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A review by pageturning578
House of Bane and Blood by Alexis L. Menard
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book has been on my radar since July and August thanks too many booktubers talking about it and saying its a new favorite of the year! I am so glad I was able to fit this book into prompts for 2 different readathons for October because this book was a wild ride! I read this book for Fablen readathon hosted by Margret at TheWordN3rd! And for Spookopoly hosted by Becca and the Books!
This book was a wild time and I think that Nico and Mila are in the running for favorite romantasy couple of the year! This book came highly recommended by multiple booktubers I follow and it did not disappoint! I just wish I hadn't spoiled myself for the ending by reading the synopsis for book 2. (note to self not to do that in the future)
The banter between our 2 main characters was top tier! There relationship progression from spontaneous arranged marriage to what I think is touch her and die vibes worked very well for me! I love Nico and Mila and I fully believe that Nico will burn the world down for Mila!
Not only did the romance really work for me but so did the storyline! I feel like something engaging was either happening or about to happen and I was fully sucked into this story! But I do feel like this book is better off being experienced then told! The ending of this book has me immediately wanting to pick up book 2 and thats exactly what I'm going to go do! This book is definitely a contender for favorite of the year and I think you should follow the hype and pick this series up ASAP!!
This book was a wild time and I think that Nico and Mila are in the running for favorite romantasy couple of the year! This book came highly recommended by multiple booktubers I follow and it did not disappoint! I just wish I hadn't spoiled myself for the ending by reading the synopsis for book 2. (note to self not to do that in the future)
The banter between our 2 main characters was top tier! There relationship progression from spontaneous arranged marriage to what I think is touch her and die vibes worked very well for me! I love Nico and Mila and I fully believe that Nico will burn the world down for Mila!
Not only did the romance really work for me but so did the storyline! I feel like something engaging was either happening or about to happen and I was fully sucked into this story! But I do feel like this book is better off being experienced then told! The ending of this book has me immediately wanting to pick up book 2 and thats exactly what I'm going to go do! This book is definitely a contender for favorite of the year and I think you should follow the hype and pick this series up ASAP!!