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adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Thank you to Netgalley and Bella Books for a copy of this book.
In 1920s, Prohibition California, high school best friends, Dax and Rose fall for each other. Unfortunately after bing caught kissing, they're forced apart, their families refusing to let them know of each other's whereabouts.
As chance would have it, nine years later their paths cross again. Has too much time passed? Or can they make it work even though the world is against them?
I loved both the main characters and many of the great side characters. This book manages to tackle many hard hitting issues while still being fun and hopeful at times.
A very enjoyable start to a new series; can't wait to read the next one.
In 1920s, Prohibition California, high school best friends, Dax and Rose fall for each other. Unfortunately after bing caught kissing, they're forced apart, their families refusing to let them know of each other's whereabouts.
As chance would have it, nine years later their paths cross again. Has too much time passed? Or can they make it work even though the world is against them?
I loved both the main characters and many of the great side characters. This book manages to tackle many hard hitting issues while still being fun and hopeful at times.
A very enjoyable start to a new series; can't wait to read the next one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Violence, Alcohol
Minor: Ableism, Confinement, Grief
dark
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, War
Minor: Homophobia
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia, Toxic relationship
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Murder
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Racism, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Pregnancy, Abandonment, War
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Rape, Self harm
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Violence, Medical content, War
Minor: Pedophilia
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Abandonment
Moderate: Suicide, Medical trauma, Pregnancy
Minor: Infertility, War
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to Netgalley and Head of Zeus for a copy of this book.
The sequel to The Children of Gods and Fighting Men mixes ancient Irish history with mythology.
Gormflaith is unhappily married to High King Brian Boru, while hiding her powers as a member of the immortal race of the Fomorians, sworn enemies of the the Descendants.
Meanwhile descendant healer, Fódla is desperate to keep her nephew, Broccan safe from those that wish to do them harm.
I enjoyed this even more than the 1st book as we got to know the characters, especially Gormflaith and Fódla even better. Really looking forward to the next and final book in this trilogy.
The sequel to The Children of Gods and Fighting Men mixes ancient Irish history with mythology.
Gormflaith is unhappily married to High King Brian Boru, while hiding her powers as a member of the immortal race of the Fomorians, sworn enemies of the the Descendants.
Meanwhile descendant healer, Fódla is desperate to keep her nephew, Broccan safe from those that wish to do them harm.
I enjoyed this even more than the 1st book as we got to know the characters, especially Gormflaith and Fódla even better. Really looking forward to the next and final book in this trilogy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, War
Minor: Child abuse, Toxic relationship