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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
This had more twists and turns than I knew what to do with, in the best way! I loved ever second of this book, including the dual POV (WE LOVE MULTIPLE POV). Also the cliff hanger? Yeezus, I need book 2 now
I did not expect to like this book as much as I did! All the tropes are spot on: forced marriage/marriage of convenience, one horse, monster saves the girl from other monsters, forced proximity, probably so many more that I can't think of right now. The plot is a very interesting take on this type of story, and the character development is very well done.
The attraction between the MMC and the FMC is developed very quickly, then eases into a very slow burn throughout the entire book.
The spice was a little more mellow than I was expecting, but I'm hoping it was foreplay for the second book in this series.
The end of this book destroyed me, and I'm so upset that I have to wait for the next one to be released.
Hands down, I would read this again and again, and it may be one of my new comfort reads!
The attraction between the MMC and the FMC is developed very quickly, then eases into a very slow burn throughout the entire book.
The spice was a little more mellow than I was expecting, but I'm hoping it was foreplay for the second book in this series.
The end of this book destroyed me, and I'm so upset that I have to wait for the next one to be released.
Hands down, I would read this again and again, and it may be one of my new comfort reads!
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Me recordó un poco a Radiance, aunque Radiance es mucho mejor. A pesar de ello, es una lectura hermosa y la relación de los personajes principales también lo es. Estoy deseando seguir con la segunda parte.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
I think there was a lot potential in this book. The world is interesting, the different magic systems had an opportunity to be really cool, and the political intrigue should have been fun. Unfortunately for me, I felt very meh when all was said and done. I know this is a start of a series but I really dislike when the entire first book feels like it's ONLY a set up for what's going to happen next. The majority of the plot feels like filler and I don't really have any sort of drive to find out what happens next.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.75⭐️2.25🌶️
Romantasy
Dual POV
Slow burn
Unique Fae magic and lore
Mythical beasts
Politics
Deception
Tw: misogyny
The worldbuilding was pretty crazy. I wish there had been more information about the difference between the fae differences, and the magic left me with questions still. I’m hoping that a lot will be explained in book 2.
That ending was wild. A lot was foreshadowed, And I’m interested to see what happens… I was interested in some of the side characters, to only have them gone when so much was character building was put into them was an interesting choice.
It was a little too insta-love for me. But also slow burn at the same time?
I didn’t love the POV shifting and having to read the same scene from the new POV. It made things too repetitive for me. I think it stunted the pace of things.
The emotions from the MMC in the end reveal was confusing. It didn’t fit the character as far as we know him in this book. I’m hoping his reaction to things get explained in book 2, because…. It made me not like him for character inconsistency.
The last chapter is very interesting!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting, Abandonment, War
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
DNF at page 237
This began with promise, and I was anticipating an easy read romance. The writing is good, and the characters, whilst not hugely developed, were likeable enough that I was invested in them. However, about a third of the way in, there was suddenly a ridiculous twist that felt really contrived and seemed to exist purely to create entirely unnecessary angst. I plodded through a bit more, but after reading the synopsis for book 2, I realised it was going to be dragged out for another book and a half and I just couldn't be bothered anymore. The characters weren't interesting enough to read through that much angst.
Additionally, the world building was absolutely non-existent. You can't just throw a load of made-up words on the page and call it world building. To quote Faraine, "His words paint such sensations in my head. Not visions, for I have no way of envisioning the strange things of which he speaks." As a reader, I wasn't doing much envisioning either as the author didn't bother to describe anything when it came to the fae underworld. I think romantasy series always fail when the author tries to pin too much focus on the romance element. If you want to write an angsty romance, stick to the real world. You can't just dump your couple in a fantasy setting and expect the story to be immersive unless you put the effort into building out the fantasy element.
This began with promise, and I was anticipating an easy read romance. The writing is good, and the characters, whilst not hugely developed, were likeable enough that I was invested in them. However, about a third of the way in, there was suddenly a ridiculous twist that felt really contrived and seemed to exist purely to create entirely unnecessary angst. I plodded through a bit more, but after reading the synopsis for book 2, I realised it was going to be dragged out for another book and a half and I just couldn't be bothered anymore. The characters weren't interesting enough to read through that much angst.
Additionally, the world building was absolutely non-existent. You can't just throw a load of made-up words on the page and call it world building. To quote Faraine, "His words paint such sensations in my head. Not visions, for I have no way of envisioning the strange things of which he speaks." As a reader, I wasn't doing much envisioning either as the author didn't bother to describe anything when it came to the fae underworld. I think romantasy series always fail when the author tries to pin too much focus on the romance element. If you want to write an angsty romance, stick to the real world. You can't just dump your couple in a fantasy setting and expect the story to be immersive unless you put the effort into building out the fantasy element.
Fun, somewhat predictable but looking forward to reading the next book.
Oh where to even begin?! I adored this one. I loved this one.
Faraine is my girl. I love her! I love soft heroines, whose strength isn’t in brawn nor sharp tongues constantly firing quick quips. No, Faraine is gentle, kind, sweet, and good. So much goodness in her!
Now this is definitely a book that sets up the next, so resolution will have to wait, but with that comes the beginning of a gorgeous slow burn romance. Which is right up my alley.
Something that worried me from the synopsis was Faraine taking her sister’s place. The last thing I wanted was to see Vor fall in love with the ‘wrong’ sister, not knowing Faraine. Luckily, the narrative is crafted in a way where that is not a concern. Not at all. And that is due to allowing a burgeoning friendship between Faraine and Vor to take place early on in the story. Their connection is immediate, undeniable, and filled with such longing and heartache. It’s clear from the start that in an ideal world they would be a perfect fit. However, Faraine is shunned from her family (primarily her father) and worth nothing in terms of a political alliance, not like her beloved sister is. She remains in the shadows, but Vor sees her as clear as day. However, for his people he knows he cannot pick her for his bride.
I won’t spoil the book but by its end my heart went out to Faraine. We see her goodness, her efforts, her heart, and we see others blind to it, questioning her motive and place. I just wanted to wrap her up in a giant hug!
This one ends on a cliffhanger that will have you clamoring for more and more!
Faraine is my girl. I love her! I love soft heroines, whose strength isn’t in brawn nor sharp tongues constantly firing quick quips. No, Faraine is gentle, kind, sweet, and good. So much goodness in her!
Now this is definitely a book that sets up the next, so resolution will have to wait, but with that comes the beginning of a gorgeous slow burn romance. Which is right up my alley.
Something that worried me from the synopsis was Faraine taking her sister’s place. The last thing I wanted was to see Vor fall in love with the ‘wrong’ sister, not knowing Faraine. Luckily, the narrative is crafted in a way where that is not a concern. Not at all. And that is due to allowing a burgeoning friendship between Faraine and Vor to take place early on in the story. Their connection is immediate, undeniable, and filled with such longing and heartache. It’s clear from the start that in an ideal world they would be a perfect fit. However, Faraine is shunned from her family (primarily her father) and worth nothing in terms of a political alliance, not like her beloved sister is. She remains in the shadows, but Vor sees her as clear as day. However, for his people he knows he cannot pick her for his bride.
I won’t spoil the book but by its end my heart went out to Faraine. We see her goodness, her efforts, her heart, and we see others blind to it, questioning her motive and place. I just wanted to wrap her up in a giant hug!
This one ends on a cliffhanger that will have you clamoring for more and more!