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A review by enchantedfiction
Compass Points, Book 1 by Jillian Witt
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Compass Points is a fae story incorporating the different elemental magics per point. Our main character, Rose, lives in a rural mountain town, forging magical weapons and keeping to herself. But when one of the Compass Points comes calling for her abilities in hopes to fight the mist plague, Rose must return to the one place she said she never would. As her past is uncovered, Rose must face it head on, all while she navigates what it might mean to fall for one of the most powerful fae in the land.
I really enjoyed listening to this story as an audiobook. I was engaged in the story and wanted to know more about Rose and what lay in her past, and how she would overcome it. I also love a good slow burn romance, which this has, and was very satisfactory. I liked Rose and Ari's banter, as it kept a light element throughout the story. I did want to know more about Luke, but as it was a single POV story, I hope we get more about him in the next book.
Where I felt the pacing was good for the most part, I felt like the action scenes were kind of rushed and a little convenient. I wasn't ever really fearing for any of the characters' lives, where I felt like there should have been maybe a bit more controversy or conflict in these moments to add more tension.
I am excited to see where the story goes and how things will pan out! I would recommend this story to anyone who enjoys fae stories with elemental magic and slow burn romance.
I really enjoyed listening to this story as an audiobook. I was engaged in the story and wanted to know more about Rose and what lay in her past, and how she would overcome it. I also love a good slow burn romance, which this has, and was very satisfactory. I liked Rose and Ari's banter, as it kept a light element throughout the story. I did want to know more about Luke, but as it was a single POV story, I hope we get more about him in the next book.
Where I felt the pacing was good for the most part, I felt like the action scenes were kind of rushed and a little convenient. I wasn't ever really fearing for any of the characters' lives, where I felt like there should have been maybe a bit more controversy or conflict in these moments to add more tension.
I am excited to see where the story goes and how things will pan out! I would recommend this story to anyone who enjoys fae stories with elemental magic and slow burn romance.