4.5 stars
Thank you to the author and Book of Matches Media for an ARC.

FIRE.

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I love love love this world building. It was my favorite aspect and I thought it was so interesting and perfectly complex. The layered worlds and gods and mortals and elves. I loved it all. I was continually fascinated at the construction and I thought the magic system worked well along side the story too.

Karys was a great FMC. I love characters that are strong, but also make mistakes and work towards making amends. Karys is open to new information about those around her and allowing her choices to come from a better stance. I loved watching her grow and with that ending I’m sure there’s more awesomeness to come.

The romance had one tiny thing I wished for more of. THEM. I felt the first half lacked general communication between Karys and Draveryn and I was hoping for a bit more before the physical aspects of the relationship started. They did really grow on me and I love how passionate they are about each other. There’s some [hopeful] foreshadowing that I can’t wait to see pan out in the sequel.

Fantastic side characters (as always) from S.M. Gaither. Even adding in more lovable creature friends too. Another wonderful fantasy romance by one of my favorite authors. I’m very excited to continue this series!

Overall audience notes:
- Fantasy Romance
- Language: low
- Romance: 3-4 open door
- Violence: high
- Trigger/Content Warnings: death, battle themes, emotional abuse/manipulation