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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-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
When I say I DEVOURED this book, I mean it! Been in a hardcore reading slump for 2ish months, then I received this ARC and finished it in one 8 hour sitting.
This is a unique twist & retelling of “Little Red Riding hood” with a sprinkle of “Beauty & The Beast”. This book has everything I’m looking for in a romantasy that stands out from the rest. The magic system for the characters and the world they live in is creative and mysterious, the reader learns more as you read along. This books conflicts not only focusing on the magical discord between gods but the adversity minorities (especially females and LGBTQ+) face in a oppressive patrichary that is heavy rooted in religious beliefs that reflect a lot of the world we live in.
The characters are flawed and multifaceted which makes them 100% more times relatable and enjoyable to read, even if they are doing something foolish. The journey the FMC and MMC go through to fight past the boundaries and expectations society has thrust upon them while finding strength in themselves and each others was empowering. I loved that these 2 characters had a bond outside of the romance and spice. It took time, yes a slow burn with tension along the way, but it made their intensity so much more realistic than if it were insta-love or driven purely from the magic within them.
I absolutely LOVED this book and wanted to continue with these characters and this world forever.
Tropes:
- little red riding hood retelling
- forbidden romance
- slow burn
- grumpy mmc
- he falls first
- he’s soft only for her
- touch her and die
Triggers:
- death
- gore/blood
- sexually explicit content
- SA attempts
**(Author does put a disclaimer of a list before the story. I feel she handled these situations with extreme care.)
Thank you The Realm Studios & Sheila Masterson for my ARC and the spark I needed to get out of a reading slump.
This is a unique twist & retelling of “Little Red Riding hood” with a sprinkle of “Beauty & The Beast”. This book has everything I’m looking for in a romantasy that stands out from the rest. The magic system for the characters and the world they live in is creative and mysterious, the reader learns more as you read along. This books conflicts not only focusing on the magical discord between gods but the adversity minorities (especially females and LGBTQ+) face in a oppressive patrichary that is heavy rooted in religious beliefs that reflect a lot of the world we live in.
The characters are flawed and multifaceted which makes them 100% more times relatable and enjoyable to read, even if they are doing something foolish. The journey the FMC and MMC go through to fight past the boundaries and expectations society has thrust upon them while finding strength in themselves and each others was empowering. I loved that these 2 characters had a bond outside of the romance and spice. It took time, yes a slow burn with tension along the way, but it made their intensity so much more realistic than if it were insta-love or driven purely from the magic within them.
I absolutely LOVED this book and wanted to continue with these characters and this world forever.
Tropes:
- little red riding hood retelling
- forbidden romance
- slow burn
- grumpy mmc
- he falls first
- he’s soft only for her
- touch her and die
Triggers:
- death
- gore/blood
- sexually explicit content
- SA attempts
**(Author does put a disclaimer of a list before the story. I feel she handled these situations with extreme care.)
Thank you The Realm Studios & Sheila Masterson for my ARC and the spark I needed to get out of a reading slump.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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:
Yes
Sheila has done it again! I finished this book in less than 12 hours from the release of the arcs. I was HOOKED!!!! this book was everything I hoped it would be and so much more! every time I said "one more chapter" I found myself five chapters deep because I did not want to put it down. adding more offenses to crimes against humanity (Sheila’s version) but who would she be if she didn’t cause her readers pain and suffering??? BUT ONCE AGAIN THAT WAS SO FOUL. literally don’t get attached to any of the characters unless you like having your heart ripped out of your chest and STOMPED on. that was a bit dramatic, I fear; however, you will probably cry. this book is the perfect fall vibe and must have for your spooky season tbr.