3.5 Stars

Jacob had been in love with Skye since they were teens. However, she chose his best friend, and he supported them as much as he could. But when Skye finally breaks free from her toxic relationship, Jacob helps her find her footing. Yet, he cannot break the bro-code and date his best friend’s ex. 

As their feelings for each other intensify, they realize that what they have is something more than surface level. Can Skye and Jacob do what’s best for them or will they stick to the rules? 

The story comes in Skye and Jacob’s first-person POVs. 

Though this is the second in the series, it works as a standalone. Lincoln from book one has a side role here, and so does Owen from book three. I haven’t read the first and haven’t decided about the third. Still, I had no issues following this book. 

This is a rerelease by a publisher (I think the first edition was self-published) with a brand-new cover, which I really like. I prefer covers where the guy has some clothes on and exudes confidence. No idea if the contents inside have been updated or changed. 

The POVs switched are clearly marked, which is useful since both are in the first person. The voices were distinct enough, so it was easy to follow. Moreover, the POV switch is not for alternative chapters, but changes based on the plot development and setting. That’s a good way to go. 

The narration is pretty fast. TBH, the plot is rather thin, so it’s nice that the story moves along without stretching beyond its limit. Since bro code from childhood sounds a bit silly, the author addressed it by making the character too say the same. It has been used for character development as well. 

However, there’s a subplot that didn’t exactly sit with the rest. I can see how it became a trigger for a vital development. There’s some talk of trauma and stuff. However, it pays on the safer side despite the fear, so the whole thing ends up more as a plot device. 

There is a lot of steam, like from the second page (be warned that this scene can be uncomfortable given the relationship dynamics, though I think it was handled as well as it could have been). The short author’s note at the beginning makes this clear. I’d say it goes 4.5 (on the scale of 5, so yeah, steamy hot). Some dirty talk too. 

A bit of drama and a happy-ever-after followed by an epilogue or two. I like extended epilogues, so I enjoyed them. 

What sustains the book is the MMC’s love for the FMC. It’s so intense, deep, and overwhelming that it manages to strengthen the weak areas to an extent and makes the book a worthy read. It’s a thin line between love and obsession, but the author writes it well. 

To summarize, Jacob is a quick read with some drama and loads of spice if you want brain candy. Don’t think too much about it. Enjoy it for what it is. 

Thank you, Rachel's Random Resources and Boldwood Books, for eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book. 

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 3.2 Stars

Wealthy Lucy Penhollow is a wallflower by choice. She would rather spend time with her friends and read about grisly murders than make small talk with the gentlemen. However, when Lucy and her best friend’s brother witness a criminal act, she is determined to use her amateur sleuthing skills. After all, the kidnapped woman is also a friend! 

Viscount William Gilford finally realizes that his decision to escape the grief of his father’s murder left his family estate in losses. He has to rectify the issue fast. Marrying an heiress sounds like a good plan. However, his sister’s friend is strictly off-limits, no matter how quickly he seems to fall for her. 

With a killer on the hunt, the couple has to fight for their lives before they can fight for their love! 

The story comes in Lucy and William’s third-person POVs. 

While this is the first book in a new series, it has characters from the previous series, Ladies Most Scandalous. I haven’t read those books, but something about the way the characters were introduced hints at their prior existence in the fictional world. A quick search confirmed the same. Though this is a standalone, I wondered if I missed any details. 

The book tries to balance romance and mystery. It’s predominantly a light-hearted book (you can guess from the cover), so everything is pretty surface-level. Not a bad thing, IMO, since it works as a great palate cleanser or a breather between heavy reads. 

For a 320-page book, it has a terrific page. The narration just keeps going. While I saved a day thanks to this, I also couldn’t linger on any cute moments. The connection between the main characters or their chemistry, the new developments in the case, and the drama; everything happens quickly, maybe too quickly. 

There’s some spice and an open-door scene, but like the rest, this, too, has a fast pace. In a way, it works since lingering on details here would have been odd. But this is also a lost opportunity to deepen the connection between the leads. 

The mystery is decent and has a few twists and red herrings. I could guess what it possibly could be and was right to an extent. There’s some death and danger, but nothing too bad. 

There’s a short epilogue as well. We have a couple of potential couples, so likely that the next book will have one of them as the lead pair. 

To summarize, A Wallflower’s Guide to Viscounts and Vice is a lighthearted and quick read with some dangers and romance. Though nothing stands out, it does entertain to an extent. 

Thank you, NetGalley, and Forever (Grand Central Publishing), for eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book. 

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Eve Dallas is called to a crime scene in the West Village studio where a young sculptor, Ariel Byrd lies dead. The 911 call is traced back to Gwen Huffman from the Upper Side, a wealthy woman with a fiancé. However, Eve finds gaps in the answers and has too many questions. It’s time to dig deep and find out exactly what happened. Turns out, this is a case of greater conspiracy and a fanatical group! 

The book comes in omnipresent third-person POV. 

I read the earlier books in the series some years ago (thanks to the library). Of course, even then, I didn’t follow the order but read them based on what appealed to me at that time. Though there have been many developments afterward, I knew the basics and could follow this one easily despite the large cast. 

The publisher made three random books available as 'read now' on NetGalley, so I grabbed what was the latest one among the given selection. Guess they wanted to create some interest in this based on the current events. After all, the book has the Natural Order cult and all the dangerous nonsense that comes with it. 

The book is filled with mystery, action, and quick developments. Though it has 400+ pages and can be on the slower side, there isn’t a single moment when you feel bored. The momentum sustains throughout and increases in the last quarter. At the same time, there’s space for personal relationships and other developments a series requires. 

I’ve admired Eve since the first time I read the series, and it hasn’t changed. There have been many such badass woman cops in the last few years, but, Eve remains at the top of the list. Only she makes that attitude work! 

Roarke doesn’t have a lot to do, but he shines whenever he is in the scene. Either by being a silent pillar of strength or getting things done to help Eve with the case. Yeah, another favorite guy! 

The climax may be a little less on the action part but I like how it has been planned. Instead of slippery high-volatile action scenes, we have more focus on planning. Naturally, a solid plan results in a glitch-free execution. 

Strategic planning, tactical approach, and a competent workforce are key to success. I know this sounds like a statement from a business blog, but the same theory applies here. When you spend enough time to plan something and know how to execute it, not much can go wrong. There’s no unwanted clumsiness either, so everything is efficient and perfect. Just the way I like it! 

To summarize, Faithless in Death is a slow-paced yet gripping police procedural that starts with a simple murder and spirals into a bringing down fanatic cult committing all possible crimes. If you enjoy the series, I’m sure you’ll love this book too! 

Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press, for the eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book. 

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 2.5 Stars (partly outliner) 

Apollo agents, aka immortal cupids, are responsible for pre-destined couples to meet in real life at the right place and time to keep the world running. They are tasked to fulfill their daily quota of targets. Casey Hart and Erron Grover (a cynic) are two such agents working in London. However, it seems that their recent activities have led to a series of bizarre deaths instead of HEAs. 

Now, they have to figure out who’s tinkering with Fate and causing the collapse of the civilization, all the while, trying to handle the budding love between them. Can these two men figure out and resolve the problem before Fate unravels? 

The story comes in the third-person POV of Casey, Erron, Nikita, and a few others. 

With a premise like that, I knew I had to read the book. The world-building is pretty good. The whole concept is creative. No denying that! 

The beginning is strong, despite the dialogue that seems odd. I put it down to the fact that the characters aren’t humans as such and come from different centuries. 

The intrigue also started well alongside the subtle friction of what might be called ‘love’. Never mind that this is the slowest of slow burns, so you have to wait for a long time. 

However, things spiraled soon. 

Firstly, the main characters don’t grow beyond their grumpy vs. sunshine roles. Though there’s some tension, it doesn’t make the right impact. Instead, it makes them appear immature and childish. Not what you want from the main leads! 

Secondly, a side character does more about the mystery than the MCs. These two do very little to save themselves/ clear their names. In fact, it takes them a long time to even accept that something is wrong, and they should maybe think about it seriously. Given what happens, I find it strange that they are so unbothered and happy to let others (their boss, management, etc.) find the truth. Throughout the book, their lack of self-preservation is surprising. 

Then we have a side romance, which does not fit the storyline. I can’t even tell you how much all those scenes annoyed me. Maybe it will have something to do with the contents of the next book, but still, it could have been trimmed. There’s a lot that could be cut. The book should have been 50 pages smaller, if not more. 

I’d have still rounded it up if the mystery/ the villain(s) identity is strong. The whole thing is apparent from the beginning. Also, the blurb has a big clue (don’t do that!), which makes it easy to figure out things. 

The ending is nice, though by then, I was more than ready for it. 

To summarize, Acts of Cupidity has a creative premise and a good atmosphere, but sadly, the execution falls flat on many levels. So far, I’m an outliner, so please check other reviews before you decide. 

Thank you, NetGalley and Bonnier Books UK (Zaffre), for eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book. 

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 3.7 Stars

One Liner: I like it, but wanted more

This is a retelling of the Mahabharata centered on Draupadi, divided into four parts.
It comes from Draupadi’s third-person POV with occasional POVs from other characters.

My Thoughts:

2025 has been a year of Mahabharata retellings so far. I started with Bhyrappa’s Parva and loved it. Then Goddess of the River was nothing less than a disaster. Since I knew this author was Indic (I liked her other work, Rukmini), I was hopeful for a better book. I’d also mention that the target audience is Indian readers with some knowledge of the Mahabharata.

The book starts with a prologue much like the original. However, this one takes place after the snake sacrifice and has a more personal setting (I like this).

It took a while to get used to the changes (not sure how I feel about the temple scene, but was it later sorted, so maybe I can let it go). However, once I got into the flow, I could read freely and enjoy the character developments and the nuances presented in the conflicts. It’s subtle but evident. Well done!

Naturally, this retelling also has elements that didn’t exist in the original. Initially, it didn’t have the layer of fantasy I usually prefer in epics, so it reads more like historical fiction. I was okay with it and then bam! We get random insertions of magic realism without warnings. Once again, either incorporate it throughout or don’t. This half-hearted approach doesn’t work for me.

I could see the traces of Parva in some developments (of course, I approve), especially the Pandavas vs. Kauravas part and Draupadi and Arjuna’s relationship. However, I loved the change the author brought to Draupadi’s relationship with Arjuna (his short POV helped).

The sudden shift in POV caught me off guard when it first happened. While it provides the other person’s perspective, I didn’t expect it. I was prepared for it after that, so the next switch was smoother. But still, the shifts tend to happen at random (not a fan of it).

Shikandi’s track is unclear. I’m not sure why the author didn’t present Shikandi's sex change when she spent enough time on Arjuna-Brihannala’s gender fluidity. Brihannala was addressed as she and Arjuna as he, just like in the original, so clearly, it could have been done. Moreover, towards the end, there’s a hint about Shikandi’s true identity. All we needed was a short paragraph at some point to make it clear.

There are subtle nods to classic Telugu movies like Mayabazar and Narthanasala. As a fellow Telugu, I loveee this! These pauranic movies were a part of our growing years. Seeing their lingering influence makes me super happy. For me, it’s an ode to movies that kept our interest in our ithihasas alive and thriving.

But… I don’t like how Draupadi is put in situations she wasn’t, just to make her stand out. This is not necessary. Yeah, the others also get enough limelight, so I can’t call this outright Main Character Syndrome. But, not going to lie that it toes the line a few times.

The age gap between Karna and Arjuna is highlighted (this is so important), which many retellings don’t bother with. Karna was at least thirteen years older than Arjuna (fifteen+ years according to some calculations). That means, a fully grown Karna had been jealous of a teenager (Arjuna) and spent the rest of his life trying to better him. Also, a fully adult Karna helped a spoiled brat teenager, Duryodhana, in making death plans for his cousins (the Pandavas). Do you see how the dynamics change when we shift from ‘loyal friendship’ and ‘rivalry’ to focus on their ages? Think about it.

To summarize, Draupadi is a steady-paced and worthy retelling of the Mahabharata focusing on the empress of Indraprastha. While it has its flaws, I’d still recommend it over other books like Palace of Illusions (another retelling from Draupadi’s POV). 

 2 Stars

Edward Temmis feels adrift when he is let go from his beloved late-night take show on the radio. He then meets Stevie, whose grandmother listened to his shows and died under mysterious circumstances. Edward finds his purpose and tries to investigate the case with help from Kim, a local real estate agent. Soon, he discovers that Stevie’s grandmother wasn’t the only one among his listeners who died. Can he find who has been targeting his listeners and why? 

The story comes in the third-person POVs. 

Well, seems my inability to resist mysteries has put me in a tough spot this year. This is the third new mystery book that backfired. 

The premise is pretty cool. Imagine a radio show host trying to solve the murder of his listeners, all of whom are seniors and mostly women. Amateur sleuths are fun, but not always. 

I guess the writing style is the big question mark here. If you like it, you might enjoy the book more. I found it interesting in the first two chapters but then my head started to spin, and oh boy, it did spin like a spun candy machine! 

While I appreciated the themes of grief (loss of a child, grandparent, etc.), abuse, etc., I couldn’t empathize with the characters. It was hard to feel for the main character as well, and that didn’t help (at all). Some of the dialogue was odd too. Was it British humor? IDK! 

I decided to do what was needed and switched over to speed-reading. It helped some. At least, the plot started to progress. Still, this book should have been 70 pages shorter. You don’t need 400 pages for a mystery. There’s too much repetition. 

The mystery is actually decent but I couldn’t enjoy it much. I appreciate the topic even if the execution wasn’t good. The criminal was obvious, so I had to wait for them to catch up. There isn’t much sleuthing either. Still, when we get to the ‘why’ part, I’m disappointed. It can be better than that. I’m sure of it! While there’s a subplot, I could guess that one too. 

One thing I did like about the book was the setting. The sea is an integral part of the place, so it does play a good role. The house on the cliff is also good and can be a metaphor for the MC’s life. 

To summarize, Murder on Line One was a slow and repetitive mystery. I can see its potential but it’s not for me. Those who like the author (he’s a popular journalist I guess) might enjoy it more. 

Thank you, NetGalley, and HarperCollins UK, (HarperFiction), for eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book. 

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Frankie Nightingale prefers nighttime when she finds peace in silence. She works for a tiny bakery and spends her nights kneading loaves and making buns, croissants, etc. After escaping her previous life and marriage filled with restrictions, she finds freedom in simple things and alone time. 

Frankie soon meets Beth, an overworked nurse, William, a shy and handsome man, and Tam, a caregiver with no home. As the four strangers become friends, Frankie finds her life flourishing with new relationships and hope. However, Frankie’s ex-husband arrives at the place, bringing turmoil into her new life. Can Frankie, with help from her friends, choose herself over the rest? 

The story comes in the third-person POVs of Frankie, Beth, William, and Tam. 

No idea why I initially thought this was historical fiction. It’s very much contemporary, though the setting has a timeless quality (despite the use of mobile phones and computers). It has the 1990s or early 2000s vibes. 

The main characters are in their late 40s or early 50s and act their age. This is a dignified book (for the lack of a better word) with a slow-moving narration. Despite the gravity of the themes, the book feels mellow and cozy. 

Every character is facing an issue, be it something from their past or present. Yet, they are kind, sympathetic, and helpful. I liked all of them equally, which shows the care the author took in developing their arcs and presenting their stories. 

Though the FMC is the center of the plot, not everything happens because of her. This retains the balance in the narratives and gives each one their space to grow and build new friendships. 

Everyone has flaws, but is doing their best to become better. That’s where others come into the picture. This is a proper found family without OTT drama or excitement. 

I love the scenes in the bakery and the ones around food. Yeah, it’s all baked goodies (yum!) like croissants, brownies, cupcakes, crumble cakes, etc. A couple of recipes at the end would have been even better. 

Though the ending had a convenient solution to their problems, I was ready for it. Also, it doesn’t feel too easy since there’s enough foreshadowing to make it feel realistic and genuine. 

While there’s a tiny romance track, it develops very slowly (as it should) and doesn’t overpower the plot. The focus remains on the respective priorities of each character. The epilogue also does the same. 

To summarize, Frankie Nightingale Begins Again is a heartwarming and hopeful story about how friendship, kindness, and second chances can make our lives better. 

Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture, for eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book. 

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Grace hasn’t been a reader but supported her husband, Frank’s passion for books. However, his death left her in deep grief and with no idea about what to do with his books. Her grandson suggested she join Frank’s book club. 

However, the book club is not how she imagined it to be! Uncertain and stressed, Grace flees the place only to be stopped by Anne, who wants her to give them a second chance. As Grace brings new life into the book club, she makes new friends and a lot more! 

The story comes in Grace’s third-person POV. 

My Thoughts: 

I’ve quite enjoyed the author’s previous book, so when I was provided access to this one, I was hopeful of grabbing it (after checking a few initial reviews). 

The book deals with grief (loss of a loving partner), but the central focus is on community, found family via the book club, reading, and ADHD. 

ADHD is the core theme of the book, though the book club is supposed to be the one based on the title and premise. While I totally appreciate the intent and the details provided, the execution seemed too in the face at times. Yes, it is necessary to create awareness, but it shouldn’t affect other parts of the story. Yes, neurodivergent people need a space like this book club, but an iron hammer isn’t an effective tool to spread the message. 

Apart from that, I quite liked the range of side characters we met. Everyone stands out and has something to offer. They are not just stereotypes but people with backstories, which we learn as the story progresses. This makes it easy to root for them. 

The relationship between Grace and Rosie and Rosie and Jude is heartwarming. Yay for showing positive parent-child relationships and dynamics. Of course, it doesn’t feel unrealistic or perfect. It is just happy (which is what we want). 

There are many references and book recommendations, which makes sense since this is about a book club. I’m not sure about the spoilers, though. Can’t say! 

I would like to remind people that the world is not the white man’s burden. I mean, a character has lost their job and can’t find another, is depressed about many things in their life, has financial problems… but takes time to worry about the events in the Middle East? Are you kidding me? Sort your front and backyard first if you can. Don’t we know where the UK is spiraling into? Ridiculous! 

That said, the ending was sweet and hopeful. All developments are positive (and easy). I don’t mind that in fiction, so that’s cool. 

And oh, we have an adorable cat, Earnest. He is such a smart fella, I tell you! I love how the cat is integral to the book club, though it belongs to only one member. 

To summarize, The Forgotten Book Club has a heartwarming premise, nice characters, and a worthy message. While it does get heavy-handed, it is still a good read that’ll leave you warm and hopeful. 

Thank you, Jessie Whitehead, NetGalley, and Avon Books UK, for eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book. 

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 3.7 Stars

One Liner: Beautiful but not for everyone

 This a retelling of the story of Andal and her immense love for Vishnu, which moved him so much that he came down to marry her. Not surprising since Andal is said to be an incarnation of Bhudevi (earth). Andal wrote two poetic works, Tiruppavai (something people recite and listen to even today during Margasiram month, which comes in December) and Nachiyar Tirumoli. Both works are an expression of her love for Vishnu, a love so overwhelming, divine, and powerful that it blends physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual yearning to create a tangible force of nature. We celebrate her wedding to Vishnu as Godha Kalyanam. It’s an annual event in temples in the South. 
 

Andal (also called Godhai or Kodhai) was found under the tulsi plant and adopted by Periyalvar, a poet and a Vaishnavite priest (under the patronage of Pandya king Srimara Srivallabha of Madurai, according to the author). She became one of the twelve Alvars (the only woman on the list) and was later revered as a goddess. 

As a child, Godhai had a habit of wearing the garlands meant to decorate Vishnu’s murti in the temple. She would try them on and replace the garlands in the basket her father took to the temple early morning. One day, he saw her hair strand in the garland and was angry at her. Warning her not to touch the garlands, he used fresh ones to adorn the murti. However, the garlands wouldn’t stay on it. When the priest continued to try, Vishnu spoke from the murti and said he would allow only those garlands which Godhai wore before him. He didn’t want any other. Her devotion was so pure that he wanted to wear them with pride. I remember being 7 or 8 when I first heard of this (or maybe even younger). It awed me then, and it fills my heart with hope and light now. 

The book starts with a short author’s note (which includes some of the above details). Andal in the book is a teenager (16), a young woman deeply in love with a deva. 

“The seventh form (of tulasi) is as consort, a goddess in the guise of a plant, incarnated to remind the householder of the holiness of the very dirt that keeps him rooted.” 

The book is very much a feminist retelling with a recurring theme of how man has built a cage around women and tightened the rules which led to frustration and suffocation. Kodhai yearns to break free of this. In fact, she refuses to step into a cage and wants nothing to do with a human mate. 

The author uses cowgirls as a metaphor for gopikas (Krishna’s friends) and as a symbol of freedom; something Kodhai doesn’t have (though her position is better than other girls of her age). 

Sensuality is the core of the book. Not surprising since it is an exploration of Andal’s love for Vishnu/ Krishna/ Narayana. The emotions and yearnings are not timid, hesitant, or uncertain. They are bold, determined, and demanding even when she spirals into despair when her wait stretches too long! 

The writing is lyrical, musical, and has a surreal vibe. This style is not for everyone, especially since it dips into stream-of-consciousness-style narration at times. The first-person voice of Kodhai is strong yet vulnerable. But it also requires patience and a basic knowledge of the original and the Hindu framework. You should know what bhakti means and how it transcends various planes to correctly understand Kodhai’s yearning for her deva. Else, the book will be reduced to nothing more than an itch of a horny teenager. 

At the same time, the book doesn’t delve deep into many aspects since the focus is much on sensuality. This may not work for some readers. 

I wouldn’t recommend it to global readers though it seems the author tries to explain the story to them. 

To summarize, The Queen of Jasmine Country is a lyrical retelling of Andal’s bhakti and yearning for Vishnu. The abrupt ending is apt for the plot, leaving readers with a plethora of emotions and thoughts. 

Manhattan, 1870 

Rua remembers nothing but her name. However, when the wealthy Harrington family claims she is their missing daughter, Emma, Rua is more than ready to play the part. She needs to find out who she is and what happened. When Rua meets the mysterious Lord of Donore, she feels a sense of familiarity. 

Finn knows being Lord of Donore is his best chance to fit into the high society. Despite his reluctance, he is intrigued by the mysterious Emma Harrington, wondering why he feels as if he knows her. 

Rua is in for a shock when her memories start to return. The secrets are as ancient as time and there’s dark magic at play. Can Rua and Finn uncover the truth in their memories to save their future? 

The story comes in the third-person POVs of Rua and Finn. 

Well, what do I say? After having a bad time with YA Fantasy in 2024, I still grabbed this book since it was not YA. Stupid me! 

The good things first – 

The beginning is cool. We go right into the plot without any introductions or details. This creates a sense of confusion which aligns with the FMC’s feelings. I like that we have to sort things out along with her. 

The book is dark throughout though not to the extent of being too uncomfortable. It doesn’t feel like Gilded Age but okay. The atmosphere feels oppressive, reminding us that the stakes are high. 

Quite a lot of build-up for the conflict (good so far) but… 

What did work for me – 

Most of the book is wasted on setting the stage for the showdown. And when get there, it’s over in a blink. In fact, there is no real face-off. It’s just… over. Not even an epilogue. We are left with so many questions. Grrrr! 

The main characters start well but end up boring. For someone who knows even a slight mistake could put her in an asylum, Rua does everything she can to cause trouble. Half her rebellion doesn’t make sense, especially the one that led to her meeting with the MMC the first time. That was plain stupid (sorry can’t sugarcoat). 

Now Finn; what do I say? He starts well – a poor rich Irish guy with ideals. But then, he spends too much time unable to decide what he wants. Then, he becomes a puppet in others’ hands. 

When I read books when the characters have to decide between duty and love or safety and love, I have a cutoff point at 75%. They should more or less know what they want by then even if they don’t reveal it until later. It gets stretched longer than that here. 

The bad guys (of all genders) are so blatantly bad that there’s nothing else to define them. That’s still okay but they aren’t even discussed or dealt with afterward. 

While I could read fast without skimming, the plot as such doesn’t have much development. It’s the same thing in different settings. 

The dreams have been underutilized, and let’s not even talk about the use of Celtic mythology. It could have been such an intense plot if we got more of the past and less of the ballroom nonsense. Wasted opportunity! 

To summarize, The Gods Time Forgot has a good concept by the execution, unfortunately, is severely lacking. This book needs to go back to the developmental edits stage and work on structuring and rewriting. The only saving grace is that I finished it faster than I expected.  

Thank you, Mikaela, NetGalley, and Alcove Press, for eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book. 

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