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The moonlight scene 😭😭😭
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“You know how humans believe sailors lost at sea become birds to fly back home?”
“A bone in his teeth” is the story of Alba, whom after receiving a mysterious telegram (of which he believes to be from his mother) he escapes the debts impose on his shoulders to find her. Reaching the town of “Moon Harbor”, he will be the new lighthouse keeper. From hushed whispers, strange noises, melodies of songs that turns the most sane person insane, he will find himself swapped in a twisting tale of mystery, secrets, magic and sirens.
A dark fantasy romance, with hints of horror seaside, will bring you right into a tale of rituals and unexpected moments. I find the story exactly like a sea wave. Strong, powerful, able to submerge you— to hook you right into the moment. The writing is very well constructed, and so are the characters, whom have a very nice development by the end.
The relationship between Alba and Eridanys is probably one of the best relationships I have seen developed in fantasy so far. It goes from almost enemies in a sense, to have this constant banter. Between a hushed apology and a kiss, they stole my heart. Their story is a the reminder that home can be found in the most unexpected places. To realise that home isn’t necessarily a place, in the literal sense of the word. But it can be a feeling, a person. The way you feel when you’re with them, that’s home. And the story of Alba and Eridanys is heartwarming for such. Two lost souls founding comfort in each other’s, learning that it’s ok to love and to be loved. The comfort of not being judged. The comfort of each others kisses and hugs, the comfort of being unapologetically themselves and still deserving to be loved
Perhaps, underneath the depths of the mud and seaweed, between the shiny pearls and seashells, there is something truly good awaiting for you. Something worth exploring, worth living for.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
A thread of shadows is the first book of an ongoing trilogy about ancient gods, curses, lost magic, a love triangle and much more. We have our three protagonists which we meet under the multi POVs chapter, Aaira, Kerat and Jax. Prince Kerat and Aaira, a simple seamstress, find themselves trapped in a parallel universe from theirs, as they are caught in the middle of a vendetta of a powerful sorcerer. They will have to find a way to get back home, through lies, betrayals, twists and discoveries…
I found the book very interesting and enjoyable to read, middle paced. Between the bad dad jokes and banter from Kerat to a more cynic approach from Jax, I found this book a cozy high fantasy, with a solid base of dialogue, setting and engaging characters. The love triangle caused some angst, especially towards the end, not going to lie… but I suppose it’s a good set up for the following book, which I cannot wait to read! (I am deeply rooting for Kerat, and if Aaira won’t take him, I will gladly take him— he is so precious please.) 😭
Definitely worth the read if you like magical settings, with plot twists, betrayals, love triangles, gods and a book that feels right out of a fairytale!!
(Many thanks to the lovely author for the ARC, cannot wait for book 2!)
I found the book very interesting and enjoyable to read, middle paced. Between the bad dad jokes and banter from Kerat to a more cynic approach from Jax, I found this book a cozy high fantasy, with a solid base of dialogue, setting and engaging characters. The love triangle caused some angst, especially towards the end, not going to lie… but I suppose it’s a good set up for the following book, which I cannot wait to read! (I am deeply rooting for Kerat, and if Aaira won’t take him, I will gladly take him— he is so precious please.) 😭
Definitely worth the read if you like magical settings, with plot twists, betrayals, love triangles, gods and a book that feels right out of a fairytale!!
(Many thanks to the lovely author for the ARC, cannot wait for book 2!)
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“I’m not speaking of flaws I’m speaking of joy. My happiest moments should not include wearing peasant clothes and bearing fake names… but they do… you are courtly, and wild, and odd all in one. You are dangerously easy to love”
Knight’s bride is a book set in the magical world of Enar. We are meet with a medieval setting, where Rachiele (FMC) is arranged to marry Telon (MMC) who’s a knight of the Yovren kingdom.
The premise was very intriguing, a runaway bride who wants to avoid at all costs her destiny and a cinnamon roll MMC whom becomes overprotective of her, enough to make the “touch her and you die” trope come to life.
I really wanted to like this book, from the stunning cover illustration, the premise of the story, to the way the writing flows easily.. it had all of the potential to be a great book. But unfortunately it lacked substance. The book felt flat for multiple reasons. One being the miscommunication trope. Too much, seriously. 99% of the plot dilemma could have been easily resolved if the two main characters actually *talked* to each other, rather than assuming, getting mad, being emotionally constipated and running away from their problems. Not to mention that the miscommunication ended 3 chapters before the end of the book, not only we had barely a glimpse of the two main characters romance (and the book is a standalone), the ending felt rather rushed and awkward in a way.
There was no action point, as the fight scene between the little creatures of this magical world and the main characters was just flat and lacking of character. I enjoyed their banter, which is a strong point of the book, I enjoyed telon and his softness despite being a knight, something I really do not see much in fantasy books and male protagonists. He was truly a sweet.
The chemistry was there, the yearning was there I just wished the author would have chose a minor approach to the miscommunication trope. And MORE character development. We saw *nothing* since 99% of the book was spend assuming and assuming, rather than acting. We do not see the grow of this characters shine through at all. Without it, or reducing it, the book would have been truly a solid 4 stars.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
“Tell me, handsome boy.” … “why do you smell like a human but also reek of immortality?”
The wingless king is a fast paced, YA dark fantasy, mixing science-fiction and religion. Questioning and challenging the views of the gods and brining to question demons and the occult, you will immerse yourself in a multi POVs story that will make you yearn for more.
The wingless king is a fast paced, YA dark fantasy, mixing science-fiction and religion. Questioning and challenging the views of the gods and brining to question demons and the occult, you will immerse yourself in a multi POVs story that will make you yearn for more.
We have three main characters, Seren, Jude and Mila. Seren, whom we don’t know if he is human or something more, has lost his memories due to some excruciating circumstances. As the book progresses it’s up to us, alongside Seren, to understand who he really is, what happened to him and what has he done.
The book is not a standalone, and the end is left open to be followed up by in the second book of the series and I am DYING to receive answers.
To understand more about Seren’s parents, especially his father. To understand more about Seren’s powers and who he is. He had wings, his mother is a reborn and his father is most likely a god… so what does that make him? And what about the deal with the demon Emeryn took? The book is slightly complex in the sense there are a lot of names and characters, so you find yourself a bit discombobulated at times from the amount of information you receive, but as you progress with the reading I found myself lost in this new world that I cannot stop thinking about. I grow to love Jude (I mean, is there someone who doesn’t?) and his bubbly personality which definitely hides a more complex and dark past. I grew to love and look up to Mila, such a complete character with layers upon layers. But most of all, such a badass. Headstrong, proud, brave but also keeping her caring side, her gentle nature hidden sure, but still present and I think that’s a beautiful way of portraying such a strong woman.
Little note I would like to add, I read six of crows in 2021, over three years ago now and since then I have looked and researched for a book that could recreated the same feelings I had while I read Leigh Bardugo’s book. Unsuccessfully, until I read the wingless king. The way the characters are build, from the writing style that’s extremely well crafted, to the religious theme and just the found family vibes (despite the shortness of the book) made me feel those same feelings I felt 3 long years ago. A mix of middle age feel, heist, banter, angst, religious theme, magic and the occult and so much more.
“We're both lonely people, simply trying to find our place in this world..." Jude paused. "But isn't it better to be lonely than to truly be alone?" ….
"I'm not sure," he murmured. "I think l've always been lonely.'
"Not anymore" Jude said. "We'll have each other."
The words struck a chord, and a strange sensation washed over Seren.”