crtsjffrsn's review
4.0
What do you get when you cross the paths of a warlord prince and a bard in front of a vague prophecy and then toss in a meddling goddess and a bit of sex? Something wonderful if The Warlord and the Bard is any indication. Something wonderful, indeed.
The reader is thrown immediately into this rich world that Eric Alan Westfall has created. And because of this it can all be a bit difficult to follow at first, but I found that once can easily catch up as the story goes along. It is a masterful literary device in this case, though, because it helps the reader to feel some of what Jerril and DarkFire are feeling themselves as their worlds collide and fill them with uncertainty.
There is some mention of past sexual assault, so I feel the need to warn for that. But otherwise, this is a great story and is wonderfully written. I'm definitely left wanting to know what happens next.
(eBook copy provided by the author via the Goodreads M/M Romance Group's 'Don't Buy My Love' program in exchange for an honest review.)
The reader is thrown immediately into this rich world that Eric Alan Westfall has created. And because of this it can all be a bit difficult to follow at first, but I found that once can easily catch up as the story goes along. It is a masterful literary device in this case, though, because it helps the reader to feel some of what Jerril and DarkFire are feeling themselves as their worlds collide and fill them with uncertainty.
There is some mention of past sexual assault, so I feel the need to warn for that. But otherwise, this is a great story and is wonderfully written. I'm definitely left wanting to know what happens next.
(eBook copy provided by the author via the Goodreads M/M Romance Group's 'Don't Buy My Love' program in exchange for an honest review.)
hypnoticx's review
3.0
A quick and easy read with a fascinating world that I would have loved to explore further. The prophecy, backstory and so much development. I almost wish this one had been longer just to have learned more about the world and these two together, however its a beautiful story in its own right.
The dance scene is stunning and just captured me so much, the chemistry and steam is a lot of fun between these two. I liked the singing and the alternating povs, these two made me smile so much with all their interactions how they challenged each other. Also liked the various persons of Darkfire, Crown Prince and warlord.
Overall this was a really sweet and great read, with an interesting world and a lovely ending for Darkfire and Jerril.
The dance scene is stunning and just captured me so much, the chemistry and steam is a lot of fun between these two. I liked the singing and the alternating povs, these two made me smile so much with all their interactions how they challenged each other. Also liked the various persons of Darkfire, Crown Prince and warlord.
Overall this was a really sweet and great read, with an interesting world and a lovely ending for Darkfire and Jerril.
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