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dezzella's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
This book had my attention the whole way. I was in the mood for a good enemies to lovers and this fantasy romance hit the spot. There were some elements of this that felt familiar but I still really enjoyed the progression. You also have some of my favourite tropes like one bed trope (a couple times) and forced proximity.
I really liked how addiction/Alcoholism was handled and also how the main character learned to care for herself too, and not just others.
Overall I had a really fun time reading this, hence the high rating, and am curious what book 2 will entail. I haven't looked at the summary for the second, but based on how this one ended I would be the second book is about a different couple. I'd recommend if you're in the mood for a slow burn enemies to lovers romantasy with some pretty cool realms and a bit of magic.
I really liked how addiction/Alcoholism was handled and also how the main character learned to care for herself too, and not just others.
Overall I had a really fun time reading this, hence the high rating, and am curious what book 2 will entail. I haven't looked at the summary for the second, but based on how this one ended I would be the second book is about a different couple. I'd recommend if you're in the mood for a slow burn enemies to lovers romantasy with some pretty cool realms and a bit of magic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
leahs's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
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? No
3.0
fallcherries's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
booksnacks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
stormsinhereyes's review against another edition
4.5
Enjoyable read. The flow of the writing takes a moment to get used to, but I enjoyed it. I wanted Wren to grow on me more, but she really didn’t. The North Wind, however, did.
floraljayne's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
salemreadz's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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
4.0
noekz98's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hannah_farnsworth_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Final rating: 3.75/5
Spice: 2.5/5
Overall, I enjoyed it. It wasn’t super unique and I found a lot of similarities to other novels I’ve enjoyed, including: ACOTAR, Beauty and the Beast, Cruel Beauty by Rosalind Hodge, etc.
Wren’s character for me was so/so. She had some snappy comebacks and could hold her own, but the whole alcoholic thing fell flat for me.
The North Wind aka The Frost King aka Boreas, he was chill, if a little bit of an overkill at times.
Enjoyed the supporting cast, would have loved to know a little bit more about them. Except Elora, she was the worst.
Didn’t feel like the world building was overwhelming and was sprinkled throughout easing any confusion. Spice was spicy, but easy to skip.
Also, the epilogue was BY FAR my favorite part of the book.
Would recommend for fans of:
- enemies to lovers
- forced marriage
- ACOTAR
- Beauty and the Beast retelling
- Hades and Persephone
- some witty banter
Spice: 2.5/5
Overall, I enjoyed it. It wasn’t super unique and I found a lot of similarities to other novels I’ve enjoyed, including: ACOTAR, Beauty and the Beast, Cruel Beauty by Rosalind Hodge, etc.
Wren’s character for me was so/so. She had some snappy comebacks and could hold her own, but the whole alcoholic thing fell flat for me.
The North Wind aka The Frost King aka Boreas, he was chill, if a little bit of an overkill at times.
Enjoyed the supporting cast, would have loved to know a little bit more about them. Except Elora, she was the worst.
Didn’t feel like the world building was overwhelming and was sprinkled throughout easing any confusion. Spice was spicy, but easy to skip.
Also, the epilogue was BY FAR my favorite part of the book.
Would recommend for fans of:
- enemies to lovers
- forced marriage
- ACOTAR
- Beauty and the Beast retelling
- Hades and Persephone
- some witty banter