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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
This series of books makes me so happy. Picking up a book knowing that it’s (technically) a stand-alone story with a happily ever after while still having the immersive world building of a series has been great for my mental health. Plus they’re all gorgeous! I can’t wait for my edition of this one to come in to join the rest of the pretties on my shelf.
A Dawn with the Wolf Knight centers around Faelyn, the last surviving witch who partners with spirits and helps maintain the protective barriers between the forest and the human lands. One day while visiting a sacred site in the forest, she encounters a woman being chased by wolves who appears to perform some sort of magic that impacts Faelyn. Faelyn helps her escape to the human lands and discovers that the woman, Aurora, is actually a spirit as well who is escaping many lifetimes of captivity by the wolf kings. The magic she performed was an attempt to reclaim her power from where half of it has been trapped in a ring that kept her bound to the lykin who possessed it. However, when she attempted it, the trapped power entered Faelyn, so Faelyn vows to help Aurora regain her full power and escape the lykin for good. Unfortunately, the wolves return and capture Aurora which leads to a rescue attempt that results in Faelyn being taken captive as well by the two lykin sent to reclaim Aurora - Evander and Bardulf.
Faelyn is seriously one of the kindest characters I’ve read - she treats the spirits with such respect and is genuinely good. Her friendships with Aurora and the other spirits are sweet and I enjoyed the additional world building around the spirits and magic of Midscape. Watching her relationship with Evander develop and grow was sweet. I did guess at some of the twists and turns the story took, but it was still a delightful ride.
I received and reviewed an ARC; this did not impact my review and all thoughts are my own.
A Dawn with the Wolf Knight centers around Faelyn, the last surviving witch who partners with spirits and helps maintain the protective barriers between the forest and the human lands. One day while visiting a sacred site in the forest, she encounters a woman being chased by wolves who appears to perform some sort of magic that impacts Faelyn. Faelyn helps her escape to the human lands and discovers that the woman, Aurora, is actually a spirit as well who is escaping many lifetimes of captivity by the wolf kings. The magic she performed was an attempt to reclaim her power from where half of it has been trapped in a ring that kept her bound to the lykin who possessed it. However, when she attempted it, the trapped power entered Faelyn, so Faelyn vows to help Aurora regain her full power and escape the lykin for good. Unfortunately, the wolves return and capture Aurora which leads to a rescue attempt that results in Faelyn being taken captive as well by the two lykin sent to reclaim Aurora - Evander and Bardulf.
Faelyn is seriously one of the kindest characters I’ve read - she treats the spirits with such respect and is genuinely good. Her friendships with Aurora and the other spirits are sweet and I enjoyed the additional world building around the spirits and magic of Midscape. Watching her relationship with Evander develop and grow was sweet. I did guess at some of the twists and turns the story took, but it was still a delightful ride.
I received and reviewed an ARC; this did not impact my review and all thoughts are my own.
adventurous
hopeful
slow-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
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and thought it to be a strong finish to the Married to Magic series.
I think Faelyn and Evander are one of my favourite couples from the entire series
I think Faelyn and Evander are one of my favourite couples from the entire series
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
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
I wanted to finish this series because I had been enjoying it so far. I enjoyed the 2nd and 3rd book, I struggled with the 1st, 4th and this book. It was just a disappointing end to a series.
This book is based of Faelyn and she is one of the last surviving witches. Her sole duty is to keep the protective barriers on the forest where the lykin roam – creatures who can shed flesh for fur – sparing nearby humans from their violent, beastly natures. When she has an unlikely encounter with the rare, primordial spirit of the moon, Faelyn finds herself not only the object of the Wolf King’s desire, but essential to his ability to keep his crown. She is taken to the magical land of Midscape, the Wolf King claims her as his bride to control the moon spirit’s magic that now resides within Faelyn. But Faelyn refuses to resign herself and the spirit Aurora to a life of servitude underneath the king’s cruel rule. Faelyn hatches a dangerous plan for them both to escape, and help comes from an unlikely ally. Evander is the king’s loyal knight, right hand, and Faelyn’s sworn protector on the outside. But appearances are not what they seem. He plots against the king’s brutality at every turn and helping Faelyn escape will serve these ends. But altruism for Faelyn and the trapped moon spirit isn’t his only motivation. Evander is hiding secrets, and they might change Faelyn’s life forever.
This book had such potential to be amazing and it just fell flat in some areas, like the first book in this series. I was sort of hoping for the book to end on a high and it just didn’t get me hooked like the books in the middle of the series. I was actually rooting for this to be a sapphic book, because Faelyn and Aurora had so much more chemistry than Faelyn and Evander. Like they have to be together for their powers to work and for them to beat the Wolf King. I was rooting for them so much and then Aurora goes and scarifies herself like no thanks. Stay where you were and be Faelyn’s mate. I wasn’t loving either of the main characters, usually I'm rooting for them both or rooting for one of them, but it was just like you are both as bad as each other and if you weren’t mates, the day wouldn’t have been saved. I felt like the spirits talk was just glossed over as well and for a pretty big part of it, I was getting slightly confused. The book mentioned the other characters but there wasn’t a lot that was done, I would have liked to see another character within the series be involved with the big bad guy.
I liked that Faelyn did have a massive character development and that she ended up being more powerful and using her powers for good instead of evil and that she didn’t want to be some big pack leader or queen, she just wanted to go home.
I was just getting bored towards the end and there were more questions than answers by the time I finished this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Kidnapping
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence
Minor: Infertility, Rape, Death of parent
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
This was such a fantastic and romantic story. I loved the blend of magic, creatures, and connection. Will be coming back for more of this world!!
adventurous
emotional
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:
Complicated
This was a really great addition to this standalone series. I love this world and world building that has been developed for the characters that exist in Midgard. I really loved the friendship & relationship that was developed between Aurora and Faeryn. I loved how the girls were able to connect and be present for each other, especially with Faeryn’s promise to Aurora. Additionally, I loved how Evander and Faeryn’s storyline interconnected so beautifully. Evander is actually Luke, the hunter, that lived in the cabin nearby. Despite that he did abandon her, but he found her again much to chance. It was beautiful that they were able to reconnect and they truly are mates.
Spice: 4/5🌶️
Spice: 4/5🌶️
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I love the Married to Magic books soooooo much! I’ve been meaning to read this book since it came out in August but hadn’t had a chance yet. FINALLY was able to this weekend and it was well worth the wait! The way Kova is able to craft this world and characters is incredible every single time. Her writing is easy to digest while being able to fully convey so much growth and plot and character moments.
adventurous
emotional
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