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Cast in Firelight
by Dana Swift
What a joyful adventure this has been!
In February, @_ckarys and I have decided to pick up this book for our monthly #BookTalkWithWifey readalong. We were immeditaly intrigued by the tropes of arranged marriage as well by this beautiful cover done by no one else but Charlie Bowater. Risking to have yet another Charlie Bowater cursed book as last year, the majority of books with her cover artworks didn't please us. But let me tell you: the curse is broken, and I loved this book.
To dive into the world of Wickery was a pure joy as I found myself very intrigued by the magic system that is tied to the worldbuilding. I loved how colorful their magic is, how each color is tied to an element and a god or goddess and how the amount of fortes one can cast plays a part in status and power. This was especially so intriguing because we were not only able to experience and learn what casting the fortes means for the protagonists but also what it means in each country or for the social status one has.
However, the heart of this story were the two protagonists Adraa and Jatin whose relationship, banter, sass, and strength carried the whole story. It was an absolute delight to follow these two, who become allies to fight the underground criminals while they both are not aware of who the other is. Their banter made me laugh, their relationship made me grin, and I did root for both of them from the very beginning. Both Adraa and Jatin were convincing characters I immediately fell in love with, and I adored how well they worked as partners. As much as I also loved the secondary characters, Adraa and Jatin knew how to steal my heart from the beginning.
This book was a delightful ride, and I truly enjoyed it a lot. I could have wished for more dramatic plottwists or some more painful moments that would've killed me, but that's on me for loving to suffer. And while there has definitely been a moment of suffering, this book is one with a lighter tone which I did appreciate as the focus was wholly on the two protagonists, and my heart really warms when I think of them.
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
In February, @_ckarys and I have decided to pick up this book for our monthly #BookTalkWithWifey readalong. We were immeditaly intrigued by the tropes of arranged marriage as well by this beautiful cover done by no one else but Charlie Bowater. Risking to have yet another Charlie Bowater cursed book as last year, the majority of books with her cover artworks didn't please us. But let me tell you: the curse is broken, and I loved this book.
To dive into the world of Wickery was a pure joy as I found myself very intrigued by the magic system that is tied to the worldbuilding. I loved how colorful their magic is, how each color is tied to an element and a god or goddess and how the amount of fortes one can cast plays a part in status and power. This was especially so intriguing because we were not only able to experience and learn what casting the fortes means for the protagonists but also what it means in each country or for the social status one has.
However, the heart of this story were the two protagonists Adraa and Jatin whose relationship, banter, sass, and strength carried the whole story. It was an absolute delight to follow these two, who become allies to fight the underground criminals while they both are not aware of who the other is. Their banter made me laugh, their relationship made me grin, and I did root for both of them from the very beginning. Both Adraa and Jatin were convincing characters I immediately fell in love with, and I adored how well they worked as partners. As much as I also loved the secondary characters, Adraa and Jatin knew how to steal my heart from the beginning.
This book was a delightful ride, and I truly enjoyed it a lot. I could have wished for more dramatic plottwists or some more painful moments that would've killed me, but that's on me for loving to suffer. And while there has definitely been a moment of suffering, this book is one with a lighter tone which I did appreciate as the focus was wholly on the two protagonists, and my heart really warms when I think of them.
Actual rating: 4.5 stars