kelsmreads's Reviews (588)

challenging dark mysterious
adventurous dark medium-paced
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

 OH. MY. GOSH. This is the last book in the series, so if you haven't read the other three, go read them. It starts with A Broken Blade. All of the books in this series I rated 4.5 stars or above. This series gave me that feeling that I always chase when I read a fantasy series. I literally devoured these books in a day, EACH. Like seriously, this was such a good series!!

This was such a good final book for this series. It gave me everything I wanted in a series conclusion. I will say, I knew the big twist almost immediately but it didn't lessen my feelings on well this series ended. I cannot put into words how awesome this series is, so please just go read it!

Disclaimer: this series does deal with substance abuse, self harm, and violence pretty heavily. So if those aren't for you, I would skip this series.

Thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review! 
emotional lighthearted
hopeful lighthearted
lighthearted
funny lighthearted medium-paced
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

 Just like Kristy Boyce's first novel, Dungeons and Drama, I absolutely fell in love with these characters. This was such a cute YA romance because it gave my former teenage self exactly what she would have wanted. The more I read about D&D, the more I wish I had been into that in high school!!

The only downside I came across while reading this book was it felt very instant love to me which is definitely not one of my favorite tropes because it feels unrealistic. But the slow burn after the instant love was 🔥 so I can't really complain all that much.

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!
 
emotional lighthearted