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A review by jenessalikes
Healer to the Ash King by Rebecca F. Kenney
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Oooh this was a spicy, tension-y, slow burn, crazy, wild ride of a treat book!
Picture: Village girl with strong magic, beloved by her people, suddenly forced to go work for the cruel Ash King.
There's a Bachelor style competition going on for him to find his bride and Cailin is to be the official healer for them. Because yeah, instead of cutie little bake-offs or whatever (idk I've never seen The Bachelor) the girls have to endure death obstacles and literal fighting with each other in order to prove their worthiness as queen.
Meanwhile, Ash King doesn't hide his desire to bed the village girl Cailin while he hunts for his new bride. And people start getting a lil sus about them.
It's honestly a really fun, twisted little romance and I enjoyed it!
The overall pacing was a little janky and ending did feel rushed, but whatever. If you want a quick read then grab this bad boy.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
🌶🌶🌶.5/5
Picture: Village girl with strong magic, beloved by her people, suddenly forced to go work for the cruel Ash King.
There's a Bachelor style competition going on for him to find his bride and Cailin is to be the official healer for them. Because yeah, instead of cutie little bake-offs or whatever (idk I've never seen The Bachelor) the girls have to endure death obstacles and literal fighting with each other in order to prove their worthiness as queen.
Meanwhile, Ash King doesn't hide his desire to bed the village girl Cailin while he hunts for his new bride. And people start getting a lil sus about them.
It's honestly a really fun, twisted little romance and I enjoyed it!
The overall pacing was a little janky and ending did feel rushed, but whatever. If you want a quick read then grab this bad boy.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
🌶🌶🌶.5/5