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vniasf's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
j4ynie's review
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Slow....so very slow. Even for a novella. Little to know action
jennareads1's review against another edition
5.0
This story was so full of everything. The plot is incredible and the story was so cute! There banter and humor, new friends and sad stories but best of all was the adventure and sweet moments between Ryul and Erryn. Ryul is a blood fae who’s lost his family and is desperately wanting to be reconnected with them. One sure fire way of that happening is wishing for it. But this wish only happens under one circumstance and now he has a new wish he wants just as badly or More. And that’s Erryn. Erryn is a human woman who has lived with a secret from her past and she blames herself for this tragedy. So she’s living a life of solitude in the wilds and the only company she ever has is the travelers that stop in to eat the wonderful soups she makes in her soup cottage. Until one night she hears something go bump in the night and she comes across a creature so ugly it’s cute and she falls in love. Maybe twice? This book is a must read so you can watch the hilarity unfold and a cozy love bloom. Will Erryn and Ryul get the things they desire most?
frogie's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A fae-human romance that tried to kill me with the amount of cosy vibes it gave me. What I loved best: Buttons, AKA the adorable little bundle of magic that looked like a dog with wings; and Ryul, a lavender-themed blood fae who, despite his relatively young age, was so sweet and helpful and caring. Erryn was such a lonely human, I'm glad she got these two to keep her company. The story could have been told a little better; certain plot threads were started and finished sooner than I thought, and the general narration felt a little clunky. Ryul's POV was very much welcomed, though I wish there was more than the one chapter. I'm left with a lot of questions about this world and the full backstories of these characters. Altogether, it was a good start with an author I'm unfamiliar with!
booknotes_athina's review
lighthearted
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
Bound By Blood by Jessica M. Butler is a fantasy romance novella and it is the second book in the Starry Kingdoms of the Fae Collection, but it can be read as a standalone.
The book is about a lonely soup maker's bargain with a cursed blood fae for a magical pup, that opens the door to love, soup, and a chance something special in the midst of loss.
It is a very sweet and lovely story that leaves you with a warm feeling and makes you want to eat soup. It's entertaining with 100% lovable characters and a HEA ending. It's very cozy and hearwarming to read.
I am interested to see how our main characters story continues after this novella.
libraryofabibliotaph's review against another edition
4.0
Cosy fantasy with a cute dog and a dangerous wish.
3,5/5 ⭐
This book gets off with a great start. Just take a look at the cover (both the dustjacket and the hardcover underneath) and the chapter headings, these are absolutely gorgeous! You’ll soon meet Errin, Ryul and Buttons, all lovely characters (and a dog) with unique personalities partly shaped by past trauma. They are well developed, even though some choices they make may seem a bit strange, everything will make sense once you get to know them better. The story perfectly qualifies as a cosy fantasy (with a touch of darkness), with lots of fluffy and comical moments. The way the story was laid out and the world described made me really curious about the larger world in which this story is set. There is already a hint of it, but as in many novellas, you feel there is more behind it. The pacing is also nicely done, the story doesn’t bore you. Some tropes you can expect while reading this book: he falls first, granting a wish, feeling lonely, looking for family, reversed age gap, cute dog.
Nevertheless it wasn’t really my cup of tea because. I couldn’t get myself to ship the main characters, their relationship felt a bit too forced in my opinion and I couldn’t relate to them at all. But this is purely how I felt and has nothing to do with the way the relationship is described and brought to life. I think the cosy fantasy genre just isn’t really my cup of tea.
If you are looking for a cosy, character driven fantasy novella with an HEA, this book might be what you’re looking for.
I received an eARC of this book.
3,5/5 ⭐
This book gets off with a great start. Just take a look at the cover (both the dustjacket and the hardcover underneath) and the chapter headings, these are absolutely gorgeous! You’ll soon meet Errin, Ryul and Buttons, all lovely characters (and a dog) with unique personalities partly shaped by past trauma. They are well developed, even though some choices they make may seem a bit strange, everything will make sense once you get to know them better. The story perfectly qualifies as a cosy fantasy (with a touch of darkness), with lots of fluffy and comical moments. The way the story was laid out and the world described made me really curious about the larger world in which this story is set. There is already a hint of it, but as in many novellas, you feel there is more behind it. The pacing is also nicely done, the story doesn’t bore you. Some tropes you can expect while reading this book: he falls first, granting a wish, feeling lonely, looking for family, reversed age gap, cute dog.
Nevertheless it wasn’t really my cup of tea because. I couldn’t get myself to ship the main characters, their relationship felt a bit too forced in my opinion and I couldn’t relate to them at all. But this is purely how I felt and has nothing to do with the way the relationship is described and brought to life. I think the cosy fantasy genre just isn’t really my cup of tea.
If you are looking for a cosy, character driven fantasy novella with an HEA, this book might be what you’re looking for.
I received an eARC of this book.
readingistravel's review against another edition
5.0
Might contain spoilers
This was a sweet and cozy story, and I loved the concept of saying the words “I love you” meant granting a wish to a fae. That was very different, and intriguing. Also Buttons is so cute.
This was a sweet and cozy story, and I loved the concept of saying the words “I love you” meant granting a wish to a fae. That was very different, and intriguing. Also Buttons is so cute.
morrigannicole's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
dannibooks89's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25