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adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
I received a copy of the book in advance from the author. My opinion is my own.
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Alex Perez’s debut novel is original and fun. The plot started off strong on the spice and then simmered throughout the story. The characters meshed so well together and the found family is just oh-so-cute. The characters show a playful side we don’t often see in more brooding or troubled-past characters.
I appreciated that the world building was integrated within the story and didn’t take a chapter or more to fully explain. I sometimes struggle with over-detailed world building and Perez nails this just right. The politics kept me engaged and added more depth to Killthali. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait for the next one.
My only wish was that the book was fleshed out a bit more because for being a medium-paced read, I was still left wanting more from the characters because I found them so lovable and wanted to spend more time with them.
🌶️🌶️
Alex Perez’s debut novel is original and fun. The plot started off strong on the spice and then simmered throughout the story. The characters meshed so well together and the found family is just oh-so-cute. The characters show a playful side we don’t often see in more brooding or troubled-past characters.
I appreciated that the world building was integrated within the story and didn’t take a chapter or more to fully explain. I sometimes struggle with over-detailed world building and Perez nails this just right. The politics kept me engaged and added more depth to Killthali. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait for the next one.
My only wish was that the book was fleshed out a bit more because for being a medium-paced read, I was still left wanting more from the characters because I found them so lovable and wanted to spend more time with them.
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was a lighter, fun read! Some of the elements were cartoonish, but I think that was the point. I found it humorous.
I appreciated the author’s slow building of tension without any spice. I was afraid at first this was going to be that and I’m glad that this was tamer. It’s sweet.
I appreciated the author’s slow building of tension without any spice. I was afraid at first this was going to be that and I’m glad that this was tamer. It’s sweet.
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I enjoyed this book but I wish my expectations were set a little better. It’s more smutty and there’s minimal plot tension other than Scarlet’s recounting her trauma and her working through that. I enjoy baseball as a sport and this was a good entry point for me into sports romance.
I liked the characters but they both set off some red flags for me that I struggled with. I felt that Scarlet was too child-like/hyperfeminine and Remington had a domineering personality that felt borderline at times. The spice was really good and the romance was healthy overall.
This was a cute, fast-paced, potato-chip read since I’ve been reading more intense stories lately and I’m happy to support a new indie author. She’s had an amazing debut and I hope she finds even greater success!
I liked the characters but they both set off some red flags for me that I struggled with. I felt that Scarlet was too child-like/hyperfeminine and Remington had a domineering personality that felt borderline at times. The spice was really good and the romance was healthy overall.
This was a cute, fast-paced, potato-chip read since I’ve been reading more intense stories lately and I’m happy to support a new indie author. She’s had an amazing debut and I hope she finds even greater success!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Medical content
Minor: Misogyny
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
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
DNF-ing because I’m listening to it on audio and the story is hard to follow. I’m hoping that if I try reading it that it will stick. Also I am finding it slow in the beginning and it’s just not capturing my attention at this moment.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
Finished this book and read it at a time I didn’t know I would need it. Great reminder of love and found family.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
🥵🥵🥵🥵 this was SPICY.
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
Special thanks to Holly Rose for this eARC ❤️ all opinions are my own.
What a fun adventure! Nesrin and Kas embark on an adventure together to save the kingdom. If you love dragons, knights, and a little mystery, this book is for you! Nesrin, our strong female fighter falls for the gentle monk (who has some secrets of his own!). The tension was *chefs kiss*, broken by the right amount of humor.
The plot features plenty of twists and unexpected details to stay engaged throughout. I enjoyed the discoveries the pair made, their growth, and their love. Ady, the dragon, comes with her own surprises.
I enjoyed Holly Rose’s writing style. The chemistry built slowly and by the time I got to the end, I wasn’t ready for their story to be over! This book could have gone on another 200 pages and I would have kept happily reading.
I’m taking away a half-star for a lack of CWs and for some plot holes. The CW is vague and doesn’t mention any triggering themes and I wish some of them were mentioned. Readers don’t get to understand Kas’s heritage stated at the end, about which I was VERY curious. There’s also the mention of missing magpies (messenger birds) in the story but no clarification is given as to why other than a guess that they were being intercepted. Also, no mention of Father Ramdar. I hope these are all addressed in the next books because these felt like important details to the plot that didn’t get answered.
Overall, not enough to disappoint and I will read the next one when she’s ready to do another round of ARCs. Loved the romance and adventure of this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Physical abuse