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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed this book I got through it all in one sitting it was so full of magic and adventure and magical politics and just a hint of romance it kept me hooked the whole time
Quick read with slow burn romance that intrigues
Enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I might. Loved the concept of the faceless rage filled guard. The beginning started a bit slow with a lot of inner monologue nut it wasn’t that bad and was worth it in the end. I’m so eager to see where this goes now!
Enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I might. Loved the concept of the faceless rage filled guard. The beginning started a bit slow with a lot of inner monologue nut it wasn’t that bad and was worth it in the end. I’m so eager to see where this goes now!
So good!!
Y’all, this was so good! The writing drew me in immediately, and the story was well paced and exciting. I really liked Leisa and the Raven was super intriguing. His perspective was fun as well. The politics and general plot had me on the edge of my seat, and book was nicely edited, too. I absolutely loved reading this, and I’m so glad that book two is already out! 4.5 stars!
Y’all, this was so good! The writing drew me in immediately, and the story was well paced and exciting. I really liked Leisa and the Raven was super intriguing. His perspective was fun as well. The politics and general plot had me on the edge of my seat, and book was nicely edited, too. I absolutely loved reading this, and I’m so glad that book two is already out! 4.5 stars!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
I loved everything about this book! It was so full of mystery and danger and magic. Leisa and the Raven getting to know each other just made my heart melt and when she fled the castle to warn her king of what she’d heard, I loved that she was able to free Kyrion of his bonds. I am chomping at the bit to read book 2. And the fact that she is a mirror mage is epic!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
“Freedom is always within your grasp should you but choose to ignore the consequences.” I don’t believe freedom exists if you are dead, but the freedom to choose your death? Deep.
• Impersonating a princess
• Forced proximity
• Enemies-to-lovers
• Slow burn (young adult—no kisses)
• Violence
After spending years as a guard to the princess of a tiny country populated with refugees (mages, other D&D species), Leisa is tasked by the king to act as envoy to another, much larger country for a marriage alliance. The princess is a sickly, dainty woman, and Leisa is supposed to mimic her. Neither are beautiful. Neither are desirable to a prince, and the dowry non-existent. Why would the other king offer them an alliance?
Upon her arrival, Leisa discovers the second prince acts like a player and a drunk, yet he occasionally surprises her with his veiled wit. His older brother, the heir, is cold and aloof and doesn’t factor into this first novel. I suspect her potential fiancé has designs on the throne. The king himself is a racist and controlling force. Then there is Raven, the masked executioner.
She should be as scared as every courtier, but Leisa has the soul of a saint. I love her character. She empathizes with him and thinks about his welfare when all he does is loom ominously in the background. The king orders him to guard her, but she is unfazed. Faced with an obvious ploy to remove her from her known, trusted guards and confidants, Leisa doesn’t know what she should do….but she discovers her inner queen. I am in awe.
Her primary quest: determine if an alliance is really copacetic. What does king Melger gain from this? They have no economic resources. No wealth. Unwelcome inhabitants like mages. Somehow she has to discover the truths armed with her “toy” magic and shackled to an executioner. Shudder.
The romance:
No kiss? What am I thinking calling it a romance? But yes, I think this is a romantic fantasy. The plot, the subterfuge, the politics are wonderful, but so is the romance. While the prince is a cad, the mysterious, dark protector is classic. Whenever he gets closer, there is always the question of whether he will kill her or protect her. After the prince gives her a valuable magic necklace, Raven and Leisa bond, giving her telepathic communication with him, but also making her location known no matter where she hides. That tension is delicious.
I received this book during a free bookfunnel promo and almost didn’t read it. More fool me.
• Impersonating a princess
• Forced proximity
• Enemies-to-lovers
• Slow burn (young adult—no kisses)
• Violence
After spending years as a guard to the princess of a tiny country populated with refugees (mages, other D&D species), Leisa is tasked by the king to act as envoy to another, much larger country for a marriage alliance. The princess is a sickly, dainty woman, and Leisa is supposed to mimic her. Neither are beautiful. Neither are desirable to a prince, and the dowry non-existent. Why would the other king offer them an alliance?
Upon her arrival, Leisa discovers the second prince acts like a player and a drunk, yet he occasionally surprises her with his veiled wit. His older brother, the heir, is cold and aloof and doesn’t factor into this first novel. I suspect her potential fiancé has designs on the throne. The king himself is a racist and controlling force. Then there is Raven, the masked executioner.
She should be as scared as every courtier, but Leisa has the soul of a saint. I love her character. She empathizes with him and thinks about his welfare when all he does is loom ominously in the background. The king orders him to guard her, but she is unfazed. Faced with an obvious ploy to remove her from her known, trusted guards and confidants, Leisa doesn’t know what she should do….but she discovers her inner queen. I am in awe.
Her primary quest: determine if an alliance is really copacetic. What does king Melger gain from this? They have no economic resources. No wealth. Unwelcome inhabitants like mages. Somehow she has to discover the truths armed with her “toy” magic and shackled to an executioner. Shudder.
The romance:
No kiss? What am I thinking calling it a romance? But yes, I think this is a romantic fantasy. The plot, the subterfuge, the politics are wonderful, but so is the romance. While the prince is a cad, the mysterious, dark protector is classic. Whenever he gets closer, there is always the question of whether he will kill her or protect her. After the prince gives her a valuable magic necklace, Raven and Leisa bond, giving her telepathic communication with him, but also making her location known no matter where she hides. That tension is delicious.
I received this book during a free bookfunnel promo and almost didn’t read it. More fool me.
It was fine. Definitely fulfilled my need for an easy to read fantasy romance with a good dynamic between the two main characters.
Quick read with slow burn romance that intrigues
Enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I might. Loved the concept of the faceless rage filled guard. The beginning started a bit slow with a lot of inner monologue nut it wasn’t that bad and was worth it in the end. I’m so eager to see where this goes now!
Enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I might. Loved the concept of the faceless rage filled guard. The beginning started a bit slow with a lot of inner monologue nut it wasn’t that bad and was worth it in the end. I’m so eager to see where this goes now!
Enjoyable and Unique Fantasy!
Hooray for clean romantasy! I enjoyed the politics and the tension between characters - can’t wait to start the second one!
Content warnings:
Talk of death and killing
Two (I think) uses of bast***
Hooray for clean romantasy! I enjoyed the politics and the tension between characters - can’t wait to start the second one!
Content warnings:
Talk of death and killing
Two (I think) uses of bast***