A review by cyisreading
Rosemary & Iron by Dorian Valentine

adventurous medium-paced

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

4.0

 

First I would like to say I do not think the author is getting enough hype for the release of this book. I cannot wait for the release and to see how well this book does - it was that good. Now don't think that because I rated 4/5, that this book isn't outstanding cause it absolutely is. 

Given that this book is not released yet, I will refrain from putting spoilers in my review for the sake of the author. I wouldn't want to give too much away. If I did, would people still want to read it for themselves? I do not know. What I do know is that I have a deep love and appreciate for Dorian V. for giving me a m/m romance with a beautiful look into a f/f romance of a goddess and a witch. That lesbian with a sword? The witch who is married to a goddess that creates beautiful plant life. 

Knowing this is a series warms my heart because I know I can expect more! Amais and Celestine were destined to be together and they're so goddamn cute. I appreciate there wasn't a long ass slow burn between the two. I'm not sure my mind would be able to handle it. I love the fact that there was a quick, fated mate vibe to this. Because who wants to wait for vampire smut?? Not me!

One thing I would say is that the ordeal with King Aemornion seemed a little rushed. There were no clues or hints that he was ... a part of the problem (again, no spoilers!). I wish they had more time for a gameplan, but at the end everything happened as it did (trying so hard guys). 

I will definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a queer fantasy book. Great job Dorian <3