A review by tragedies
A Rake of His Own by A.J. Lancaster

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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

4.75

Hands down, this is my favorite book from the Stariel universe. I’ve loved Marius and Rakken since the beginning, so it’s no surprise that I ended up head over heels for this spinoff. We already saw the makings of their love story in the original series, but here, our resident anxiety-ridden botanist and bisexual disaster faerie prince finally take center stage. I love everything from the bickering that borders on flirting, their lovestruck and seemingly hopeless pining, the vulnerable conversations, and the soft intimate moments they share when one feels a little broken and bogged down by the weight of the world. All of this as the pair try to solve a murder. Though honestly, the only crime in this book was the lack of an epilogue. The ending was criminally short. I would’ve done anything just to get a glimpse of Marius and Rakken’s life together. Fingers crossed there would be a sequel or a follow-up story someday. Until then, I’ll be rereading this until the story’s tattooed in my brain. 
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