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Verran Isles #1
Heir of Illusion
Ein Bündnis zwischen Erzfeinden. Eine Waffe mit unermesslicher Macht. Und eine Liebe, die das Schicksal verändern könnte.
Ivy Pomeroy verfügt als Phantom über die Gabe der Illusion und hat zahlreiche weitere Tricks in der Hinterhand, aber nichts davon ist dem verfluchten Halsring gewachsen, der sie als Assassinin an den skrupellosen König Baylor fesselt. Sie muss die Rolle des gehorsamen Schoßtiers spielen, bis sie ihn vernichten kann, um ihre Freiheit zu erlangen.
Als ein mysteriöser Seelenfänger in der Stadt auftaucht und es auf genau die mächtige Waffe abgesehen hat, die Ivy für ihren Plan benötigt, muss sie entscheiden, wie weit sie für ihre Freiheit gehen will. Ivy lässt sich auf ein brüchiges Bündnis mit dem widerstrebenden Thorne ein. Dabei stellt sie fest, dass Thorne nicht der ist, der er zu sein vorgibt. Ihre Neugierde ist geweckt – ebenso wie ein für sie beide nicht zu leugnendes gefährliches Verlangen. Aber wird ihre neu entdeckte Verbundenheit ihnen zum Erfolg verhelfen oder werden ihre Geheimnisse sie gegenseitig zerstören?
Zwischen undurchdringlichen Geheimnissen und verschwimmenden Loyalitäten darf Ivy nicht vergessen, dass sie nicht das Schoßtier ist, das man gezähmt hat.
Sie ist das Monster, das man hereingelassen hat.
Und sie wird keine Gnade zeigen.
Von den Leserinnen zur Romantasy-Sensation gekrönt – der Riesenerfolg aus den USA!
Temporeiche Fantasy trifft knisternde Romance in einer Welt voll magischer Fae und mysteriöser Götter, Intrigen und VerratFesselnde Story mit zahlreichen beliebten Touch Her and Die, Rivals to Lovers, His Touch Is Lethal, Forced Proximity, Hurt/Comfort, Who Did This To You
Ivy Pomeroy verfügt als Phantom über die Gabe der Illusion und hat zahlreiche weitere Tricks in der Hinterhand, aber nichts davon ist dem verfluchten Halsring gewachsen, der sie als Assassinin an den skrupellosen König Baylor fesselt. Sie muss die Rolle des gehorsamen Schoßtiers spielen, bis sie ihn vernichten kann, um ihre Freiheit zu erlangen.
Als ein mysteriöser Seelenfänger in der Stadt auftaucht und es auf genau die mächtige Waffe abgesehen hat, die Ivy für ihren Plan benötigt, muss sie entscheiden, wie weit sie für ihre Freiheit gehen will. Ivy lässt sich auf ein brüchiges Bündnis mit dem widerstrebenden Thorne ein. Dabei stellt sie fest, dass Thorne nicht der ist, der er zu sein vorgibt. Ihre Neugierde ist geweckt – ebenso wie ein für sie beide nicht zu leugnendes gefährliches Verlangen. Aber wird ihre neu entdeckte Verbundenheit ihnen zum Erfolg verhelfen oder werden ihre Geheimnisse sie gegenseitig zerstören?
Zwischen undurchdringlichen Geheimnissen und verschwimmenden Loyalitäten darf Ivy nicht vergessen, dass sie nicht das Schoßtier ist, das man gezähmt hat.
Sie ist das Monster, das man hereingelassen hat.
Und sie wird keine Gnade zeigen.
Von den Leserinnen zur Romantasy-Sensation gekrönt – der Riesenerfolg aus den USA!
Temporeiche Fantasy trifft knisternde Romance in einer Welt voll magischer Fae und mysteriöser Götter, Intrigen und VerratFesselnde Story mit zahlreichen beliebten Touch Her and Die, Rivals to Lovers, His Touch Is Lethal, Forced Proximity, Hurt/Comfort, Who Did This To You
560 pages, Hardcover
First published March 31, 2025
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Madeline Taylor
1 book683 followersMadeline Taylor is a fantasy romance author with a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing. She loves to escape reality whenever possible, so reading and writing are great outlets for her. Her other notable hobbies include maladaptive daydreaming, listening to Taylor Swift, and being bossed around by a senile pug.
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December 22, 2025
This is peak fantasy.
When I say I need a fantasy novel with an incredible plot, rich world building, layered politics, a unique magic system, and a romance full of banter, tension, and longing — this is exactly what I mean. Heir of illusion delivered everything I wanted in a fantasy novel. This book is such a hidden gem and genuinely deserves so much more limelight. It truly hurts how criminally underrated it is.
There wasn't a single moment in this book that bored me. I was genuinely rooting for the protagonists; their chemistry was unmistakable, and the growing tension between them had me hooked. He literally unalived a man for disrespecting her and mind you, this was when they both hated each other. He unalived the said man with his bare hands. In the ballroom. Within seconds. Need I say more?
And don't even get me started on the "who did this to you?" moment. I'm so down bad for both the protagonists, it's not even funny. Further, this book also features a strong tortured fmc who would go to any lengths to get her freedom. Her personality truly captivated my interest. I don't usually prefer reading books with a single pov but in this one, the fmc was so likeable and tenacious; I loved being in her head throughout without even needing the pov of the significant other.
I'm so glad I picked this book up. The plot twist in the end was absolutely criminal, and now I can't wait for the next book to come out. If you're looking for a fantasy novel that's both plot and romance driven followed by a unique magic system, then don't miss out on this one. Trust me, you won't regret it.
4.25 stars rounded down!
When I say I need a fantasy novel with an incredible plot, rich world building, layered politics, a unique magic system, and a romance full of banter, tension, and longing — this is exactly what I mean. Heir of illusion delivered everything I wanted in a fantasy novel. This book is such a hidden gem and genuinely deserves so much more limelight. It truly hurts how criminally underrated it is.
There wasn't a single moment in this book that bored me. I was genuinely rooting for the protagonists; their chemistry was unmistakable, and the growing tension between them had me hooked. He literally unalived a man for disrespecting her and mind you, this was when they both hated each other. He unalived the said man with his bare hands. In the ballroom. Within seconds. Need I say more?
And don't even get me started on the "who did this to you?" moment. I'm so down bad for both the protagonists, it's not even funny. Further, this book also features a strong tortured fmc who would go to any lengths to get her freedom. Her personality truly captivated my interest. I don't usually prefer reading books with a single pov but in this one, the fmc was so likeable and tenacious; I loved being in her head throughout without even needing the pov of the significant other.
I'm so glad I picked this book up. The plot twist in the end was absolutely criminal, and now I can't wait for the next book to come out. If you're looking for a fantasy novel that's both plot and romance driven followed by a unique magic system, then don't miss out on this one. Trust me, you won't regret it.
4.25 stars rounded down!
November 11, 2025
THE WAY MY JAW IS ON THE FLOOR!!!!
Oh my god. I am literally speechless. There is no way it ended like that. I think I’m malfunctioning!!!
“This is not the moment I stop reaching for you.”
Okay this was so freakin’ good from page 1!!! I was completely sucked into this world, the plot, the characters - literally everything. The pacing was absolutely spot on and every time I had to put this down, I couldn’t stop thinking about when I could pick it up again!
The world building is immersive yet digestible. The plot literally kept me on my toes the whole time, there is SO many twists and turns I wasn’t expecting. I knew from the get go I was going to rate this highly. This book has literally made me remember why I love being a reader.
Our FMC Ivy is a badass assassin! I love her so much, she is witty and has a tough exterior but she’s been through so much. Another powerful woman caged by a man who’s fuelled by hate and greed, but she not only stays strong and resilient through everything she endures, she puts everything she has into helping those who need it. My kinda girl!! Red head queen, ofc she is.
Then our MMC Thorne, HELLO HI! My actually favourite type of fantasy book man. Dark, broody, morally grey and a tortured soul… shadow daddy. He is the definition of he fell first mixed with touch her and die.
”You thought you could hurt what’s mine? You thought you could touch her?” - the scream that escaped me!!! The newest loml. Plus he calls her angel. Goodbye. I’m planning the wedding, you’re all invited.
The relationship between these two was full of actual proper flirty banter! Mixed with so much push and pull, tension for days and that slow burn, which let’s be real is still burning!!!! And now what! I need more of them!!
“You just watched me kill a man.”
“Eh.” He shrugs, waving off my recent homicide. “Three’s a crowd.” cackling, I love them so much 🤭
There are so many side characters I’m so invested in too!! The found family is starting to show. I AM DYING TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NOW! I am literally having a mental breakdown. Holy shit I’m actually unwell! There is no way. I have so many questions… what do you mean?!?!
Hahahaha someone sedate me.
If you ever want to listen to anything I say, it’s to listen to me beg you to read this book!!!!!!!
Quotes:
‘I learned long ago that the horrors we hide within our minds are never destroyed—we merely save them for later. They always find their way to surface.’
‘It’s almost funny that all of this soft beauty is required for such an ugly fate.’
“I’m not frightened of the violence inside of you. There’s no crime you could commit that would turn me away.”
“I saw you flying toward me, and I knew I didn’t have to be alone anymore, that you’d always be reaching for me.”
Thanks to netgalley and Zando Projects for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
Oh my god. I am literally speechless. There is no way it ended like that. I think I’m malfunctioning!!!
“This is not the moment I stop reaching for you.”
Okay this was so freakin’ good from page 1!!! I was completely sucked into this world, the plot, the characters - literally everything. The pacing was absolutely spot on and every time I had to put this down, I couldn’t stop thinking about when I could pick it up again!
The world building is immersive yet digestible. The plot literally kept me on my toes the whole time, there is SO many twists and turns I wasn’t expecting. I knew from the get go I was going to rate this highly. This book has literally made me remember why I love being a reader.
Our FMC Ivy is a badass assassin! I love her so much, she is witty and has a tough exterior but she’s been through so much. Another powerful woman caged by a man who’s fuelled by hate and greed, but she not only stays strong and resilient through everything she endures, she puts everything she has into helping those who need it. My kinda girl!! Red head queen, ofc she is.
Then our MMC Thorne, HELLO HI! My actually favourite type of fantasy book man. Dark, broody, morally grey and a tortured soul… shadow daddy. He is the definition of he fell first mixed with touch her and die.
”You thought you could hurt what’s mine? You thought you could touch her?” - the scream that escaped me!!! The newest loml. Plus he calls her angel. Goodbye. I’m planning the wedding, you’re all invited.
The relationship between these two was full of actual proper flirty banter! Mixed with so much push and pull, tension for days and that slow burn, which let’s be real is still burning!!!! And now what! I need more of them!!
“You just watched me kill a man.”
“Eh.” He shrugs, waving off my recent homicide. “Three’s a crowd.” cackling, I love them so much 🤭
There are so many side characters I’m so invested in too!! The found family is starting to show. I AM DYING TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NOW! I am literally having a mental breakdown. Holy shit I’m actually unwell! There is no way. I have so many questions… what do you mean?!?!
Hahahaha someone sedate me.
If you ever want to listen to anything I say, it’s to listen to me beg you to read this book!!!!!!!
Quotes:
‘I learned long ago that the horrors we hide within our minds are never destroyed—we merely save them for later. They always find their way to surface.’
‘It’s almost funny that all of this soft beauty is required for such an ugly fate.’
“I’m not frightened of the violence inside of you. There’s no crime you could commit that would turn me away.”
“I saw you flying toward me, and I knew I didn’t have to be alone anymore, that you’d always be reaching for me.”
Thanks to netgalley and Zando Projects for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
August 15, 2025
honestly... I thought this was going to be predictable until the ending because I literally didn't predict a single twist?? wtf just happened??? I need book 2 immediately?
very enticing & dark fantasy world, and I adored our assassin fmc!!! i'll eat it up every mf time!!! this gave me JLA vibes in the best possible way
very enticing & dark fantasy world, and I adored our assassin fmc!!! i'll eat it up every mf time!!! this gave me JLA vibes in the best possible way
May 25, 2025
Not only was this book completely original with the world, and the magic system, but the FMC is one of my favorites ever.
You get so much back story on our FMC Ivy that everything she does makes sense- and I love her personality so much. She is just a girl. A tough girl, but a girl nonetheless.
THE MMC BROOOO. I love him, he’s my fav type of man in a book. A little tortured, a bad history and a penchant for killing people who touch her. LOVE!
The end of this book had me gobsmacked??? I’m READY for book 2.
5 stars ⭐️ good times were indeed had.
You get so much back story on our FMC Ivy that everything she does makes sense- and I love her personality so much. She is just a girl. A tough girl, but a girl nonetheless.
THE MMC BROOOO. I love him, he’s my fav type of man in a book. A little tortured, a bad history and a penchant for killing people who touch her. LOVE!
The end of this book had me gobsmacked??? I’m READY for book 2.
5 stars ⭐️ good times were indeed had.
November 23, 2025
JA MANNNNNNNNNNN
March 6, 2025
It’s 130 in the morning and I just finished this book (that I started this afternoon) and HOLY CRAP. I am SWEATTTTTINGGGGG.
that ending?!? Help???? I’m unwell.
Madeline’s writing style was wholly enjoyable. This book is so well written and honestly, a top read so far this year.
Where to start…first things. Thorne is probably my new favorite book boyfriend. The perfect blend of “she’s mine” and “who did this to you” wrapped up in a snarky shadow daddy.
And Ivy? My strong, persevering, bad a**, Ivy. I love her journey of finding her fight and realizing who she is. I love them. I love them separately but them together?? Perfection.
Also. Darrow and Griffen coming in hot as my new favorite witty side characters. The banter in this book is unmatched and I laughed quite a few times.
Sad I have to wait for the next book because I NEED ANSWERSSSSSS
that ending?!? Help???? I’m unwell.
Madeline’s writing style was wholly enjoyable. This book is so well written and honestly, a top read so far this year.
Where to start…first things. Thorne is probably my new favorite book boyfriend. The perfect blend of “she’s mine” and “who did this to you” wrapped up in a snarky shadow daddy.
And Ivy? My strong, persevering, bad a**, Ivy. I love her journey of finding her fight and realizing who she is. I love them. I love them separately but them together?? Perfection.
Also. Darrow and Griffen coming in hot as my new favorite witty side characters. The banter in this book is unmatched and I laughed quite a few times.
Sad I have to wait for the next book because I NEED ANSWERSSSSSS
July 15, 2025
i beg your finest pardon??? nothing could’ve prepared me for that ending — I ATE THIS UP!!! THORNE… ur hand in marriage pls
July 22, 2025
hold up…. WHAT???
please standby for a full review because my brain is still trying to process that ending🤯
4⭐️ for the vibes though, this was so entertaining
please standby for a full review because my brain is still trying to process that ending🤯
4⭐️ for the vibes though, this was so entertaining
April 2, 2025
reread release day mar 31 -
YEP it still hits 🙂↕️❤️🔥❤️🔥 i was so happy to be back with ivy + thorne! i'd highly recommend this to honestly any romantasy lover, it's such a fun, fast paced read! i cannot WAIT to learn more about what is in store for these two in book two ❤️🔥
first read feb 19 -
the first arc to ever leave me in a book slump 😅🫶🏼 i’m ngl, it’s taken me a few days to process the ending and find proper words to do this book justice, but i’m now fully prepared to be insufferable about it!! 🤭
you’re gonna want to make room for this on your april tbr!! this is slowwww burn, reluctant allies to lovers, with GOD tier banter, and found family who will nestle their way right into your heart!
book one is set in solmare, where gods, high fae, and mortals coexist. there’s both glamour and elemental magic at play in this world. we follow ivy as she partners with reluctant allies to find the key to not only a dark prophecy, but also the key to her freedom from the control of her brutal oppressor.
ivy is a fearless, sharp tongued assassin with a heart of gold who has endured so much. the way madeline tackles both the trauma involved in this, as well as the mental health hurdles that come along with it is done with such empathy and care. it was so refreshing to read the inner monologue of such a relatable character.
thorne, *sigh* our tortured, but thoughtful, confident, shadow protector, who would burn the world down for his girl (and she deserves it!!) i absolutely MELTED anytime he said ‘angel’ 😭 these two are officially in my top 3 🔐
i was NOT expecting the last 30% of this book to go so hard, omg!! 👀 just when i thought i had it all figured out, i was humbly mistaken. it had me audibly gasping in parts, and ofc i shed a few tears 🥹 that ending?? i have about a thousand questions i need answered immediately 😅
thank you again, madeline for sending me this digital arc 🤍 it was such an honor to be trusted with your debut. i’m so excited for your future, this book is pure magic!! thank you for bringing ivy and thorne to life on page, their story is truly one for the books 🫶🏼
YEP it still hits 🙂↕️❤️🔥❤️🔥 i was so happy to be back with ivy + thorne! i'd highly recommend this to honestly any romantasy lover, it's such a fun, fast paced read! i cannot WAIT to learn more about what is in store for these two in book two ❤️🔥
first read feb 19 -
the first arc to ever leave me in a book slump 😅🫶🏼 i’m ngl, it’s taken me a few days to process the ending and find proper words to do this book justice, but i’m now fully prepared to be insufferable about it!! 🤭
you’re gonna want to make room for this on your april tbr!! this is slowwww burn, reluctant allies to lovers, with GOD tier banter, and found family who will nestle their way right into your heart!
book one is set in solmare, where gods, high fae, and mortals coexist. there’s both glamour and elemental magic at play in this world. we follow ivy as she partners with reluctant allies to find the key to not only a dark prophecy, but also the key to her freedom from the control of her brutal oppressor.
ivy is a fearless, sharp tongued assassin with a heart of gold who has endured so much. the way madeline tackles both the trauma involved in this, as well as the mental health hurdles that come along with it is done with such empathy and care. it was so refreshing to read the inner monologue of such a relatable character.
thorne, *sigh* our tortured, but thoughtful, confident, shadow protector, who would burn the world down for his girl (and she deserves it!!) i absolutely MELTED anytime he said ‘angel’ 😭 these two are officially in my top 3 🔐
i was NOT expecting the last 30% of this book to go so hard, omg!! 👀 just when i thought i had it all figured out, i was humbly mistaken. it had me audibly gasping in parts, and ofc i shed a few tears 🥹 that ending?? i have about a thousand questions i need answered immediately 😅
thank you again, madeline for sending me this digital arc 🤍 it was such an honor to be trusted with your debut. i’m so excited for your future, this book is pure magic!! thank you for bringing ivy and thorne to life on page, their story is truly one for the books 🫶🏼
August 6, 2025
Oh, SHIIIIIT, I expected one part of that ending, but what I was not expecting was her birth title.
GO YOU, BADASS! She is going to slaaaay in book 2, and I'm so ready for it.
I'm usually a big fan of medium-high spice. This was very low spice, but it was still so good.
The tension, angst, and plot all made up for the lack of, ya know...👉🏼👌🏼
It was a little predictable, but honestly, that didn't bother me.
I loved the side characters and all the microtropes thrown in.
GO YOU, BADASS! She is going to slaaaay in book 2, and I'm so ready for it.
I'm usually a big fan of medium-high spice. This was very low spice, but it was still so good.
The tension, angst, and plot all made up for the lack of, ya know...👉🏼👌🏼
It was a little predictable, but honestly, that didn't bother me.
I loved the side characters and all the microtropes thrown in.
August 31, 2025
4.5 🌟 this was so good! Best romantasy I’ve read all year. The plot was thick like literally I was clocked in bitch. I at no point was 100% sure where this was going. The FMC is likeable(I love her actually), the MMC is likeable, and the side characters too. Hello?? *WTF* I feel revived 🌅
My only negative is I wish the FMC and MMC had a few more scenes of convos/development before the romance really kicked in. But still definitely a slow burn 🙂↕️
My only negative is I wish the FMC and MMC had a few more scenes of convos/development before the romance really kicked in. But still definitely a slow burn 🙂↕️
November 29, 2025
Say HELLO to what is going to be your NEW FAVORITE ROMANTASY OF 2026 YALL!! 🤨🫵🫵🫵
I am shook. I am not okay. I am emotionally devastated and also somehow alive after finishing Heir of Illusion. This book stole my heart and then proceeded to crush it over and over in the best way possible.
The chemistry between Ivy and Thorne?! 😭🔥 The tension, the slow burn, the stolen glances, the dangerous trust…it had me swooning, biting my nails, and literally yelling at the pages. I could feel every spark between them, and I am obsessed.
The twists… THE TWISTS. I thought I knew where the story was going. I thought I was clever. I WAS WRONG. Every time I thought I had it figured out, this book slapped me in the face with another jaw-dropping revelation. I was gasping, flailing, and re-reading passages because I could not believe what just happened.
The mystery, the world-building, the pacing!!! It’s all chef’s kiss. I was never bored for a second. Every chapter left me desperate to know what happens next, and the unanswered questions kept me up at night.
And the ending. OH. THE. ENDING. I am not okay. My heart is broken, my brain is exploding, and I am counting down the seconds until the release of Heir of Illusion in February 2026. This first book sets up the series SO WELL, and I know the sequel is going to be even bigger, darker, and hotter, and I am HERE FOR IT.
If you love enemies-to-allies, swoon-worthy tension, mind-blowing twists, and a romance that will consume your soul… mark your calendars for Feb 2026 and read this book. ASAP. 🤨🫵
Received this book as an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Tiffani from Zando!
I am shook. I am not okay. I am emotionally devastated and also somehow alive after finishing Heir of Illusion. This book stole my heart and then proceeded to crush it over and over in the best way possible.
The chemistry between Ivy and Thorne?! 😭🔥 The tension, the slow burn, the stolen glances, the dangerous trust…it had me swooning, biting my nails, and literally yelling at the pages. I could feel every spark between them, and I am obsessed.
The twists… THE TWISTS. I thought I knew where the story was going. I thought I was clever. I WAS WRONG. Every time I thought I had it figured out, this book slapped me in the face with another jaw-dropping revelation. I was gasping, flailing, and re-reading passages because I could not believe what just happened.
The mystery, the world-building, the pacing!!! It’s all chef’s kiss. I was never bored for a second. Every chapter left me desperate to know what happens next, and the unanswered questions kept me up at night.
And the ending. OH. THE. ENDING. I am not okay. My heart is broken, my brain is exploding, and I am counting down the seconds until the release of Heir of Illusion in February 2026. This first book sets up the series SO WELL, and I know the sequel is going to be even bigger, darker, and hotter, and I am HERE FOR IT.
If you love enemies-to-allies, swoon-worthy tension, mind-blowing twists, and a romance that will consume your soul… mark your calendars for Feb 2026 and read this book. ASAP. 🤨🫵
Received this book as an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Tiffani from Zando!
November 12, 2025
This was absolutely phenomenal I thought I could predict the plot twists and see which direction the story was going in but I didn’t and I need the second book now!
March 3, 2025
5⭐️ {Arc Review} this was absolutely incredible!! A fantasy romance debut that needs to be on everyone’s tbr!
This book has incredible banter, enemies to lovers, a shadow daddy, and an fmc who is an assassin. I was hooked from chapter one and the ending?!!! Madeline you will be getting my therapy bill because I am unwell and need the next book immediately!
Ivy and Thorne were such amazing characters and the tension between them was HOT! Ivy is such a badass and is stuck in such a heartbreaking situation. Even with everything she is dealing with she is so strong. Let’s talk about Thorne for a second. This man!! He is so protective of Ivy! Literally anything he said had me giggling like crazy and his cute little shadow snakes! I’m obsessed!!
Absolutely blown away by this debut and can’t wait for book 2!
Thank you to The Nerd Fam for the gifted eARC. #heirofillusion #thenerdfam
This book has incredible banter, enemies to lovers, a shadow daddy, and an fmc who is an assassin. I was hooked from chapter one and the ending?!!! Madeline you will be getting my therapy bill because I am unwell and need the next book immediately!
Ivy and Thorne were such amazing characters and the tension between them was HOT! Ivy is such a badass and is stuck in such a heartbreaking situation. Even with everything she is dealing with she is so strong. Let’s talk about Thorne for a second. This man!! He is so protective of Ivy! Literally anything he said had me giggling like crazy and his cute little shadow snakes! I’m obsessed!!
Absolutely blown away by this debut and can’t wait for book 2!
Thank you to The Nerd Fam for the gifted eARC. #heirofillusion #thenerdfam
May 20, 2025
2.75⭐️ I wanted to DNF but I kept going with this book because the reviews were so high. After I finished I thought “did we read the same book” so I was checking the reviews…all 5 stars were ARC reviews 🙄
The FMC mostly screamed, shouted or whispered in her interactions with the MMC. It really bothered me that she could talk to her guards in the hallway outside her door but nobody would hear her screaming or shouting at Thorne in her room.
The phrase “somewhere in the back of my mind” was in this book 7 times.
“The Fates work in mysterious ways”
-not with the irl religion reference. there were several, this was just the only one I quoted.
“Relief melts my bones, leaving me weightless. Helplessness paralyzes me as the seconds pass, spreading into minutes. And yet…nothing happens.”
-errr…what?
“As much as I hated the man, if *** did care for him, then he deserves to grieve however he wishes. It’s not my place to judge”
-this is about someone who literally tried to murder her as a child and buried her alive but yeah okay, it’s not your place to judge.
The FMC mostly screamed, shouted or whispered in her interactions with the MMC. It really bothered me that she could talk to her guards in the hallway outside her door but nobody would hear her screaming or shouting at Thorne in her room.
The phrase “somewhere in the back of my mind” was in this book 7 times.
“The Fates work in mysterious ways”
-not with the irl religion reference. there were several, this was just the only one I quoted.
“Relief melts my bones, leaving me weightless. Helplessness paralyzes me as the seconds pass, spreading into minutes. And yet…nothing happens.”
-errr…what?
“As much as I hated the man, if *** did care for him, then he deserves to grieve however he wishes. It’s not my place to judge”
-this is about someone who literally tried to murder her as a child and buried her alive but yeah okay, it’s not your place to judge.
October 5, 2025
The Heir of Illusion by Madeline Taylor
Huge thanks to NerdFam for the gifted ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Wow—this book was excellent! I absolutely loved Thorne, the Reaper. He was strong, loyal, and deliciously morally grey—my favorite kind of character. And Ivy? She was incredible. Fierce, determined, and an absolute badass, fighting not just for herself but for others.
This book had everything: fantastic banter, a unique world filled with creatures rarely seen in other fantasy books (Ivy is a wraith, and Thorne is a Reaper), and a magic system that felt fresh and original. The plot was well-paced, though at times I thought, Okay, this is a bit predictable. But then—boom—Madeline Taylor made me eat my words. The ending delivered one of the biggest plot twists I’ve ever read, and I never saw it coming. Looking back, all the clues were there—woven in so cleverly alongside misdirection that had me convinced I knew what was happening.
And that cliffhanger? I need the next book ASAP! I’m officially a forever fan of this author. The Heir of Illusion releases on March 31, 2025—go preorder it now because this one is amazing!
Huge thanks to NerdFam for the gifted ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Wow—this book was excellent! I absolutely loved Thorne, the Reaper. He was strong, loyal, and deliciously morally grey—my favorite kind of character. And Ivy? She was incredible. Fierce, determined, and an absolute badass, fighting not just for herself but for others.
This book had everything: fantastic banter, a unique world filled with creatures rarely seen in other fantasy books (Ivy is a wraith, and Thorne is a Reaper), and a magic system that felt fresh and original. The plot was well-paced, though at times I thought, Okay, this is a bit predictable. But then—boom—Madeline Taylor made me eat my words. The ending delivered one of the biggest plot twists I’ve ever read, and I never saw it coming. Looking back, all the clues were there—woven in so cleverly alongside misdirection that had me convinced I knew what was happening.
And that cliffhanger? I need the next book ASAP! I’m officially a forever fan of this author. The Heir of Illusion releases on March 31, 2025—go preorder it now because this one is amazing!
December 25, 2025
Tiesiogine prasme 5min žiūrėjau į sieną susiėmus už galvos. 🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉
Veikėjai, banter, greitas siužetas, plot twistai, visos detalės, kurios kelia klausimus, bet sukrenta vieton - va taip reikia rašyti romantasy!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Viena iš šių metų TOP!
Negali niekuo pasitikėt 😄 FMC labai patiko! Unikali veikėja su savo galiom.
MMC 🫠🫠🫠🫠😩😩😩😩 fck. New shadow daddy in town? Yesss, please.
Iš pradžių viskas atrodė saldokai ir greit, ta trauka tarp jų susisuko, gal vietom atrodė girdėta, BET viskas greit apsisuka, kai visai nesitiki.
Pabaiga viena geriausių skaitytų šias metais.
Kur ta antra dalis????
Heir of Illusion – tai tamsi romantasy istorija apie galią, apgaulę ir paveldėtą likimą. Pasaulyje, kuriame iliuzijos gali būti mirtinos, o tiesa slepiasi tarp šešėlių, herojė priversta rinktis: paklusti jai skirtam vaidmeniui ar perrašyti savo istoriją. Tai knyga apie vidinę stiprybę, pavojingus ryšius ir jausmus, kurie gimsta ten, kur jiems ne vieta. Ir svarbiausia… negali niekuo pasitikėti.
Veikėjai, banter, greitas siužetas, plot twistai, visos detalės, kurios kelia klausimus, bet sukrenta vieton - va taip reikia rašyti romantasy!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Viena iš šių metų TOP!
Negali niekuo pasitikėt 😄 FMC labai patiko! Unikali veikėja su savo galiom.
MMC 🫠🫠🫠🫠😩😩😩😩 fck. New shadow daddy in town? Yesss, please.
Iš pradžių viskas atrodė saldokai ir greit, ta trauka tarp jų susisuko, gal vietom atrodė girdėta, BET viskas greit apsisuka, kai visai nesitiki.
Pabaiga viena geriausių skaitytų šias metais.
Kur ta antra dalis????
Heir of Illusion – tai tamsi romantasy istorija apie galią, apgaulę ir paveldėtą likimą. Pasaulyje, kuriame iliuzijos gali būti mirtinos, o tiesa slepiasi tarp šešėlių, herojė priversta rinktis: paklusti jai skirtam vaidmeniui ar perrašyti savo istoriją. Tai knyga apie vidinę stiprybę, pavojingus ryšius ir jausmus, kurie gimsta ten, kur jiems ne vieta. Ir svarbiausia… negali niekuo pasitikėti.
November 7, 2025
what the hell
I spent the entirety of this book thinking I had it figured out and then realized I was completely wrong at the end <3 how fun!!!!!!
Things to know:
- Gods, Fae, Mortals
- She’s chained to one region’s king by a magic necklace
- She’s the king’s assassin & has to do what he says when he gives her an order while touching the necklace
- Enter hot guy
- Hot guy with dark hair, blue eyes, & WINGS
- An evil magic blade
- A missing guard
- A race to figure out what the hell is going on before they all are killed
Honestly ended up enjoying this much more than I anticipated in the beginning! I got too cocky thinking I had everything figured out when in reality - I was completely wrong <3
Thinking between 4.25-4.5 stars for this!!! (I will admit that I’m on my period which makes me a harsher reader/reviewer than normal so do with that info what you will)
I spent the entirety of this book thinking I had it figured out and then realized I was completely wrong at the end <3 how fun!!!!!!
Things to know:
- Gods, Fae, Mortals
- She’s chained to one region’s king by a magic necklace
- She’s the king’s assassin & has to do what he says when he gives her an order while touching the necklace
- Enter hot guy
- Hot guy with dark hair, blue eyes, & WINGS
- An evil magic blade
- A missing guard
- A race to figure out what the hell is going on before they all are killed
Honestly ended up enjoying this much more than I anticipated in the beginning! I got too cocky thinking I had everything figured out when in reality - I was completely wrong <3
Thinking between 4.25-4.5 stars for this!!! (I will admit that I’m on my period which makes me a harsher reader/reviewer than normal so do with that info what you will)
February 26, 2025
oh my gosh this book was INSANE 😩 i loved every moment of it. the tension, the banter, and the twists and turns!! are you kidding me! i thought i had this book figured out and i was sent on a rollercoaster!! the first time they meet she literally tries to kill him 🤭
i seriously was so down bad for thorne… hehe like he stood by the “touch her you die” trope and i DEVOURED IT!!! the man was a shadow daddy and omfg he could use those powers on me any day🫠🫠
the fmc ivy was also a badass not to mention a freaking assassin! she goes through so much and your heart shatters for her. ugh i love the development she goes through.
what an exciting and incredible debut for a high stakes and fast paced romantasy book! i cannot recommend this enough!! honestly going to be a book i’ll remember and think about forever! where is the second book 😭
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
PLS PLS PLS PICK THIS UP!!
(also please check your TW before reading this book)
Thank you to The Nerd Fam for the gifted eARC!
i seriously was so down bad for thorne… hehe like he stood by the “touch her you die” trope and i DEVOURED IT!!! the man was a shadow daddy and omfg he could use those powers on me any day🫠🫠
the fmc ivy was also a badass not to mention a freaking assassin! she goes through so much and your heart shatters for her. ugh i love the development she goes through.
what an exciting and incredible debut for a high stakes and fast paced romantasy book! i cannot recommend this enough!! honestly going to be a book i’ll remember and think about forever! where is the second book 😭
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
PLS PLS PLS PICK THIS UP!!
(also please check your TW before reading this book)
Thank you to The Nerd Fam for the gifted eARC!
July 30, 2025
I am 90% convinced this was at least partially written by ChatGPT.
I cannot even begin to describe how sloppily this book is written.
I cannot even begin to describe how sloppily this book is written.
September 23, 2025
Wow, I did not see that coming!!
Ivy is a wraith, also the kings “pet” collared and forced to do his bidding. Eliminating anyone who he feels is a threat. In this world no one is trustworthy. Ivy tries to atone for her own guilt by becoming the angel of mercy, she helps women out of abusive relationships, but nothing can truly pacify her conscience.
One day a mysterious ambassador shows up, a tentative alliance, grain in exchange for a sword. Only this sword is special, a god slayer, if used by the right hand. This sword has a mind of its own, and the whispers control all who come close. Ivy dreams of being free from the kings collar, the only way to do that is to touch the sword, but when she finds herself falling for the man that also needs the sword. The only person he can touch, she may have to betray him.
The magic system in this book was so unique, I truly enjoyed the illusion magic. Every isle has its own magic, and the magic from person to person on the isles vary. We have political intrigue, gods and their heirs, mortal, high fae, and half fae all living together in one world. We have fates, and they will punish those that don’t fall in line. A tyrannical king in a world ruled by gods. The banter between Thorne and Ivy was fantastic, but that cliffhanger was brutal!
I will say a lot in this book was predictable, however, there was so much that was not! Some of the things that happened I never saw coming. This was a fast paced read that kept me turning the pages late into the night. The last quarter of this book was a doozy, and I literally couldn’t put it down!
Ivy is a wraith, also the kings “pet” collared and forced to do his bidding. Eliminating anyone who he feels is a threat. In this world no one is trustworthy. Ivy tries to atone for her own guilt by becoming the angel of mercy, she helps women out of abusive relationships, but nothing can truly pacify her conscience.
One day a mysterious ambassador shows up, a tentative alliance, grain in exchange for a sword. Only this sword is special, a god slayer, if used by the right hand. This sword has a mind of its own, and the whispers control all who come close. Ivy dreams of being free from the kings collar, the only way to do that is to touch the sword, but when she finds herself falling for the man that also needs the sword. The only person he can touch, she may have to betray him.
The magic system in this book was so unique, I truly enjoyed the illusion magic. Every isle has its own magic, and the magic from person to person on the isles vary. We have political intrigue, gods and their heirs, mortal, high fae, and half fae all living together in one world. We have fates, and they will punish those that don’t fall in line. A tyrannical king in a world ruled by gods. The banter between Thorne and Ivy was fantastic, but that cliffhanger was brutal!
I will say a lot in this book was predictable, however, there was so much that was not! Some of the things that happened I never saw coming. This was a fast paced read that kept me turning the pages late into the night. The last quarter of this book was a doozy, and I literally couldn’t put it down!
April 15, 2025
wow this book had me thinking I knew what was coming, but boy was I wrong.
Where to start? The way he calls her Angel. The anxiety rep. The way I fell in love with both MCs?!
I'm living for the twists and turns, the banter, the tension between Ivy and Thorne, and the unique magic system and world building. Thorne is such a green flag throughout the book.
That cliffhanger?!?! when are we getting the next book because I neeeeed to know what happens!
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♡ I am not the pet they tamed. I am the beast they let inside. And I keep my promises.
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♡ While Baylor’s hand on my waist was a chain, Thorne’s is a brand. Hot and scalding. Leaving an indelible mark I’ll never be able to wash away.
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♡ I’ve never wanted anyone the way I want you.
Where to start? The way he calls her Angel. The anxiety rep. The way I fell in love with both MCs?!
I'm living for the twists and turns, the banter, the tension between Ivy and Thorne, and the unique magic system and world building. Thorne is such a green flag throughout the book.
That cliffhanger?!?! when are we getting the next book because I neeeeed to know what happens!
°•°○°•°○°•°○°•°
♡ I am not the pet they tamed. I am the beast they let inside. And I keep my promises.
°•°○°•°○°•°○°•°
♡ While Baylor’s hand on my waist was a chain, Thorne’s is a brand. Hot and scalding. Leaving an indelible mark I’ll never be able to wash away.
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♡ I’ve never wanted anyone the way I want you.
August 21, 2025
im big mad about that ending wtf no way jose - I need book two the way I need sleep right now 🥴
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June 28, 2025
THIS WAS SO GOOD!!!! Finished in 24 hours I need book 2 like I need air on my GODDDD. reaper MMC im unwell. Full review to come lol
October 11, 2025
3⭐️ ooof this started off so strong, I was convinced it was on course to be a 5 star read…and then it turned into insta-love.
The romance in it was clunky. It literally went from banter/flirting to “touch her and die” after knowing each other for a week. I didn’t feel that slow burn romantic development between them, they just decided to become protective over each other out of the blue.
Also, I’m usually terrible with predicting twists in fantasy books, but I honestly figured out most of them from the minute a hint was dropped.
Having said all of that, this book does deserve praise for having a unique magic system when it came to the illusions. I also really enjoyed the collar storyline, it made the stakes feel so much higher.
I feel like this is a “maybe” recommendation, I think if you’re new to romantasy you’ll enjoy this. I’d also say it’s a good book to get you out of a slump, but I just don’t consider this a masterpiece by any means.
The romance in it was clunky. It literally went from banter/flirting to “touch her and die” after knowing each other for a week. I didn’t feel that slow burn romantic development between them, they just decided to become protective over each other out of the blue.
Also, I’m usually terrible with predicting twists in fantasy books, but I honestly figured out most of them from the minute a hint was dropped.
Having said all of that, this book does deserve praise for having a unique magic system when it came to the illusions. I also really enjoyed the collar storyline, it made the stakes feel so much higher.
I feel like this is a “maybe” recommendation, I think if you’re new to romantasy you’ll enjoy this. I’d also say it’s a good book to get you out of a slump, but I just don’t consider this a masterpiece by any means.
September 24, 2025
Solid 4⭐️ and the ending has me questioning just about everything I read up until.
This is a very classic popular romantasy style of book with all of the fast fashion tropes:
✨shadow daddy/reaper MMC
✨stabby assassin FMC being controlled by captive King
✨reluctant allies to lovers (the MMC is not the reluctant one lmao)
✨lost heirs
✨Fae, humans, and Gods ruling at the top of each kingdom
If you are new to the romantasy genre or are okay with a bit of similarity between your stories, you will very likely have a great time with this as I did. The writing is GOOD with solid worldbuilding, the plot is fast-paced and super bingeable and I ate this up in two days.
As someone who reads a lot of similar books in the romantasy space, is this book neccessarily a super unique standout? Debateable. But it WAS a good time and had me hooked since the moment I opened it.
The most unique aspect for me though was definitely the illusion powers used by our FMC which I had never seen before. I also really enjoyed the different powers on different Isles (very ACOTAR and Spark or the Everflame) and do wanna see a little bit more from our world beyond.
Some of my ehs came down to reader preference beyond the initial predictability of some romantasy aspects; there’s no slowburn as we have instant attraction between our main characters and spicy scenes that kind of happen out of nowhere, seemingly “in the heat of the moment.” The banter was fine and fun, but it seemed to be a big attempt on the author’s part to have to have a lot of that banter, reminding me of Powerless in that sense.
The ending was filled with a lot of shock factor, kinda Metal Slinger-esque, but Heir is richer in story IMO. The reveals up to that point were half predictable until we got to the jawdropping end, where everything we learned then became almost counteractive to everything we had been led to believe about some of our main characters. So the author does a wonderful job in making the reader really desperate for a book 2, and I am in fact very intrigued to see where we go next.
If you enjoyed the lore, world or plot aspects of the Plated Prisoner or Spark of the Everflame series as well, I think this would be right up your alley! An absolutely solid debut from an indie author and I think its awesome that this book will soon be published traditionally as well.
Thank you to the author for the gifted copy!
This is a very classic popular romantasy style of book with all of the fast fashion tropes:
✨shadow daddy/reaper MMC
✨stabby assassin FMC being controlled by captive King
✨reluctant allies to lovers (the MMC is not the reluctant one lmao)
✨lost heirs
✨Fae, humans, and Gods ruling at the top of each kingdom
If you are new to the romantasy genre or are okay with a bit of similarity between your stories, you will very likely have a great time with this as I did. The writing is GOOD with solid worldbuilding, the plot is fast-paced and super bingeable and I ate this up in two days.
As someone who reads a lot of similar books in the romantasy space, is this book neccessarily a super unique standout? Debateable. But it WAS a good time and had me hooked since the moment I opened it.
The most unique aspect for me though was definitely the illusion powers used by our FMC which I had never seen before. I also really enjoyed the different powers on different Isles (very ACOTAR and Spark or the Everflame) and do wanna see a little bit more from our world beyond.
Some of my ehs came down to reader preference beyond the initial predictability of some romantasy aspects; there’s no slowburn as we have instant attraction between our main characters and spicy scenes that kind of happen out of nowhere, seemingly “in the heat of the moment.” The banter was fine and fun, but it seemed to be a big attempt on the author’s part to have to have a lot of that banter, reminding me of Powerless in that sense.
The ending was filled with a lot of shock factor, kinda Metal Slinger-esque, but Heir is richer in story IMO. The reveals up to that point were half predictable until we got to the jawdropping end, where everything we learned then became almost counteractive to everything we had been led to believe about some of our main characters. So the author does a wonderful job in making the reader really desperate for a book 2, and I am in fact very intrigued to see where we go next.
If you enjoyed the lore, world or plot aspects of the Plated Prisoner or Spark of the Everflame series as well, I think this would be right up your alley! An absolutely solid debut from an indie author and I think its awesome that this book will soon be published traditionally as well.
Thank you to the author for the gifted copy!
July 29, 2025
I have found my next romantasy obsession for sure! Like wow this was SO good! I had seen some amazing reviews but it totally exceed my expectations even. I absolutely loved how unique it was. I read a ton of romantasy and this felt so fresh - so different and honestly unlike anything I have read before which is a huge feat. It had mystery, great characters, unique magic and some twists and turns I didn't see coming.
The characters are amazing. I adore Ivy, our FMC, she's so badass but my heart broke for her so many times and I really feel we got to go on such a journey with her that it was so easily to get invested and connect to her character. And you'll have to read for yourself but her magical abilities were so unique and interesting!
Thorne, our mmc, is 🔥! He is a winged shadow daddy
but in a unique way that I loved. Like our FMC he's been through a lot as well and I can't wait to discover more about him. The banter between them was so top tier I was giggling and kicking my feet.
Finally that ending AHHH my jaw dropped a few times and I'm so ready for the next book already.
Thank you to Madeline Taylor for sending me a gifted copy!
The characters are amazing. I adore Ivy, our FMC, she's so badass but my heart broke for her so many times and I really feel we got to go on such a journey with her that it was so easily to get invested and connect to her character. And you'll have to read for yourself but her magical abilities were so unique and interesting!
Thorne, our mmc, is 🔥! He is a winged shadow daddy
but in a unique way that I loved. Like our FMC he's been through a lot as well and I can't wait to discover more about him. The banter between them was so top tier I was giggling and kicking my feet.
Finally that ending AHHH my jaw dropped a few times and I'm so ready for the next book already.
Thank you to Madeline Taylor for sending me a gifted copy!
May 8, 2025
Reads like a bad abc family tween show
December 24, 2025
Vorab möchte ich mich bei dtv und NetGalley für die Bereitstellung dieses Rezensionsexemplars bedanken!
Wer nach einem Romantasy-Auftakt voller Fae, Götter, magischen Kräften, Geheimnissen und Intrigen sucht, der wird bei Heir of Illusion definitiv fündig ^^ Besonders wer ACOTAR oder The Darkest Gold mochte, dem kann ich dieses Buch nur weiterempfehlen, da die Vibes schon recht ähnlich waren, genauso wie einige andere Aspekte, auf die ich aus Spoilergründen aber nicht näher eingehen möchte.
Wir erhalten mit diesem Buch eine taffe Protagonistin, die mich stellenweise aber auch gerne bisschen mit ihrer Naivität in den Wahnsinn getrieben hat. Einige Dinge waren so offensichtlich, dass es zum Haare raufen war, dass ihr das selbst nicht aufgefallen ist.
Ihr männlicher Gegenpart war perfekt. Vielleicht sogar zu perfekt, für meinen Geschmack. Ein Rhysand 2.0 wer gerne einen Vergleich haben möchte 🤭
Deren Beziehung war ein schnelles enemies-to-lovers, denn forced proximity zwang die beiden zusammenzuarbeiten. Wenn ich hier schon von Tropes spreche: don’t touch her/ touch her and die und who did this to you waren natürlich auch vertreten. Diese Szenen waren wirklich gut gemacht und alles was aus dem Mund des MMC kam, war auch wirklich sehr süß und sehr protective (der Gute war immer sofort da, wenn sie in Gefahr schwebte und wich ihr auch nie von der Seite) – ABER, und ich weiß nicht, ob es jetzt an mir oder an dem Buch lag: ich konnte all das nicht wirklich fühlen. Die Schmetterlinge im Bauch, dieses Kribbeln und Mietfiebern sowie all die Emotionen haben bei mir leider(!!!) komplett gefehlt 🥲
Was mir persönlich auch gefehlt hatte, war die Kommunikation. Denn wie sagt man so schön: communication is key – nur war Kommunikation leider nicht die Superkraft von ihr. Alleine das es so lange gedauert hat, bis sie ihm die Wahrheit über den Halsring offenbart hat, war wirklich nerve wracking.
Die Plot Twists waren, wie bereits angedeutet, recht offensichtlich von Anfang an. Ein anderer hingegen hat mich wirklich sehr überrascht – aber ich meine, die Autorin hatte hier absichtlich "falsche Hinweise" gestreut, um die Leser auf eine falsche Fährte zu locken 👀 Ich bin daher noch unentschlossen, was ich von diesem Reveal am Ende halten soll, aber als Cliffhanger war es wirklich sehr gelungen. Interesse liegt daher grundsätzlich vor, ggf weiterzulesen 🤭
Wer nach einem Romantasy-Auftakt voller Fae, Götter, magischen Kräften, Geheimnissen und Intrigen sucht, der wird bei Heir of Illusion definitiv fündig ^^ Besonders wer ACOTAR oder The Darkest Gold mochte, dem kann ich dieses Buch nur weiterempfehlen, da die Vibes schon recht ähnlich waren, genauso wie einige andere Aspekte, auf die ich aus Spoilergründen aber nicht näher eingehen möchte.
Wir erhalten mit diesem Buch eine taffe Protagonistin, die mich stellenweise aber auch gerne bisschen mit ihrer Naivität in den Wahnsinn getrieben hat. Einige Dinge waren so offensichtlich, dass es zum Haare raufen war, dass ihr das selbst nicht aufgefallen ist.
Ihr männlicher Gegenpart war perfekt. Vielleicht sogar zu perfekt, für meinen Geschmack. Ein Rhysand 2.0 wer gerne einen Vergleich haben möchte 🤭
Deren Beziehung war ein schnelles enemies-to-lovers, denn forced proximity zwang die beiden zusammenzuarbeiten. Wenn ich hier schon von Tropes spreche: don’t touch her/ touch her and die und who did this to you waren natürlich auch vertreten. Diese Szenen waren wirklich gut gemacht und alles was aus dem Mund des MMC kam, war auch wirklich sehr süß und sehr protective (der Gute war immer sofort da, wenn sie in Gefahr schwebte und wich ihr auch nie von der Seite) – ABER, und ich weiß nicht, ob es jetzt an mir oder an dem Buch lag: ich konnte all das nicht wirklich fühlen. Die Schmetterlinge im Bauch, dieses Kribbeln und Mietfiebern sowie all die Emotionen haben bei mir leider(!!!) komplett gefehlt 🥲
Was mir persönlich auch gefehlt hatte, war die Kommunikation. Denn wie sagt man so schön: communication is key – nur war Kommunikation leider nicht die Superkraft von ihr. Alleine das es so lange gedauert hat, bis sie ihm die Wahrheit über den Halsring offenbart hat, war wirklich nerve wracking.
Die Plot Twists waren, wie bereits angedeutet, recht offensichtlich von Anfang an. Ein anderer hingegen hat mich wirklich sehr überrascht – aber ich meine, die Autorin hatte hier absichtlich "falsche Hinweise" gestreut, um die Leser auf eine falsche Fährte zu locken 👀 Ich bin daher noch unentschlossen, was ich von diesem Reveal am Ende halten soll, aber als Cliffhanger war es wirklich sehr gelungen. Interesse liegt daher grundsätzlich vor, ggf weiterzulesen 🤭
December 27, 2025
What the f*uck just happend?! 6⭐️ from me! This book just blow my mind away. I still don't understand what happened here, why, how and what did I miss?! The book was leading me by the nose the whole time, all the plot twists.. I think one thing, it was different and still a million questions! When is the second part?! You can't treat readers like this! 🤣❤️
FMC IVY! Amazing, smart, strong, sexy and interesting! MMC as someone already mentioned - neeeew shadow daddy in the town! The world of book, something new for me, I think for you too. Interesting world of magic, many gods, fairies, which I hope to meet more in the second part!
I tried to predict in my mind what would happen, but the author completely surprised me and left more questions than answers! After read it now, I should reread and maybe I would see it with DIFFERENT EYES. The end of the book?! A real cliff hanger - omg! Just read it by yourselfs!
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FMC IVY! Amazing, smart, strong, sexy and interesting! MMC as someone already mentioned - neeeew shadow daddy in the town! The world of book, something new for me, I think for you too. Interesting world of magic, many gods, fairies, which I hope to meet more in the second part!
I tried to predict in my mind what would happen, but the author completely surprised me and left more questions than answers! After read it now, I should reread and maybe I would see it with DIFFERENT EYES. The end of the book?! A real cliff hanger - omg! Just read it by yourselfs!
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