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The first half of the book is reminiscent of red queen, however it’s world building and imagery is really good!
It’s a simple, fun and easy read
I was squealing at the banter, and the tension was amazing
It was slow burn and instant love at the same time(?) in that mc and love interest didn’t acknowledge their feelings for one another until the end, but since the start there was SO MUCH PINING
Overall, 4.5 stars
It’s great for reading when trying to get out of a slump, or after you DNF’d another book. I would recommend it as a closed door, romantasy book (:
What would make it better and bring it up to five stars would be: less instant love (love interest liked mc since the start) and once the got together, more romantic moments.
Age rating - 11+
Stars - 4.5
Genres - romance (closed door), fantasy
Graphic: Cursing, Torture, Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail
I bought this as soon as I found Lauren Roberts on TikTok but never read it. Powerless has made an appearance on monthly TBRs, but again I didn’t read it. I haven’t gotten into fantasy romances before because of the length. What finally made me want to read was Sara Carrolli ❤️
This book has tension, goooood banter, forbidden love (in a way), and deception. It was a great first fantasy romance. Very much reminded me of the trials from the Hunger Games but also a movie with a similar plot of someone born to kill the very thing he ends up growing closer to. I can’t remember the name of the movie for the life of me. Can’t wait for the remainder of the series. I have some theories!
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Gore, Torture, Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Genocide, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Alcohol
Graphic: Death, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Death of parent