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A review by eshurricane
Spellbound Scones by Fleur DeVillainy
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was so cozy and adorable! It's short and sweet (forgive the pun), I read it in one sitting and adored it. I was originally drawn in by the cover-I saw it on Threads and just HAD to have it immediately. I love an illustrated cover, especially fantasy-esque ones. Also, magic and sweets, yes!
I normally shy away from insta-love/lust because I like a slow burn, however I think DeVillainy pulled off a believable flashbang here. There is some fated mate lore that helps it along, but the characters have an instant chemistry despite starting out in an enemies-to-lovers dynamic (also very difficult to pull off in shorter stories!). I was rooting for them right away, and couldn't tear myself from it for a second.
The writing is tight, lending just enough atmosphere to set scenes and build personality and swept me through the whole thing in one afternoon. Absolutely lovely way to spend a snowy day with a mug of hot chocolate (and a scone perhaps?).
I received an advanced review copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily.
I normally shy away from insta-love/lust because I like a slow burn, however I think DeVillainy pulled off a believable flashbang here. There is some fated mate lore that helps it along, but the characters have an instant chemistry despite starting out in an enemies-to-lovers dynamic (also very difficult to pull off in shorter stories!). I was rooting for them right away, and couldn't tear myself from it for a second.
The writing is tight, lending just enough atmosphere to set scenes and build personality and swept me through the whole thing in one afternoon. Absolutely lovely way to spend a snowy day with a mug of hot chocolate (and a scone perhaps?).
I received an advanced review copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily.