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However, check the content warnings before reading as the author does not hold back.
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Torture
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Murder, War
Minor: Death of parent
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Vomit, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, War
Minor: Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Physical abuse
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual violence
I really enjoyed Raeve as a main character—she’s strong, layered, and her slow-burn relationship with Kaan is full of emotion and tension. The romance isn’t rushed, which makes it feel more authentic and satisfying. Though I wish I had more backstory between the two love interests. I also liked the use of multiple POVs; it gave the story more depth and helped flesh out the world from different angles.
Now, I’ll be honest: I had a tough time with the writing style. There were definitely moments where the lyrical prose was beautiful, but a lot of the time it felt like it was trying too hard. I found myself pulled out of the moment by the language, having to reread scenes just to figure out what was actually happening. I know some readers love that kind of poetic style, but it didn’t always work for me—it felt like it was getting in the way of the story instead of enhancing it.
The book is also really long, and that made the pacing feel uneven. Some parts dragged, especially when paired with the dense writing. And while the world-building is super creative—like changing how time is told—I had a hard time wrapping my head around the timeline and political dynamics between the kingdoms. Even with the glossary, I still felt a bit lost sometimes.
That said, I highly recommend the audiobook. It has multiple narrators for the different POVs, and that made a huge difference for me. Hearing the characters helped bring clarity to scenes where I struggled with the writing, and it kept me more engaged overall.
It’s not a light read, but it’s full of imagination, emotion, and potential—and I’m definitely planning to pick up book two.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Sexual content, Violence
Moderate: Animal death, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Torture
Minor: Sexual assault, Death of parent
The part I enjoyed the most was when
I just wished there were more
If you’re looking for a book that is more focused on slow world-building, this book would be perfect for you.
Graphic: Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Blood, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Confinement
Minor: Child abuse, Pregnancy
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Cursing, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury
Graphic: Death, Gore, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Torture, Blood, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment
Graphic: Death, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Grief, Sexual harassment