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A review by teagzreads
A Rivalry of Hearts by Tessonja Odette
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
5.0
I think I’ve finally found the cozy fantasy that works for me. I loved this so much, I expect it will be one of my top reads for 2024! I was hooked from the first paragraph and smiling the whole way through☺️ I probably could have read it in a day, but I found myself taking my time because I just wasn’t ready for it to end. Do you ever just wish you could climb inside a book and live there? That’s what I felt while reading about Faerwyvae.
I loved the rival authors sharing a book tour storyline both for all the cozy and whimsical book store settings it gave, and the top tier banter between William and Edwina. While the books are not the same at all, the character dynamics remind me a little of Roman and Iris in Divine Rivals. Only adult and their chemistry is sizzling off the page. So if you loved that couple, but it was too young adult and you wanted more, or the war time setting wasn’t for you, try this one! The slow burn and tension between these characters is so good, as they go from enemies to tolerating one another to more. The spice was excellent too, but didn’t dominate the story.
My first Tessonja Odette book but definitely not my last. I’m so happy she will be writing more standalones in this series. The side characters were all so charming and interesting I’m dying to learn more about them! In the mean time the cozy feel good vibes of this book guarantee it will be one I revisit again and again🩵 I’ve already pre-ordered my physical copy!
**Thank you so much to The Nerd Fam and Tessonja Odette for the advanced copy! All opinions are my own**
I loved the rival authors sharing a book tour storyline both for all the cozy and whimsical book store settings it gave, and the top tier banter between William and Edwina. While the books are not the same at all, the character dynamics remind me a little of Roman and Iris in Divine Rivals. Only adult and their chemistry is sizzling off the page. So if you loved that couple, but it was too young adult and you wanted more, or the war time setting wasn’t for you, try this one! The slow burn and tension between these characters is so good, as they go from enemies to tolerating one another to more. The spice was excellent too, but didn’t dominate the story.
My first Tessonja Odette book but definitely not my last. I’m so happy she will be writing more standalones in this series. The side characters were all so charming and interesting I’m dying to learn more about them! In the mean time the cozy feel good vibes of this book guarantee it will be one I revisit again and again🩵 I’ve already pre-ordered my physical copy!
**Thank you so much to The Nerd Fam and Tessonja Odette for the advanced copy! All opinions are my own**