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A review by what_karla_reads
The Prince of Prohibition by Marilyn Marks
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
4.5/5 stars
2/5 spice
A 1920s era fantasy with Fae and gangsters... this was quite the adventure.
Tropes:
1920s Prohibition era
Secret society
Magical system
Irish folklore
Hidden magic
Soulmates/fated mates
Sheltered/Virgin FMC
Possessive MMC
Welsh endearments
Slow burn
Single POV
Cliffhanger
Overall, this book is amazing. Did it get slow or drag out in the middle? Yes, but once you get past the middle, it's a roller coaster of events. I'm really excited to read the next book. There is an obvious parallel between the Knights of Templar and religious zealots in modern day times. It made the book more relatable to see those parallels because you could imagine this magical world more clearly. The historical accuracy was there but wasn't necessary when most of the story took place within the Fae "world" but when we did see them in the world of humans the descriptions of each place and atmosphere was done very well. I definitely went back and forth between trusting the Fae and not. Jack played a great morally grey MMC. There is no clear Good vs. Evil in this story... everyone has done something for survival purposes or what they considered "for the greater good." But obviously, we're rooting for the morally grey hero and especially Addie coming into her own strength. She does have character growth, and in the end, she's not shying away from doing what she needs to do to survive.
I listened to the audiobook while reading the ebook in tandem. Whenever there are words that I can't pronounce, I really enjoy hearing the narrator pronounce it for me. A lot of Welsh and Irish words throughout the book but hearing Jack call Addie "annwyl" was the best 👌🏽 Their relationship had me on tenterhooks from the beginning. The slow burn was soooo worth it, though.
Thank you to Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for the ALC. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I read the book in tandem via Kindle Unlimited.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Violence, death, war/PTSD, racism, death of parent, injury details, sexual content, explicit language
2/5 spice
A 1920s era fantasy with Fae and gangsters... this was quite the adventure.
Tropes:
1920s Prohibition era
Secret society
Magical system
Irish folklore
Hidden magic
Soulmates/fated mates
Sheltered/Virgin FMC
Possessive MMC
Welsh endearments
Slow burn
Single POV
Cliffhanger
Overall, this book is amazing. Did it get slow or drag out in the middle? Yes, but once you get past the middle, it's a roller coaster of events. I'm really excited to read the next book. There is an obvious parallel between the Knights of Templar and religious zealots in modern day times. It made the book more relatable to see those parallels because you could imagine this magical world more clearly. The historical accuracy was there but wasn't necessary when most of the story took place within the Fae "world" but when we did see them in the world of humans the descriptions of each place and atmosphere was done very well. I definitely went back and forth between trusting the Fae and not. Jack played a great morally grey MMC. There is no clear Good vs. Evil in this story... everyone has done something for survival purposes or what they considered "for the greater good." But obviously, we're rooting for the morally grey hero and especially Addie coming into her own strength. She does have character growth, and in the end, she's not shying away from doing what she needs to do to survive.
I listened to the audiobook while reading the ebook in tandem. Whenever there are words that I can't pronounce, I really enjoy hearing the narrator pronounce it for me. A lot of Welsh and Irish words throughout the book but hearing Jack call Addie "annwyl" was the best 👌🏽 Their relationship had me on tenterhooks from the beginning. The slow burn was soooo worth it, though.
Thank you to Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for the ALC. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I read the book in tandem via Kindle Unlimited.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Violence, death, war/PTSD, racism, death of parent, injury details, sexual content, explicit language
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Mental illness
Minor: War and Death of parent