A review by marpesea
Crimson Bound by Rosamund Hodge
5.0
This book is incredible- beautiful language and an incredibly detailed world make up for any slight flaws. It's got a bit of a love triangle that's overshadowed by the threat of political unrest and the Devourer (a powerful, godlike figure who may be coming to swallow up the sun and moon). It was damn near perfect.
This book has left me with the worst case of TEABS in a long while... I've re-listened to the first chunks several times and bought a physical copy to re-read. If anyone can think of a similar listen-alike, I would be indebted. (The narrator, Elizabeth Knowelden, is glorious).
Reread:
This has become a comfort read/listen for me. I love the narrator and the fairy tale framing device. Previously my only criticism might have been that I didn’t buy the romance. This time the romance worked for me, but some of the religious aspects/parallels rubbed me the wrong way. Still an excellent read.
This book has left me with the worst case of TEABS in a long while... I've re-listened to the first chunks several times and bought a physical copy to re-read. If anyone can think of a similar listen-alike, I would be indebted. (The narrator, Elizabeth Knowelden, is glorious).
Reread:
This has become a comfort read/listen for me. I love the narrator and the fairy tale framing device. Previously my only criticism might have been that I didn’t buy the romance. This time the romance worked for me, but some of the religious aspects/parallels rubbed me the wrong way. Still an excellent read.