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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
Very fun and ligthhearted. I loved how soft Gwen was and how Oskar fit so well with her. Nice, quick read.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Thanks to NetGalley, Penguin Random House, and Thea Guazon for the eARC. And a special shout out to Critical Role for creating a world that not only do I want to return to over and over again, but that allows for a book like this to be written.
As a fan of Critical Role, this was a must-read. As someone who’s had The Hurricane wars on her TBR for far too long, I’m forever sold on Thea Guanzon after this read! I don’t know how anyone could have done a better job of bringing Oskar to life. To take a beloved IP and build a story in a world that’s already so thick with lore and to do it in a way that seamlessly fits while still adding your own style, 10/10. I’m so thankful to Thea for how well she handled the source material and I am looking forward to recommending this book to both Critters as well as the uninitiated!
As a fan of Critical Role, this was a must-read. As someone who’s had The Hurricane wars on her TBR for far too long, I’m forever sold on Thea Guanzon after this read! I don’t know how anyone could have done a better job of bringing Oskar to life. To take a beloved IP and build a story in a world that’s already so thick with lore and to do it in a way that seamlessly fits while still adding your own style, 10/10. I’m so thankful to Thea for how well she handled the source material and I am looking forward to recommending this book to both Critters as well as the uninitiated!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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:
No
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
I fear that I was destined to love this. As a Critical Role fan I am aware of my bias but I genuinely think that this is my perfect romance book. Guanzon finds a great balance between cheesy romance tropes, steamy smut, intriguing plot and character growth. I kept my eye out for any scenes I remembered being mentioned in the campaign, of which I found two (though there may be more that I have just forgotten): the infamous bodice ripping scene and the scene at the end with Oskar and Guinevere watching the boat sinking. I highly recommend this even if you know nothing about Critical Role because it is such a fun time.
adventurous
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
I ADORED this book and will be re-reading, trust
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
This book was so cute. I loved Gwen and Oskar’s grumpy sunshine relationship so much and the dual pov. My only gripe is I wish it was a little more of a slow burn as it felt just a little rushed. I also felt that Gwen’s abilities kind of took a back seat to the story and I would have loved to see more of her learning to master it.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced