stovec 's review for:

A Kiss of Iron by Clare Sager

4.5

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I went into this not knowing what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised and thoroughly enjoyed it. This was a mysterious, emotional ride following court intrigue, spying, secrets, growth and passion. The FMC was deeply flawed because of her abuse as a child and being manipulated by men her entire life, and the story really focused on her internal struggle to change her mentality and find her confidence because of that. I did not predict the ending, and was shocked at the turn of events. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Gore, War

Minor: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Medical content