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cozy_tea_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Would read this book again. I’m excited to read the sequel, I just couldn’t put the book down it was such a good read and very well written. The world building and characters were really interesting too.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Gore, Blood, Kidnapping, and Grief
Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
The book deals with these themes within a fantasy context and its not graphic but there.bg_oseman_fan's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book was really fun. i enjoyed how the mystery unfolded for the characters. it sat right in the fun spot of being able to figure things out just ahead of the characters. i found the characters to be fun to read. each pov characters felt well developed and unique. the side characters did as well. i was gripped the whole time waiting to see what would happen next. can’t wait to read the next book. it’s been moved to the front of my tbr
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gore, Infertility, Miscarriage, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
hownovelofher's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A River Enchanted
True to its namesake, enchanting, to say the least.
In A River Enchanted, Rebecca Ross weaves a captivating tale of love, loss, and loyalty. Her story is rich in the element of folklore and lends a sense of nostalgia that, try as you might, you cannot place.
I don’t think I’ve ever read a book where I admired nearly every character. There are so many different perspectives in this book and I found myself eager to hear all of them. Each individual brings their own uniqueness and they feel so very REAL. Ross has a way of making you feel connected to every character. She brings them to life. She gives them a soul.
The story of Jack Tamerlane is one that is ruled by secrets. When we first come upon Jack we don’t know too much about him, save that he has been summoned by his laird to assist his estranged clan with a dire matter…girls are disappearing from the Isle of Cadence.
When Jack returns he inevitably runs into his old nemesis, and Heiress of the East, Adaira Tamerlane. I know what you’re thinking, but no, they’re not cousins.
Old alliances are questioned, bonds are forged and broken, secrets are uncovered. Magic spins its way through the tail like a gentle breeze, giving and taking. Jack’s music becomes hope for his entire clan. Spirits whisper blessings, curses, and all manner of secrets on the wind.
Favorite characters:
Torin and Sidra - their complicated love made my heart feel so tender. They are two of the most beloved characters to me for all time now. They support and show fealty to one another with such earnestness. Their misgivings make them seem vulnerable in the most relatable way. And their growth as individuals and as partners is truly inspiring.
Frae and Maisie - god love them. Especially Frae, who we see the most of. She must be protected at all costs; bless her soft, innocent soul.
Jack - SO GRUMPY. But melts like butter on pancakes when the right person touches his heart. I was really interested to learn that Jack and I are the same enneagram type (4). He is so reserved and creative. Longing to be accepted, to fit in , to be good enough. He is stubborn and strong. Knows when to take the lead and when to fall in line. He is a wonderful compliment to Adaira and I love that he never questions her rank over him. He never behaves in any boorish way when Adaira takes the reigns. A good boy till the last of it.
Adaira - I enjoyed the strength of Adaira’s character. She has a clear love for her people and she doesn’t allow others to make her feel inferior. Stubborn to a fault, but also ready to lay her life on the line for any one of their people. She is kind-hearted, free-spirited and willful.
Other random things I liked:
~ The little nods to Outlander (in my opinion) such as the Blood of my Blood oath (yes I know this is a common Celtic thing) and the fixing of Torin’s dislocated shoulder by Sidra.
~ Jack depending on/leaning on Adaira as much as she depends and leans on her. They feel equally yoked.
~ The fact that a woman proposes to a man!
~ Marriage of convenience trope
~ Adaira’s acknowledgment that she doesn’t *need* Jack as her husband but rather chooses him to be at her side for a stronger alliance
~ The flow of the story - smooth and easy to follow
~ The magic system! I think this is one of the better elements of the story. I love all the little facts we learn about how magic works in the east and the west. That magic takes its toll/comes at a cost. That spirits are both benevolent and malicious.
To conclude: this book made my heart ache in the best of ways. It is filled with the the deepest kind of hope and happiness but isn’t afraid to touch on worry, dread, fear, and every hopeless emotion in between. This book let me feel the truth that lies in the idea that the strength that comes from within oneself is beautifully complimented next to the strength that comes from those we love.
True to its namesake, enchanting, to say the least.
In A River Enchanted, Rebecca Ross weaves a captivating tale of love, loss, and loyalty. Her story is rich in the element of folklore and lends a sense of nostalgia that, try as you might, you cannot place.
I don’t think I’ve ever read a book where I admired nearly every character. There are so many different perspectives in this book and I found myself eager to hear all of them. Each individual brings their own uniqueness and they feel so very REAL. Ross has a way of making you feel connected to every character. She brings them to life. She gives them a soul.
The story of Jack Tamerlane is one that is ruled by secrets. When we first come upon Jack we don’t know too much about him, save that he has been summoned by his laird to assist his estranged clan with a dire matter…girls are disappearing from the Isle of Cadence.
When Jack returns he inevitably runs into his old nemesis, and Heiress of the East, Adaira Tamerlane. I know what you’re thinking, but no, they’re not cousins.
Old alliances are questioned, bonds are forged and broken, secrets are uncovered. Magic spins its way through the tail like a gentle breeze, giving and taking. Jack’s music becomes hope for his entire clan. Spirits whisper blessings, curses, and all manner of secrets on the wind.
Favorite characters:
Torin and Sidra - their complicated love made my heart feel so tender. They are two of the most beloved characters to me for all time now. They support and show fealty to one another with such earnestness. Their misgivings make them seem vulnerable in the most relatable way. And their growth as individuals and as partners is truly inspiring.
Frae and Maisie - god love them. Especially Frae, who we see the most of. She must be protected at all costs; bless her soft, innocent soul.
Jack - SO GRUMPY. But melts like butter on pancakes when the right person touches his heart. I was really interested to learn that Jack and I are the same enneagram type (4). He is so reserved and creative. Longing to be accepted, to fit in , to be good enough. He is stubborn and strong. Knows when to take the lead and when to fall in line. He is a wonderful compliment to Adaira and I love that he never questions her rank over him. He never behaves in any boorish way when Adaira takes the reigns. A good boy till the last of it.
Adaira - I enjoyed the strength of Adaira’s character. She has a clear love for her people and she doesn’t allow others to make her feel inferior. Stubborn to a fault, but also ready to lay her life on the line for any one of their people. She is kind-hearted, free-spirited and willful.
Other random things I liked:
~ The little nods to Outlander (in my opinion) such as the Blood of my Blood oath (yes I know this is a common Celtic thing) and the fixing of Torin’s dislocated shoulder by Sidra.
~ Jack depending on/leaning on Adaira as much as she depends and leans on her. They feel equally yoked.
~ The fact that a woman proposes to a man!
~ Marriage of convenience trope
~ Adaira’s acknowledgment that she doesn’t *need* Jack as her husband but rather chooses him to be at her side for a stronger alliance
~ The flow of the story - smooth and easy to follow
~ The magic system! I think this is one of the better elements of the story. I love all the little facts we learn about how magic works in the east and the west. That magic takes its toll/comes at a cost. That spirits are both benevolent and malicious.
To conclude: this book made my heart ache in the best of ways. It is filled with the the deepest kind of hope and happiness but isn’t afraid to touch on worry, dread, fear, and every hopeless emotion in between. This book let me feel the truth that lies in the idea that the strength that comes from within oneself is beautifully complimented next to the strength that comes from those we love.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Miscarriage, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content
veronicats's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I'm not a fantasy person, so I had a hard time with this. Mostly found it uninteresting though I will say the writing and imagination of it is very good. Just not my thing I guess. I would've liked it more if I liked the characters better I think.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Gore, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness, Confinement, Drug use, Grief, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Infertility