A review by jessicasbooktalk
House of Lies and Sorrow by Emily Blackwood

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I like where this story is going, book one is quite short but it laid the foundation for the story line and answered some basic questions I had. I’m excited to see Jade and Mal fall in love. I wasn’t sure what to expect at first especially since he’s had 3 other wives for only one night, but I’m glad Jade makes it through. She’s fierce. I’m also wondering a few certain things that I can’t say without spoilers. So I’ll say it’s a quick read and I’m excited to see what happens in book two. 

Tropes:
Enemies to lovers
Age gap
Fae/human
Forced marriage 
Close proximity 
Touch her and die 

Spice: Zero