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This book is AMAZING. Such a unique magic system. The world building is so good, and Lyra and Roark are simply the best! Can't wait for book 2!
adventurous
mysterious
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
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Enjoyment: 5⭐
Plot: 5⭐
Characters: 5⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
I have been waiting for this for so long! But it was worth it. The characters are interesting, with a great side cast. The plot, whilst elements of it are predictable, has some real surprise moments. Even the predictable moments were done so well that it was just exciting for it to finally happen.
I loved it! Can't wait for the next book!
Plot: 5⭐
Characters: 5⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
I have been waiting for this for so long! But it was worth it. The characters are interesting, with a great side cast. The plot, whilst elements of it are predictable, has some real surprise moments. Even the predictable moments were done so well that it was just exciting for it to finally happen.
I loved it! Can't wait for the next book!
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Lyra and our handsome mute MMC have my heart ♥️.
The way that LJ Andrews writes the MMC without being able to speak is so perfectly done!
I cannot wait for more of this series and hope it spans so many books!!!
ALSO! MISS QUEEN 👑 WHAT WAS THAT ENDING!!! I'm reeling!
Definitely a 5 star read.
The way that LJ Andrews writes the MMC without being able to speak is so perfectly done!
I cannot wait for more of this series and hope it spans so many books!!!
ALSO! MISS QUEEN 👑 WHAT WAS THAT ENDING!!! I'm reeling!
Definitely a 5 star read.
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The gasp I gasped at the end of this book is something I haven’t done in a long time. I’m not even sure how long I have to wait for the next book, but I’m already impatiently waiting.
The magic system in this world is well thought out and unique. The characters are deep and have multiple facets to what make them tick. The overall story is engaging and has some twists and turns I thought I had figured out, but hadn’t.
I’m not even sure how long I have to wait for the next book, but I’m already impatiently waiting.
The magic system in this world is well thought out and unique. The characters are deep and have multiple facets to what make them tick. The overall story is engaging and has some twists and turns I thought I had figured out, but hadn’t.
I’m not even sure how long I have to wait for the next book, but I’m already impatiently waiting.
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Full disclosure: I’m an author and will only post positive reviews now. I don’t take many ARCs for review now, but I received this to prepare for a podcast interview with the author, so I'm reviewing so my NG rating doesn't crater.
I’m a fan of L.J. Andrews The Ever Seas books, and anxious to read The Broken Kingdoms. When I found out about this new duology, I was eager to check out Broken Souls and Bones, and it definitely delivered for me.
L.J. Andrews takes the time needed to develop the primary characters and their motivations and the risks they face. I was intrigued by the characters, fully invested in their journeys, and the book delivered some shocking revelations that I did not see coming.
This book has an intriguing magic system, and there are a lot of characters with agendas, even if they’re minor characters within the story. And the behind-the-scenes scheming impacts the primary characters’ ARCs in unexpected ways. There were just enough hints throughout to make me feel like I should have anticipated some of the revelations, but I’ll admit, I was too invested in the budding romance to fully focus on palace intrigue.
Some of the things I really enjoyed included the found family aspect, a male-female friendship with no hint of romance, and the battle scenes. My only complaint is that now, I have to wait for book 2.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Honestly the book was too slow and wasn’t maintaining my attention.
It was just the same romantasy plot that I have read several times and the MMC was just a butthead for no reason.