshadowing. Some people critiqued that the worldbuilding is not very strong in this one. I didn’t really mind, but hope that we‘ll dive a little further into the magic system in book 2. March 2026 cant come soon enough. I loved all the characters 🥹 Will def check out the author‘s other books.
Let’s start with the positives: the opening was strong. It pulled me in with mystery and intrigue right away. Lyra’s silver scars, Roark’s brooding silence, and the looming danger of the king’s obsession with magic? Yes, please!
The world building was interesting, and the writing itself was solid. Plus, the romance had that slow burn dynamic I usually eat up. However, the pacing dragged. The book slowed after the first 20 percent, and it didn’t pick up again until the last 10 percent.
The love story was sweet but not as emotionally gripping as I wanted it to be. The ending did shock me, but not in a way that made me desperate for the next book. It was one of those “Huh… okay” moments rather than an “OMG, I NEED THE SEQUEL NOW” reaction.
This story was solid, but I wanted more from Lyra's character.
The world building was interesting, and the writing itself was solid. Plus, the romance had that slow burn dynamic I usually eat up. However, the pacing dragged. The book slowed after the first 20 percent, and it didn’t pick up again until the last 10 percent.
The love story was sweet but not as emotionally gripping as I wanted it to be. The ending did shock me, but not in a way that made me desperate for the next book. It was one of those “Huh… okay” moments rather than an “OMG, I NEED THE SEQUEL NOW” reaction.
This story was solid, but I wanted more from Lyra's character.
I loved everything about this book. I’m starting to love any MMC that uses sign language, or in this case, hand speak. The FMC, Lyra, is one of my favorites. Shes strong and cares for her people. I also feel like she is open minded and listens to those around her, even apologizes when she is wrong. Now Roark, yummy! However, his backstory was one of my favorite parts of this book. You don’t figure it out until the end, a cliffhanger of course too involving him. The plot was also very good. I love the idea behind the magic or craft in the world, it’s very different from what we see in other fantasies. Very good spicy scenes too, we obviously don’t get a ton being book one, but they are satisfying! Overall, a great read and I highly recommend it! I need book 2 immediately!!