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A review by k_cao_xai
Of Wulf and Wynd, Part 2: The Bracelets of Ælfwynn by Lexa Luthor
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Tharon, you beautiful broken bastard.
Character Impressions:
Tharon Blakesley
It was so wonderful to see Tharon finally becoming more of herself in this story. After that intense opening and what Roswynd did as a last ditch effort to help Tharon become herself again, it was wonderful to see Tharon open up. When she and Roswynd make amends and agree to start over, it was amazing to see how well they work together.
Tharon teasing, joking, and flirting with Roswynd is a nice contrast to when she’s being protective or sexually dominant towards her wife. And by sexually dominant, I don't mean she gets possessive in bed without Roswynd's consent. Roswynd consents and encourages Tharon to be rough, which is different from simply letting a partner have their way. I love her banter with Roswynd and how much they differ in personality or methods, but always find a way to work with each other to solve an issue. She has so much conflicting emotions within herself but it’s sweet when Roswynd is there for her.
Roswynd Arrington
Still the best girl. Still deserves everything.
Roswynd can finally take action and find the truth about Edeva’s murder with Tharon working with her. She may be a princess but she’s not shy about bending the rules to get to the truth. I love how she and Tharon still reaffirm their feelings for one another when one person is in doubt or unsure of things. The constant support is always nice to see.
Usually when it comes to explicit sex scenes, I just enjoy seeing the characters be physically and emotionally connected, but here, there’s another layer because Roswynd is still learning about sex and becoming confident in it. I love how Tharon guides her or encourages her during their lovemaking, because it adds an extra layer to Roswynd’s character; how she’s getting comfortable with herself, how she’s learning about Tharon’s body, and how it connects her to Tharon on a new level. Sex is hot, but damn, it’s also romantic here.
It was so wonderful to see Tharon finally becoming more of herself in this story. After that intense opening and what Roswynd did as a last ditch effort to help Tharon become herself again, it was wonderful to see Tharon open up. When she and Roswynd make amends and agree to start over, it was amazing to see how well they work together.
Tharon teasing, joking, and flirting with Roswynd is a nice contrast to when she’s being protective or sexually dominant towards her wife. And by sexually dominant, I don't mean she gets possessive in bed without Roswynd's consent. Roswynd consents and encourages Tharon to be rough, which is different from simply letting a partner have their way. I love her banter with Roswynd and how much they differ in personality or methods, but always find a way to work with each other to solve an issue. She has so much conflicting emotions within herself but it’s sweet when Roswynd is there for her.
Roswynd Arrington
Still the best girl. Still deserves everything.
Roswynd can finally take action and find the truth about Edeva’s murder with Tharon working with her. She may be a princess but she’s not shy about bending the rules to get to the truth. I love how she and Tharon still reaffirm their feelings for one another when one person is in doubt or unsure of things. The constant support is always nice to see.
Usually when it comes to explicit sex scenes, I just enjoy seeing the characters be physically and emotionally connected, but here, there’s another layer because Roswynd is still learning about sex and becoming confident in it. I love how Tharon guides her or encourages her during their lovemaking, because it adds an extra layer to Roswynd’s character; how she’s getting comfortable with herself, how she’s learning about Tharon’s body, and how it connects her to Tharon on a new level. Sex is hot, but damn, it’s also romantic here.
Minor Characters:
Once again, there are a handful of minor characters, and once again, I wasn’t confused as to who was who. Below are the side characters I found to be more prominent.
Queen Edeva: Tharon’s mother. She was too good for this world.
Queen Layla: Roswynd’s mother. Sweetheart. I would love to see more of her. I love how she always knew Tharon and Roswynd were meant to be together.
King Garret: Roswynd’s father. Father of the year. I love how supportive he is of Tharon and Roswynd’s relationship, both before and after their marriage.
King Eustace: Tharon’s father. He was doing his best but he had his flaws.
Saxon Blakesley: Hate him. Hate him. Hate him.
Queen Edeva: Tharon’s mother. She was too good for this world.
Queen Layla: Roswynd’s mother. Sweetheart. I would love to see more of her. I love how she always knew Tharon and Roswynd were meant to be together.
King Garret: Roswynd’s father. Father of the year. I love how supportive he is of Tharon and Roswynd’s relationship, both before and after their marriage.
King Eustace: Tharon’s father. He was doing his best but he had his flaws.
Saxon Blakesley: Hate him. Hate him. Hate him.
Story Impressions:
I love the family elements in this story. Roswynd’s family is close and so loving compared to Tharon’s family after Tharon’s mother died. To see Tharon realize that the people she once wanted to kill are the very people who accept her for who she is made my heart soar.
I love how even though Tharon and Roswynd grew up together and are now married, they still are learning more things about each other. In between investigating Edeva’s death, they share the most heartwarming moments. The sex between them is fire, but it’s also romantic when they simply lay down to read a book together.
The ending for this story didn’t tear out my heart as much as the first one, which I’m grateful for, but it still made me buy the next book immediately to see what happens next.
I love how even though Tharon and Roswynd grew up together and are now married, they still are learning more things about each other. In between investigating Edeva’s death, they share the most heartwarming moments. The sex between them is fire, but it’s also romantic when they simply lay down to read a book together.
The ending for this story didn’t tear out my heart as much as the first one, which I’m grateful for, but it still made me buy the next book immediately to see what happens next.
Highlights:
- Highlight 1: Tharon refused to say Roswynd’s name for the entirety of Book 1, but the first time she said it in this story, oh my frickin heart!
- Highlight 2: Those sex scenes gave me a heart attack in the best way.
- Highlight 3: These two cuddle so much it makes my heart melt.
- Highlight 4: Roswynd taking charge in bed.
- Highlight 5: Tharon doing her best to make amends and work with Roswynd instead of against her.
- Highlight 6: Wives reaffirming their love for one another.
- Highlight 7: Tharon and Roswynd’s height difference.
- Highlight 8: “Beg me.”
- Highlight 9: Wives supporting each other emotionally.
- Highlight 10: The amount of skinship these two have with one another.
- Highlight 11: King Garrett calling Roswynd by her full name because of how shocked he was at what she did
to a runaway assassin. - Highlight 12: Heroines are together for 95% of the story.
- Highlight 13: Beautiful book cover.
My Personal Tags About the Book:
- Omegaverse
- Explicit sex scenes
- She-alpha/omega
- G!P
- Sapphic protagonists
- Competent protagonists
- Emotional turmoil
- Mid-high angst
- Political strife
- Wives
- Royalty romance
- Rip my heart out but promise me a happy ending