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A review by theheelerbooklife
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
dark
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Ahhh! Where do I even begin with this review?
I've read a couple of Ali Hazelwood's books before, and while one of them was amazing, the other wasn't my cup of tea. So I was a bit hesitant when I heard about Bride, Ali's first shot at romantasy. All of her previous works featured women in STEM, so I wasn't sure what to expect. But let me tell you, Bride is fantastic! It's a thrilling, charming, and captivating romantic that showcases Ali's exceptional writing skills.
Ali introduces a captivating and unique take on vampires and werewolves, using the marriage out of convenience trope as a catalyst for Misery to find out what happened to her friend. As she lives with Lowe and his pack, she uncovers more than just her friend's disappearance, and some secrets are so deep that the twist at the end is unpredictable. Ali creates fascinating lore surrounding her vampires, werewolves, and the world she has created, with a cultural distinction between the two creatures that provide a unique setting for Misery, a vampire living with the werewolves. Misery and Lowe are fascinating and enigmatic characters who share a slow-burning chemistry that will keep you hooked.
I found it hard to put this book down, and I loved Misery as the main character. I was eager to see how everything would unfold and how Misery and Lowe's relationship would develop. Bride is set to be released in February, and I can already tell it's going to be a massive hit - and it deserves all the hype!
I've read a couple of Ali Hazelwood's books before, and while one of them was amazing, the other wasn't my cup of tea. So I was a bit hesitant when I heard about Bride, Ali's first shot at romantasy. All of her previous works featured women in STEM, so I wasn't sure what to expect. But let me tell you, Bride is fantastic! It's a thrilling, charming, and captivating romantic that showcases Ali's exceptional writing skills.
Ali introduces a captivating and unique take on vampires and werewolves, using the marriage out of convenience trope as a catalyst for Misery to find out what happened to her friend. As she lives with Lowe and his pack, she uncovers more than just her friend's disappearance, and some secrets are so deep that the twist at the end is unpredictable. Ali creates fascinating lore surrounding her vampires, werewolves, and the world she has created, with a cultural distinction between the two creatures that provide a unique setting for Misery, a vampire living with the werewolves. Misery and Lowe are fascinating and enigmatic characters who share a slow-burning chemistry that will keep you hooked.
I found it hard to put this book down, and I loved Misery as the main character. I was eager to see how everything would unfold and how Misery and Lowe's relationship would develop. Bride is set to be released in February, and I can already tell it's going to be a massive hit - and it deserves all the hype!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Death