A review by er_inreads
The Phoenix Keeper by S.A. MacLean

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The phoenix keeper is a wonderful read, a sweet blend of contemporary romantasy, magical creatures and modernity. Set in a well built word, similar to our own, but ful of all the magical components we love in a fantasy romance. While the romance took a back seat in this story, it was still very well written & you could feel the tension. The phoenix keeper follows Alia, and her bid to rebuild the San Tamculo zoos Phoenix breeding program, in an effort to fulfill her lifelong dream & save an endangered species. Filled with cheeky birds, fun fantastical creatures and their associated facts, betrayal, acceptance, growth, and lgbtqia representation in main characters, this is a great read for someone looking for a cute romantasy. Thank you to Hachette for the chance to read and review this story.