A review by hannahrowan13
The Curse of Sins by Kate Dramis

4.0

What I love most about this series is how the author is able to balance the fantasy and the romance of the story so well. I’ve heard some people consider this a “romantasy,” and I suppose it is but not in the stereotypical way. There is so much political intrigue (which I loved!) The world building is very complex and at times was a little confusing, but that could be because it’s been over a year since I read the first book. It took me until the 75 percent mark to get a sense of the conflict/what the upcoming war was about. The book did drag in some places but the last 25 perfect was fast paced. I do think this book was too long. It definitely could have been condensed. I wasn’t a fan of the additional POVs but could see how one of the character’s pov was necessary considering they were an ally kingdom. What I loved about the romance is that despite the two main characters being together they still faced obstacles. It wasn’t happily ever after. A lot of times in books when a couple gets together there is no conflict in the relationship and it feels too easy. I never felt that way about the romance sub plot. The romance was familiar because it was established in the first book but was also kept fresh. I am curious to see how this series wraps up! 

Thank you to Netgalley & the publisher for an Arc in exchange for my honest review!