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emsbookienook's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
okbookshley's review against another edition
5.0
This was wow. This was my first ARC and I loved it, and if I hadn't been so busy the past few weeks, I would have finished this in one night lol. It didn't feel like it was as many pages as it was. Cece, the main girl character, was a total badass. I found myself in awe, jaw dropped at her quite a few times. The fight scenes? Amazing. The lovin scenes? Also, quite amazing. There is a bit of a love triangle, and at times there were some very cheesy lines and moments, but I didn't mind. I found myself feelings very similar to Cece throughout this. There were quite a few plot twists, even though I expected one of them I was still shook to the core by it. This book gave me whiplash in all the best ways. I do feel as though this could have been split in two books, but even still it was amazing. And considering this was Sheila's first book? Even more amazing. Oh, and the cover? Beautiful.
I cannot wait for book 2 later this year. Only 1 more week till launch!! I'll definitely be ordering a physical copy of this for my bookshelf. I'll be sharing my highlights and such after the launch :) Ty for the ARC!
I cannot wait for book 2 later this year. Only 1 more week till launch!! I'll definitely be ordering a physical copy of this for my bookshelf. I'll be sharing my highlights and such after the launch :) Ty for the ARC!
nelliereadsalot's review against another edition
4.0
I'll be honest, usually love triangles drive me insane, but this one... this one... whew. There are times when each of the three of them drove me crazy and others when I was obsessed. Normally, I pick a "winner" fairly early on, but this one has me wishing for a why choose? lol
Can't wait to see how things progress with the relationships, drama, and magic!
Can't wait to see how things progress with the relationships, drama, and magic!
vicrhood's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
thebookish_baker's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
mlkasian's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
undercoverfae's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
maggiestraveledbookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“Scars are just reminders of the things we’ve survived. This is just a sign that you are stronger than the thing that tried to break you, Cece.”
Rating: 4 stars ⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
What an impressive debut novel!! I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I’m looking forward to reading the next books.
(There are currently 3 out of 4 books currently available. I believe the final book is being released Summer 2024.)
Overview:
⚔️ Adult Romantasy
🌟 Fiesty Powerhouse FMC (witch + huntress)
❤️ Angsty Love Triangle
⚡️ Warring of the Gods
‼️ Adventures and Quests
✨ Magic System
🔥 Spice and Tension
This is a true blend of Fantasy and Romance - where the book needs both elements to be equally strong in order to convey the story.
From the compelling magic system to the scheming gods to the unique soul bonds, I was enthralled by the fantasy elements. This had enough world-building to provide the base layer, and I’m excited to see more revealed in the next book.
I genuinely loved all the main characters! Cecelia is a strong and powerful FMC, and Reiner and Xander are equally lovable as MMCs. The Cecelia/Xander connection felt a little too fast/InstaLove for my preferences, and I don’t generally like reading Love Triangles, but I’m locked into their relationships and can’t wait to see how it unfolds.
Also, I’m impressed by how much plotting the author managed to pull off in this! Seriously, SO much happens. It did feel reminiscent of the FBAA series at times, so if you enjoyed that series, I think you’ll love this one too.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and recommend it to all Romantasy lovers!
✨ Read via Kindle Unlimited ✨
sagittarian's review against another edition
5.0
the way this book has ROCKETSPEED SHUTTLED me DIRECTLY into the depths of despair and book hangoverdom in the best, most satisfying, most ‘this is why i read romance books’ kind of way.
i am EPICALLY hungover. i feel like i’ve been through the world’s fastest spin cycle, in a washing machine strapped into one of those scrambly rides at the fair that makes you scream with joy (and a little bit of nausea, for fun).
this was so, so, so, so, SO GOOD.
i read so much fantasy romance, and while i’m an Enthusiastic Fan In General (insert ‘when someone is just a casual fan of something and you’re deranged’ meme), it’s rare that a SINGLE BOOK (not even the whole series yet!!!) puts me through the full spectrum of human emotion. this has more twists than the spinniest, scariest rollercoaster you know. it is SUPERB.
this has all of the hallmarks of the best kinds of fantasy romance:
-cool magic system, of which our FMC dabbles in ALL elements, but specializes in memory
-a years-long quest to unlock magic for all of the witches in their struggling, constantly-threatened-by-war-from-their-asshole-neighbors kingdom
-handsome soul bonded guardians
-mysterious handsome strangers who bring her roses and dessert
-gods (!!!!!!!!! also handsome !!!!!!!!!!)
-and most agonizingly: a love triangle of epic, angsty proportions.
our FMC is cecelia, a memory witch desperately in love with her childhood best friend and soul bonded guardian, who she’s expressly forbidden to engage romantically. she feels trapped and confined within the antiquated, misogynistic structures of court life, while also bearing the huuuuuuuuuuge weight of responsibility for succeeding where no witch before her ever has — in unlocking the magic of the lost god for the betterment of her kingdom.
plot? unbelievably good. so, so many twists that i constantly kept looking at the percentage bar wondering how the hell we were learning something of this caliber with 50% left of the book to go. the romance? the emotional HEART of this story, with the love triangle to end all love triangles. my heart HURTS. i feel vaguely ill and sad, two hallmarks of my favorite kind of romance. and while one of the characters falls hard and fast for our FMC, i don’t mind the insta love at all. as a leo, it just makes sense to me that someone would fall in love with our FMC upon first sight
i am EPICALLY hungover. i feel like i’ve been through the world’s fastest spin cycle, in a washing machine strapped into one of those scrambly rides at the fair that makes you scream with joy (and a little bit of nausea, for fun).
this was so, so, so, so, SO GOOD.
i read so much fantasy romance, and while i’m an Enthusiastic Fan In General (insert ‘when someone is just a casual fan of something and you’re deranged’ meme), it’s rare that a SINGLE BOOK (not even the whole series yet!!!) puts me through the full spectrum of human emotion. this has more twists than the spinniest, scariest rollercoaster you know. it is SUPERB.
this has all of the hallmarks of the best kinds of fantasy romance:
-cool magic system, of which our FMC dabbles in ALL elements, but specializes in memory
-a years-long quest to unlock magic for all of the witches in their struggling, constantly-threatened-by-war-from-their-asshole-neighbors kingdom
-handsome soul bonded guardians
-mysterious handsome strangers who bring her roses and dessert
-gods (!!!!!!!!! also handsome !!!!!!!!!!)
-and most agonizingly: a love triangle of epic, angsty proportions.
our FMC is cecelia, a memory witch desperately in love with her childhood best friend and soul bonded guardian, who she’s expressly forbidden to engage romantically. she feels trapped and confined within the antiquated, misogynistic structures of court life, while also bearing the huuuuuuuuuuge weight of responsibility for succeeding where no witch before her ever has — in unlocking the magic of the lost god for the betterment of her kingdom.
plot? unbelievably good. so, so many twists that i constantly kept looking at the percentage bar wondering how the hell we were learning something of this caliber with 50% left of the book to go. the romance? the emotional HEART of this story, with the love triangle to end all love triangles. my heart HURTS. i feel vaguely ill and sad, two hallmarks of my favorite kind of romance. and while one of the characters falls hard and fast for our FMC, i don’t mind the insta love at all. as a leo, it just makes sense to me that someone would fall in love with our FMC upon first sight