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cloreadsbooks1364's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
5.0
THIS BOOK! How could it be so sweet! Every single chapter was so heartwarming and I never wanted to stop reading it, it could've gone on forever! It was just so amazing, please read it if you like cozy historical mlm fantasies!
Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms
By Sarah Wallace and S.O. Callahan
5/5⭐️
This book features two protagonists, Roger (30) a human, and Wyndham (29) a fae. When they are 12, every child is tested on magical ability and given a score which determines their marriage prospects and whether they inherit from their parents over their siblings. Roger has a solution to this, and the Council partner him with a fae, Wyndham. They are shocked as they hate each other, but after a paper publishes an announcement that the two are engaged, they start to fall in love.
Roger was a hardworking character who loves having a challenge to set his mind to. He was awkward, anxious, dependable, caring, and altogether just so lovable as a protagonist. He was also a plus-sized character, and I hope that plus-sized folks found him to be good representation.
Wyndham was hardworking too, sarcastic and curious. He had a strong fashion sense, and I loved how he kept urging Roger to change his wardrobe. He quickly lost energy in social situations, and I loved how Roger so quickly became supportive and noticed when he needed a break. (The authors have confirmed that Wyn has social anxiety disorder.)
The slow-burn romance between the pair was incredibly adorable, and I was beyond delighted to find no dreaded third-act breakup.
In the world of the book, fae had magic inside them while humans used sigils drawn on spell-paper. Roger and Wyn experimented with many aspects of the magic together, and I found those scenes very gripping.
Possibly my favourite thing about this book was the Queernormative society, where people of all sexualities and genders were accepted.
This was a historical fiction book, set in 1800s England.
So I guess you could say I liked this book.... I LOVED IT! Highly recommend it, can't wait to see what Wallace and Callahan write next!
Queer rep:
Queernormative society
Pan demisexual mc (Roger)
Gay mc (Wyn)
Achillean characters
Sapphic characters
Non-binary characters
TWs: bullying, sexusl content, classism, cursing, emotional abuse, gaslighting
Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms
By Sarah Wallace and S.O. Callahan
5/5⭐️
This book features two protagonists, Roger (30) a human, and Wyndham (29) a fae. When they are 12, every child is tested on magical ability and given a score which determines their marriage prospects and whether they inherit from their parents over their siblings. Roger has a solution to this, and the Council partner him with a fae, Wyndham. They are shocked as they hate each other, but after a paper publishes an announcement that the two are engaged, they start to fall in love.
Roger was a hardworking character who loves having a challenge to set his mind to. He was awkward, anxious, dependable, caring, and altogether just so lovable as a protagonist. He was also a plus-sized character, and I hope that plus-sized folks found him to be good representation.
Wyndham was hardworking too, sarcastic and curious. He had a strong fashion sense, and I loved how he kept urging Roger to change his wardrobe. He quickly lost energy in social situations, and I loved how Roger so quickly became supportive and noticed when he needed a break. (The authors have confirmed that Wyn has social anxiety disorder.)
The slow-burn romance between the pair was incredibly adorable, and I was beyond delighted to find no dreaded third-act breakup.
In the world of the book, fae had magic inside them while humans used sigils drawn on spell-paper. Roger and Wyn experimented with many aspects of the magic together, and I found those scenes very gripping.
Possibly my favourite thing about this book was the Queernormative society, where people of all sexualities and genders were accepted.
This was a historical fiction book, set in 1800s England.
So I guess you could say I liked this book.... I LOVED IT! Highly recommend it, can't wait to see what Wallace and Callahan write next!
Queer rep:
Queernormative society
Pan demisexual mc (Roger)
Gay mc (Wyn)
Achillean characters
Sapphic characters
Non-binary characters
TWs: bullying, sexusl content, classism, cursing, emotional abuse, gaslighting
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism and Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Cursing
bea__reads's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked Roger a lot. I wish there was more just about Roger studying and working with magic! So much went into crafting these really cool magic systems and I enjoyed those parts the most.
We start off with the idea that Fae and Humans seem to dislike each other, or are at least very segregated. There's a lot of stereotyping between them and it's really not addressed? Wyn and Roger getting married is supposed to "help" with relations between humans and fae, but it's very much a systemic issue within this society.
Then we find out that they all take a very limited test at age 13 that defines their prospects for the entire rest of their lives. Wyn and especially Roger didn't score well enough to have important roles in society, but somehow are tasked with reinventing the entire testing system on their own.
It constantly felt like Roger was being belittled throughout this book and the constant teasing in regards to sexual and romantic matters made me upset for him, considering he is demi. Wyn was nasty to him from the start and this really was not addressed well enough for me.
I couldn't get into the romance because it just went from 0 to 100 all of a sudden with no acknowledgement of past animosity. Roger seemed to have put Wyn on a pedestal. There was also some pretty consistent application of gender roles to Roger and Wyn that I won't go into, but it really took away from the queernormative setup of this society to still see these roles so strictly adhered to.
We start off with the idea that Fae and Humans seem to dislike each other, or are at least very segregated. There's a lot of stereotyping between them and it's really not addressed?
Then we find out that they all take a very limited test at age 13 that defines their prospects for the entire rest of their lives. Wyn and especially Roger didn't score well enough to have important roles in society, but somehow are tasked with reinventing the entire testing system on their own.
It constantly felt like Roger was being belittled throughout this book and the constant teasing in regards to sexual and romantic matters made me upset for him, considering he is demi. Wyn was nasty to him from the start and this really was not addressed well enough for me.
I couldn't get into the romance because it just went from 0 to 100 all of a sudden with no acknowledgement of past animosity. Roger seemed to have put Wyn on a pedestal. There was also some pretty consistent application of gender roles to Roger and Wyn that I won't go into, but it really took away from the queernormative setup of this society to still see these roles so strictly adhered to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Alcohol and Sexual content
jacksons_books_and_music's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was supposed to be an ARC review, but life got in the way! I received ebook and audiobook ARCS and read the story partially through those. Then, I bought the paperback and the audiobook and finished it that way. Thank you to Sarah and Shannon for the ARCS and for your patience!
Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms was a delight! I love Wyn, Roger, and their beautiful love story!
Roger and Wyn are well-defined and complex characters. They both grew so much throughout the story. I loved rooting for them and their blossoming romance.
The magic system was fascinating. A number of side characters stood out. I loved the pacing and felt it suited the characters and their circumstances. Any complaints I could have about this book are minor and I don’t feel are worth mentioning.
People with RSD may struggle with a certain scene in Vauxhall Gardens. It’s extremely well written, realistic, and viscerally emotional. I hope we see more of that side character in the rest of the series!
All in all, I enjoyed this book very much and am excited for the sequel!
Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms was a delight! I love Wyn, Roger, and their beautiful love story!
Roger and Wyn are well-defined and complex characters. They both grew so much throughout the story. I loved rooting for them and their blossoming romance.
The magic system was fascinating. A number of side characters stood out. I loved the pacing and felt it suited the characters and their circumstances. Any complaints I could have about this book are minor and I don’t feel are worth mentioning.
People with RSD may struggle with a certain scene in Vauxhall Gardens. It’s extremely well written, realistic, and viscerally emotional. I hope we see more of that side character in the rest of the series!
All in all, I enjoyed this book very much and am excited for the sequel!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Sexual content, and Cursing
Minor: Classism
clarabooksit's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Bullying, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse
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