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A review by nelliereadsalot
Bound to the Shadow Prince by Ruby Dixon
3.0
Having only read Ruby's IPB series, I wasn't sure what to expect from a longer book that didn't include our favorite blue guys. What we get is an enemies to lovers situation between a feisty FMC who has to figure out what is important to her and a shadowy man with knees that bend backward (this is mentioned frequently). It still has a lot of what we expect from Ruby (read: monster smut), but also humor, plot, action, and a total simp of an MMC. I was definitely not expecting the twist at the end!
That being said, there were definitely parts that felt a bit longer than absolutely necessary. When I read the author note at the end and learned that it was originally released as a serial, they pacing made more sense, though. I was also left with some lingering questions that I didn't feel were totally answered. This also is not a quick read; don't expect it to go as quickly as an IPB read.
Overall, it was an interesting read set in a dynamic world (gods, court intrigue, curses, war).
Note: There were some slightly darker elements that might not be for everyone (scroll down for TWs).
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC of this book for an honest review.
TW: infant death, slavery, implied SA (not on page and not main characters)
That being said, there were definitely parts that felt a bit longer than absolutely necessary. When I read the author note at the end and learned that it was originally released as a serial, they pacing made more sense, though. I was also left with some lingering questions that I didn't feel were totally answered. This also is not a quick read; don't expect it to go as quickly as an IPB read.
Overall, it was an interesting read set in a dynamic world (gods, court intrigue, curses, war).
Note: There were some slightly darker elements that might not be for everyone (scroll down for TWs).
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC of this book for an honest review.
TW: infant death, slavery, implied SA (not on page and not main characters)