A review by brittanysuereads
Dark Artificer by Ember Holt

5.0

”And I will reap every soul to keep yours safe.”

3.5 🌶️

OH. MY. GODS! That was my favorite book in the Princesses of Ruin series yet! It was all there and then some! Dark, brutal, forbidden, spicy, captivating, and a little f*€ked up.

There are so many things I loved about this book. The first, and most important, is the phenomenal writing and prose that created a captivating sense of place. Not only did I binge the majority of this book in one day, but when my homemaker duties pulled me away from it, it was very easy for me to jump right back in to the fantasy.

The plot was highly entertaining, I thought the “no touch” forbidden romance was such a tease filled will delicious suspense and anticipation. Not only was it unique, but highly creative in how it played out.

Finally, the characters. I adore Alyse’s character, a relatable and fellow quiet, food loving, bookworm! She’s  courageous, determined, and bold, with a heart of pure gold. Her character growth is my favorite because, boundaries! & I love how supportive her love interest is and the role he plays in her character growth. Speaking of the handsome devil, catch me I’m falling head over heels for this man. Also a bookworm, he’s a vigilante, for more selfish reasons, but we’re gonna give him a pass. He has a traumatic backstory. He’s the type to fight a God for you, burn the world to the ground without a second thought, for you. He not only aids in your reading addiction but supports your love for food and personal mission, because he absolutely loves and adores you, f*€k everyone else. 😍

If you’ve read books 1 and 2 in the series then I highly, HIGHLY, recommend you read this one. Now, since this is a standalone series, if you’re into forbidden love, dark themes, dramione vibes, which a hearty serving of spice and content warnings, then this is for you. Even though it can be read as a standalone, I would still recommend reading Brutal Rival and Feral Guardian first. You’ll appreciate the overlap and have some valuable insight and clarity in certain scenes.

*Thank you, Ember Holt, for providing me with a complimentary e-copy. I am voluntarily leaving a review.*