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karina_dreamsinwords 's review for:
Divine Rivals
by Rebecca Ross
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Rebecca Ross tells such a lush, captivating, & deeply romantic story with Divine Rivals.
"your letters have been a light for me to follow. your words? a sublime feast that fed me on days when I was starving."
This story reads as a light urban fantasy with a historical setting and tells the tale of a quiet love found amidst a war between gods. It may sound far fetched to some but Ross expertly brings this story to life! I found the slow burn love to be romantic, without being over the top or cheesy which I think is saying something when it comes to young adult novels.
The fantasy aspect is very mild, and is easy to follow while also giving toward the plot. Nothing felt unnecessary or out of place which I felt was refreshing.
The ending really had me gasping out loud so I will try to wait patiently for the Fairyloot edition of Ruthless Vows.