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A review by afloodofbooks
Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.0
This book is already a classic to me. Princess of the Aether, Kadeesha, is a warrior and absolute badass who is trying to accept her place as a pawn in her father's courtly power struggles, while trying to give herself what she truly wants - to protect her homeland and honor her people. Since her birth, Kadeesha has been betrothed to the Hyperion High King who rules over all Dominions, and she has no choice in the matter. Furious with the idea and her inability to control her own destiny, Kadeesha decides to have one last night of freedom in the arms of a dangerous stranger. The two end up using each other to get the revenge the two so desperately seek as her lover is revealed to be Malachi, king of the Apollyon Court which was decimated by the six Dominions and their high king.
Our Vicious Oaths is a book of power struggles and vengeance and it positively drips with seduction and tension. This book is positively REFRESHING as it centers Black characters and includes some fun culture nods. The prose is accessible and flows easily.. sometimes fantasy can feel daunting with language and place names, but Davenport has a beautiful written voice that flows easily and really dropped me into this book and kept me there.
Our Vicious Oaths is a book of power struggles and vengeance and it positively drips with seduction and tension. This book is positively REFRESHING as it centers Black characters and includes some fun culture nods. The prose is accessible and flows easily.. sometimes fantasy can feel daunting with language and place names, but Davenport has a beautiful written voice that flows easily and really dropped me into this book and kept me there.