leasasaa's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was a great book. It dealt with a lot of very heavy topics and dark themes. It explored and showed so much typical fantasy romance novels don't really venture into.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual harassment, Violence, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol and Body shaming
laylareadsthings's review against another edition
I really, REALLY wanted to love this, so this breaks my heart to DNF. I love this author’s other work - this one was just not for me. There are a lot of mental health TW for this book so please do your research ❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, and Sexism
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, Bullying, and Animal death
Minor: Murder, Classism, and Abandonment
samantha_ellen's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book has EVERYTHING I want!
A true Adult Fantasy Romance, with an interesting plot, unique world & spice
Highlights ✨
- Feminine rage / fight against the patriarchy - but with a FMC who is finding her fight & her voice in an oppressive world
- Trauma rep that was extremely nuanced & hit so many feels, with an mmc who can see her trauma & helps her through it, doesn’t try to fix it or fight her battles but shows her, her own strength & what she deserves!
- A steam punk alternate London (called Lundan) with Sabercats instead of horses - So fucking cool & different!
- This has court intrigue where you don’t know who to trust! I don’t normally gravitate to court intrigue as sometimes I can find it a bit boring, but it was executed perfectly here.
- SPICE - & there was a VERY good amount of spice! but what I loved about it the most (apart of from being inventive & hot!) was that it was two consenting adults exploring, the mmc showing the FMC that it can be pleasurable & should be enjoyed. & even though the spice started pretty quickly in the story & there was quite a few scenes, it also was weaved into their relationship growth as well. I would still call their romantic relationship a slow burn even though there was quite a bit spice (& edging !!! Omg)
- Plot twists & reveals!! Lots of secrets being uncovered, & ulterior motives - that now I look back I can see the ground work was laid there for us all to see! Masterful work.
- The FMC & MMC!! Perfection 🤌🏽
A human woman with no fighting skills or magic, but sheer tenacity & willpower! She has learnt how to read those around her & will do everything she can to keep herself & her friends safe
THE MMC - you could say some of his attributes are predictable in what you read in Romantasy recently — but! I felt like Bastian was his own character! It didn’t feel like a copy & paste from Other novels. His powers, his behaviours, the way he sees HER… melt… I’m obsessed!
Safe to say this is a new favourite that I will be recommending & a new auto but author!
I can not wait until I read B2!!
Outstanding 🙌🏽
A true Adult Fantasy Romance, with an interesting plot, unique world & spice
Highlights ✨
- Feminine rage / fight against the patriarchy - but with a FMC who is finding her fight & her voice in an oppressive world
- Trauma rep that was extremely nuanced & hit so many feels, with an mmc who can see her trauma & helps her through it, doesn’t try to fix it or fight her battles but shows her, her own strength & what she deserves!
- A steam punk alternate London (called Lundan) with Sabercats instead of horses - So fucking cool & different!
- This has court intrigue where you don’t know who to trust! I don’t normally gravitate to court intrigue as sometimes I can find it a bit boring, but it was executed perfectly here.
- SPICE - & there was a VERY good amount of spice! but what I loved about it the most (apart of from being inventive & hot!) was that it was two consenting adults exploring, the mmc showing the FMC that it can be pleasurable & should be enjoyed. & even though the spice started pretty quickly in the story & there was quite a few scenes, it also was weaved into their relationship growth as well. I would still call their romantic relationship a slow burn even though there was quite a bit spice (& edging !!! Omg)
- Plot twists & reveals!! Lots of secrets being uncovered, & ulterior motives - that now I look back I can see the ground work was laid there for us all to see! Masterful work.
- The FMC & MMC!! Perfection 🤌🏽
A human woman with no fighting skills or magic, but sheer tenacity & willpower! She has learnt how to read those around her & will do everything she can to keep herself & her friends safe
THE MMC - you could say some of his attributes are predictable in what you read in Romantasy recently — but! I felt like Bastian was his own character! It didn’t feel like a copy & paste from Other novels. His powers, his behaviours, the way he sees HER… melt… I’m obsessed!
Safe to say this is a new favourite that I will be recommending & a new auto but author!
I can not wait until I read B2!!
Outstanding 🙌🏽
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, and Physical abuse
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