Thank you to PRH Audio for the ALC of Bride by Ali Hazelwood. All opinions are my own. 

If Ali Hazelwood writes it, I’ll read it. I’ve read all of her books, but this is her first attempt at the fantasy genre. 

This was such a fun book! If you like witty dialogue, rival creatures, and paranormal spice, then this book is for you! 

While I don’t necessarily think this book is a standout in this genre, I do think it was a fun and enjoyable story that I found entertaining and relaxing. 

Many fantasy stories can be stressful because of the plots and never knowing who might die, but this is not that type of fantasy. I would describe it more as an urban fantasy. It didn’t really feel like a fantasy because the characters had regular jobs, and it felt very real life (except for the paranormal creatures). 

I liked the friendship that formed between Misery and Lowe, and I loved the conversations they had. I found a lot of this book to be funny and lighthearted, and I really appreciated that aspect. 

I listened to the audiobook of this narrated by Thérèse Plummer & Will Damron and appreciated the different narrators (even if Lowe’s chapters were super short). The voices fit the characters, and I thought they added to the story. 

My biggest issue with this book was the spice. I’m not a big fan of spice anyways, but the werewolf smut was very weird. 

Overall, I would recommend this book if you’re looking for a lighthearted and spicy romantasy.