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Burn the Stars by Elisha Kemp
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I honestly don’t think I’m doing these books justice. I reading them so quickly on my kindle when I should be SAVORING THEM.
They have everything I want. Time travel. Romance. Ancient history. Why choose. Found family. They worship her like a goddess. She’s a literal goddess. Gods. Ancient Myths.
Literal just perfection.
I’m only hesitant because I don’t see how this series could wrap up in the next book because there is still so much we don’t know and so much that needs to be unveiled before other things can happen.
I am definitely considering getting these books for my shelves.
They have everything I want. Time travel. Romance. Ancient history. Why choose. Found family. They worship her like a goddess. She’s a literal goddess. Gods. Ancient Myths.
Literal just perfection.
I’m only hesitant because I don’t see how this series could wrap up in the next book because there is still so much we don’t know and so much that needs to be unveiled before other things can happen.
I am definitely considering getting these books for my shelves.
Drown the Sea by Elisha Kemp
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
What a gem of a book. It combines two of my guilty pleasures, time travel and RH! I’m actually obsessed and have such high hopes for the rest of this series!
Omega Founded by Mae Pierce
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Summer Siege by Lyx Robinson
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I don’t know if I’ve ever rated three books in a series 5 stars in a row. This series is absolutely amazing.
The romance, the plot, the history, the magic. It has literally everything.
I literally need the fourth book to be in my hands yesterday! And please… MORE URADECH!
The romance, the plot, the history, the magic. It has literally everything.
I literally need the fourth book to be in my hands yesterday! And please… MORE URADECH!
Taming the Wolves by Lyx Robinson
adventurous
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Can I give this 100 stars?
Stolen by the Wolves by Lyx Robinson
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book really shocked me in the best way possible. I was not expecting the historically rich world building or slow developed plot to accompany the slow burn romance.
I’m sad to see that so many readers were disappointed by these discoveries as for me they were a pure joy to discover! How can you be upset that you expect to find mediocre “spicy” writing and instead find the first book of a beautifully written, well researched, Viking fantasy romance?!
BUT WAIT THATS NOT ALL NO! The author also gives us interesting, complex characters that clearly struggle and will continue to struggle with the their concepts of what is right and wrong based on their vastly different upbringings. Our FMC and MMC are technically enemies on different sides of an ever evolving conflict and fight for power (men, am I right?), and yet their relationship is so soft and tender. I was swooning!
I will say that this book has some series trigger warnings. There are some very violent and difficult scenes and themes, including unwilling human sacrifice. There are also very complex religious themes that are integral to the plot and characters that may be triggering to some people.
Now so many people were saying this wasn’t spicy enough… I personally cannot relate to that sentiment. This book explicitly states it is a slow burn, EVENTUAL reverse haram and we are only the first book in to a SIX BOOK SERIES! That being said, while there is not why choose in this book there is definitely tension and SPICE between the two main characters. We have pining, longing, and a very hot moments that combine it all. Of course we don’t have insta satisfaction though and there is plenty of room to grow. I can only imagine the way this will all build!
I’m very excited to continue this series and am simply delighted to see these books get thicker and thicker as we go!
I’m sad to see that so many readers were disappointed by these discoveries as for me they were a pure joy to discover! How can you be upset that you expect to find mediocre “spicy” writing and instead find the first book of a beautifully written, well researched, Viking fantasy romance?!
BUT WAIT THATS NOT ALL NO! The author also gives us interesting, complex characters that clearly struggle and will continue to struggle with the their concepts of what is right and wrong based on their vastly different upbringings. Our FMC and MMC are technically enemies on different sides of an ever evolving conflict and fight for power (men, am I right?), and yet their relationship is so soft and tender. I was swooning!
I will say that this book has some series trigger warnings. There are some very violent and difficult scenes and themes, including unwilling human sacrifice. There are also very complex religious themes that are integral to the plot and characters that may be triggering to some people.
Now so many people were saying this wasn’t spicy enough… I personally cannot relate to that sentiment. This book explicitly states it is a slow burn, EVENTUAL reverse haram and we are only the first book in to a SIX BOOK SERIES! That being said, while there is not why choose in this book there is definitely tension and SPICE between the two main characters. We have pining, longing, and a very hot moments that combine it all. Of course we don’t have insta satisfaction though and there is plenty of room to grow. I can only imagine the way this will all build!
I’m very excited to continue this series and am simply delighted to see these books get thicker and thicker as we go!
The Midnight Arrow by Zoey Draven
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Twisted Soul by Morgan B. Lee
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Wow the way this series has progressively gotten better and better is so impressive!
The character development and growth I enjoyed so much in book two continued into book 3!
Along the way the world and magic system has slowly developed to a enjoyable point too. Of course I personally find the relationship of our quintent the best part and the concept of quintent a the most interesting. I particularly like that quintent are not always romantic and can be platanoic.
The plot has always been developing well too. The stakes are high and the action is always badass. It can be so graphic and violent I physically cringe, but that’s really cool actually. Every time you get answers to questions, new tidbits are introduced. It’s simple but fun plot building!
That ending was absolutely brutal! Such an amazing cliff hanger.
I can’t wait to see what book 4 holds and how Maven’s story truly ends!
The character development and growth I enjoyed so much in book two continued into book 3!
Along the way the world and magic system has slowly developed to a enjoyable point too. Of course I personally find the relationship of our quintent the best part and the concept of quintent a the most interesting. I particularly like that quintent are not always romantic and can be platanoic.
The plot has always been developing well too. The stakes are high and the action is always badass. It can be so graphic and violent I physically cringe, but that’s really cool actually. Every time you get answers to questions, new tidbits are introduced. It’s simple but fun plot building!
That ending was absolutely brutal! Such an amazing cliff hanger.
I can’t wait to see what book 4 holds and how Maven’s story truly ends!
Blood Oath by Morgan B. Lee
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was a solid 3 stars for me. It didn’t blow me away but it didn’t underwhelm me. There were parts I was invested and parts that I was just coasting along. I found the world building and magic system to be a little flat. But honestly I wasn’t too worried about it.
I picked this book up because I wanted a fantasy romance that would be fun and quick and easy as a take a break from the freaking trauma train that is the Zodiac Academy series. The magic academy setting for this series is similar to Zodiac in that way so I enjoyed that. However, I liked that the MC and main characters are older, as I believe these magical beings (“Legacies” as they are called here) can enroll at 20 or 21 but some can defer and go in later.
This is a RH novel so we got meet lots of sexy men, but I honestly didn’t connect that well with many of them individually because they had a similar vibe. Particularly Crypy, Silas, and Everett. I liked Baelfire a lot though. I feel like as the golden retriever of the group he stood out a bit more amongst his grumpy, cranky counter parts.
I will say I just finished book two as I’m writing this review and it was a HUGE improvement on this book. I felt so much more growth from the characters individually but also as a unit!
The ending of this book is what really made me keep going with this series and I’m not mad about it!
If you like a Shadow of Embers, The Bonds that Tie, Zodiac Academy (if all Heirs wanted Tory), and Blood Steel (for the reckless badass FMC) then you might like this!
I picked this book up because I wanted a fantasy romance that would be fun and quick and easy as a take a break from the freaking trauma train that is the Zodiac Academy series. The magic academy setting for this series is similar to Zodiac in that way so I enjoyed that. However, I liked that the MC and main characters are older, as I believe these magical beings (“Legacies” as they are called here) can enroll at 20 or 21 but some can defer and go in later.
This is a RH novel so we got meet lots of sexy men, but I honestly didn’t connect that well with many of them individually because they had a similar vibe. Particularly Crypy, Silas, and Everett. I liked Baelfire a lot though. I feel like as the golden retriever of the group he stood out a bit more amongst his grumpy, cranky counter parts.
I will say I just finished book two as I’m writing this review and it was a HUGE improvement on this book. I felt so much more growth from the characters individually but also as a unit!
The ending of this book is what really made me keep going with this series and I’m not mad about it!
If you like a Shadow of Embers, The Bonds that Tie, Zodiac Academy (if all Heirs wanted Tory), and Blood Steel (for the reckless badass FMC) then you might like this!
Nero by S.J. Tilly
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This was fine. I didn’t openly dislike it but it was kind of boring to me and I found the FMC to be kind of hard to connect to in anyway.
Anywho! No harm no foul.
Anywho! No harm no foul.