A review by spellboundbybooks
A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
First off, can I just say how much I loved Kadou and Evemer and the development of their relationship?! It was just so sweet and heartfelt. It really was lovely to read about.
I thought the mental health depiction was so well done in here. Kadou lives with anxiety which can lead to panic attacks and oh boy did I totally relate to this. Not only was it well written in how Kadou views himself, but also about how those around him discover and deal with this knowledge.
I found the society and customs of this world quite interesting and would have liked to explore them even more. There is also great representation for both gender and sexuality in this story too.
The book had a slow but steady pace that was a little bit too slow for me personally. This is no fault of the book, and in fact suits the story the author is telling perfectly. Its just a matter of my personal preference.
While this story isn't necessarily low stakes, I would definitely recommend it to people on the look out for more cosy fantasy, as I think the sweet romance and slower pace of this book really do fit that vibe.
I thought the mental health depiction was so well done in here. Kadou lives with anxiety which can lead to panic attacks and oh boy did I totally relate to this. Not only was it well written in how Kadou views himself, but also about how those around him discover and deal with this knowledge.
I found the society and customs of this world quite interesting and would have liked to explore them even more. There is also great representation for both gender and sexuality in this story too.
The book had a slow but steady pace that was a little bit too slow for me personally. This is no fault of the book, and in fact suits the story the author is telling perfectly. Its just a matter of my personal preference.
While this story isn't necessarily low stakes, I would definitely recommend it to people on the look out for more cosy fantasy, as I think the sweet romance and slower pace of this book really do fit that vibe.