msrichardsreads89's Reviews (2.64k)

I had high hopes for this book after absolutely devouring Saara El-Arifi's The Final Strife. I was not disappointed. I loved the classic fantasy elements, including elves and fae, as well as the fun twists in the mythology. The main romantic relationships were the weakest part for me and their interactions didn't feel quite age appropriate. However, I absolutely adored the animal companions that share a psychic link with their chosen person and all their mental interactions. I do recommend this one, especially if you liked the Ending Fire trilogy and want a fun, twisty novel with lots of lore. I'm excited to continue with the series!

Thank you to NetGalley and DelRey for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review. 

This was a fun cozy series debut by author Joyce Tremel. I loved the time she took to let us meet the characters and become invested before the murder and investigation began. The actual investigation was fun to follow and felt like it was actual going places as you read. I absolutely loved the Cider House theme in addition to the orchard. Kate, our protagonist, was very competent and endearing. I cannot wait to read more in this series! 

Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for providing an audio ARC in exchange for an honest review. 

The worldbuilding in this novel is incredible and was my favorite part. We follow two main characters, Iravan and Ahilya, who are in a struggling marriage. Because of this, the plot is very focused around their relationship, which got a bit old and did not vibe with my personal taste. However, I absolutely loved the world and the plot outside of the struggling marriage. This was a reasonably strong debut, and I look forward to continuing on with the series!

This was a fantastic conclusion to a wonderfully imaginative science fiction series. Everything that I loved in the first two books continued into this one. I loved how much character growth we got, and I loved all the plot twists. This book hit me more emotionally than the first two, and I loved it. The characters are complex, morally grey, and the world building is phenomenal. The reveals we got were fantastic! I was so invested that I read the entire trilogy in 10 days. I highly recommend to readers who want inventive world building, a fun space opera, and complex characters. 

This gets better on each reread!