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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was ridiculously cute. The cover and title imply a totally different vibe, but I was giggling throughout.
adventurous
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
"Seducing the Sorcerer" is a queer fantasy romance that contains -- content warning -- some consensual rough-play sex. I found the main character sympathetic, though the narrative voice (third person, but embedded in his thoughts) wasn't fully convincing. The story is primarily a romance, with the fantasy plot elements taking second place. Both the romance and the main character are good-natured, which was what I was hoping for when I tried this. It's not, for me, a top notch book, but it was diverting and often sweet. I particularly liked the worple horse. For a point of comparison, the romances that I've most enjoyed lately have been "Swordheart" by T. Kingfisher (fantasy, straight), and "Winter's Orbit" by Everina Maxwell (science fiction, gay). 3 out of 5 worple stars.
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A cat, acts of service, and a heart of gold. MCs who communicate and move past hurt and grow with one another. I want so much more with these characters. The coziest thing I've read this year.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Kidnapping, War
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Fenn is such a great, lovable and principled character. And I felt everything he felt as he narrated. I also loved the magic of the worple horses, uncanny and unglamorous and interesting. Morgrim and Fenn together was an awesome mixture of lust, love and caring. Did not want it to end.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
This didn’t quite reach the heights of Salt Magic Skin Magic for me; however, I still super enjoyed it and will for sure re-read it. Loved the middle aged protagonists, loved them being TIRED yet cautiously hopeful about love. I want to give Fenn a hug! (And I really want some fan art of Morgrim in the Angelina Jolie Oscar stance, with the thigh high red boots peeking out from his robes—talk about a LEWK.)
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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:
No
This book was a delight to read. It hooked me immediately, the romance was slow and tender but still spicy and as in all of my favorite books, the main character is an absolute cinnamon roll. Fenn is so kind hearted but has lived a difficult life that has made him rough around the edges. As soon as he finds a soft place to land his kindness and love spreads to those around him and he makes his world better in every way. Fenn is such a good character and the language used in the book is delightfully unique.