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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
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:
No
l.j. andrews is a must read author for me every time, and i love the ever seas books. i honestly couldn't enjoy this until the last 70-ish pages. i felt like the characters were flat and the magic system was kind of confusing. i will still read the next one and anything else she puts in, but i'm disappointed by this one.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
What I wouldn't give to have Roark *tap tap tap* over my heart đŠ
Andrews has her recipe to draw you in to her books down to a T. The world building, the complex characters and relationships, the tension.
Roark's hand talking feels so intimate that anything he says in this book is felt so intensely. Especially when he talks against her cheek 𼾠I felt that more than the spicy scenes!
More please and as soon as possible.
Andrews has her recipe to draw you in to her books down to a T. The world building, the complex characters and relationships, the tension.
Roark's hand talking feels so intimate that anything he says in this book is felt so intensely. Especially when he talks against her cheek 𼾠I felt that more than the spicy scenes!
More please and as soon as possible.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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:
Complicated
I donât know how I didnât predict this ending since the author has used this one more than once
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
If a book includes the Enemies to Lovers and Forced Proximity tropes, I will definitely read it. Thatâs what had me picking up Broken Souls and Bones, along with the cover and synopsis. The combination of these tropes in a Fantasy storyline is always going to be something I want to read, plus I enjoy discovering new authors. L.J. Andrews is a new author for me, and I was excited to dive into this book.
Lyra Bien, the FMC, has been hiding for a long time, trying to avoid attention. However, when Roark Ashwood, the sentry of Stonegate, comes to her village, her abilities are exposed as she attempts to save her friend. Now, she is being forced to go with Roark, so the King can use her powers, which puts her life at risk each time she does so. Thankfully, she has friends like Kael and several others to support her. The complicating factor is that the one person she should despise for bringing her to the King is the very person she is beginning to have feelings for. The issue is that Roark is concealing dark secrets from her and others, but she might be the only one who can save him.
I greatly appreciated that this book was written from dual points of view rather than a single perspective. Donât get me wrong, I would have still enjoyed it if it had only one point of view, but I love being able to read from both main charactersâ perspectives.
I havenât read many Fantasy stories in quite some time, but this year Iâm reading more, and L.J. Andrews definitely had me entertained with the first book of this new series/trilogy. This book reminded me of another trilogy I read in the past that featured a bone mending and magic system. However, it has its own unique take since itâs Viking-inspired, and L.J. Andrews put her own spin on it.
I enjoyed getting to know both characters and once again appreciated that it was dual POV. I loved getting to know Lyra and her powers, and I have a feeling there is more to come with her in the next book. I felt sorry for her for what she was having to do for the King because she was being used for his benefit and didnât take into account her safety and well-being. When it came to Roark, I loved his character and how full of mystery he was. He was Lyraâs bodyguard most of the book, and he took it very seriously. No one was going to get away with messing with Lyra when he was around. A big secret is revealed about him towards the end of the book that I may have already figured out, but it didnât stop me from enjoying the book.
This book is a slow burn, meaning it takes some time for the characters to express their feelings. Their romance is also forbidden, which adds to the intrigue. The world-building develops gradually, but itâs worth the wait. I have a feeling the author has only scratched the surface, and I canât wait to dive into the second book, especially after that cliffhanger! Overall, I found this book captivating and gave it four stars.
Cliffhanger: Yes.
Would I recommend this book? Yes, especially for readers in their Romantasy era who love reading the enemies-to-lovers trope like I do. Additionally, I highly recommend the audiobook. The narrators, Lindsey Dorcus and Will Thorne, did a fantastic job of bringing the characters and story to life.
What to Expect:
âď¸Romantasy
âď¸Slow Burn
âď¸Viking Inspired
âď¸Enemies to Lovers
âď¸Forced Proximity
âď¸Bodyguard MMC
âď¸Magic
âď¸Romantasy
âď¸Slow Burn
âď¸Viking Inspired
âď¸Enemies to Lovers
âď¸Forced Proximity
âď¸Bodyguard MMC
âď¸Magic
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced