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A review by niaamore
Confounding Oaths by Alexis Hall
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.75
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The nobleman Mr. Caesar finds love on his quest to save his sister from the tricky magical fey.
This book is very charming, told with a Regency air, and full of fantasy and magic. The romance between Mr. John Caesar and Captain James was passionate and sweet, but often pushed back to make room for the plot. I have not read Mortal Follies, so I was surprised to find a third party narrator. It was mostly enjoyable, however they were a bit much at times. I also think being out of Mr. Caesar’s head had made the romance less emotional, if you get my meaning. That being said, the scenes we did get were still swoon-worthy.
All in all, this makes for a good fantasy novel! Fans of Mortal Follies are sure to love this one.
Thank you to NetGalley and Del Rey for this ARC.
The nobleman Mr. Caesar finds love on his quest to save his sister from the tricky magical fey.
This book is very charming, told with a Regency air, and full of fantasy and magic. The romance between Mr. John Caesar and Captain James was passionate and sweet, but often pushed back to make room for the plot. I have not read Mortal Follies, so I was surprised to find a third party narrator. It was mostly enjoyable, however they were a bit much at times. I also think being out of Mr. Caesar’s head had made the romance less emotional, if you get my meaning. That being said, the scenes we did get were still swoon-worthy.
All in all, this makes for a good fantasy novel! Fans of Mortal Follies are sure to love this one.
Thank you to NetGalley and Del Rey for this ARC.