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Storm To Spring by Atima Kim
4.0
"Not a single man had ever looked into my eyes and recognized the true chaos eating me up inside."
The second instalment in the Matrons of Miang universe did not disappoint! Much like the first book Spark to Shadow, we follow a feisty, confident and self-assured main character Yeena - the heir to a coven of Miangese witches - as she spends time in the foreign kingdoms of Nakoya and Anda on a search for an appropriate consort.
Something I massively appreciate about these books is how powerful the female characters are in their own right. In this universe, magic flows predominantly through the female line, and so we have this matriarchal magical society as a result. I loved that in the first book, but enjoy it even more in the second as its interesting to see that in contrast to Nakoyan society, which we know is not as female-led as Miang or Anda - they have more male witches and so this tips the balance.
"I've wanted to see you smile since I first saw you, just because you always look so sad."
Another sweet, light romantic plot flows through this book, and it is a delight experiencing Yeena and Yijeong falling in love. They have instant chemistry, which means we get a lot of fabulous banter. Not only is Yijeong a secret softy but he also acts as an anchor for Yeena, helping her tackle her own demons and realise her inner strength.
Atima Kim writes really healthy, strong, real relationships and it is refreshing to see them in the fantasy genre, which can be saturated with problematic male characters and unrealistic romance.
"Yeena, you are strong. You are the storm."
The second instalment in the Matrons of Miang universe did not disappoint! Much like the first book Spark to Shadow, we follow a feisty, confident and self-assured main character Yeena - the heir to a coven of Miangese witches - as she spends time in the foreign kingdoms of Nakoya and Anda on a search for an appropriate consort.
Something I massively appreciate about these books is how powerful the female characters are in their own right. In this universe, magic flows predominantly through the female line, and so we have this matriarchal magical society as a result. I loved that in the first book, but enjoy it even more in the second as its interesting to see that in contrast to Nakoyan society, which we know is not as female-led as Miang or Anda - they have more male witches and so this tips the balance.
"I've wanted to see you smile since I first saw you, just because you always look so sad."
Another sweet, light romantic plot flows through this book, and it is a delight experiencing Yeena and Yijeong falling in love. They have instant chemistry, which means we get a lot of fabulous banter. Not only is Yijeong a secret softy
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all you have to do is see him with his baby dragon, and you'll knowAtima Kim writes really healthy, strong, real relationships and it is refreshing to see them in the fantasy genre, which can be saturated with problematic male characters and unrealistic romance.
"Yeena, you are strong. You are the storm."