beezreadzbookshelf's review
5.0
This book.
This book reminded me why I love romantasy. As always I try to keep my reviews spoiler free as possible , but since I really enjoyed this book , to avoid spoilers, this review might seem really out of sorts.
When I saw a teaser for this book, " what if the Huntsman wanted Snow white for himself" , I thought to myself , Yes , sold! I love that. I need that. I LOVE fairytale inspired stories. But once I started to read the book, I realized this was so much more.
White horse Black nights is inspired by Snow white & ( and Lady Godiva ) and is done in such a way that it doesn't feel repetitive.
I was hooked from the first chapter, where you dive into Sabines ( the FMC ) situation and the world building/back story, right away I knew I was going to be consumed by this book. Right when I thought it couldn't get any better.. Chapter 2 is in the POV of our MMC, Wolf * screams*
Not only do I love fairytale retellings/inspired stories but to be blessed with dual POV *chefs kiss*
I could talk about this book for every but I don't want to spoil anything. If you enjoy delicious slow burns, enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, forced proximity, grumpy sunshine and the holy grail TOUCH HER AND
This book reminded me why I love romantasy. As always I try to keep my reviews spoiler free as possible , but since I really enjoyed this book , to avoid spoilers, this review might seem really out of sorts.
When I saw a teaser for this book, " what if the Huntsman wanted Snow white for himself" , I thought to myself , Yes , sold! I love that. I need that. I LOVE fairytale inspired stories. But once I started to read the book, I realized this was so much more.
White horse Black nights is inspired by Snow white & ( and Lady Godiva ) and is done in such a way that it doesn't feel repetitive.
I was hooked from the first chapter, where you dive into Sabines ( the FMC ) situation and the world building/back story, right away I knew I was going to be consumed by this book. Right when I thought it couldn't get any better.. Chapter 2 is in the POV of our MMC, Wolf * screams*
Not only do I love fairytale retellings/inspired stories but to be blessed with dual POV *chefs kiss*
I could talk about this book for every but I don't want to spoil anything. If you enjoy delicious slow burns, enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, forced proximity, grumpy sunshine and the holy grail TOUCH HER AND
yvesreads's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I quite enjoyed the first few chapters of the this book but somewhere in the middle it felt a little dull and by the end of it, I completely lost interest. What piqued my curiosity was it's inspired from the story of Lady Godiva that's why I pursued to read it -- how that story is going to be part of this book.
I don't think it is an enemies-to-lovers but Sabine did thought of Wolf as someone not to get close with. I am a bit iffy about the part where she was almost SA'd but after being saved from those guys, she did it with Wolf. I don't know how she had the capacity to even think about that after being SA'd.
The plot is good. Sabine is not a weak girl although she easily falls in love but given her background, its understandable. Overall, I think the story is okay but the tone could be improved.
🌸 Recieved a copy from the author but all thoughts and opinions are my own
I don't think it is an enemies-to-lovers but Sabine did thought of Wolf as someone not to get close with. I am a bit iffy about the part where she was almost SA'd but after being saved from those guys, she did it with Wolf. I don't know how she had the capacity to even think about that after being SA'd.
The plot is good. Sabine is not a weak girl although she easily falls in love but given her background, its understandable. Overall, I think the story is okay but the tone could be improved.
🌸 Recieved a copy from the author but all thoughts and opinions are my own
arwen37's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
jadedfrrog's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
5.0
floofymoosereads's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is the first book in the Godkissed Bride series, a romantic fantasy about a magical young woman’s journey with her gruff bodyguard to meet her promised husband. Tropes include arranged marriage, angst, enemies to lovers to ?, one horse/bed, and who did this. this book contains adult content (spicy). Dual POV.
The Lovely: This book is a crazy, sweet ride from the first pages. While the protector/guard as a love interest trope is not unique. The story itself is different than anything I’ve read and layered in such a way you don’t even realize they will all fit together in the end. I also loved that the plot moved quickly from the beginning and never let up. I couldn’t put the book down.
Also Lovely: I loved the characters - the gruff MMC and the resourceful and adaptive (if not a bit naive) FMC. Their relationship continually evolves but even at the end it isn’t clearly defined. It’s complicated and real, and most of all, messy.
The Mundane: I would have liked to learn a bit more about the magic system and more about the world itself. We learn about the magic system as it defines the main characters and in how it fits with the plot, but there’s a lot more we don’t know. The world building relies on the concept of a generic medieval world and it’s hard to imagine the environment (especially the castle) in any of the five senses.
Rating: 5/5 Stars 3/5 Flames
Recommendation: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I went into this without expectation as a randomly saw it on Book Sirens as an ARC and it sounded like something I would enjoy. But wow, it knocked my socks off. It’s going to be a long wait for book two! If you light romantic epic fantasy with a unique plot, a clever FMC and spice, I think you would like this book.
lifeinwword's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Thank you Evie for sending me a copy of your book.
I flew through this book, and did not want to put it down.
This FMC goes through a lot of trails and hardships, that's made her toughen herself (i was especially impressed with her mantra, its what made me care for the FMC and want to see her become powerful and resistant) . By the end she is completely different, I am really excited to see how she comes out in book 2. I am really hoping she learns how to fight more and become truly kickass (put these men in their places).
The world building was 5 stars, it was really easy to lose myself in the world and the story. This isn't like my typical read because though there is a journey, there wasn't any huge developments in the story (i feel like book 2 is going to be explosive). We did have a few plot twists that i did not see coming though the way it was dragged out before we finally found out was a tad annoying, because i just kept thinking about what it could be.
This may be weird but i really want to see more of this Raihn character, i think there is so much more to him then we have seen.
I flew through this book, and did not want to put it down.
This FMC goes through a lot of trails and hardships, that's made her toughen herself (i was especially impressed with her mantra, its what made me care for the FMC and want to see her become powerful and resistant) . By the end she is completely different, I am really excited to see how she comes out in book 2. I am really hoping she learns how to fight more and become truly kickass (put these men in their places).
The world building was 5 stars, it was really easy to lose myself in the world and the story. This isn't like my typical read because though there is a journey, there wasn't any huge developments in the story (i feel like book 2 is going to be explosive). We did have a few plot twists that i did not see coming though the way it was dragged out before we finally found out was a tad annoying, because i just kept thinking about what it could be.
This may be weird but i really want to see more of this Raihn character, i think there is so much more to him then we have seen.
hilma's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
When I started reading White Horse Black Nights by Evie Marceau I had no idea what I had gotten myself into. What a great and mesmering novel! I was totally captivated from the very first page. I had no expectations, other than that I would love to read it, but I was blown away by this fantastic slow burn enemies to lovers story.
Sabine has been sold into marriage and now has to go to her husband on terms he designed, with a very grumpy bodyguard to escort her. She is such a wonderful character, I loved her from the start. She is fierce, resourceful, but has a lot of anger in her, because she has no say in what is happening, and her anger was refreshing. Wolf Bowborn, her guard, she dislikes and that is mutual. But he also has no choice in what’s going on. He is not a good guy, loves violence, and despite that he is a wonderful character. As they travel, they get more respect and feelings for eachother. Both have unusual magic, which I loved, and that was so well done. The tension, the slow build romance and chemistry between them is amazing.
The writing style is fantastic, fast paced and as the story is told by Sabine and by Wolf, we get to know more about them and that also makes for great reading. I could not stop reading or thinking about the story. And it is not just a kind of travel story, there is also something going on with Fae who once ruled the world and who went to sleep a thousand years ago, but now things are not well along the sealed off border. The worldbuilding and magic system is great. Near the end there is this unsuspected twist in the story, which makes sense why Rian, the high lord who is a also a bit mysterious and devious, wanted Sabine. And the cliffhanger makes me want to read the next book right now, because I want to know what will happen between Sabine and Wolf.
If you want to read a great romantic fantasy enemies to lovers story, with a great plot and characters who just leap off the pages, a fast paced writing style, slow burn romance, and with a Lady Godiva and Snow White And The Huntsman vibe, just read this book. I highly recommend it. I just loved it, I read it in just a few days and can’t wait for the sequel!
amzy's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you so much for allowing me on your ARC team! I had so much fun reading this book!! Evie created such an interesting fantasy world and I adored Sabine so much 💛. I am so excited to see what will happen in book 2 and to read more from Evie in the future!
This would have been a 5 star for me but I don't like when a female character is constantly described as being so tiny and the male MC is huge. I also didn't like when the MMC said he wouldn't stop if she changed her mind during s*x.
This would have been a 5 star for me but I don't like when a female character is constantly described as being so tiny and the male MC is huge. I also didn't like when the MMC said he wouldn't stop if she changed her mind during s*x.
katsa6's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.75
Thank you to Evie for the ARC. Recieved through Booksirens. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
What a fantastic book! The world building and lore felt so well developed and actually relevant to the plot. We only scratch the surface of the intrigue in this book with its sleeping gods and crowns at stake.
I loved the magic in the book. Its rare but some people are born with gifts and are called Godkissed.They are coveted as it is seen to be a blessing from the gods to have godkissed in your family.
Sabine is a great character and I enjoyed her POV. She is godkissed with the ability to communicate with animals
Her strength after what she had been through at the hands of a convent and being effectively sold to a husband who has a bad reputation, who is also making her cross the land naked for 21 days on a horse was inspiring. She felt real and her decisions didn't feel out of place. Her ability to trust and love after what she had been through hit me in the feels.
Basten "Wolf" Bowborn is a beast of a man with a hard outer shell hiding a lot of hurts from his past. He has a godkissed gift of strong sense of smell which is applied interestingly in this book. I enjoyed learning about him and the way the two main POV characters learn more about each other and respect and trust each other.
Great amount of action, romance, political intrigue and forbidden love.
Pretty spicy book like a 2.5/5 with a good amount of pining and burning for each other
What a fantastic book! The world building and lore felt so well developed and actually relevant to the plot. We only scratch the surface of the intrigue in this book with its sleeping gods and crowns at stake.
I loved the magic in the book. Its rare but some people are born with gifts and are called Godkissed.They are coveted as it is seen to be a blessing from the gods to have godkissed in your family.
Sabine is a great character and I enjoyed her POV. She is godkissed with the ability to communicate with animals
Her strength after what she had been through at the hands of a convent and being effectively sold to a husband who has a bad reputation, who is also making her cross the land naked for 21 days on a horse was inspiring. She felt real and her decisions didn't feel out of place. Her ability to trust and love after what she had been through hit me in the feels.
Basten "Wolf" Bowborn is a beast of a man with a hard outer shell hiding a lot of hurts from his past. He has a godkissed gift of strong sense of smell which is applied interestingly in this book. I enjoyed learning about him and the way the two main POV characters learn more about each other and respect and trust each other.
Great amount of action, romance, political intrigue and forbidden love.
Pretty spicy book like a 2.5/5 with a good amount of pining and burning for each other
shelbybroeders's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0