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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
“Because some part of me knew him, called for him—even when I hated him with every fiber of my being.”
This book was so good! Very well written. Intense. Captivating. Thrilling. The storyline keeps your attention and at the edge of your seat. The romance was spicy. I wouldn’t classify as enemies, more like strongly dislike to lovers. Ends on a cliffhanger! Really enjoyed it! Cant wait for the second book!
This book was so good! Very well written. Intense. Captivating. Thrilling. The storyline keeps your attention and at the edge of your seat. The romance was spicy. I wouldn’t classify as enemies, more like strongly dislike to lovers. Ends on a cliffhanger! Really enjoyed it! Cant wait for the second book!
Saw some comments/passages about how the FMC is described and I am not happy with the portrayal of her weight and how it's described.
This take on the Arthurian legend had me hooked from the first chapter and now I must, absolutely, have the next book the moment it comes out.
Princess Veyka is her brother's heir until Arthur's bride arrives and provides him an heir. Younger by minutes, the royal twins are different in status and temperaments, and when Arthur is murdered and Veyka becomes queen, she becomes a shadow of her former self. Fueled by rage and the desire for revenge, she must now marry to join her realm to the terrestrial one.
Much like her, her designated groom, Arran, has not been raised for his new role - it was supposed to be Guinevere who would marry, Guinevere who would be Queen. Arran and Veyka don't see eye to eye on just about anything. He thinks poorly of her because she has left most of the running of the land to her council, she dismisses him as someone getting in her way, but they are both attracted to each other and slowly begin to allow a partnership to blossom. The chemistry between them is amazing, the changing in their relationship well paced.
Veyka is a wonderful MFC, she has survived a lot and trained relentlessly to become a skilled fighter, although she is rather too trusting of those around her. Arran is much more than the Brutal Prince he is known as, and his initial lust for Veyka becomes a deeper and understanding love.
This book ends in a cliffhanger, and you bet I will be getting my hands on the second of the Secrets of the Faerie Crown books when it's released.
Princess Veyka is her brother's heir until Arthur's bride arrives and provides him an heir. Younger by minutes, the royal twins are different in status and temperaments, and when Arthur is murdered and Veyka becomes queen, she becomes a shadow of her former self. Fueled by rage and the desire for revenge, she must now marry to join her realm to the terrestrial one.
Much like her, her designated groom, Arran, has not been raised for his new role - it was supposed to be Guinevere who would marry, Guinevere who would be Queen. Arran and Veyka don't see eye to eye on just about anything. He thinks poorly of her because she has left most of the running of the land to her council, she dismisses him as someone getting in her way, but they are both attracted to each other and slowly begin to allow a partnership to blossom. The chemistry between them is amazing, the changing in their relationship well paced.
Veyka is a wonderful MFC, she has survived a lot and trained relentlessly to become a skilled fighter, although she is rather too trusting of those around her. Arran is much more than the Brutal Prince he is known as, and his initial lust for Veyka becomes a deeper and understanding love.
This book ends in a cliffhanger, and you bet I will be getting my hands on the second of the Secrets of the Faerie Crown books when it's released.
Mind-blowing, truth-wielding power upon the page. There are so many facets to this story that I don’t know where to begin. This story held me in an inescapable death grip of pure, tortuous angst. The depth of anguish explored brings a clarity to the mental health represented in this book. Behind a story of mythology and fantasy is a powerful message of healing and self-worth. The darkness that inhabits Veyka is an important character in itself, showing the damage that can be wrought within one’s own mind. How well self-doubt can drag you under while you claw your way back to reality. Each and every character is written with such depth. Stunning layers that make it impossible to rightly know where loyalties lie and who is good vs. bad. There were moments I expected, but all the great shifts in the story caught me completely off guard. To me, this is a sign of a truly gifted storyteller. When you feel betrayal to the depth of your bone right alongside the protagonist. When your heart breaks at each loss, fighting to contain tears. (I failed at that! There were plenty of tears, making it difficult to even see the page.) I felt such a connection to these characters that it actually hurts to close the book,to say goodbye even temporarily to this group of dynamic, relatable and sensational characters. The evolution of the match between Arran & Veyka ran the gauntlet. I don’t think there was a single emotion that was missed along this journey. That expression is the perfect descriptor for Veyka & Arran, “ran the gauntlet”, it’s synonymous with “going through Fire and Water”, marching up to the cannons mouth”, “taking one’s life in one’s hand”… I don’t think I could find better words to describe their relationship. These two butt heads constantly but come together in a fiery passion when push comes to shove. I am on tenterhooks awaiting the next book. The conclusion has left me in mental coma which I fear I can’t shake, a perfect cliffhanger, hitting its mark dead-on. There is no way I will miss the next book for I must know what comes next.
Wow. This book blew me away. I have read more than a few fantasy and romantasy books and this book is the first in awhile to remind me why I love this genre. I enjoyed reading this book so much! It's a loosely based retelling of Arthurian legend in a fascinating fantasy world filled with fae, spice, and political intrigue. The use of Arthurian fantasy in a fae world was done so well - the perfect amount of homage to the original with a new take to make it feel like a completely new story. Anyone who loves fantasy will love this retelling of King Arthur this book will not leave you disappointed.
Wow. This book blew me away. I have read more than a few fantasy and romantasy books and this book is the first in awhile to remind me why I love this genre. I enjoyed reading this book so much! It's a loosely based retelling of Arthurian legend in a fascinating fantasy world filled with fae, spice, and political intrigue. The use of Arthurian fantasy in a fae world was done so well - the perfect amount of homage to the original with a new take to make it feel like a completely new story. Anyone who loves fantasy will love this retelling of King Arthur this book will not leave you disappointed.
Ummm excuse me ?? Everything about this was absolutely amazing !!
The characters were amazing ! They are so lifelike. I love that they stick to their convictions despite what is going on around them. The fmc is the same in her mind as she is portrayed through the mmc. I love when characters make their own opinions and are shown to be growing and evolving throughout the story.
The world building was insanely good, I’m left with some questions but they are only from a result of wanting to always know more about the world.
The plot was interesting, there is so many mysteries and different aspects for the characters to figure out. All the twists and turns that take the characters in different directions kept the story so alive and oops but the cliffhanger !! Ugh the cliffhanger !!
As for chemistry, I think it was great, instant but yet still developed super well. The spice was not super frequent so I’m gunna say it’s a 3/5 but I think that level worked really well with the story. It didn’t overshadow it but it was still beautifully spicy.
Overall, I’m keen for book 2, absolutely keen ! I can’t wait to see how the characters work through everything and to figure out the damn cliffhanger. I have to put it at a 4.5/5, It’s an absolutely fantastic read and I would recommend it to anyone chasing a romantasy.
The characters were amazing ! They are so lifelike. I love that they stick to their convictions despite what is going on around them. The fmc is the same in her mind as she is portrayed through the mmc. I love when characters make their own opinions and are shown to be growing and evolving throughout the story.
The world building was insanely good, I’m left with some questions but they are only from a result of wanting to always know more about the world.
The plot was interesting, there is so many mysteries and different aspects for the characters to figure out. All the twists and turns that take the characters in different directions kept the story so alive and oops but the cliffhanger !! Ugh the cliffhanger !!
As for chemistry, I think it was great, instant but yet still developed super well. The spice was not super frequent so I’m gunna say it’s a 3/5 but I think that level worked really well with the story. It didn’t overshadow it but it was still beautifully spicy.
Overall, I’m keen for book 2, absolutely keen ! I can’t wait to see how the characters work through everything and to figure out the damn cliffhanger. I have to put it at a 4.5/5, It’s an absolutely fantastic read and I would recommend it to anyone chasing a romantasy.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
A little bit of a miss for me. I really liked the idea behind the characters but wish we got a little bit more of their backstory- I think this would have helped me empathize with who they are in the present. Really, enjoyed the last quarter of the book when things picked up a bit!
This book was more than I ever expected it to be. Veyka has become my favorite FMC. She is so multifaceted and reminded me so much of Aelin from TOG with the way her brain is steps ahead of everyone. I loved Arran. He is the perfect compliment to Veyka. Where she is spontaneous, he is steady. Where she is darkness, he brings out the light in her. They are so perfectly matched for each other.
This story dragged me in from the first line. I became so entranced in Veyka and her life and they way she navigates her hardships. Her need for vengeance is almost her shining trait. She is cunning and goes about her duties in ways that shock you. I could not predict her every turn which was super exciting.
I highly recommend anyone who enjoys fantasy read this book!
This story dragged me in from the first line. I became so entranced in Veyka and her life and they way she navigates her hardships. Her need for vengeance is almost her shining trait. She is cunning and goes about her duties in ways that shock you. I could not predict her every turn which was super exciting.
I highly recommend anyone who enjoys fantasy read this book!