✨ ARC Review 🐉

"And very soon, he will regret not finding a way to put my fire out completely "

This book is soooooo good! I loved it up, down, and sideways! I need more from this world sooo very badly!

The writing, the dialogue, the banter - natural and encapsulating. I just got lost in it all the time.

The FMC, Arowyn. 🥰 She's wonderfully snarky and has a lot of doubts. She brings her old life along with her wherever she goes so she questions things and has a hard time breaking out of her emotional shell. But, when you see peeks of her coming through, it's kind of a ball of sunshine!

King Reave is so fascinating. He has to be strong for his kingdom and his family, but because of that, he has this reputation of being a strict, dictatorial leader while he's really just trying to bring a better life to his people.

It's fairly spicy. Not overly spicy, but not closed door! 🌶️🌶️

If you like Fourth Wing, but you want less spice, Masquerade of Mirrors's kidnapping plot, or you like coming of age stories about people finding their magic, you may like this book.

Triggers: Death, Violence

4.75

🏇 ARC Review 👩‍❤️‍👩

I just loved this book! I loved this story and the relationships between the characters so much!

I love a good games/trials trope, so having a set of Shahalas, races, into his book was right up my alley. Plus, the animals racing are 'monsters' like a lion crossed with a gorilla. So cool!! I want to participate! (Altho I'd probably fall off and be trampled, sooooo I probably shouldn't 🤣)

The relationships between Zahra, Ianthe, and Nyx were so enjoyable to read.

There's this dichotomy between Sabine and Rider Nyx that's fascinating to see. In another world, with different acceptance, I could see her/his...their life having gone in a very different direction. But, in this patriarchal society, being who you are isn't really allowed.

And then Nyx and Ianthe. 🥰 Oh my goodness. I loved their relationship. The way they related to each other and Nyx's acceptance of Ianthe's empathy abilities had to be so....heartwarming for Ianthe who had to have had a rough childhood with her gift being considered witchcraft.

If you're looking for a Pride month read, you love games/trials books, or you like reading about relationships developing, you may like this book.

Triggers: Violence

🧝‍♀️ ARC Review 🔮

"I could die right here, right now, and be content with the fact that somehow the gods bestowed upon me the privilege of looking at you right now, right as you are "

This was a fun follow-up to To Save The Few! It had lots of moving pieces what with the politics of the different kingdoms - and now with Seren shoved in the middle and her having to find herself and her place in this world.

The tension and slow burn romance has that nice - 'what's happening' aura - that kept me guessing.

Astrophel...sigh. I sure do like him. He has so much to deal with as the commander. Does he ever get a day off?!?

Margot, Margot, Margot. 😆 Just chill, girl! 🤪 She's...something. Honestly, all of the minor characters bring distinct personalities to the book and I love some of them and would go insane if I had to spend any time around some others. 🤣

If you like Fantasy with a side of romance, politics, or the struggles of fated mates, you may like this book.

Triggers: Violence, Death