A review by elizajaquays
Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana

adventurous mysterious tense 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? Yes

3.75

The premise for Lore of the Wilds immediately grabbed my attention—libraries and fae? With promise of some steam? Sign me up!

The first chapter was very slow, with a lot of history and lore thrown at the reader, but things quickly picked up once Lore makes it to the castle and starts exploring the library.

The love triangle between Lore, Asher, and Finn never felt fully fleshed out, but I did enjoy her individual relationships with both fae. There was one steamy scene, but I would have loved to see things go further (honestly with either love interest). Maybe in the next book!

There’s a big twist at the end and while I didn’t predict it, it also wasn’t shocking.

I really liked Lore as a character and would die for Isla—I’m hoping she plays a bigger role in the sequel!

Overall, this was a fun read, but it definitely feels like a lot of it was setting things up for book 2 vs being a complete story on its own. I definitely think it was worth the read and am planning to pick up a finished copy once it hits the shelves!

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Voyager for the ARC, all thoughts are my own.
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