A review by teaand_tomes
Order of Swans by Jude Deveraux

Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.

Thank you to Jude Deveraux, MIRA Books, and The Hive for the free book!

The premise of Order of Swans is incredibly intriguing—a woman with the power to alter fairy tales and shape a kingdom’s destiny sounds like a perfect blend of magic and adventure. Unfortunately, the execution didn’t work for me.

The writing style felt impersonal, making it difficult to connect with the characters, particularly Kaley, whose mysterious destiny should have been compelling. The combination of fantasy and science fiction elements felt disjointed, and the science fiction aspects often seemed out of place. I was also hoping for a stronger focus on folklore, but the fairy tale elements were sparse and felt underdeveloped.

While the idea of a world where fairy tales come to life is captivating, the convoluted plot and lack of emotional connection ultimately made it hard to stay invested. I regret not being able to finish this one, but it just wasn’t the right fit for me.