A review by starseternal182
Blood Mercy by Vela Roth

4.0

I want to say that this was very different from my usual fantasy romance read. Not in a bad way, in a different way. I will explain.

Cassia and Lio are absolutely adorable together. Their romance is a slow burn almost friends to lovers more than anything else despite being pitted against each other due to families, species, and political issues.

This is different because the first half is Cassia and Lio developing their relationship as friends drawn to each other while the rest is very much political conflict of their world. Therefore the pace is slower overall because of the world building political atmosphere that dominates the beginning. Then the spice and romance comes later.

It was a great read. The story is beautiful as are the characters. The next book is out and I look forward to continuing the story!!

The author is so talented and I really love the cover, the feel, how incredibly sweet Lio is! He’s not the usual love interest. He’s so amazing where Cassia is guarded and strong. I loved it!! Can’t wait for more