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A review by pagepixie
White Horse Black Nights by Evie Marceau
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A Snow White retelling with a Lady Godiva spin to it.
I really liked this book. I was honestly shocked at how much of the story and growth we witnessed with characters in only about 400 pages. Sometimes I feel like emotions form too quickly in romance books that it’s hard to believe and enjoy it but that was not the case here.
I actually thought the pacing was spectacular. It was fast paced but not too busy. And while some moments had me cringing I enjoyed it overall.
I’m the beginning I really did not like Wolf. He was giving major asshole vibes that did not suit my tastes but somewhere around 30% in I started to lean into him a little more and by the end, I really enjoyed his character.
I also really enjoyed Sabine as a female lead. I thought she was an interesting mix of softness and kindness while also being ruthless when the time called for it. Despite having no fighting skills of her own, she used her brains and magic to try and one up those around her. I think with the way this plot line went, she has so much potential to grow into an even more fascinating and complex character.
Throughout the whole book I was very eager to meet Rian. And interestingly enough, I’m also very excited at the potential of his character as well. It’s clear to me he is a morally grey character with some abi guilty to him. It seems like he cares about Basten as a brotherly figure, or simply a kind of kindred spirit. Despite their different backgrounds they both grew up alone in their own ways. I’m interested to see how his character interacts with Sabine and the path he takes in the next book.
Overall, I enjoyed the romance, the plot, and I’m excited for the next book!
Spice wise, there are a few open door scenes. I’d give it a 3/5 maybe.
However, I would check trigger warnings for this book before reading.
I really liked this book. I was honestly shocked at how much of the story and growth we witnessed with characters in only about 400 pages. Sometimes I feel like emotions form too quickly in romance books that it’s hard to believe and enjoy it but that was not the case here.
I actually thought the pacing was spectacular. It was fast paced but not too busy. And while some moments had me cringing I enjoyed it overall.
I’m the beginning I really did not like Wolf. He was giving major asshole vibes that did not suit my tastes but somewhere around 30% in I started to lean into him a little more and by the end, I really enjoyed his character.
I also really enjoyed Sabine as a female lead. I thought she was an interesting mix of softness and kindness while also being ruthless when the time called for it. Despite having no fighting skills of her own, she used her brains and magic to try and one up those around her. I think with the way this plot line went, she has so much potential to grow into an even more fascinating and complex character.
Throughout the whole book I was very eager to meet Rian. And interestingly enough, I’m also very excited at the potential of his character as well. It’s clear to me he is a morally grey character with some abi guilty to him. It seems like he cares about Basten as a brotherly figure, or simply a kind of kindred spirit. Despite their different backgrounds they both grew up alone in their own ways. I’m interested to see how his character interacts with Sabine and the path he takes in the next book.
Overall, I enjoyed the romance, the plot, and I’m excited for the next book!
Spice wise, there are a few open door scenes. I’d give it a 3/5 maybe.
However, I would check trigger warnings for this book before reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Animal death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Torture, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Abandonment