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A review by justkarlah
A Story Spun in Scarlet by R. Dugan
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
▫️1st person POV▫️
It's been a while since I've read a fantasy book with a unique magical world. The characters were well thought out, with flaws and needs that made them feel like real people. I enjoyed the world building as well, although I will say that the pace of the book threw me off a bit at times.
The beginning of the book felt a little slow, which I feel is pretty common with fantasy books. The pace picked up once Audra met Jaik, and it became almost impossible for me to put the book down until about two thirds of the way through. At that point, it felt like there was way more filler chapters than there needed to be, and I found it hard to keep reading. Took me weeks to finish the last couple of chapters. I will say though, even when I guessed how it would end, it still felt like a good ending!
I loved the magic that Storycrafters used, and the way the stories come to life with their words. The fighting scenes felt like they would look amazing to witness in real life. The magic of storytelling left me with some questions though.Do Storycrafters run out of magic, and what are the consequences of using too much of their magic? ALSO, how did Jaik know to find her at the inn/hotel/whatever, when she used a fake name? I would have thought that they arranged it beforehand, but when she was checking in, she seemed to just blurt out that name on the spot.
Jaik stole my heart and refused to give it back, so I'm just going to say that he was my favorite character.Especially after he broke down when Audra woke up after getting hurt? My heart could barely take it.
Audra was constantly struggling internally with herself and what she wanted. She did the best she could with the life she was dealt, and I felt like this made her feel more realistic and relatable.
There are little hints that are sprinkled throughout the book that have you wondering and guessing along with Audra and Jaik about what exactly is going on in their world, and I personally loved it.
The friendships and love formed along their journey were some of my favorite parts of this book. It never felt rushed or forced.I do wish we could have gotten more interactions with the friends they remembered toward the end though. And we never got to see her meet her parents again, either.
If you're looking for a fantasy book filled with storytelling magic, adventure, and a slow burn romanceAND a one bed trope , then I would definitely reccomend this book!
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
It's been a while since I've read a fantasy book with a unique magical world. The characters were well thought out, with flaws and needs that made them feel like real people. I enjoyed the world building as well, although I will say that the pace of the book threw me off a bit at times.
The beginning of the book felt a little slow, which I feel is pretty common with fantasy books. The pace picked up once Audra met Jaik, and it became almost impossible for me to put the book down until about two thirds of the way through. At that point, it felt like there was way more filler chapters than there needed to be, and I found it hard to keep reading. Took me weeks to finish the last couple of chapters. I will say though, even when I guessed how it would end, it still felt like a good ending!
I loved the magic that Storycrafters used, and the way the stories come to life with their words. The fighting scenes felt like they would look amazing to witness in real life. The magic of storytelling left me with some questions though.
Jaik stole my heart and refused to give it back, so I'm just going to say that he was my favorite character.
Audra was constantly struggling internally with herself and what she wanted. She did the best she could with the life she was dealt, and I felt like this made her feel more realistic and relatable.
There are little hints that are sprinkled throughout the book that have you wondering and guessing along with Audra and Jaik about what exactly is going on in their world, and I personally loved it.
The friendships and love formed along their journey were some of my favorite parts of this book. It never felt rushed or forced.
If you're looking for a fantasy book filled with storytelling magic, adventure, and a slow burn romance
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Violence, Blood, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Kidnapping, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail