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A review by brooksie03051
Compass Points, Book 1 by Jillian Witt
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
4.25
Rose, is a young fae who owns a business forging weapons just as her parents did when she was young specializing in custom magic-infused weapons (for certain people). At just 16 years old, she ran away from her fae court and never looked back living a quiet life with her animal shapeshifting friend who keeps an eye on her and is the only one who knows who she is and what happened when she fled 10 years ago. A deadly mist has been appearing in some of the villages leaving all in its wake in a permanent state of sleep.
A handsome fae named Luc appeared in her shop stating he heard of the custom weapons and sought out the weapons master to make one for him. He looked powerful and suspicious so she denied his request to speak with the weapons master unbeknownst to him she was said weapons master. Determined to speak with them, he decided to try and force the information from her and she promptly put him in his place. Getting nowhere being secretive with her, he admitted who he was and why he sought out the weapon. When the mist hits too close to home, and threatens her village, she finds that her specialized weapons can help. She can no longer stay hiding in the safety of this new home knowing it's a matter of time before the mist takes over all lands. She agrees to find out more information and travels with Luc to see if she can't trust him before deciding to make him the weapon he seeks. This also forces her to face what she ran from 10 years ago and she doesn't know what will happen if she is seen and recognized. She ran away for a reason.
This is a quick read of a slow burn cozy romantic fantasy where the magic is elemental and each compass point masters an element with a leader of each. Earth, Water, Wind, and Fire with a god who represents each. It has a strong female character, fake dating, and enjoyable banter. I look forward to the next book to see how this relationship blossoms and how they handle not only the mist but those who created it.
A handsome fae named Luc appeared in her shop stating he heard of the custom weapons and sought out the weapons master to make one for him. He looked powerful and suspicious so she denied his request to speak with the weapons master unbeknownst to him she was said weapons master. Determined to speak with them, he decided to try and force the information from her and she promptly put him in his place. Getting nowhere being secretive with her, he admitted who he was and why he sought out the weapon. When the mist hits too close to home, and threatens her village, she finds that her specialized weapons can help. She can no longer stay hiding in the safety of this new home knowing it's a matter of time before the mist takes over all lands. She agrees to find out more information and travels with Luc to see if she can't trust him before deciding to make him the weapon he seeks. This also forces her to face what she ran from 10 years ago and she doesn't know what will happen if she is seen and recognized. She ran away for a reason.
This is a quick read of a slow burn cozy romantic fantasy where the magic is elemental and each compass point masters an element with a leader of each. Earth, Water, Wind, and Fire with a god who represents each. It has a strong female character, fake dating, and enjoyable banter. I look forward to the next book to see how this relationship blossoms and how they handle not only the mist but those who created it.