A review by bleuennreads_
Les fiancés de l'hiver by Christelle Dabos

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Since I wasn't very thrilled at first, I almost gave up reading this. So I spoiled myself a little thing (actually not so little) to motivate myself, and it worked!

I really liked the end of the first part and especially the beginning of the second part because there is a bit of change so it's quite intriguing. But then the story became less and less exciting. It was from this moment that I realized that only the interactions between Ophélie and Thorn interested me 🤡 I really enjoyed seeing the evolution of their relationship, which alternates between arguments and soft attentions.

Individually, I didn't really connect with the characters. Above all, I have a very mixed opinion on Thorn : he seemed detestable to me at the beginning, and the more we really knew him the more I appreciated him but in the end he disappointed me quite a bit (but I know he will redeem himself in the next volumes).

The plot is really promising. The universe is very rich and original, I really liked the contrast between the two arches : one is warm and friendly, the other cold and superficial.

I can't wait to read the next book and see how things will evolve (especially Ophélie and Thorn's relationship) !