I’ve been dying for this read because I knew it would have at least some crossover with the Elemental Fae realm—a world I am shamelessly addicted to. As Candela lives in Silver Springs, this is predominantly where this book is set and it seems like a fun world.

Candela is a great character, likable and real.
Thorn really nailed the ‘small town / community / family’ feel with this town and left me wanting more of it—for a world I previously wasn’t particularly interested in, this is impressive.


Thorn manages to have many of the other books’ main characters cross Candela’s path, and in those tiny scenes, I felt like I wanted more of some of them. Definitely a brilliant tactic that wasn’t lost on me … but still, I'm off to see about one-clicking some of them. (Fortunately, in this world, the books are all named after the characters themselves so I’ll have no trouble finding them. Well played, Silver Springs authors.)

Fans of the Elemental Fae World should enjoy this installment and may also find themselves even more hyped up for Artica’s book, which is coming later this year. If you’re like me and crave an excuse to dive back in, you’ll find Candela a satisfactory taste. If you’re new to any of it (either world), you’ll still enjoy it. Candela’s men are all smoking hot for different reasons and there’s lots of humor and wit throughout.

Format notes:

I read 50% on the ebook, and listened to the audiobook for the rest and the bonus epilogue, Cupcakes and Coffee. It’s very well narrated, 5-star performance, while the ebook is beautifully formatted.

4.5 stars