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*This Book contains graphic violence and sex scenes,*
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The Great:
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Paranormals, love triangles, vengeance.
This book is a mental fight-song. I read it in less than twenty four hours. The revenge plot totally avoids the 'Disposable Love Interest' trope, and I am SO feeling it. Kee is fighting for *herself*.
She wasn't the one to throw the gauntlet down, but she is ready to hit her enemies where they hurt. She's damn good at it, too.
In my opinion, this is Mercyverse & Dresden Files level good. The bones are there, the foundation is laid. I can't wait to see what the author builds on it.
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The Needs Work:
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This is third person omniscient, and sometimes the perspective shifts can happen pretty quick. It's not a bad thing, but I feel like it's something that could use a little polish in the future.
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The Great:
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Paranormals, love triangles, vengeance.
This book is a mental fight-song. I read it in less than twenty four hours. The revenge plot totally avoids the 'Disposable Love Interest' trope, and I am SO feeling it. Kee is fighting for *herself*.
She wasn't the one to throw the gauntlet down, but she is ready to hit her enemies where they hurt. She's damn good at it, too.
In my opinion, this is Mercyverse & Dresden Files level good. The bones are there, the foundation is laid. I can't wait to see what the author builds on it.
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The Needs Work:
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This is third person omniscient, and sometimes the perspective shifts can happen pretty quick. It's not a bad thing, but I feel like it's something that could use a little polish in the future.
I’m gonna be straight forward with you in that I received a copy of this e-ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review based on my feelings after reading it.
First, since my summary and breakdown *will* contain some spoilers: I’m giving this book a 3.75- a definite good read! Fun and worth the time, it’s a short romp in an interesting retelling of Beauty and the Beast. (FYI Anything above three stars is firmly in my “Definitely worth a read” rating range)
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Ok, onto the spoilery meat of the review!!
The beast -Henri- is a real mean son of a bitch. Not just your standard gruff, no manners, spoiled young man sort of way. He’s got a mean borne of abuse and neglect and it shows. While I don’t fault his actions in the very beginning of the book (I’d probably even do the same) and feel they’re a bit of poetic justice, his continued behavior justified his condemnation as the Beast.
Marguerite, our hapless heroine is sweet and determined but it seems like everything she does lands her in a further quagmire. Her fathers business is failing and her entitled hag of a mother and wretched twat of a sister place the blame on *her* for not securing a match with a wealthy and shit-stained personality of a husband. When they’re forced to move into the countryside and live within their new means, Marguerite tries to find her spoiled sisters lost dog to make her feel better- thus landing herself in the enchanted manor of the Beast.
Claude is Henri’s valet and loyal friend, and also cursed (along with all the other servants at the manor) because of his masters behavior and poor choices. He is kind, sincere and well meaning and it means he gets run roughshod by not only Henri but by others at the manor, namely Isa.
Isa. She’s a piece of work and the one character I can say I firmly dislike as a person. She’s pretentious and “holier than thou”. She’s a genuinely horrible friend and a bully, and I don’t care that her behavior is borne out of having her feelings hurt. She’s unsympathetic, aloof and honestly I couldn’t find myself caring about her at all. She thinks because she’s had a painful experience it’s her job to henpeck others into line and force them into her idea of propriety.
These characters come together to weave an interesting and vibrant take on a well loved story format and I’m really looking forward to seeing what else the author has in store for the world she’s building.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
First, since my summary and breakdown *will* contain some spoilers: I’m giving this book a 3.75- a definite good read! Fun and worth the time, it’s a short romp in an interesting retelling of Beauty and the Beast. (FYI Anything above three stars is firmly in my “Definitely worth a read” rating range)
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Ok, onto the spoilery meat of the review!!
The beast -Henri- is a real mean son of a bitch. Not just your standard gruff, no manners, spoiled young man sort of way. He’s got a mean borne of abuse and neglect and it shows. While I don’t fault his actions in the very beginning of the book (I’d probably even do the same) and feel they’re a bit of poetic justice, his continued behavior justified his condemnation as the Beast.
Marguerite, our hapless heroine is sweet and determined but it seems like everything she does lands her in a further quagmire. Her fathers business is failing and her entitled hag of a mother and wretched twat of a sister place the blame on *her* for not securing a match with a wealthy and shit-stained personality of a husband. When they’re forced to move into the countryside and live within their new means, Marguerite tries to find her spoiled sisters lost dog to make her feel better- thus landing herself in the enchanted manor of the Beast.
Claude is Henri’s valet and loyal friend, and also cursed (along with all the other servants at the manor) because of his masters behavior and poor choices. He is kind, sincere and well meaning and it means he gets run roughshod by not only Henri but by others at the manor, namely Isa.
Isa. She’s a piece of work and the one character I can say I firmly dislike as a person. She’s pretentious and “holier than thou”. She’s a genuinely horrible friend and a bully, and I don’t care that her behavior is borne out of having her feelings hurt. She’s unsympathetic, aloof and honestly I couldn’t find myself caring about her at all. She thinks because she’s had a painful experience it’s her job to henpeck others into line and force them into her idea of propriety.
These characters come together to weave an interesting and vibrant take on a well loved story format and I’m really looking forward to seeing what else the author has in store for the world she’s building.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I was an advanced reader for this book, and I have to say its one of my most anticipated purchases when it comes out. I cannot wait to have a physical copy on my shelves, ready to be re-read.
Marked is set in the same universe as Skin and Shift, but takes place following a new character, Val. It expands and explores new components of her urban fantasy world. It's fast, fun, violent and steamy. I enjoyed myself the entire time.
Val -our main character- is brash, bold, coarse and troubled. Shes dealing with extended trauma, a high-stress line of work, a pushy friend-with-benefits, in addition to being a 'monster' in human society. I love her to bits, flaws and all.
Marked is set in the same universe as Skin and Shift, but takes place following a new character, Val. It expands and explores new components of her urban fantasy world. It's fast, fun, violent and steamy. I enjoyed myself the entire time.
Val -our main character- is brash, bold, coarse and troubled. Shes dealing with extended trauma, a high-stress line of work, a pushy friend-with-benefits, in addition to being a 'monster' in human society. I love her to bits, flaws and all.
An ARC of Nights of Iron and Ink was provided in exchange for a fair and honest review of the content. This book will be released on April 6th, 2021 for purchase.
This book is a promising start to a new series. It’s like a spaghetti western meets high fantasy mashup. Mortals and half-Fey (halflings, in this lore) wield firearms, whereas the Fey prefer magic and blades.
Deep in the south, once a month on the full moon, the Wall separating the Mortal Lands from the Darklands vanishes. This night is an opportunity for Beasts (predatory spirits and monsters) to surge forth and hunt Mortals. The Rogues, a band of half-fey fighters, fight every month to stop this threat, as a condition of their autonomy.
Vera desperately wants to be a rogue, but her ‘otherness’ from them forever has her being left out of the yearly selection, despite the fact that she’s a competent fighter. However, she’s given an opportunity to try and win her spot: steal a recently discovered artifact of immense power before it reaches the Faylands.
My singular complaint is the utter lack of descriptor for the firearms beyond “gun”. Is it a rifle? Is it a shotgun? Is it a handgun? Is it a revolver or recoil operated or is it even a muzzle loader like old derringers or flintlock pistols? If they are going to be a major element of the world we should know what to envision.
Despite this, I enjoyed the story. I like Vera, and I’m looking forward to the next installment!
Merged review:
An ARC of Nights of Iron and Ink was provided in exchange for a fair and honest review of the content. This book will be released on April 6th, 2021 for purchase.
This book is a promising start to a new series. It’s like a spaghetti western meets high fantasy mashup. Mortals and half-Fey (halflings, in this lore) wield firearms, whereas the Fey prefer magic and blades.
Deep in the south, once a month on the full moon, the Wall separating the Mortal Lands from the Darklands vanishes. This night is an opportunity for Beasts (predatory spirits and monsters) to surge forth and hunt Mortals. The Rogues, a band of half-fey fighters, fight every month to stop this threat, as a condition of their autonomy.
Vera desperately wants to be a rogue, but her ‘otherness’ from them forever has her being left out of the yearly selection, despite the fact that she’s a competent fighter. However, she’s given an opportunity to try and win her spot: steal a recently discovered artifact of immense power before it reaches the Faylands.
My singular complaint is the utter lack of descriptor for the firearms beyond “gun”. Is it a rifle? Is it a shotgun? Is it a handgun? Is it a revolver or recoil operated or is it even a muzzle loader like old derringers or flintlock pistols? If they are going to be a major element of the world we should know what to envision.
Despite this, I enjoyed the story. I like Vera, and I’m looking forward to the next installment!
This book is a promising start to a new series. It’s like a spaghetti western meets high fantasy mashup. Mortals and half-Fey (halflings, in this lore) wield firearms, whereas the Fey prefer magic and blades.
Deep in the south, once a month on the full moon, the Wall separating the Mortal Lands from the Darklands vanishes. This night is an opportunity for Beasts (predatory spirits and monsters) to surge forth and hunt Mortals. The Rogues, a band of half-fey fighters, fight every month to stop this threat, as a condition of their autonomy.
Vera desperately wants to be a rogue, but her ‘otherness’ from them forever has her being left out of the yearly selection, despite the fact that she’s a competent fighter. However, she’s given an opportunity to try and win her spot: steal a recently discovered artifact of immense power before it reaches the Faylands.
My singular complaint is the utter lack of descriptor for the firearms beyond “gun”. Is it a rifle? Is it a shotgun? Is it a handgun? Is it a revolver or recoil operated or is it even a muzzle loader like old derringers or flintlock pistols? If they are going to be a major element of the world we should know what to envision.
Despite this, I enjoyed the story. I like Vera, and I’m looking forward to the next installment!
Merged review:
An ARC of Nights of Iron and Ink was provided in exchange for a fair and honest review of the content. This book will be released on April 6th, 2021 for purchase.
This book is a promising start to a new series. It’s like a spaghetti western meets high fantasy mashup. Mortals and half-Fey (halflings, in this lore) wield firearms, whereas the Fey prefer magic and blades.
Deep in the south, once a month on the full moon, the Wall separating the Mortal Lands from the Darklands vanishes. This night is an opportunity for Beasts (predatory spirits and monsters) to surge forth and hunt Mortals. The Rogues, a band of half-fey fighters, fight every month to stop this threat, as a condition of their autonomy.
Vera desperately wants to be a rogue, but her ‘otherness’ from them forever has her being left out of the yearly selection, despite the fact that she’s a competent fighter. However, she’s given an opportunity to try and win her spot: steal a recently discovered artifact of immense power before it reaches the Faylands.
My singular complaint is the utter lack of descriptor for the firearms beyond “gun”. Is it a rifle? Is it a shotgun? Is it a handgun? Is it a revolver or recoil operated or is it even a muzzle loader like old derringers or flintlock pistols? If they are going to be a major element of the world we should know what to envision.
Despite this, I enjoyed the story. I like Vera, and I’m looking forward to the next installment!
I really enjoyed this read! This novel, to me, is the type of book thats like a dessert. It hasn’t really got any deep substance to it, but it’s incredibly fun.
Just like dessert, it’s not something you want too much of, but for a fun treat. Don’t take it seriously, don’t expect amazing musings on philosophy or anything serious that affects the real world. It’s a bit of a self-insert first person story, and it seemed like the author had fun writing it.
Just like dessert, it’s not something you want too much of, but for a fun treat. Don’t take it seriously, don’t expect amazing musings on philosophy or anything serious that affects the real world. It’s a bit of a self-insert first person story, and it seemed like the author had fun writing it.