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The Shards of Ophelia by Nicole Platania
5.0

"He was woven into my life, my being, nestled between my bones. My infinite tether."

The Shards of Ophelia picks right up from where The Curse of Ophelia left off. Now, I don't want to post any spoilers but I am here because I want to try my best to convince you to pick up book 2.

Book 1 introduced us to the most amazing characters and in book 2 you continue on in their journey. Nicole put me through so many emotions in this book: pain, anger, laughter, giddiness, you name it. It prodded at old emotions from my past (in the best way possible). I legit cried. If you read book 1 and was punching the air for some answers, well good news, there are answers in book 2 but she will hit you again with that ENDING. You will also likely sell a limb for book 3.

So yes, I legit cried, but don't let my crying fool you, yes there's romance, but there was a lot of action, politics, high stakes at its finest and I was BLOWN. AWAY. The plot of this story took on a whole new level and I am so excited for what's to come in book 3. And if you were a little annoyed with Ophelia in book 1, well, ha, she completely wins your heart. Let the girl heal and grieve and she will show you how powerful she is because after this, I don't think you wanna mess with the bitch (respectfully). TSOO went beyond my expectations and if you follow me on instagram, you know I talk about this series a lot. It's my new comfort read.

You also have your favorite tropes: found family (that reminds me of ACOMAF), one bed, one horse (YUP), "touch HIM and you die", SLOW BURN (my absolute fave), and perfectly executed friends to lovers. And not to mention, we have dual POV between the two MCs. The dual POVs helped so much when it came to the relationships in this book and f*cking spirits, I will die on this hill that dual POVs are so needed in Fantasy Romance books. So thank you for this Nicole!

Lastly, the writing. It's fcking beautiful. I had found myself highlighting descriptions of places because Nicole just paints it all in my head like I'm watching a damn movie. "Dusk faded into a calm violet sky, the full moon rising to bathe us with its promising glow as we descended the winding walkway leading from our home" LIKE C'MON NOW SERIOUSLY?

It's been 8 days since I've finished TSOO and I am still thinking about it. I am not good at finding the right words to express my feelings so just read the damn series I promise you it's worth it. The ending will leave you screaming and I'm basically fighting with Nicole because HOW COULD SHE. (love you lmao)

I am thankful I received and e-arc so put this on your calendars! TSOO releases August 22!!!