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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
lighthearted
mysterious
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
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The perfect balance of whimsy and practicality.
I don’t have enough words to describe how subtly lovely this book is. It was never under or overwhelming, it was just… perfect. If Jane Austen had written fairytales, this would have been one of them.
Dora - I had my doubts about whether or not it could be done, but I loved reading from the POV of someone who cannot feel her full emotions. She was such a charming character who, at first glance, seems empty but is actually full of wit, patience, curiosity, sarcasm, warmth and love. I enjoyed getting to see the world through her mismatched eyes. Her one-liners are simply divine and will have you belly laughing. She was exactly what the fiery Lord Sorcier needed.
Elias - stars above, I love him. He’s quite off putting at first but you quickly fall head over heels for the grumpy guy. His magic is delightful and his character growth is so gratifying to watch. Seeing his ill-tempered self fall in love was so precious - jt turns out that he’s really a closeted shy boy with a troublesome past. But he fits so flawlessly with our dear Dora. I could not have been more pleased with their happy ending.
Definitely pick this one up if you’re looking for a winsome regency fairytale. It’s positively cozy. You’ll devour it!
I don’t have enough words to describe how subtly lovely this book is. It was never under or overwhelming, it was just… perfect. If Jane Austen had written fairytales, this would have been one of them.
Dora - I had my doubts about whether or not it could be done, but I loved reading from the POV of someone who cannot feel her full emotions. She was such a charming character who, at first glance, seems empty but is actually full of wit, patience, curiosity, sarcasm, warmth and love. I enjoyed getting to see the world through her mismatched eyes. Her one-liners are simply divine and will have you belly laughing. She was exactly what the fiery Lord Sorcier needed.
Elias - stars above, I love him. He’s quite off putting at first but you quickly fall head over heels for the grumpy guy. His magic is delightful and his character growth is so gratifying to watch. Seeing his ill-tempered self fall in love was so precious - jt turns out that he’s really a closeted shy boy with a troublesome past. But he fits so flawlessly with our dear Dora. I could not have been more pleased with their happy ending.
Definitely pick this one up if you’re looking for a winsome regency fairytale. It’s positively cozy. You’ll devour it!
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
I stayed up way too late reading it and honestly, no regrets, it was just that good. The story hit this perfect balance between being comforting and interesting, and the emotional beats really landed for me.
What I really loved was the relationship between Dora and Elias. They weren’t opposites. They were on the same wavelength and from the beginning, they kind of just got each other. Their back-and-forth felt natural but not in a competitive way, it was sharp and funny. And whenever one of them was struggling, the other didn’t make it worse or try to control it. They were just there. No big drama. Just showing up for each other.
Elias especially stood out to me because of how he talked to Dora when she started doubting herself. He didn’t try to sugarcoat things but he also didn’t let her spiral. He knew exactly what to say, every time and not in a cliché way. He gave her honesty, not pity and that made their connection feel way more grounded. You could tell he actually respected her and didn’t see her as someone who needed to be fixed. That was probably my favorite thing about their dynamic, it was built on real understanding.
The whole idea of Dora being “half a soul” could have easily turned into this overdone magical metaphor, but it was handled in such a relatable way. It said a lot without trying too hard. The story made space for that feeling of being different or not enough and then gently shut that idea down through actual character growth not just romance.
The ending gave me everything I wanted. Nothing felt rushed or overdone, it just made sense. Dora didn’t have to become someone new to earn happiness and the life she ends up choosing felt completely right for her. It felt like the story respected the characters all the way through.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-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
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
THIS IS SO GOOD
i know every book has a message but the author made it very clear w this one like poverty, neglect, child abuse, power abuse, mistreatment due to appearance and hierarchy, society expectations for women, war and I LOVE THEM ALL SO MUCH
okay can we also talk about elias and dora they are both so adorable!!!! like okay ms girl lets beat that foul mouth w your foul mouth (except she just takes everything at face value, cus u know, the curse) but i love her clapback towards elias she never missed. i love their banter and flirting
and THE ENDING GRAHHH i just love how the aithor finished it off having them move out and disappeared off the face of the world is just so them… idk but i adore it so much
i know every book has a message but the author made it very clear w this one like poverty, neglect, child abuse, power abuse, mistreatment due to appearance and hierarchy, society expectations for women, war and I LOVE THEM ALL SO MUCH
okay can we also talk about elias and dora they are both so adorable!!!! like okay ms girl lets beat that foul mouth w your foul mouth (except she just takes everything at face value, cus u know, the curse) but i love her clapback towards elias she never missed. i love their banter and flirting
and THE ENDING GRAHHH i just love how the aithor finished it off having them move out and disappeared off the face of the world is just so them… idk but i adore it so much