A review by what_karla_reads
Dark Artificer by Ember Holt

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

4.5/5 stars
3/5 spice

Tropes:
Dark Fantasy
Forbidden Romance
Pining and minor angst
Dramione vibes
Mentor//Mentee
Lots of toys
Touch her and 💀
He would burn the world to save her
Dual POV 

Holy moley... I wanna say this one was the darkest so far in the series because of all the trigger warnings...But honestly it made the story gritty and real. Kazimir and Alyse didn't make us wait too long with admitting their feelings, but the angst was still there. I loved the way they fit together and accepted each other's flaws. I loved both their characters, but I really loved seeing Alyse grow into her confidence. 

Overall, I highly recommend this while series for those who like dark fantasy romance. Please check trigger and content warnings before starting this book.

Thank you to the author for giving me an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and offered voluntarily. 

Trigger/Content warnings:
Verbal abuse, body shaming, SA, violence, blood, torture, explicit sexual content and language