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A review by jfernandez
Guardian of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis
5.0
I received an ARC for this book and as such, had to move book 1 up my TBR list and, geez, am I glad I did.
4.5/5 ONLY because I successfully, and confidently, predicted 2 major components of this series to date. I’d usually knock a book down a full star, HOWEVER, this book was fantastic, it deserves all 5 stars. I thoroughly enjoyed the ORIGINAL story line, creative problems, interesting political dynamics, a forbidden romance – this book has it all.
Again, the similarities in thoughts and feelings the FMC goes through that mirror modern day young women was spot on. Talk about conflicting emotions.
I ended the book with so many questions and predictions for upcoming books. Can I just say, Rhyan is in my top 5 for book boyfriends along with Rip/Slade/King Rot from Plated Prisoner. A man who values and understands taking care of one’s body through various forms of nourishment for body, mind and soul (meditation being a priority each morning – with coffee?!?! sign me up!). He is respectful to Lyr, all her varying emotions and her needs - he has my heart. Now if the slow burn, wasn’t sooooooooooooooooo slow…I’d appreciate it.
4.5/5 ONLY because I successfully, and confidently, predicted 2 major components of this series to date. I’d usually knock a book down a full star, HOWEVER, this book was fantastic, it deserves all 5 stars. I thoroughly enjoyed the ORIGINAL story line, creative problems, interesting political dynamics, a forbidden romance – this book has it all.
Again, the similarities in thoughts and feelings the FMC goes through that mirror modern day young women was spot on. Talk about conflicting emotions.
I ended the book with so many questions and predictions for upcoming books. Can I just say, Rhyan is in my top 5 for book boyfriends along with Rip/Slade/King Rot from Plated Prisoner. A man who values and understands taking care of one’s body through various forms of nourishment for body, mind and soul (meditation being a priority each morning – with coffee?!?! sign me up!). He is respectful to Lyr, all her varying emotions and her needs - he has my heart. Now if the slow burn, wasn’t sooooooooooooooooo slow…I’d appreciate it.