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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-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
I love the idea of a fae retelling of the Arthurian legend, and this book did not disappoint. Veyka is unexpectedly thrust into the position of Queen after the death of her brother, King Aurthur. A position that she doesn't want nor is she ready for. Faced with her grief and desperate to figure out who killed her brother, Veyka is unprepared to meet Arran. Also known as the Bloodthristy Prince, Arran is the most powerful fae in a thousand years, gifted with strong magic and the ability to shapeshift. He is also Veyka's betrothed. As the two battle their feelings for each other they must also learn to work together to discover the evil threatening their kingdom.
This book was exactly what I needed to read. It drew me in from the beginning, starting with action and immediately jumping into the story, and it continued like this throughout the book. If the will they won't they between the two main characters wasn't captivating me, it was something about this world and the magic used within it that kept my attention. And the story continues this way until the very end, when OF COURSE it ended on a cliff hanger that made me groaning. In a good way of course, I just don't want to wait to find out what happens next!
The characters in this were great. Veyka was amazing, strong and independent and overall just super relatable. Arran was what you expect from the male love interest, in all the best ways. The side characters were great but I would have loved to see a little more of them. I feel like I just got a glimpse and right when I was starting to get a feel for them I wouldn't get a good scene with them for a while.
Overall this series was great and I can't wait for the sequel to come out!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed the way the author has taken Arthurian legend and spun it into something new; I’m a sucker for good worldbuilding (it always factors into my reviews!) and this book doesn’t let down there at all. A lot of work has clearly gone into this.
The story was captivating and I was definitely brought into Veyka’s quest for revenge, and by the end of the book her character growth was feeling realistic and believable, even if it was quite slow in coming. Arran still feels a bit of a mystery to me, so I would like to see more of what makes him tick (beyond what’s in his pants…)
On that note the story is spicy (VERY spicy) and does not hold back on that front. For the most part it complements the story and the characters, and doesn’t feel too gratuitous even while being graphic. Mentions of swinging breasts could be used as a drinking game.
This is an enjoyable story, and the end has left me wanting more. I will be impatiently awaiting December!
Thank you for NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
The story was captivating and I was definitely brought into Veyka’s quest for revenge, and by the end of the book her character growth was feeling realistic and believable, even if it was quite slow in coming. Arran still feels a bit of a mystery to me, so I would like to see more of what makes him tick (beyond what’s in his pants…)
On that note the story is spicy (VERY spicy) and does not hold back on that front. For the most part it complements the story and the characters, and doesn’t feel too gratuitous even while being graphic. Mentions of swinging breasts could be used as a drinking game.
This is an enjoyable story, and the end has left me wanting more. I will be impatiently awaiting December!
Thank you for NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-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
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Opening with "I should have died in the womb," Crown of Earth and Sky is one of those books where you're like Death? Tell me more.
P.S. There's a character called Parys (I'm assuming Paris) and each time I saw his name, I was like 🌿 Parsley 🌿
P.S. There's a character called Parys (I'm assuming Paris) and each time I saw his name, I was like 🌿 Parsley 🌿
For seven thousand years, since the original treaties were signed between the Elemental and Terrestrial kingdoms of the fae, each generation an Offering was made.
Each kingdom produced an heir, an offering of solidarity and peace in Annwyn.
One of the first things I really liked in Crown of Earth and Sky was the writing style and it was just... beautiful 😍 and this had dark elements and content warnings—please check the trigger warnings beforehand.
Overall, I really enjoyed reading about Arran's character (MMC) and his backstory, and while I still liked Veyka's character (FMC) and could completely understand what she was going through and what she went through, she did kind of... slightly... annoyed me around the middle/end of Crown of Earth and Sky... but it was just a little!
I'm still SUPER KEEN for book 2 because that ending was just frkn RUDE. And I have so many theories of what I think will happen next, tspktspktspktspk !!!
Also, book 2: Throne of Air and Darkness? Sounds like peeps gonna ⚰️
Veyka could be the future of Annwyn. The Princess of Peace. If only she would give a damn about something other than herself.
Tropes throughout:
⚔️ King Arthur retelling (but make it Fae)
⚔️ Arranged marriage
⚔️ Forced proximity
⚔️ Enemies to lovers
⚔️ Court politics and intrigue
⚔️ FMC plus size rep
⚔️ Morally grey MMC
⚔️ Dual POV
~ Thank you Emberly Ash and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review ~
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Child abuse, Rape, Torture
The content warnings of child abuse and rape are NOT separate.
The latter is mentioned twice in 1) a nightmare with minor to moderate details, and 2) a conversation with the MMC/love interest with brief to vague (hinted) information.
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Veyka Pendragon spent the early years of her life hidden away by her mother. Abused by the people that should have protected her as they tried to release her power. When her brother, Arthur, is mysteriously murdered, Veyka must take the throne and discover the traitors hiding right in front of her face.
There are quite a lot of “Arthur” retellings in fantasy books and this was pretty loosely based in my opinion. There were some familiar names and a particular round table but there was also a lot of other story going on around that.
At the beginning I wasn’t that taken by Veyka’s character and, like Arran, I thought she was a bit mopey and not quite stabby enough for my tastes. I get it, her brother and only person she loved had their head cut off, but still… 😂 As we got further into the story some of her choices made a bit more sense and I liked her a bit more. Arran was a great bad guy that isn’t really a bad guy and I was wishing to see a bit more of his story come out, maybe in later books.
The book definitely left you with more questions than answers and finished on a bit of a cliffhanger. There were so many loose ends that weren’t tied up, so I’ll be looking out for the next instalment.
Thanks to #NetGallery and the publisher. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Genre: Romance/Fantasy
Format: Digital
POV: Dual
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Age suggestion: 18+
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
If you're looking for a fantasy world with secrets, magic, and intrigue, this is the book for you! I really, really enjoyed this. The magic system was unique and really cool, as were the different races and areas of their world. I also really loved the connection to Arthurian legend, which is why I grabbed this one to be honest. I love anything to do with King Arthur, and I really enjoyed this version of it. Magic, shifters, and so many, many secrets. Strong female lead and a tall dark and handsome man who she doesn't need, but very much wants. I cannot wait for the next one, I need to know what happens next!
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is a great romantasy Arthurian retelling. It is ideal for fans of series such as Throne of Glass.
Veyka is a brilliant and complex character. She is also brilliant plus size representation. She is a breath of fresh air compared to your normal waif-like fae characters. She is confident in her skin and isn't afraid to show it.
The relationship between Arran and Veyka is wonderful to read. There is plenty of banter and has an enemies to lovers arc. The story is written from a dual POV so you get to see the relationship from both of them. There is also plenty of spice in this story!
I also loved Veyka's found family. I loved how she began to open herself up more to those around her after her trauma (make sure you are aware of the trigger warnings).
The book has a lovely writing style which makes it very easy to read. There is plenty of world and character building, particularly of the big players within the political sphere of the kingdom. However, due to this it does feel a little at slow-paced at times, at least until the last ~20% of the book. However, now that the world and characters are established, it feels as though the next book will be action-packed.
The book ends on a cliffhanger and I can't wait to find out what happens next. The next book, Throne of Air and Darkness, is due to be released in December 2023. I can't wait!
Thanks to NetGalley, Emberly Ash and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Veyka is a brilliant and complex character. She is also brilliant plus size representation. She is a breath of fresh air compared to your normal waif-like fae characters. She is confident in her skin and isn't afraid to show it.
The relationship between Arran and Veyka is wonderful to read. There is plenty of banter and has an enemies to lovers arc. The story is written from a dual POV so you get to see the relationship from both of them. There is also plenty of spice in this story!
I also loved Veyka's found family. I loved how she began to open herself up more to those around her after her trauma (make sure you are aware of the trigger warnings).
The book has a lovely writing style which makes it very easy to read. There is plenty of world and character building, particularly of the big players within the political sphere of the kingdom. However, due to this it does feel a little at slow-paced at times, at least until the last ~20% of the book. However, now that the world and characters are established, it feels as though the next book will be action-packed.
The book ends on a cliffhanger and I can't wait to find out what happens next. The next book, Throne of Air and Darkness, is due to be released in December 2023. I can't wait!
Thanks to NetGalley, Emberly Ash and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.