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A review by mylynn
A Feather So Black by Lyra Selene
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
In an endless sea of romantasy (a romantasea?), this book felt so fresh to me and I loved every minute of it. I listened to this book in one day because I did not want to put it down and I was desperate to know what happened next. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I was never bored. This book had the perfect balance of romance and fantasy and is top tier romantasy to me.
I really enjoyed the writing, I found it romantic and descriptive, but not overly so. The worldbuilding was really good, and not info-dumpy. I loved learning about the different types of Fae and other creatures in this world, and if I have one critique about the book it would be that I wish we had gotten more lore. This book pulled at so many of my emotions, and there was great balance of angst/tension with lighthearted moments.
Our main character, Fia, has to be one of my new favorite main characters. I loved how strong and clever she was, and it was easy to root for someone learning how to love themselves. Her unusual upbringing as a changeling in the human world made for a great POV and I really enjoyed having her as our narrator.
Rogan, the prince who is betrothed to her "sister", was so funny and I really loved him and Fia's banter. I could definitely feel the familiarity that comes with knowing someone for years between him and Fia, it felt so natural.
Irian!!! I loved him also, he was so tragic but also witty and a few of his lines had me like "is he cheesy or is he hot" (definitely hot (right?)). I loved the trading of stories, and learning lore that way but again I WOULD LOVE MORE LORE. ALSO THE BANTER. Fia had great banter with everyone though, even Cora (Kora? I had the audiobook so I haven't a clue of spellings besides the ones in the synopsis).
The spice was spicing. I'm not someone who needs spice, but I thought it was well written but did have very familiar phrasings that come with all romantasy.
The narrator was amazing, and I really think that listening to this book really added to my enjoyment. The timing and tones that Heather O'Sullivan had were perfect. 10/10 no notes.
I can't wait to see what happens in the next book!
Thanks to Hachette Audio and Orbit for this ALC!!!
I really enjoyed the writing, I found it romantic and descriptive, but not overly so. The worldbuilding was really good, and not info-dumpy. I loved learning about the different types of Fae and other creatures in this world, and if I have one critique about the book it would be that I wish we had gotten more lore. This book pulled at so many of my emotions, and there was great balance of angst/tension with lighthearted moments.
Our main character, Fia, has to be one of my new favorite main characters. I loved how strong and clever she was, and it was easy to root for someone learning how to love themselves. Her unusual upbringing as a changeling in the human world made for a great POV and I really enjoyed having her as our narrator.
Rogan, the prince who is betrothed to her "sister", was so funny and I really loved him and Fia's banter. I could definitely feel the familiarity that comes with knowing someone for years between him and Fia, it felt so natural.
Irian!!! I loved him also, he was so tragic but also witty and a few of his lines had me like "is he cheesy or is he hot" (definitely hot (right?)). I loved the trading of stories, and learning lore that way but again I WOULD LOVE MORE LORE. ALSO THE BANTER. Fia had great banter with everyone though, even Cora (Kora? I had the audiobook so I haven't a clue of spellings besides the ones in the synopsis).
The spice was spicing. I'm not someone who needs spice, but I thought it was well written but did have very familiar phrasings that come with all romantasy.
The narrator was amazing, and I really think that listening to this book really added to my enjoyment. The timing and tones that Heather O'Sullivan had were perfect. 10/10 no notes.
I can't wait to see what happens in the next book!
Thanks to Hachette Audio and Orbit for this ALC!!!