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Null & Void

R. Moody

4.43 AVERAGE

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective tense 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: No

I couldn't get enough of this book! I am so glad and grateful to have been able to receive an ARC of Null & Void.

We follow Mika, a retired assassin, who thought she would be living out the rest of her days in solitude and peace and leaving the assassin days behind her. Unfortunately for Mika, her retirement is cut short when she's sold off as a slave and sent on a seemingly impossible rescue mention in a foreign land. She ends up meeting many people along the way; people she'll need to learn to trust for her survival.

The worldbuilding was done quite well, in my opinion. It wasn't done in one large info dump like some fantasy books do. I think that this book is perfect for someone just getting into fantasy that isn't used to the heavy worldbuilding. The world is fully fleshed out in a way that is easy to digest.

The characters that we get the pleasure of meeting along the way are absolutely AMAZING! I can't even begin to explain just how much I love these beautiful people. They're all so distinct in their individuality, and there's such a wide array of diverse characters throughout the book. The friendships that are developed are so beautiful. I just love watching friendships develop.

I truly think this is such an amazing book, and I absolutely recommend reading this book if you have the chance to! It's beautifully written, the characters are truly wonderfully, and it's just a fun time all around. I can't wait to be able to read more of this story (especially after that cliffhanger)!!
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unhingedbookbestie_'s review

5.0

ARC BOOK REVIEW

Let me start my review by asking: how is this a debut novel? Honestly, I am flabbergasted. Null And Void, Book 1 in the Patrons of the Divine series by R. Moody, is the book that introduces us to Mika, a retired assassin and her rather colourful found family while we embark on a mission to save a missing princess. Simple enough? I'd say anything but. The layers, the plot, the lore, and the intricate world-building mixed with masterfully crafted characters offer such a deep and meaningful fantasy story; a story I have fully immersed myself in, made it a part of my personality, and now I am here, sitting and waiting for the sequel. Null And Void is being released to the world on August 15th, so mark your calendars and be ready for this adventure!

If I could compare this story to others I love, the first one that comes to mind is the Bornbane series by I. A. Takerian. There is something about the found family trope, one elevated to a higher level. A found family that is so imperfect yet perfect at the same time. Everyone carries something within themselves and fights their battles, but they come together as one. They laugh, banter, and joke but deeply care for each other and will do anything for one another, even when someone strays. Mika had never imagined finding herself surrounded by such love and devotion, yet here she is, learning to deal with it and slowly accepting and admitting her worth.

The central part of the story involves the group travelling and planning to find and rescue the missing princess. Will they succeed? Once you get to know all of them, I am sure you will love them and root for them as much as I do. Mika, the retired assassin, a character so broken and filled with rage, unaccustomed to feeling worthy and accepted. Her story is forever changed when she bands with the group, and I loved seeing her walls slowly crumble, especially where Riley is concerned. Oh, Riley... Numbing his days away with alcohol while trying to process his grief and deal with his inner demons. Well, his world will also be shaken to the core once a fiery assassin joins their mission. The angst and the banter between the two of them were so swoony and heartwrenching at the same time. Still, they are not alone. There is Beans, a warrior, a giant of man, and a character with a heart made of gold. His fatherly figure was just what the others needed. Bitty, the perfect addition to the rescue party and a character you can't but fall in love with and want to cherish and protect him at all costs. And finally, Tova... Chased by her own demons and heartbreaking past.

They will face so many difficulties and obstacles, as well as horrifying and life-threatening situations on the road. But they will face them together and will do all that it takes to find the missing princess and bring her home.

Null And Void is a fantasy story you must experience; I loved being Rae's ARC reader and can only hope I will continue being part of her story, too.

Null And Void will gift you
- deep world-building and lore
- powerplay and political intrigue
- unique magic system
- exploitation of those having magical abilities
- female rage
- morally grey characters
- found family
- rescue party
- perfect banter
- slow-burn
- trauma and trauma healing
- one bed / one horse
and so, so, so much more!
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bookworm_panda's review

5.0

OK yall!! If you’re looking for a badass FMC filled with feminine rage, if you love a rag tag team of misfits all forming their little found family, and you want danger and action and, oh yeah, a very sweet hunk of a MMC? Get this debut!

I love everyone so much, and all of their interactions as the story goes one. I LOVE the queer normative world with Bitty and the Prince. I also love the world building and magic system - in this world, the Divine can have all sorts of powers, ranging from very sought after and powerful ones, to ones that are very mundane and pretty useless - the Junkers.

I absolutely love Mika and her strength and tenacity. And I adore Bitty! It ends on quite the ending, and I'm already anxious to get more of this world and get back to these characters.

OH!! And this book will make you hungry LOL. My girl Mika is a foodie and I am HERE FOR IT lol.

Everyone please read content warnings and then dive into this book!

I received a copy of this book for an instagram tour. My thoughts are my own.

R. Moody brought the HEAT in her new debut romantasy novel, Null and Void!!!
Right at the start, we are introduced to Sunyanile (world) and a unique magic system that I have never come across before, and it was so refreshing!

We love fem rage and our fmc Mika is a little firecat that is retired but.. "once an assassin, always an assassin."

The cast is large in book one of Patron of the Divine series, and I love that each and every character had flare, personality, and individuality!
I loved getting to know more of these characters as we go along, and I'm not going to lie, some of the characters really pulled on my heartstrings and I woupd happily die on a hill for them! The found family in this book is chefs kiss and really drives the book alongside the storyline.

The plot is like a beautiful spiders web, it builds with tension, thickens with rage and entwines together the further we go along and the plot twist at the end I DID NOT see coming, and now anxiously awaiting to see what's next.

An exeptional and memorable debut.

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I am blown away, stunned, OBSESSED with this book!

It started a little tiny bit slow for me, but it needed to - it gave us a chance to learn about the world and get to know the incredible cast of characters. Even starting slow, I was invested. I love the writing style, the magic system, and the way we were introduced to characters. Bonus: There's queer rep and it's excellent!

***SLIGHT spoilers about inter-character relationships***

I cannot say enough good things about the characters in this book. First of all, the found family vibes are impeccable. The budding female friendship despite all the characters go through is so beautiful and well done. Every single character has a unique backstory that adds to their personality and depth. It makes sense for them to behave and interact with each other and the world the ways that they do. Eryn and Bitty are absolutely the sweetest, most huggable characters and I would do anything for them.

The romance! It is a slow, slow burn and I am SMITTEN. I love Riley. Man is down bad and it's everything. He knows Mika isn't ready and is willing to be patient with her, not smother her, and basically do anything to take care of her when she needs it. There is a little bit of spice, but nothing too crazy.

The ending of this book was such a wild ride. I honestly didn't see it coming, and it was incredible. It was fast paced and exciting, and seeing the characters under pressure trying to cope with situations they couldn't have possibly prepared for was excellent. BUT THE CLIFFHANGER UGH I don't know what I'm going to do with myself until book 2.

Overall, WHAT A DEBUT! Get this book. Read this book. Love this book.

P.S. Thank you so much to R. Moody for the e-arc of this book!
adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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thesoulessrider's review

4.0
dark emotional hopeful slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Mika might be the Null, certified and power-free, but she's a top-tier assassin with skills to spare! Rae's descriptions of the creatures brought every scene to life; I could practically see them! The banter between Riley and Mika? Absolute gold. Eryn’s a sweetheart and a bright spot in the story. This slow burn is the slowest, and I loved every angsty second of Mika's "I want him, but I shouldn't" moments, countered by Riley’s "You're all I ever want." Rae, those last few chapters—total mind-blow. Book 2 can't come soon enough (but take your time!). Reminder to check those TWs—your mental health matters!



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