WOW. I CANNOT EVEN PUT INTO WORDS HOW AMAZINGLY EXECUTED THIS FINAL BLOODSWORN NOVEL WAS. John Gwynne put his whole entire soul into this and you can WOW. I CANNOT EVEN PUT INTO WORDS HOW AMAZINGLY EXECUTED THIS FINAL BLOODSWORN NOVEL WAS. John Gwynne put his whole entire soul into this and you can tell. I am utterly speechless. I will come back and add my highlights and further my review upon release date to avoid spoilers for now, but know that this is the best book I’ve read this year and probably ever if I’m honest....more
I read the indie version last year and enjoyed it, especially the found family and Cayden, the mmc.
This new version that I was approved to read on NeI read the indie version last year and enjoyed it, especially the found family and Cayden, the mmc.
This new version that I was approved to read on NetGalley thanks to the publisher and author, had new scenes and was edited down significantly. I loved reading it again and it felt fully flushed out. I enjoyed the fmc, Elowen much more this time around and I appreciated the anxiety rep the author included. The storyline changed a bit and I loved the changes. ...more
Thank you to NetGalley and the talented author for allowing me to read an early copy.
I don’t think I’ve related to a character as much as I have to IThank you to NetGalley and the talented author for allowing me to read an early copy.
I don’t think I’ve related to a character as much as I have to Isabel. Her character development and the way she finds herself throughout the story is unparalleled. Erik, the mmc, is also goes through great development. I started out disliking characters to absolutely loving them. The Nordic inspired fantasy world was lush and picturesque. I highly recommend this book!...more
I cried, I laughed, I smiled, and I sobbed. What a phenomenal ending. Thea and Wilder will always have my heart. I can’t wait for Torj’s story! I needI cried, I laughed, I smiled, and I sobbed. What a phenomenal ending. Thea and Wilder will always have my heart. I can’t wait for Torj’s story! I need it more than I need air. ...more
If I hadn’t been told this was a debut I never would have guessed. The world building is done intricately. The fmc has a beautifully raw journey whereIf I hadn’t been told this was a debut I never would have guessed. The world building is done intricately. The fmc has a beautifully raw journey where she discovers herself and where her morals lie. The mmc is broody and self loathing (a personal favorite of mine), and the found family is so cute. If you were ever curious about what happened to Caleana in throne of glass while she was imprisoned but make Caleana more Yrene-esque; you’ll eat this up like I did. I can’t wait to see where the story goes moving forward. 10/10 recommend. ...more
My only complaint (and its minor) is that the names of characters sort of all sound similar and I’ll have to take a few moments toTHAT ENDING THOUGH.
My only complaint (and its minor) is that the names of characters sort of all sound similar and I’ll have to take a few moments to make sure I’m reading about who I think I’m reading about. For example; there’s Dayne, Dann, etc and all have POVs and my little brain is like wait who are we following?! ...more
This took me by surprise. It’s a dark, lush, fairytale with true fae/folk who are wicked and beautiful. I absolutely loved the writing and the atmosphThis took me by surprise. It’s a dark, lush, fairytale with true fae/folk who are wicked and beautiful. I absolutely loved the writing and the atmosphere. Fia had amazing character growth and I loved reading about her....more
**spoiler alert** I cried at least five times since the ending. Having Orka get so close to escaping safely with Breca was heart wrenching. John Gwynn**spoiler alert** I cried at least five times since the ending. Having Orka get so close to escaping safely with Breca was heart wrenching. John Gwynne is in a league of his own when it comes to storytelling. ...more
Sabine might be my favorite fmc of all time. I absolutely am obsessed with how Evie Marceau has written her and her ability to speak with animals. AllSabine might be my favorite fmc of all time. I absolutely am obsessed with how Evie Marceau has written her and her ability to speak with animals. All the animal sidekicks have unique personalities and Myst is my spirit animal. The ending had me absolutely reeling. I can’t wait to see what happens next and I’m eagerly awaiting the next book!...more
Y’all. I read this book in one day. I loved absolutely everything about it. Sabine is strong and defiant yet incredibly smart. I love her ability to tY’all. I read this book in one day. I loved absolutely everything about it. Sabine is strong and defiant yet incredibly smart. I love her ability to talk with animals and I absolutely adored Sabine’s horse, Mystic. Wolf was also a strong character and reading his turmoil over whether he should choose his heart or follow his kingdom was great....more
Wow. Did I just read the best book of the year and it’s only January?!
This book grips you from the start and throws you into the mind and life of VisWow. Did I just read the best book of the year and it’s only January?!
This book grips you from the start and throws you into the mind and life of Vis. You learn along with Vis as he navigated his new life. The ending has me reeling. I am shocked, amazed and sad all at the same time. ...more