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A review by konstance
Of Knights and Books and Falling in Love by Rita A. Rubin, Rita A. Rubin
4.0
Full review on Konstance Writes.
I had a blast with this book, even though it took a bit of a detour from my cozy fantasy expectations. The action-packed start and Jayce's unexpected backstory threw me a curveball, setting a darker tone than I anticipated from the cover and blurb. Despite that beginning and the jump into the cozy fantasy world, there were good twists and the ending was a solid 4/5 surprise, playing with tropes in a way that made me grin.
When it comes to characters, Jayce and Alexius are an absolute delight! Their unique voices and the way their relationship unfolds had me hooked. For me, the pacing stumbled a bit with a delayed ending, but with side characters like Iris adding charm and wit, it's hard not to love the crew. The world, while not heavily built, exudes a cozy vibe that lets the characters shine.
And let's not forget the spice – tastefully done! Despite a few bumps like distracting formatting issues, the overall experience earned this book a 3.5/5 for me, but easily it jumped to a 4 to places where I can’t half-star because of an unexpected tiny tidbit at the end. The book may not have begun how I expected, but the characters, cozy atmosphere, and that unexpected ending make it a winner!
I had a blast with this book, even though it took a bit of a detour from my cozy fantasy expectations. The action-packed start and Jayce's unexpected backstory threw me a curveball, setting a darker tone than I anticipated from the cover and blurb. Despite that beginning and the jump into the cozy fantasy world, there were good twists and the ending was a solid 4/5 surprise, playing with tropes in a way that made me grin.
When it comes to characters, Jayce and Alexius are an absolute delight! Their unique voices and the way their relationship unfolds had me hooked. For me, the pacing stumbled a bit with a delayed ending, but with side characters like Iris adding charm and wit, it's hard not to love the crew. The world, while not heavily built, exudes a cozy vibe that lets the characters shine.
And let's not forget the spice – tastefully done! Despite a few bumps like distracting formatting issues, the overall experience earned this book a 3.5/5 for me, but easily it jumped to a 4 to places where I can’t half-star because of an unexpected tiny tidbit at the end. The book may not have begun how I expected, but the characters, cozy atmosphere, and that unexpected ending make it a winner!