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A review by amberraetoro
Of Light and Shadow by Tanaz Bhathena
4.0
A fun, imaginative, Indian inspired fantasy. I enjoyed the dual POV from our FMC and MMC both of whom I loved! I also loved the juxtaposition between the two. Roshan having come from nothing, raised to be strong and hard in a bandit clan fighting for their lands. Navin raised as the half blooded spare prince, the peri prince, the bastard, never believing in himself or having a place or purpose. This is a great coming of age story as they both figure out their own path independent of their history and what they thought was expected from them.
Great magic system, loved the way that song, from his Peri side, enhanced Navins soul magic, from his human side. Loved how the visualization and manipulation of aura's was represented. I also loved the limitations and the use of amplifiers to enhance their magic.
Great enemies to lovers plot. After part one of the book I had no idea how Bhathena was going to convince me that these enemies could become lovers. But she surprised me and nailed it!
Great world building, I loved the use of specific words and language to keep us in an India inspired fantasy world.
Overall a really fun read in a unique world.
Tropes:
⚔️Enemies to Lovers
Great magic system, loved the way that song, from his Peri side, enhanced Navins soul magic, from his human side. Loved how the visualization and manipulation of aura's was represented. I also loved the limitations and the use of amplifiers to enhance their magic.
Great enemies to lovers plot. After part one of the book I had no idea how Bhathena was going to convince me that these enemies could become lovers. But she surprised me and nailed it!
Great world building, I loved the use of specific words and language to keep us in an India inspired fantasy world.
Overall a really fun read in a unique world.
Tropes:
⚔️Enemies to Lovers