A review by thatblondiebookworm
Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

4.25⭐️ 

This was an excellent debut novel! This was pitched to me as a “cottage core romantasy” and it did not disappoint! The vibes were cozy while also containing a high stakes plot that kept me turning the pages.  

I thought the pacing was a little slow at first but the story really starts to pick up around the 40% mark. The author does a great job worldbuilding and the story was very easy to understand. The descriptions were detailed and had me immersed in the story from the very beginning. 

My only complaint would be the romance that didn’t feel entirely fleshed out. The attraction was there but I really didn’t get a full grasp on their relationship(s) (YES PLURAL!) because of the relationship development. I needed more details behind the other characters to really feel connected to them. 

The story is told in 3rd POV from Lore’s perspective. It might’ve been beneficial to have the story told through the lens of a couple other characters so I could understand them better. 

Overall, this was a really strong debut and I can’t wait to read the next book! (Especially because of that cliffhanger). I imagine we will see this one featured in special edition book boxes next year and it’ll become quite popular on social media. Don’t miss out on this one!

Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Voyager, and the author for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.