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The Twisted Mark: An unputdownable dark fantasy romance that will have you hooked
Sophie Williamson
3.56 AVERAGE
64 reviews for:
The Twisted Mark: An unputdownable dark fantasy romance that will have you hooked
Sophie Williamson
3.56 AVERAGE
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:
Complicated
Thank you NetGalley for approving me this ARC.
Gabriel & Sadie who are both whitches, from rival families and Sadie makes a lien (where he can sleep with her and take some of her magic, one time only) with Gabriel in order to save her brother (Brendan) and he can call upon that lien anytime (providing he can find her). If she breaks the lien then she will die
Shes been hiding from the magical community for the last 6 years and not using any magic if she can help it as this could lead Gabriel right to her door until 6 years have passed and her family need her because Brendan is now on trial for murdering Gabriel's father and Sadie is a top lawyer who they need to represent her brother.
Sadie returns home but under a disguise spell which alters her appearance not too drastically but enough to hide who she really is but of Gabriel does.
Over the story we start to find out why their families are rivals and secrets are uncovered witch we learn along with Sadie.
This has got whitches, enemies to lovers, hidden secrets and its all centred around a murder trial, I will definitely be reading book 2 when it comes out.
Gabriel & Sadie who are both whitches, from rival families and Sadie makes a lien (where he can sleep with her and take some of her magic, one time only) with Gabriel in order to save her brother (Brendan) and he can call upon that lien anytime (providing he can find her). If she breaks the lien then she will die
Shes been hiding from the magical community for the last 6 years and not using any magic if she can help it as this could lead Gabriel right to her door until 6 years have passed and her family need her because Brendan is now on trial for murdering Gabriel's father and Sadie is a top lawyer who they need to represent her brother.
Sadie returns home but under a disguise spell which alters her appearance not too drastically but enough to hide who she really is but of Gabriel does.
Over the story we start to find out why their families are rivals and secrets are uncovered witch we learn along with Sadie.
This has got whitches, enemies to lovers, hidden secrets and its all centred around a murder trial, I will definitely be reading book 2 when it comes out.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Twisted Mark has earned itself a spot in my top 3 reads of the year! Sophie Williamson has perfectly crafted a secret fantasy world within an everyday normal world. The relationship between the main character, Sadie, and everyone else in the book is complicated ALWAYS. And while I usually find this frustrating, this book pulls it off perfectly with a self aware character who accepts and owns up to her ‘mistakes.’ The forbidden love trope is there, but it plays out in a ‘forbidden, but not quite’ way that was very intriguing. There is not a single dull moment; I could not put this book down. I highly recommend The Twisted Mark and have already pre-ordered the second book in this series.
Enemies to lovers/forbidden love interest with witches? Perfection!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the relationship between Sadie and Gabriel had me kicking my feet. The romance and chemistry between them was incredible. Since the beginning I was rooting for them even though I probably shouldn’t have considering the rivalry. Both characters being morally grey also added so much depth to their interactions.
The magic system and the world-building were great and I could really imagine what it was like in Mannith (the main setting). It was slow to start because of the first part being mainly background, but as soon as the second part began, the story took off! I felt that the dialogue was a bit choppy sometimes, but the story was so engaging it didn’t really affect me much. The courtroom scenes were some of my favorites and I thought the pacing for them was perfect (just enough but not too much).
Thank you the NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this ARC!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the relationship between Sadie and Gabriel had me kicking my feet. The romance and chemistry between them was incredible. Since the beginning I was rooting for them even though I probably shouldn’t have considering the rivalry. Both characters being morally grey also added so much depth to their interactions.
The magic system and the world-building were great and I could really imagine what it was like in Mannith (the main setting). It was slow to start because of the first part being mainly background, but as soon as the second part began, the story took off! I felt that the dialogue was a bit choppy sometimes, but the story was so engaging it didn’t really affect me much. The courtroom scenes were some of my favorites and I thought the pacing for them was perfect (just enough but not too much).
Thank you the NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this ARC!
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
I enjoyed reading this book. It was unique, contains an enemies to lovers trope, MC's coming from two rival families and lots of magic. It was really something new and refreshing. The romance was one major part of the plot but there was some mystery too and I'm sure a lot more is left to uncover. Sadie & Gabriel were both reprehensible characters but that's what made them both so distinctive. I was really hooked by how their relationship slowly developed and I was lost in the settings too. The town of Mannith was beautifully described. So the book is definitely worth reading if you're into fantasy romance!
Thank you NetGalley for providing me the Arc of this book.
Thank you NetGalley for providing me the Arc of this book.