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adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This was well on its way to being a five star read despite the copious amount of grammar and spelling issues, but then she left me with a cliffhanger ending. The very definition of a romance book promises a happily ever after and I really dislike when authors make the readers wait multipble books to get it. It feels like cheating.
That said, I absolutely loved this book!
Valera, the lead is definitely not the brightest heroine and I found myself yelling at the pages many times because I wanted to shake her, but in the world setting we're given her choices and fears make sense.
I adored Erolas as a character. He is everything a mysterious love interest should be without all the excess brooding that has become popular. His efforts are so dang sweet!
However, it was the antics of the side characters that made me rave about this book to friends. The shenanigans the goblins and Ellie get into had me laughing out loud at least once every few chapters.
Some of the imagery was hard to picture, but when I could picture it, it was breathtaking. I truly enjoyed the teasing bits of romance instead of being beaten over the head with spice.
I'm diving right into book two and if it's anywhere near as good this will become a favorite reread duology.
That said, I absolutely loved this book!
Valera, the lead is definitely not the brightest heroine and I found myself yelling at the pages many times because I wanted to shake her, but in the world setting we're given her choices and fears make sense.
I adored Erolas as a character. He is everything a mysterious love interest should be without all the excess brooding that has become popular. His efforts are so dang sweet!
However, it was the antics of the side characters that made me rave about this book to friends. The shenanigans the goblins and Ellie get into had me laughing out loud at least once every few chapters.
Some of the imagery was hard to picture, but when I could picture it, it was breathtaking. I truly enjoyed the teasing bits of romance instead of being beaten over the head with spice.
I'm diving right into book two and if it's anywhere near as good this will become a favorite reread duology.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Kidnapping
Minor: Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual content, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
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