Divine Rivals: A Novel (Letters of Enchantment, 1)

I actually enjoyed this book. The overall concept was endearing and it pulled at my heartstrings. I did think that the romance jumped a little two fast and could have done with more building and even the platonic relationships Iris builds throughout the book jumped from complete strangers to “I’d die for this person”. I also feel that the plot was under developed and while it’s a “romance” it’s still a “fantasy romance” and definitely needed more world building and character development. But as stated, I still enjoyed the story and will read the second!

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Format: Ebook No regrets on this one at all! Was not a book on my TBR or one I was truly motivated to start, but I am glad I did! My bookclub truly knows what's best for me. With this book's unique storyline set in a time where most wouldn't dare to pair with Gods and magic, this was a real treat..... War is ever present and looming. But even with this, life must go on. The true feelings and relatability of the characters and situations have made this one a home run. The main character's backstory and journey left me in pieces with her goals, not even relating to finding love or romance. This was refreshing. #Rebeccaross #enemiestolovers #divinerivals #bookreview #realityescapeartist777 #bookworm #bookstagram #booktok

I went into this expecting something like ACOTAR. At first I was disappointed because it was.. barely a fantasy. However the story really pulled me in and it was beautiful. And THAT ENDING. 5 stars for the ending alone.

Not at all what I usually reach for but I'm so glad I gave it a chance. I highlighted so many passages in this book, it's just beautifully written. I didn't love the ending but I immediately downloaded the 2nd book to continue the journey!

This book is so captivating and written so beautifully in terms of just the style, the way it flowed and the word choices.

Divine Rivals is a historical fantasy story that centers around two journalist who are fighting for the same position at a local newspaper while living in a topsy-turvy-war-world prompted by two gods.

Iris and Roman are from two completely different backgrounds, both super strong in their own right and are very guarded.

They seem to be destined to be together as they magically and unknowingly write letters to each other and are in each other's lives.

Enemies to Lovers are my thing~ but Dealing with war, death, grief, guilt, and determination is more.

Not realizing that they each hold a piece of magic between them, brings both their worlds crashing together.

I loved the typewriter interaction between them. Rebecca Ross did a great fantasy interaction between the two characters and challenges they face as they try to make it in the world they belong with.