a queer polyamorous retelling of orpheus and eurydice with some other mythology thrown in set to the backdroMagic isn’tfuck around. Magic isfind out.
a queer polyamorous retelling of orpheus and eurydice with some other mythology thrown in set to the backdrop of miami.
unfortunately i'm not very familiar w the source material, so i think it was less impactful for me that way. however, i still enjoyed reading it. the lush, tropical settings and imaginative verse made this a vivid read; i think it could actually be a really cool as a stage adaptation because of the dance, music, and photography elements.
it deals w some heavier topics for teens but i think appropriately so for a YA book. overall i preferred my other read from this author (the ghosts of rose hill) but i'm excited to read more from them.
My name is Andres Santos, and I believe I have more love than darkness to give....more
“Strength comes in many forms," she said. "The lion fears only the fox.”
this had a pretty unique magic system with crows being magical creatures, not “Strength comes in many forms," she said. "The lion fears only the fox.”
this had a pretty unique magic system with crows being magical creatures, not only much larger in size but powerful in many different ways - from sun, to fire, to earth, and more. the worldbuilding of an entire kingdom built around a partnership w the crows was quite original and intriguing.
overall i think this was a good debut YA fantasy for a duology. the plot wasn't very fast-paced, which i don't mind but i do think going into more details of not only thia's kingdom, but ericen's could've made up for it. i know there's alot to it bc of the world guide in the back, but unfortunately by jumping into the main action immediately in the book, we don't get to see a lot of it firsthand.
i also was really rooting for an arranged marriage / rival kingdoms romance, but i don't think it's going to go that way :/ which is a bummer bc the BANTER when it was going ughhhhh gimme more i feel robbed ...more
a fast-paced, halloween action fever dream. it's always a good time coming back to kresley cole's world of Lore. this might be too deep intrating: 3.5
a fast-paced, halloween action fever dream. it's always a good time coming back to kresley cole's world of Lore. this might be too deep into the world/story for new readers despite this being a standalone novella, but the devoted IAD fan will probably have a good time w this one. exciting fight scenes, quippy humor, and sexy romance. the spoopy vibes are peak as well w the halloween setting and various horror film character cameos....more
an arthurian-inspired sapphic fantasy romance between a butch knight and a femme sorceress. set to exquisite prose with lush detailing, it's a f4.25⭐️
an arthurian-inspired sapphic fantasy romance between a butch knight and a femme sorceress. set to exquisite prose with lush detailing, it's a fast burn, high heat short with enemies to lovers (magically gifted appendage included). i especially loved the druid and sorceress lore....more
“The second begins at the neck of a wood, where you cannot turn back, though truly, you should. Those here that enter are neither wary, clever, nor go“The second begins at the neck of a wood, where you cannot turn back, though truly, you should. Those here that enter are neither wary, clever, nor good. You know nothing of hell— Till you’ve crossed the alderwood.”
an immensely satisfying conclusion to this duology, though i feel despair that this story is over ...more
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