I'm not a big fan of the Crusade era but I liked this epic and gripping story.
I think it was quite well researched and the characters were well developed and interesting.
It's one of those book full of action and emotions that keeps you hooked.
It's the first one I read by this author and won't surely be the last.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

An harsh and fascinating story that I loved.
The author is a good storyteller and I liked the style of writing and the character development.
This is one of those books that makes you reflect as it talks about very serious topics like slavery and freedom.
It was an excellent read and it's highly recommended.
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It was a fun and entertaining fantasy with a sweet romance.
I liked the cast of characters, the world building and the plot that flows.
I want to read the other books in this series.
Recommended.
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I enjoyed this book, it was a fun read read and kept me hooked till the end.
It's lighter than other fantasy but it's perfect for this summer time.
I loved the characters development, the world building and how the plot was developed.
I look forward to reading other books in this series.
Highly recommended!
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An excellent grimdark fantasy, gripping and entertaining.
The world building is amazing, the cast of characters well developed and entertaining.
The plot is well told and it kept me hooked till the end.
It was an exciting read, highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

A sweet and romantic story, full of Christmas spirit that made me root for the characters.
I loved the engrossing and entertaining plot, the fleshed out cast of characters and the wonderful descriptions of places.
It was a good read, recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

I don't know if this is a dark urban fantasy with some women's fiction and thriller aspects or what it is.
I just know I liked the mix of fantasy and realistic descriptions.
It's a gripping and entertaining read, it kept me on the edge and it was an excellent reading experience.
The most terrifying part was how easily a witch hunt could start and how easily the one who do not completely fit could be targeted.
The character and plot development are fascinating, the story is told by different characters and we can read their POV. Documents and interviews are also part of the story and makes it even more realistic.
The relationship between the women and their children are well described and it's hard to find anone likeable. They're all faulted and in a grey moral area.
The world building is interesting and I was fascinated by the magic system.
It was an exciting reading experience, highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

A great stories for this bleak times. It's heartwarming and poignant, life affirming and engrossing.
I think that the author is a good storyteller and she developed a plot that flows and keeps you hooked.
The cast of characters is well thought and I loved them.
It was an excellent read and I hope to read other stories by this author soon.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

It's a dark, heart breaking and bleak tale, very well written and gripping.
It's like being punched and loving it. The mystery is solid and kept me guessing.
This is a story that features strong characters and you cannot help being involved.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine.