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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
Rohan was a bit dumb but overall this was a good time.
This book wasnt what I was expecting at all. I didnt realize it was a high fantasy. It is about a Princess' handmaiden that goes on a journey to find a plant to save the Princess from a disease, and falls in the love with the Captain of the Royal Guards that escort her in the process. Its called slumber because the Princess has a sleeping disease, and because Rogan wakes up on the journey, to realize who she really is.
This was a great adventure and an interesting story. And Wolfe was totally swoon-worthy. But I found Rogan pretty annoying at times. She made so many mistakes, and fought Wolfe for most of the book. I cant believe she ran away from her escort 3 times thinking she could do things on her own and ended up getting kidnapped each time. You'd think she'd learn! And I have trouble understanding why Wolfe even bothered after so long. But I guess she meant well. She was a good person, and that is why Wolfe has apparently been in love with her for the past 5 years without her knowledge. Because he saw how she treated people around the castle kindly, even though she never gave him the time of day. But that is a long time to wait. You'd think he would have given up before then. Nonetheless, I was pleased with the amount of romance in this because I hadnt gotten enough in my last few reads.
But I am not as excited about the sequel as most people, because it will feature L, a character we met briefly near the end and who Rogan quickly became very attached to. I found her fairly annoying. It would have been better if the sequel was about Haydyn or Valena. Or Rogan again, but she got her HEA so its someone else's turn I guess. Maybe it will be about Valena in #3 (I am assuming there will be a #3) since she is still a bit young (14), but by #3 maybe she will be older and then she can get her HEA too. :)
This was a great adventure and an interesting story. And Wolfe was totally swoon-worthy. But I found Rogan pretty annoying at times. She made so many mistakes, and fought Wolfe for most of the book. I cant believe she ran away from her escort 3 times thinking she could do things on her own and ended up getting kidnapped each time. You'd think she'd learn! And I have trouble understanding why Wolfe even bothered after so long. But I guess she meant well. She was a good person, and that is why Wolfe has apparently been in love with her for the past 5 years without her knowledge. Because he saw how she treated people around the castle kindly, even though she never gave him the time of day. But that is a long time to wait. You'd think he would have given up before then. Nonetheless, I was pleased with the amount of romance in this because I hadnt gotten enough in my last few reads.
But I am not as excited about the sequel as most people, because it will feature L, a character we met briefly near the end and who Rogan quickly became very attached to. I found her fairly annoying. It would have been better if the sequel was about Haydyn or Valena. Or Rogan again, but she got her HEA so its someone else's turn I guess. Maybe it will be about Valena in #3 (I am assuming there will be a #3) since she is still a bit young (14), but by #3 maybe she will be older and then she can get her HEA too. :)
Rogan goes on a quest with her arch nemesis, Wolfe Stovia, in order to save her best friend in this adult fantasy romance.
Fear of Fire and Shadow had potential to be an amazing read if the main characters had not been such irritating leads. Rogan annoyed me to no end. While her conflicted feelings for Wolfe were an interesting tension in the first half of the novel, it quickly dissolved into annoyance as she made stupid and rash decisions to push him away toward the end. Wolfe also irritated me, particular the numbers of times he was caught in a trap despite his supposed strength (both as a mage and a guard). With their constant bickering and backstabbing, it was hard to root for them as individuals or as a couple.
Fear of Fire and Shadow had potential to be an amazing read if the main characters had not been such irritating leads. Rogan annoyed me to no end. While her conflicted feelings for Wolfe were an interesting tension in the first half of the novel, it quickly dissolved into annoyance as she made stupid and rash decisions to push him away toward the end. Wolfe also irritated me, particular the numbers of times he was caught in a trap despite his supposed strength (both as a mage and a guard). With their constant bickering and backstabbing, it was hard to root for them as individuals or as a couple.
adventurous
fast-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:
Yes
3.5 stars. It was okay. The Rogan’s attitude toward Wolfe became tedious very quickly.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
The character and relational development felt far too simple and underdone. I also didn’t find myself particularly invested in the story at all.
adventurous
fast-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
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
“Don’t run from love because ye lost so much o’ it as a child. Instead … love while ye can.”
This story is sounds thrilling, but the execution is just okay. The world was a little difficult to understand, which I think could have been avoided if it wasn’t a stand-alone book. A series, even a duology might have given more space to add more details to in the world-building process. The love story is good—a true enemies-to-lovers—although I wished it had been more than one POV. The main female character might be considered by some as annoying, because she keeps going back to the same reason to hold the love interest at arms-length even though he repeatedly shows her that reason is void. But, that’s also what makes her realistic, because the reason she does this is trauma.
Do I recommend this? If you’re looking for a unique stand-alone fantasy book and you love enemies-to-lovers, you’ll probably enjoy this.
This story is sounds thrilling, but the execution is just okay. The world was a little difficult to understand, which I think could have been avoided if it wasn’t a stand-alone book. A series, even a duology might have given more space to add more details to in the world-building process. The love story is good—a true enemies-to-lovers—although I wished it had been more than one POV. The main female character might be considered by some as annoying, because she keeps going back to the same reason to hold the love interest at arms-length even though he repeatedly shows her that reason is void. But, that’s also what makes her realistic, because the reason she does this is trauma.
Do I recommend this? If you’re looking for a unique stand-alone fantasy book and you love enemies-to-lovers, you’ll probably enjoy this.