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A review by jshawreads
Of Knights and Books and Falling In Love by Rita A. Rubin
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to Pride Book Tours for including me in the Of Knights and Books and Falling in Love ebook tour, and providing me with a free electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Starting as the main story ends, Of Knights and Books and Falling in Love follows Jayce, the memory-wiped, tortured, servant of the Dark Lord, as he gains his freedom from the Dark Lord's control with the help of the captured knight Alexius. Forced to face the memories of the atrocities of war that he committed as a mind controlled servant, Jayce looks to build a new life and make reparations, which would be easier if his rescuer wasn't just so damn charming...
Low-stakes, slice of life romance, mixed with charming and endearing characters (I'm looking at you, Maple!), make for a light read with some heavy themes, a lovely mix for a cosy fantasy read. The world building is quick but efficient, and I felt I knew everything I needed to know right away about this world and its history. Mix all this in with bookshops, cats, and a splash of romance, and you have this book, a lovely read, and one which I hope will be expanded upon with more books!
Starting as the main story ends, Of Knights and Books and Falling in Love follows Jayce, the memory-wiped, tortured, servant of the Dark Lord, as he gains his freedom from the Dark Lord's control with the help of the captured knight Alexius. Forced to face the memories of the atrocities of war that he committed as a mind controlled servant, Jayce looks to build a new life and make reparations, which would be easier if his rescuer wasn't just so damn charming...
Low-stakes, slice of life romance, mixed with charming and endearing characters (I'm looking at you, Maple!), make for a light read with some heavy themes, a lovely mix for a cosy fantasy read. The world building is quick but efficient, and I felt I knew everything I needed to know right away about this world and its history. Mix all this in with bookshops, cats, and a splash of romance, and you have this book, a lovely read, and one which I hope will be expanded upon with more books!