A review by suzreadsalot
Lord of the Empty Isles by Jules Arbeaux

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Healing feels like betrayal. Like releasing a fragile, precious thing kept from crumbling only by the pressure of his hands. 

Do you like Found Family?
Do you have trauma?
Do you love a good cry? 
Well do i have the book for you!

Lord of the Empty Isles is easily one of my top 10 books this year. It is heart wrenching and beautiful and so full of love. 
I adored all the different forms of platonic and familial love that we got to see grow between the cast. Every character felt so full and well rounded and I loved the growth that Remy had, though i am hoping that we get a sequel because I think there is so much potential for more growth with the rest of the characters! 
It was easy to be drawn in and absolutely absorbed into the story and so easy to care about and fall in love with the characters. the world building wasn't clunky, the action was fast and fan, and the emotional moments we so strong. I cried multiple time. I am excited to see what Arbeaux does next. 

I was honored to be gifted a ALC from the publisher and netgally. Audiobooks are my main source of reading and this one was great! As a southerner, I did struggle a bit with the southern accent for Idrian but quickly adjusted to it and it didn't hinder my reading experience! 
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