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That being said, if you’re looking for an easy-to-digest YA fantasy romance, this is the book for you to check out as soon as possible! I know the world's wide and everything, but if I haven't seen them in a map I don't need to know they exist, and hearing abotu them will only be distracting. In some ways, the dynamic and the immeasurably melodramatic love they felt for each other, reminded me a lot of Twilight's Edward and Bella with their histrionic speeches. I thought the author did a good job of empathizing the fact that his trauma wasn’t instantly washed away but what was happening.
I was beyond excited and ready to close myself in my bat cave so I could enjoy it, but unfortunately life had other plans so it took me 3 days to finish it! First of all, I just want to say a grateful thank you to the author for sending me a free copy of this audiobook, I enjoyed most of it a lot! Reed's writing style is uncluttered with short sentences so as not to get confusing, and although the world-building is a little too little, there is enough for the story and our imaginations. The fae setting, a growing war between enemy kingdoms, and the chase of being on run and finding refuge in a commander not known for being kind was a very well, thought out balance.The plot was the best thing about the book, but it was poorly paced, with some sections dragging and others being resolved way too quickly. It feels like we’re supposed to excuse him and his family having slaves cause “they treat them well” which will make you hate any main character. If you’re into epic love stories with trials and tribulations fated mates strong female leads this is the book for you.
It's not that I mind, it was actually sweet that this was closed-door and very metaphorical as it ties into how these characters are dealing emotionally. The small steps they took so he could learn he can trust her was so beautiful I cried for every step he took towards her. e. the word 'shuttering', meaning 'closing', being used in place of the word 'shuddering', meaning 'trembling' in every single instance I found in the book). It was very cute, especially considering that Rion's this big and strong and deadly soldier who you'd think has sex every other minute. Loved the backstory behind each character, wish we got some more detail, but the politics kept it interesting.
The world-building could use a little polishing, but I enjoyed myself and will definitely keep and eye out for this author in the future.
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