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A review by randeh
House of Rising Sands by Olivia Wildenstein
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This novella only has 52 pages but it was 52 perfect pages. After reading book 1 in this series I was left wanting. I didn't like the FMC and I had so many questions about her background, I just wanted it to make sense.
Obviously this novella didn't make me like Fallon anymore since she's not really in it, however it did give me a better understanding of her background, which we were left wondering about after book 1. We also get a little more insight into Bronwen in this book as well as the Kingdom of Crows.
And then we end on the most delicious ending ever. Yes please. A+ work Olivia Wildenstein. I am going into book 2 much more excited than I was after book 1.
A little quote that actually had me chuckle out loud:
💬 "A shudder rattles me. The Cauldron couldn't possible have been of sound mind when it decided to make Cathal and me mates.
Not only could the man crush my larynx between his pinkies, but if he's massive everywhere...A wave of heat folds over me at the contemplation."
Obviously this novella didn't make me like Fallon anymore since she's not really in it, however it did give me a better understanding of her background, which we were left wondering about after book 1. We also get a little more insight into Bronwen in this book as well as the Kingdom of Crows.
And then we end on the most delicious ending ever. Yes please. A+ work Olivia Wildenstein. I am going into book 2 much more excited than I was after book 1.
💬 "A shudder rattles me. The Cauldron couldn't possible have been of sound mind when it decided to make Cathal and me mates.
Not only could the man crush my larynx between his pinkies, but if he's massive everywhere...A wave of heat folds over me at the contemplation."