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This book was a true delight! The author's writing style in this one allowed me to connect with each character on a deeper level, especially Elm, whom I simply fell in love with. It's inspiring to see how a great writer can create such a profound impact through their words.
I'm so excited to read more from this author! I'm a little sad to finish this book though because I'll miss the characters. I would definitely recommend this series to anyone who's looking for a good fantasy book with a touch of romance and no fairies.
I'm so excited to read more from this author! I'm a little sad to finish this book though because I'll miss the characters. I would definitely recommend this series to anyone who's looking for a good fantasy book with a touch of romance and no fairies.
Book 2 was just a little slow to start for me, but I ended up LOVING it. One thing I really missed in this one were all the little rhymes, but the magic system was still incredibly interesting & unique so that aspect remained. I LOVED Elm and Ione. I actually felt like their connection was more formed than Elspeth and Ravyn’s. I actually felt like Elspeth and the Nightmare had a stronger love than they did
I liked the different type of magic system. the way the characters were more connected that originally depicted was a fun twist. seeing the characters really grow and change was my favorite part.
Chefs kiss! So happy to have finally dug into this series - a fun magic system. A dark world and a sinister plot. It is engaging and interesting from page 1
Oh boy where do I start. I absolutely loved one dark window and Ravyn and Elspeth and that ending had me ready to dive into this one. This one is more Ravyn and Elms POV and I didn't know I needed Elm POV and love story that came with it but it was needed and I devoured it as well. I'm not gonna lie I did tear up at the end. With that being said don't read anymore. I'm going to post some spoilers.
I loved seeing Ione and Elms stories and their backgrounds and loved what was happening but I can't lie and say the entire time I wasn't rushing through to get more of Elspeth and Ravyn. I'm sad it took almost the entire book for them to get their happy ending even if it was well worth it and you get Elm and Iones story in the place of theirs but man I wanted more of them.
And the nightmare, I know I am made to feel for him but I'm also supposed to dislike him but I will always love him. His backstory is just as heartbreaking. It shows the corruption of power and what it does to a person. Taxus seemed like a good guy that really wanted to be the shepherd of his people and give them the best life but along the way he became lost as pieces of him literally were forefit to make the cards. I think he really did mean well but was unable to feel anything to take it back. Being inside Elspeth was a redemption in a way. He wanted to do what was right and fix everything but still had that numbness he lived with for so long.
I loved seeing Ione and Elms stories and their backgrounds and loved what was happening but I can't lie and say the entire time I wasn't rushing through to get more of Elspeth and Ravyn. I'm sad it took almost the entire book for them to get their happy ending even if it was well worth it and you get Elm and Iones story in the place of theirs but man I wanted more of them.
And the nightmare, I know I am made to feel for him but I'm also supposed to dislike him but I will always love him. His backstory is just as heartbreaking. It shows the corruption of power and what it does to a person. Taxus seemed like a good guy that really wanted to be the shepherd of his people and give them the best life but along the way he became lost as pieces of him literally were forefit to make the cards. I think he really did mean well but was unable to feel anything to take it back. Being inside Elspeth was a redemption in a way. He wanted to do what was right and fix everything but still had that numbness he lived with for so long.
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