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Silvercloak by L.K. Steven
4.5

Silvercloak- L.K. Steven
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a great start to a new Fantasy romance. We follow our fmc as she uses her unique abilities to infiltrate a crime organisation to gather intelligence for the silvercloaks, the same organisation responsible for the death of her parents. This book is set in a unique world where magic is maintained and strengthened through pain and pleasure. 

I really enjoyed this one. I had a good time reading this throughout, it took a little while to be fully absorbed in the story (30% ish). The magic system was interesting with in intriguing well-developed world (kind of gave a Ketterdam feel for me). 

There was diverse representation in this and it’s full of morally grey characters. I enjoyed seeing the characters forced into situations that conflicted with their moral compass and their struggle with the lengths they are prepared to go to for the ‘greater good’. 

I enjoyed the dynamic between the characters as we see their relationship develop. This is enemies to lovers with our FMC & MMC coming from opposing organisations and a dark history that divides them. I’d say this is a slow burn romance but on the faster side of a slow burn. Whilst I enjoyed the romance, I think it’s equally balanced with the plot so it’s a good one for the more fantasy romance leaning readers. 

Overall I think this was a good start a new series that was well written and I am interested in picking up the next one. 

Definitely recommend picking this one up 💜

Anyone else read this one yet? What’s your thoughts? 😊

* I managed to read this one early as I was lucky enough to get a proof of this from Del Rey whilst attending RARE London*