morgangiesbrecht 's review for:

Within the Hollow Heart by Melissa Wright

4.5

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Excuse me?! That was adorable. 

I loved this instalment more than the first one! 😍 It’s rare to get a fantasy story with only the MMC’s POV, but Nicklaus is a hilarious narrator—especially when he’s unwillingly shoved into a desperate situation. And we love a man smitten. 🤭 Jules and her clever wit are Nicklaus’s perfect match. 

The world building and magic felt much more understandable and flashed out with plenty of fast paced moments and situational comedy. 

I mean, fae bargains and curses, twisty deceptions, fake engagements, hidden identity, a nod to “The Wild Swans” fairytale, and evading maliciously matchmaking mothers—such a riot! So stinkin’ cute!! 🥰 

Content: a man is tied to a woman’s bedpost to try and trap him in a compromising situation but he escapes; man clamours over a statue of an undressed woman on a horse while escaping the above situation, apologizing embarrassed when he grabbed her breast; a couple cute kisses