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Kingdom of Exiles by Maxym M. Martineau
4.0

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TW: Torture, murder, death

Do you ever find a book that is a fabulous splice of properties in the most unexpected way? Take a little bit of Assassin's Creed, mix in the first Fantastic Beasts movie and thrown in some Pokemon, you've got Kingdom of Exiles.

The beasts within were so cool. I really liked the vivid and up close descriptions of each creature. It offers a nice break from the overall darkness of the MCs' stories themselves. With both Leena and Noc's experiences, there are themes of betrayal, exile, and isolation. The whimsy is a good break and I greatly appreciated it. The side characters on their journey to tame beasts were also delightful. The emotional beats really land and I had a fun time reading this book.

Do you want a swoony romance with inventive beasts? Definitely give this fantasy romance a shot.