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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
Slow start… read reviews about the love interest and it doesn’t sound like my thing
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
"It's a mistake to believe that a man can't be entirely selfish if he thinks of others too."
♠ Mi trovo in imbarazzo e difficoltà, non ho idea di cosa scrivere perchè questo libro mi ha lasciata oltremodo indifferente. Proprio meh. Non mi ha coinvolta la trama, non mi hanno coinvolta i personaggi, non mi ha coinvolto nulla perchè in effetti non c'è nulla. Non c'è il nemico, non c'è la crescita personale (e no, avere i sensi di colpa perchè ti piace il prigioniero non conta) e la storia d'amore non ha senso. Non si capisce come mai Kaz provi qualcosa per Min e non c'è nulla nelle loro interazioni che suggerisca un interesse da parte sua.
♠ Non viene spiegato neppure nulla del background della storia, dove siamo, in che epoca, come funziona la magia, niente. Sopratutto non mi è chiaro come mai la Henry abbia deciso di enfatizzare così tanto la differente maturità dei due innamorati. Kaz è un diciannovenne che viene dipinto come un bambino piagnucolante, ha le sue ragioni, per carita, ma questo non fa che accentuare una differenza di età che in realtà non c'è e fa risultare Min molto più vecchio di quanto in realtà non sia. Non ho nulla contro l'age gap, assolutamente, ma qui veramente ti dimentichi che Kaz è maggiorenne e ti sembra un bambino, addirittura risulta in forte contrasto con Harry che è più piccolo di lui ma parla e agisce in modo più maturo.
♠ Non si capisce neppure perchè il re teme i Fae quando questi non li hanno mai ne attaccati ne avvicinati ne fatto altro che potesse scatenare qualche reazione, non hanno mai mostrato alcun interesse per le loro terre o altro. Non hanno neppure alcuna utilità all'interno della storia.
♠ Mi trovo in imbarazzo e difficoltà, non ho idea di cosa scrivere perchè questo libro mi ha lasciata oltremodo indifferente. Proprio meh. Non mi ha coinvolta la trama, non mi hanno coinvolta i personaggi, non mi ha coinvolto nulla perchè in effetti non c'è nulla. Non c'è il nemico, non c'è la crescita personale (e no, avere i sensi di colpa perchè ti piace il prigioniero non conta) e la storia d'amore non ha senso. Non si capisce come mai Kaz provi qualcosa per Min e non c'è nulla nelle loro interazioni che suggerisca un interesse da parte sua.
♠ Non viene spiegato neppure nulla del background della storia, dove siamo, in che epoca, come funziona la magia, niente. Sopratutto non mi è chiaro come mai la Henry abbia deciso di enfatizzare così tanto la differente maturità dei due innamorati. Kaz è un diciannovenne che viene dipinto come un bambino piagnucolante, ha le sue ragioni, per carita, ma questo non fa che accentuare una differenza di età che in realtà non c'è e fa risultare Min molto più vecchio di quanto in realtà non sia. Non ho nulla contro l'age gap, assolutamente, ma qui veramente ti dimentichi che Kaz è maggiorenne e ti sembra un bambino, addirittura risulta in forte contrasto con Harry che è più piccolo di lui ma parla e agisce in modo più maturo.
♠ Non si capisce neppure perchè il re teme i Fae quando questi non li hanno mai ne attaccati ne avvicinati ne fatto altro che potesse scatenare qualche reazione, non hanno mai mostrato alcun interesse per le loro terre o altro. Non hanno neppure alcuna utilità all'interno della storia.
I really enjoyed this! I love high fantasy, and it's always nice to see interesting new takes on fae and magic. I only wish it had been longer, so we could've seen this world become more fleshed out.
Overall, a simple story with interesting characters, a sweet romance, and a satisfying ending - what more could you ask for.
I'd be interested to see more high fantasy from Lisa Henry in the future, I think she could really shine.
Overall, a simple story with interesting characters, a sweet romance, and a satisfying ending - what more could you ask for.
I'd be interested to see more high fantasy from Lisa Henry in the future, I think she could really shine.
Super cute and fluffy, with a touch of fantasy. I only wish it were longer, so we could explore the fae and the magic more.
This book in one sentence: In order to save his reckless nephew, Min agrees to travel to Anhaga to retrieve a young witch for his manipulative and powerful family.
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Steaminess:
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Steaminess:
adventurous
dark
funny
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 light fantasy with a bit of romance. Aramin Decourcey (Min) is a young thief-for-hire who grew up in a brothel and now looks after a street urchin he rescued named Harry. Harry gets himself into trouble courting a nobleman's daughter and ends up with a curse - a curse that will only be removed once Min brings back the nobleman's grandson who is refusing to come home from a nearby town, Anhaga. The only problem is Anhaga is thought to be cursed itself, overtaken nightly by the king of the fae. Because Min is so fond of Harry he agrees and they both set off for Anhaga. Once they get there, however, both the grandson and Anhaga aren't what they seem.
The plot itself isn't as planned out as it could be but it was a fun read with both romance and action. Min and Harry are likeable characters in that they are both loveable rogues. There isn't as much sex as expected being from a gay romance publisher and it takes a backseat to the fantasy element. A large chunk of the book is explaining the different classes and powers of magicians (hedgewitch < Wizard < Sorcerers, etc.), what's with all the iron, and how Anhaga became believed to be cursed, visited by a fae lord every night. The dialogue is well written and heavy on the snark and the characters don't feel flat, though the relationships (and random incest) don't fit as well as they should in a book categorized as romance. If you're into the onslaught of YA romance fantasy that's been hitting the shelves, you're sure to enjoy this one just as much.
The plot itself isn't as planned out as it could be but it was a fun read with both romance and action. Min and Harry are likeable characters in that they are both loveable rogues. There isn't as much sex as expected being from a gay romance publisher and it takes a backseat to the fantasy element. A large chunk of the book is explaining the different classes and powers of magicians (hedgewitch < Wizard < Sorcerers, etc.), what's with all the iron, and how Anhaga became believed to be cursed, visited by a fae lord every night. The dialogue is well written and heavy on the snark and the characters don't feel flat, though the relationships (and random incest) don't fit as well as they should in a book categorized as romance. If you're into the onslaught of YA romance fantasy that's been hitting the shelves, you're sure to enjoy this one just as much.
I loved Anhaga's fantasy setting. It was atmospheric and the danger felt real. The cast of characters are interesting and well developed. I really enjoyed Min and Harry's relationship. Min cares for and protects Harry, acting as a mentor and father figure. They would do anything to keep the other safe.
The romance is between Min and Kaz. Min is hired to capture Kaz and return him to his family, who are a real piece of work. Min has no choice but to agree, as Harry has been cursed by the Sabadine family and will die if Kaz is not returned within the month.
I did like Min and Kaz's romance but I wish it was a more fleshed out in the beginning. A bit more actual flirting and getting to know one another, to make it more believable when their relationship gets more serious. At the start it's mainly Min thinking how hot Kaz is, but then convincing himself that a romance is futile as Kaz's family is going to marry him off
The romance is between Min and Kaz. Min is hired to capture Kaz and return him to his family, who are a real piece of work. Min has no choice but to agree, as Harry has been cursed by the Sabadine family and will die if Kaz is not returned within the month.
I did like Min and Kaz's romance but I wish it was a more fleshed out in the beginning. A bit more actual flirting and getting to know one another, to make it more believable when their relationship gets more serious. At the start it's mainly Min thinking how hot Kaz is, but then convincing himself that a romance is futile as Kaz's family is going to marry him off
Spoiler
to his uncle
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated