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beersbooksandbooos's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
I follow the author on TikTok and when she said this was Peaky Blinders mixed with the Grishaverse, I knew I had to pick up this book. Peaky Blinders is one of my favorite shows, so this book was perfect. I would have read it in one day if I didn't need sleep. The magic system was Chef Kiss and I could see where the Grishaverse magic system inspired the author. Though I really liked this magic system a lot more. I have also found my new book boyfriend in Nico, I kept picturing the musician Ren as Nico. I loved reading about Milla's growth, and how she became stronger and was able to stand her own. The side characters also made me love this book and I really can't wait to see more of them. I am glad I don't have to wait a whole year for book two, just half a year.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Murder, Sexual content, Grief, Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, and Death
Moderate: Death of parent and Child death
nicole_thereader's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Torture, Violence, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Alcohol, Blood, Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Murder, and Suicide
bellebookcorner's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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
4.5
Read this fantasy romance if you like:
• Rivals-to-Lovers
• Found Family
• Found Family
• Marriage of Convenience
• Fascinating Magic System
• Fascinating Magic System
• Action-packed
The plot is very interesting with great magical system and loveable characters. The pacing is a little bit slow at the beginning and I had to go back and forth to the glossary at the beginning in order to remember the magic system – different houses has different kind of powers.
The world building is also unique but I kinda wish there’s a map for the whole area so that I can envision some of the places better since the characters move to different places quite often.
The characters are likeable and also well developed, I adore Nico’s family whose very welcoming towards Milla despite her family being rivals with one another. I’d love to see Milla interact more with them.
As for the romance, I really like the slow burn enemies-to-lovers in this story!
The banter, flirting and high sexual tension between Milla and Nico is absolutely delightful. I also like how Nico always supports Milla and accept her for who she is which encourage Milla to finally stand up for herself.
Overall, this is a well written action-packed story with a surprising twist at the end!
I’m looking forward to read the next book since we haven’t even meet the villain properly and I’m curious about him/her.
I also hope we’ll get to see more incredible show of power from a certain character and of course more sweet and spicy moments between Milla and Nico!
I received an advanced review copy for free from Book Sirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Huge thank you to the author and publisher!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death, Violence, and Cursing
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