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adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I picked this up completely by chance. Never having read anything by Nora Roberts, I only know what I've heard from friends and family (who read her almost religiously) and the fact that her books are literally everywhere. Honestly, I was more interested in reading her new dragons series, but as that is still a series-in-progress, I decided to try another of her semi-recent completed fantasy series as my official introduction to the bestselling romance genre. Plus it fulfills one of the prompts for this year's reading challenge, so even if I didn't like it it's still a win.
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, this was definitely a mixed bag for me. On the one hand I enjoyed the setting, the quest, the wide variety of fantasy staples, and most of the characters, including the villain; but on the other hand I was disappointed by the primary draw of the story, it's main romantic couple and their relationship. I guess the best I can do is continue on with the second book in the trilogy and hope my expectations have been sufficiently tempered to better gauge the series as a whole. Despite my disappointment, I'm still looking forward to exploring these characters' relationships and seeing where this quest ends off. So until then, in these dark times may the light keep us and bless us all.
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, this was definitely a mixed bag for me. On the one hand I enjoyed the setting, the quest, the wide variety of fantasy staples, and most of the characters, including the villain; but on the other hand I was disappointed by the primary draw of the story, it's main romantic couple and their relationship. I guess the best I can do is continue on with the second book in the trilogy and hope my expectations have been sufficiently tempered to better gauge the series as a whole. Despite my disappointment, I'm still looking forward to exploring these characters' relationships and seeing where this quest ends off. So until then, in these dark times may the light keep us and bless us all.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, and Blood
One of the sex scenes is described as being very rough, angry, unhinged, and while both parties are technically consenting, it is not described as a wholly happy or controlled experience. Also, a dog is injured during a battle, but is treated for its wounds and is fine afterwards.