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Oak and Stone: Sisters of the Druidhood by Fay Kercher
adventurous
slow-paced
PLEASE NOTE: This review is an unstarred review, NOT a 0/5. Please read the writing to determine my true rating.
This book was given to me at a local and independent writer event! Kercher certainly had a vision for this series and it is commendable that she set out on the journey herself so that her story centered around European Middle Ages and Druidic magic could be told as she intended. The writing is simply written in a way that makes it accessible to readers, but due to its content, I would recommend the book for older individuals.
This book was given to me at a local and independent writer event! Kercher certainly had a vision for this series and it is commendable that she set out on the journey herself so that her story centered around European Middle Ages and Druidic magic could be told as she intended. The writing is simply written in a way that makes it accessible to readers, but due to its content, I would recommend the book for older individuals.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, War
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Trafficking, Cultural appropriation
Nothing is focused on in excessive detail, but features typical concepts you would expect from a European inspired fantasy work. Cultural appropriation refers to Kianna’s suppressed Druidic heritage and trafficking and forced institutionalization mostly refers to when several characters were carted away by those hoping to usurp the king and were used as hostages . There is an attempted attack on a woman in the book which is brought up additional times after the event takes place, for those who are sensitive to the subject matter. The book does not have content warnings in the book.
Of Violent Delights by Dakota Minnie Boyer
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
From one emotional, mythology obsessed Floridan to another, this collection was a pocket of healing. I loved the richness and depth of each poem, and it was lovely to see the unique and heartfelt perspective that Boyer offers. This collection was produced entirely by the poet, and it was beautiful to see her vision presented the way she felt best.
Tempest Runner by Cavan Scott
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
4.0
I may not have been the target audience, as I picked up the book for a book club and didn't realize it was a romance! I loved the characters and the journey they all set on. Each is so memorable and the growth they all make throughout the story is realistic and the most sincere I've seen in a long, long time. My only hang up was that the book was incredibly steamy and had more sex scenes than expected; I'm not sure how well it works as a book club read amongst strangers or if I'm just more prude than the typical romance audience. I sincerely recommend this book!