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a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars!
An engaging fantasy showcasing thief Min and how he must accomplish an impossible mission, less his “nephew” Harry befall a fatal curse.
Min wants to project that he’s a badass loner who only watches out for himself. However, Harry is technically his protege and his found family and though he’d never admit it, Min would do anything to save Harry from his own folly. What ensues is a dangerous journey across fae infested lands to bring back the heir of one of the realm’s most powerful houses. What Min doesn’t expect is to actually sympathize with Kazimir’s predicament, nor does he plan on falling for the handsome mysterious lad as well.
This had some good world building, political machinations, and interesting magical goings on. The characters were layered, and though Min and Harry have their many faults, they have the best intentions despite their less than stellar reputations. The love story was sweet with lots of hurt comfort, and there was a great conclusive climax to see Min and company win the day!
Lisa Henry fans and fantasy lovers will find this combo difficult to resist! Enjoy!
An engaging fantasy showcasing thief Min and how he must accomplish an impossible mission, less his “nephew” Harry befall a fatal curse.
Min wants to project that he’s a badass loner who only watches out for himself. However, Harry is technically his protege and his found family and though he’d never admit it, Min would do anything to save Harry from his own folly. What ensues is a dangerous journey across fae infested lands to bring back the heir of one of the realm’s most powerful houses. What Min doesn’t expect is to actually sympathize with Kazimir’s predicament, nor does he plan on falling for the handsome mysterious lad as well.
This had some good world building, political machinations, and interesting magical goings on. The characters were layered, and though Min and Harry have their many faults, they have the best intentions despite their less than stellar reputations. The love story was sweet with lots of hurt comfort, and there was a great conclusive climax to see Min and company win the day!
Lisa Henry fans and fantasy lovers will find this combo difficult to resist! Enjoy!
coffeepensandpaper's review
only read 130pgs and it felt like twice as much. the pacing is weird, the romance unbelievable. Lisa Henry can do better
heatherp's review
Slow start… read reviews about the love interest and it doesn’t sound like my thing
spetestar's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
nyeran's review
1.0
"It's a mistake to believe that a man can't be entirely selfish if he thinks of others too."
♠ Mi trovo in imbarazzo e difficoltà, non ho idea di cosa scrivere perchè questo libro mi ha lasciata oltremodo indifferente. Proprio meh. Non mi ha coinvolta la trama, non mi hanno coinvolta i personaggi, non mi ha coinvolto nulla perchè in effetti non c'è nulla. Non c'è il nemico, non c'è la crescita personale (e no, avere i sensi di colpa perchè ti piace il prigioniero non conta) e la storia d'amore non ha senso. Non si capisce come mai Kaz provi qualcosa per Min e non c'è nulla nelle loro interazioni che suggerisca un interesse da parte sua.
♠ Non viene spiegato neppure nulla del background della storia, dove siamo, in che epoca, come funziona la magia, niente. Sopratutto non mi è chiaro come mai la Henry abbia deciso di enfatizzare così tanto la differente maturità dei due innamorati. Kaz è un diciannovenne che viene dipinto come un bambino piagnucolante, ha le sue ragioni, per carita, ma questo non fa che accentuare una differenza di età che in realtà non c'è e fa risultare Min molto più vecchio di quanto in realtà non sia. Non ho nulla contro l'age gap, assolutamente, ma qui veramente ti dimentichi che Kaz è maggiorenne e ti sembra un bambino, addirittura risulta in forte contrasto con Harry che è più piccolo di lui ma parla e agisce in modo più maturo.
♠ Non si capisce neppure perchè il re teme i Fae quando questi non li hanno mai ne attaccati ne avvicinati ne fatto altro che potesse scatenare qualche reazione, non hanno mai mostrato alcun interesse per le loro terre o altro. Non hanno neppure alcuna utilità all'interno della storia.
♠ Mi trovo in imbarazzo e difficoltà, non ho idea di cosa scrivere perchè questo libro mi ha lasciata oltremodo indifferente. Proprio meh. Non mi ha coinvolta la trama, non mi hanno coinvolta i personaggi, non mi ha coinvolto nulla perchè in effetti non c'è nulla. Non c'è il nemico, non c'è la crescita personale (e no, avere i sensi di colpa perchè ti piace il prigioniero non conta) e la storia d'amore non ha senso. Non si capisce come mai Kaz provi qualcosa per Min e non c'è nulla nelle loro interazioni che suggerisca un interesse da parte sua.
♠ Non viene spiegato neppure nulla del background della storia, dove siamo, in che epoca, come funziona la magia, niente. Sopratutto non mi è chiaro come mai la Henry abbia deciso di enfatizzare così tanto la differente maturità dei due innamorati. Kaz è un diciannovenne che viene dipinto come un bambino piagnucolante, ha le sue ragioni, per carita, ma questo non fa che accentuare una differenza di età che in realtà non c'è e fa risultare Min molto più vecchio di quanto in realtà non sia. Non ho nulla contro l'age gap, assolutamente, ma qui veramente ti dimentichi che Kaz è maggiorenne e ti sembra un bambino, addirittura risulta in forte contrasto con Harry che è più piccolo di lui ma parla e agisce in modo più maturo.
♠ Non si capisce neppure perchè il re teme i Fae quando questi non li hanno mai ne attaccati ne avvicinati ne fatto altro che potesse scatenare qualche reazione, non hanno mai mostrato alcun interesse per le loro terre o altro. Non hanno neppure alcuna utilità all'interno della storia.
chickenafraido's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this! I love high fantasy, and it's always nice to see interesting new takes on fae and magic. I only wish it had been longer, so we could've seen this world become more fleshed out.
Overall, a simple story with interesting characters, a sweet romance, and a satisfying ending - what more could you ask for.
I'd be interested to see more high fantasy from Lisa Henry in the future, I think she could really shine.
Overall, a simple story with interesting characters, a sweet romance, and a satisfying ending - what more could you ask for.
I'd be interested to see more high fantasy from Lisa Henry in the future, I think she could really shine.
alizalondon's review against another edition
4.0
Super cute and fluffy, with a touch of fantasy. I only wish it were longer, so we could explore the fae and the magic more.
rayonx's review against another edition
4.0
This book in one sentence: In order to save his reckless nephew, Min agrees to travel to Anhaga to retrieve a young witch for his manipulative and powerful family.
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Steaminess:
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Steaminess:
missawn's review against another edition
3.0
This was just okay. I typically enjoy this author's work -- and this was no exception. There were moments that felt like a spectacular 5 star read -- excellent world building and intrigue -- but the book was inconsistent and unfortunately, failed to grab my attention in the way I was hoping it would. In the end, despite having finished this book a few days ago -- I'm having trouble remembering what it was about or who the MCs were. Aspects of the story were disturbing and quite dark (which affected my enjoyment). I wasn't really drawn in and sometimes struggled to stay engaged. I wish I loved this one more than I did ...
cindaren's review against another edition
5.0
This was one of my favorite Lisa Henry books. The writing sometimes reminded me of Robin McKinley although I couldn't pinpoint why, but Robin McKinley is one of my favorite writers so no complaints here! Read this on KU and will now be purchasing it. I'll definitely be rereading this one!