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All the Pain of Promises by Hillary Raymer
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Rating: 5 ⭐️
Spice: 2.5-3 🌶️
Tropes:
- Arranged Marriage
- Second Chance
- 10 Things I Hate About You coded
- Mutual Pining
- Snark & Banter
- Obsessed Hero
- Consent King
- Fated Mates
- "My Wife"
I have been impatiently anticipating Solarius & Narissa’s story, & it did not disappoint! After a previous failed courtship, they outwardly loathe one another, while inwardly pining for each other. Enter an arranged marriage, & sparks fly, delivering first-rate banter & delicious tension.
One of the great things about the books in this series is how easy it is to connect with the characters, & that continues with Sol & Rissa. I adore Narissa. She is bright, witty, & soft yet fierce. And Solarius! Based on the first 2 books, I was expecting him to be more broody. And he was at times, but he was also romantic, tender, protective, & a man of action. One who is not too proud to beg & worship on his knees 🫠
Their second chance story is everything I hoped it would be. The back & forth is excellent, the angst & pining is just right, & the “my wife” moments are *chef’s kiss* As for the spice, it was definitely spicing. I’ll just give you two words: mirror scene 🥵 And it’s not often that I see a harp, but I will never look at one the same again.
Hillary writes romantasy worlds that are simultaneously well-built & easy to read. Not once have I felt bogged down by information in this series, nor have I felt confused or like that information was lacking. This book, like the first two, kept me rapt, engaged, & continually turning the pages. It’s hard to pick a favorite couple because I have loved them all so far, but Sol & Rissa might just be it.
If you haven’t picked up this series yet, I encourage you to give it a try. I have been eating it up, & I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book!
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This book contains content that may be difficult for some readers, including memories/mention of past S.A., abuse, & death of a family member, so please check the content warnings.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
Spice: 2.5-3 🌶️
Tropes:
- Arranged Marriage
- Second Chance
- 10 Things I Hate About You coded
- Mutual Pining
- Snark & Banter
- Obsessed Hero
- Consent King
- Fated Mates
- "My Wife"
I have been impatiently anticipating Solarius & Narissa’s story, & it did not disappoint! After a previous failed courtship, they outwardly loathe one another, while inwardly pining for each other. Enter an arranged marriage, & sparks fly, delivering first-rate banter & delicious tension.
One of the great things about the books in this series is how easy it is to connect with the characters, & that continues with Sol & Rissa. I adore Narissa. She is bright, witty, & soft yet fierce. And Solarius! Based on the first 2 books, I was expecting him to be more broody. And he was at times, but he was also romantic, tender, protective, & a man of action. One who is not too proud to beg & worship on his knees 🫠
Their second chance story is everything I hoped it would be. The back & forth is excellent, the angst & pining is just right, & the “my wife” moments are *chef’s kiss* As for the spice, it was definitely spicing. I’ll just give you two words: mirror scene 🥵 And it’s not often that I see a harp, but I will never look at one the same again.
Hillary writes romantasy worlds that are simultaneously well-built & easy to read. Not once have I felt bogged down by information in this series, nor have I felt confused or like that information was lacking. This book, like the first two, kept me rapt, engaged, & continually turning the pages. It’s hard to pick a favorite couple because I have loved them all so far, but Sol & Rissa might just be it.
If you haven’t picked up this series yet, I encourage you to give it a try. I have been eating it up, & I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book!
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This book contains content that may be difficult for some readers, including memories/mention of past S.A., abuse, & death of a family member, so please check the content warnings.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Death of parent
Minor: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse