A review by sarah_sapphire
The Crown of Oaths and Curses by J. Bree

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

So this was definitely a slow burn and took a while to get going but I love the way the world is built and how complex the characters are and how their different motivations affect their actions. I loved the different types of relationships between them. Soren frustrated me so much but it added to my reactions to the other characters when they were not so sure he should be so stubborn. Rooke was a very interesting FMC so different from when we meet her in the novellas  which I recommend reading before this. She had so many years and different experiences that she seemed very mature and that was nice to see in an FMC for a change. The ending so so good and I can't wait for the next book!