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indieandajean's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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? Yes
4.5
The Prince of Prohibition is the best mix of the historical fiction, fantasy, and romance genres.
The unique spin on faerie lore is enjoyable, even if you are familiar with fae and their many forms, there is enough adaptation to the lore that it doesn't make things too predictable.
I loved the setting, the characters were like-able and varied, and the story's structure was the perfect blend of fast paced and slow moments.
I will say that the ending felt a bit too quick, due to the cliffhanger, but book 2 is out and I am looking forward to seeing the resolution to Adeline and Jack's story.
I would recommend this book to fans of faerie or monster romances, as well as fans of roaring 20's romances or historical fantasy. All will find plenty of appeal in this phenomenal series starter!
The unique spin on faerie lore is enjoyable, even if you are familiar with fae and their many forms, there is enough adaptation to the lore that it doesn't make things too predictable.
I loved the setting, the characters were like-able and varied, and the story's structure was the perfect blend of fast paced and slow moments.
I will say that the ending felt a bit too quick, due to the cliffhanger, but book 2 is out and I am looking forward to seeing the resolution to Adeline and Jack's story.
I would recommend this book to fans of faerie or monster romances, as well as fans of roaring 20's romances or historical fantasy. All will find plenty of appeal in this phenomenal series starter!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Blood, Grief, Murder, Stalking, Violence, Confinement, Self harm, Sexual content, Cursing, Death, War, Police brutality, Racism, Religious bigotry, Injury/Injury detail, and Kidnapping
Minor: Abandonment, Gun violence, Classism, Vomit, and Death of parent
bellebookcorner's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
“It is not our good deeds that make us just, but our hard choices.
Everyone is perfect when there are no difficult decisions to make, when they are on the outside looking in.”
I have mix feelings toward this one, there are some things I really like and find fascinating to know more about but there’s also things that makes me didn’t fully enjoy it.
I got the audio version of this book. I like the narrator’s voice, especially when she sings the song that the main character like to sing. I really like the tune and I find myself humming that song together when the narrator sings it.
The first few chapters are interesting and I got hooked into the story very fast. However, somewhere during the middle of the story, the pacing turns slow and the world building got slightly confusing. Fortunately, the pace picks up again when some of the twists are revealed in the last few chapters.
As for the characters, Addie (FMC) isn’t really a likeable character… I got annoyed by her actions throughout the story probably because she’s too naïve since she was sheltered from the world by her own family. I would’ve liked to see her character grow in the next book because I can see a potential that she could become a badass one.
Overall, for a debut novel this was a pretty good one.
It’s a unique combination of historical fiction x fantasy romance which I like to see more of and I hope there would be exploration regarding the world building and the characters.
I’m looking forward to read the next one to know the answers to some of the mysteries left unanswered from this book.
I received an advanced review copy for free through Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Huge thank you to the author and publisher!
⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: gun violence, racism, sexual content, death, eating disorder, mental illness, war
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Eating disorder, and Mental illness
Minor: War and Death of parent
what_karla_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
4.5/5 stars
2/5 spice
A 1920s era fantasy with Fae and gangsters... this was quite the adventure.
Tropes:
1920s Prohibition era
Secret society
Magical system
Irish folklore
Hidden magic
Soulmates/fated mates
Sheltered/Virgin FMC
Possessive MMC
Welsh endearments
Slow burn
Single POV
Cliffhanger
Overall, this book is amazing. Did it get slow or drag out in the middle? Yes, but once you get past the middle, it's a roller coaster of events. I'm really excited to read the next book. There is an obvious parallel between the Knights of Templar and religious zealots in modern day times. It made the book more relatable to see those parallels because you could imagine this magical world more clearly. The historical accuracy was there but wasn't necessary when most of the story took place within the Fae "world" but when we did see them in the world of humans the descriptions of each place and atmosphere was done very well. I definitely went back and forth between trusting the Fae and not. Jack played a great morally grey MMC. There is no clear Good vs. Evil in this story... everyone has done something for survival purposes or what they considered "for the greater good." But obviously, we're rooting for the morally grey hero and especially Addie coming into her own strength. She does have character growth, and in the end, she's not shying away from doing what she needs to do to survive.
I listened to the audiobook while reading the ebook in tandem. Whenever there are words that I can't pronounce, I really enjoy hearing the narrator pronounce it for me. A lot of Welsh and Irish words throughout the book but hearing Jack call Addie "annwyl" was the best 👌🏽 Their relationship had me on tenterhooks from the beginning. The slow burn was soooo worth it, though.
Thank you to Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for the ALC. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I read the book in tandem via Kindle Unlimited.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Violence, death, war/PTSD, racism, death of parent, injury details, sexual content, explicit language
2/5 spice
A 1920s era fantasy with Fae and gangsters... this was quite the adventure.
Tropes:
1920s Prohibition era
Secret society
Magical system
Irish folklore
Hidden magic
Soulmates/fated mates
Sheltered/Virgin FMC
Possessive MMC
Welsh endearments
Slow burn
Single POV
Cliffhanger
Overall, this book is amazing. Did it get slow or drag out in the middle? Yes, but once you get past the middle, it's a roller coaster of events. I'm really excited to read the next book. There is an obvious parallel between the Knights of Templar and religious zealots in modern day times. It made the book more relatable to see those parallels because you could imagine this magical world more clearly. The historical accuracy was there but wasn't necessary when most of the story took place within the Fae "world" but when we did see them in the world of humans the descriptions of each place and atmosphere was done very well. I definitely went back and forth between trusting the Fae and not. Jack played a great morally grey MMC. There is no clear Good vs. Evil in this story... everyone has done something for survival purposes or what they considered "for the greater good." But obviously, we're rooting for the morally grey hero and especially Addie coming into her own strength. She does have character growth, and in the end, she's not shying away from doing what she needs to do to survive.
I listened to the audiobook while reading the ebook in tandem. Whenever there are words that I can't pronounce, I really enjoy hearing the narrator pronounce it for me. A lot of Welsh and Irish words throughout the book but hearing Jack call Addie "annwyl" was the best 👌🏽 Their relationship had me on tenterhooks from the beginning. The slow burn was soooo worth it, though.
Thank you to Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for the ALC. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I read the book in tandem via Kindle Unlimited.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Violence, death, war/PTSD, racism, death of parent, injury details, sexual content, explicit language
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Mental illness
Minor: War and Death of parent
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