redhairedashreads's review
2.0
Series: Nocturne Falls Universe
Rating: 2 stars - It was ok
Carina Valdis was accidentally cursed while trying to help her hot neighbor, Rodion Czernovitch. Now they have to work together to fulfill three quests to stop the curse from killing her.
This book was ok. Rodion and Carina have been hot on each other for a while but they haven’t made a move because Carina is Daria, Rodion’s sister, best friend. But being cursed makes them realize how much they feel for each other and take the chance on each other. I didn’t mind their instant love relationship, it was other issues that kind of ruined this book for me.
I think my problem with this book is that the story wasn’t very clear. What Rodion is wasn’t explained very well. He is some kind of sorcerer but his sister is a rusalka (water fae) and I don’t understand the dynamics behind it, which really bothers me. Basically I struggled to understand this new world and how it impacted these two characters and Nocturne Falls.
I did like Carina. She was a norn which is a type of fortune teller/ soothsayer, which I found fascinating and wish we had seen more of her abilities. Her magical bag was very interesting and I want one because I never have enough room in my purse (think Mary Poppins carpet bag or Hermione’s magical handbag).
Overall, this was just ok. It definitely needed to be longer just to explain more about the characters and the worlds they come from.
You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
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Popsugar 2021 - The shortest book (by pages) on your TBR list
Rating: 2 stars - It was ok
Carina Valdis was accidentally cursed while trying to help her hot neighbor, Rodion Czernovitch. Now they have to work together to fulfill three quests to stop the curse from killing her.
This book was ok. Rodion and Carina have been hot on each other for a while but they haven’t made a move because Carina is Daria, Rodion’s sister, best friend. But being cursed makes them realize how much they feel for each other and take the chance on each other. I didn’t mind their instant love relationship, it was other issues that kind of ruined this book for me.
I think my problem with this book is that the story wasn’t very clear. What Rodion is wasn’t explained very well. He is some kind of sorcerer but his sister is a rusalka (water fae) and I don’t understand the dynamics behind it, which really bothers me. Basically I struggled to understand this new world and how it impacted these two characters and Nocturne Falls.
I did like Carina. She was a norn which is a type of fortune teller/ soothsayer, which I found fascinating and wish we had seen more of her abilities. Her magical bag was very interesting and I want one because I never have enough room in my purse (think Mary Poppins carpet bag or Hermione’s magical handbag).
Overall, this was just ok. It definitely needed to be longer just to explain more about the characters and the worlds they come from.
You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
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Popsugar 2021 - The shortest book (by pages) on your TBR list
denizyildiz's review
3.0
Magic's Fate has wonderful world building. I liked Sela Carsen's previous NFU novella [b: Magic's Song|20972220|Magic's Song|Genia Avers|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1393931649s/20972220.jpg|40349573] a whole lot as well.
Again, the world building is interesting and inspired. In fact it reminded me a bit of Ilona Andrews Kate Daniel Series, which is a very good thing if you ask me.
The storyline was captivating, action packed and intriguing.
My only little issue the romance was too insta. I mean they went from 0 to 100 in a second. I kept thinking woah, slow down, this just all happened, like a minute ago.
Add to that, that some of the dialogues felt a bit too cliche and it is "only" a good read for me rather than a fantastic one. Still I really love the world building and I loved revisiting the previous charachters as well.
Again, the world building is interesting and inspired. In fact it reminded me a bit of Ilona Andrews Kate Daniel Series, which is a very good thing if you ask me.
The storyline was captivating, action packed and intriguing.
My only little issue the romance was too insta. I mean they went from 0 to 100 in a second. I kept thinking woah, slow down, this just all happened, like a minute ago.
Add to that, that some of the dialogues felt a bit too cliche and it is "only" a good read for me rather than a fantastic one. Still I really love the world building and I loved revisiting the previous charachters as well.
scubajen's review
4.0
This was a fun and engaging book, the only issue that I had was how fast everything seemed to happen, but besides that I enjoyed it.
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