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owl_girl's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
I am really enjoying this series. This one felt the slowest of them so far. There was a lot of turmoil and fighting over the same thing between the FMC and MMC. It went on a tiny bit too long for me but it’s ok.
hayley_lynn_77's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
This BOOK! How does this series just keep getting better!! I think I love every couple more then the last! This book forsure has a different feel to it the the last to and I am here for it! The story lines behind these 2 characters make me like them so much more. This book also gets more into the Plot line of the book and builds out the world more and makes the series more elaborate!
bibliophile90's review
5.0
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
- 4.5 stars -
This series is very refreshing and original. I absolutely love the Dokiri and their way of life. The main characters of this book are Ivan and Lavinia. Lavinia is a widow and has two sons but has been growing closer to Ivan, who was her late husband's best friend. Ivan is very protective of Lavinia and her boys. There is danger and an upcoming war for which they'll need allies. One of them are the Ebronians from Ebron, from where Lavinia is originally from. To defeat their enemies they will need a pendant that will help them, which is located in Ebron. Lavinia travels with Ivan and other Dokiri warriors to convince the leader of the land that they have to fight together.
The world that the author has built for this series is amazing. In this book we are travelling to a new part in this fantasy world, and I loved seeing the characters maneuver this new strange place. This book was detailed, interesting, and engaging. I'm always afraid that the author will dump a lot of information in a short amount of time in fantasy books, but that is not the case for this series. The author is broadening the world she created each book and does a really good job at it. Ivan and Lavinia were a great couple, with their flaws and all. I loved their imperfections and the way their relationship started and developed throughout the book. Their individual growth was also great. They had their ups and downs, and my heart broke seeing some of the decisions they had to make.
Ivan the Bold is my favorite book in the series so far. It was action-packed, romantic, emotional, funny, and had me hooked until the end. I especially loved the characters and admired their courage and loyalty. They weren't perfect and had to find themselves, and I was happy to be on that journey with them. The Dokiri Brides series has become one of my favorite fantasy series, and I already look forward to the next book. These books can be read as stand-alones however, I think you'll be missing background information on both the culture and characters. There is also a story-line that continues throughout the series, so it can be that you'll get a bit confused if you start with this book.
- 4.5 stars -
This series is very refreshing and original. I absolutely love the Dokiri and their way of life. The main characters of this book are Ivan and Lavinia. Lavinia is a widow and has two sons but has been growing closer to Ivan, who was her late husband's best friend. Ivan is very protective of Lavinia and her boys. There is danger and an upcoming war for which they'll need allies. One of them are the Ebronians from Ebron, from where Lavinia is originally from. To defeat their enemies they will need a pendant that will help them, which is located in Ebron. Lavinia travels with Ivan and other Dokiri warriors to convince the leader of the land that they have to fight together.
The world that the author has built for this series is amazing. In this book we are travelling to a new part in this fantasy world, and I loved seeing the characters maneuver this new strange place. This book was detailed, interesting, and engaging. I'm always afraid that the author will dump a lot of information in a short amount of time in fantasy books, but that is not the case for this series. The author is broadening the world she created each book and does a really good job at it. Ivan and Lavinia were a great couple, with their flaws and all. I loved their imperfections and the way their relationship started and developed throughout the book. Their individual growth was also great. They had their ups and downs, and my heart broke seeing some of the decisions they had to make.
Ivan the Bold is my favorite book in the series so far. It was action-packed, romantic, emotional, funny, and had me hooked until the end. I especially loved the characters and admired their courage and loyalty. They weren't perfect and had to find themselves, and I was happy to be on that journey with them. The Dokiri Brides series has become one of my favorite fantasy series, and I already look forward to the next book. These books can be read as stand-alones however, I think you'll be missing background information on both the culture and characters. There is also a story-line that continues throughout the series, so it can be that you'll get a bit confused if you start with this book.
literaryluxe's review against another edition
4.0
This one was pretty good but is not my favorite. I love the romance though, hence the 4 stars!
taylasfootnotes's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? Yes
3.0
sdemo08's review
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Okay. I love this series. I had anxiety the entire time for a HEA...but it was worth the wait... the twist in cultural order of claiming a "mate" was a refreshing spin from the previous two stories. I am excited for the next book.
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