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Spellbound Hearts #2
Bound by the Summer Prince
The Summer Court is in an uproar. The king has just been executed for unpardonable crimes, and the queen is prostrate with grief over his loss. This leaves the Summer kingdom bereft of true leadership; a problem which is compounded by the fact that the laws of Fairie require balance to be maintained by having a male and a female ruler for both Season Courts at all times. Uaine, the Summer prince, is the only one who can put things right, but he is without a mate. Knowing that he must take a bride quickly, for the sake of his people, even though he is struggling with his own feelings of pain and anger over his father's treachery, he goes for a walk in a forest near the palace to try to clear his head and determine how best to choose a female to rule beside him.
While walking Uaine discovers a human female running loose in Fairie, which is against the most basic tenets of Fae law. Furious at one more problem he must deal with, he takes her prisoner and locks her in the dungeon; only to discover later that she is his soul-mate. The magical bond between them means they are meant to be together forever, but humans can't feel the magic of Fairie. Will Uaine be able to win her heart and convince her that she can trust him to keep her safe from all the dangers of Fairie...including himself?
Roni is a human con woman and petty thief. Having run afoul of the local crime syndicate in the city where she is staying, she finds herself running for her life. Trouble is no stranger to her, but when she falls through a hole in a wall and finds herself in a world with carnivorous trees and rocks that eat people she realizes she may have found more of it than she can deal with. Rescued/arrested by the prince of the Summer Court, it doesn't take long for her to formulate a plan to use him to get herself home. Unfortunately for her, she soon finds that her heart, which she had thought long ago turned to stone, has begun to feel the love she has been playing at. Will she be able to overcome a lifetime of caution and allow herself to follow her heart? Can a criminal love a cop?
Please be aware that this book contains explicit sexual scenes, depictions of BDSM, and anal play. If these things disturb you, then this may not be the book for you.
While walking Uaine discovers a human female running loose in Fairie, which is against the most basic tenets of Fae law. Furious at one more problem he must deal with, he takes her prisoner and locks her in the dungeon; only to discover later that she is his soul-mate. The magical bond between them means they are meant to be together forever, but humans can't feel the magic of Fairie. Will Uaine be able to win her heart and convince her that she can trust him to keep her safe from all the dangers of Fairie...including himself?
Roni is a human con woman and petty thief. Having run afoul of the local crime syndicate in the city where she is staying, she finds herself running for her life. Trouble is no stranger to her, but when she falls through a hole in a wall and finds herself in a world with carnivorous trees and rocks that eat people she realizes she may have found more of it than she can deal with. Rescued/arrested by the prince of the Summer Court, it doesn't take long for her to formulate a plan to use him to get herself home. Unfortunately for her, she soon finds that her heart, which she had thought long ago turned to stone, has begun to feel the love she has been playing at. Will she be able to overcome a lifetime of caution and allow herself to follow her heart? Can a criminal love a cop?
Please be aware that this book contains explicit sexual scenes, depictions of BDSM, and anal play. If these things disturb you, then this may not be the book for you.
286 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 25, 2015
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Mistral Dawn
9 books92 followersMistral Dawn is a thirty-something gal who has lived on both coasts of the US but somehow never in the middle. She currently resides in the Southeast US with her kitty cats (please spay or neuter! :-)) where she works as a hospital drudge and attends graduate school. Taken By The Huntsman is her first effort at writing fiction and if it is well received she has ideas for several more novels and short-stories in this series.
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March 26, 2015
Roni is a woman with a backbone made of steel. She's overcome so many obstacles and learned to survive in a harsh world where being unique isn't always glamorous. Roni has learned to become a chameleon using her unknown heritage and exotic looks to get what she wants. She's the ultimate man eater and survivor. However, Roni still has a big heart and lots of love to give even if she's a tad bit jaded from her lifestyle. An unexpected romp through faerie, court training and an unexpected mate might just be enough to push Roni to trust someone.
Uaine has always been royalty. He's the Summer prince soon to be Summer King. Every woman wants his soon to be glory but not many want bothered with the man himself. How can a guy find a true love amid a sea of women who only see his wealth and position? An angry human woman with a temper and crazy curves totting around a kitten just happens to be his future, that's if she thinks he's good enough.
Roni and Uaine make a fantastic couple because together they compliment each other well. Neither are naive in the ways of the world which brings totally different sets of skills and knowledge to the table. Roni may not be a pushover or be willing to settle down but Uaine has a lot of steamy ideas that change her mind. Besides it's hard to deny a guy who truly loves you with all his heart.
The story itself is wonderful with a lot of different themes that really help to add depth to this story. It certainly goes beyond a simple faerie story. It's well written with a few different twists that'll leave you shocked.
The sex in this story is hot,steamy,creative and not for prudes or anyone who prefers a traditional sex life.
I'd recommend to other fae lovers and PNR junkies. This isn't a story to miss out on. I'm already writing a list of all the fae I want Mistral Dawn to write about next.
Uaine has always been royalty. He's the Summer prince soon to be Summer King. Every woman wants his soon to be glory but not many want bothered with the man himself. How can a guy find a true love amid a sea of women who only see his wealth and position? An angry human woman with a temper and crazy curves totting around a kitten just happens to be his future, that's if she thinks he's good enough.
Roni and Uaine make a fantastic couple because together they compliment each other well. Neither are naive in the ways of the world which brings totally different sets of skills and knowledge to the table. Roni may not be a pushover or be willing to settle down but Uaine has a lot of steamy ideas that change her mind. Besides it's hard to deny a guy who truly loves you with all his heart.
The story itself is wonderful with a lot of different themes that really help to add depth to this story. It certainly goes beyond a simple faerie story. It's well written with a few different twists that'll leave you shocked.
The sex in this story is hot,steamy,creative and not for prudes or anyone who prefers a traditional sex life.
I'd recommend to other fae lovers and PNR junkies. This isn't a story to miss out on. I'm already writing a list of all the fae I want Mistral Dawn to write about next.
July 11, 2020
This series is so much fun.
Richly built Fae world. Leaders of the courts are finding their Fated Mates.
Women fall into Fae realm and get spotted by their men.
Heavy consent is asked for. Which I love. BDSM is used is wonderful and delicious ways.
This girl is a con woman who thinks to use her new relationship with the Summer Prince to get what she wants, but she falls to deeply for him to leave.
I love it so much. Some aspects of this one drug on a bit too long. But it was good.
Richly built Fae world. Leaders of the courts are finding their Fated Mates.
Women fall into Fae realm and get spotted by their men.
Heavy consent is asked for. Which I love. BDSM is used is wonderful and delicious ways.
This girl is a con woman who thinks to use her new relationship with the Summer Prince to get what she wants, but she falls to deeply for him to leave.
I love it so much. Some aspects of this one drug on a bit too long. But it was good.
March 11, 2015
Bound by the Summer Prince comes quick on the heels of Taken by the Huntsman. Shortly after the execution of their King, the Summer Court is falling into chaos. The Queen is in mourning and won't see anyone, so the prince has taken on the duties of both the king and the queen. Pulled in too many directions at once and enraged by his father's crimes, he takes a walk to clear his head and get away from the politics where he comes across some human intruder into his lands: Roni.
Having earned her degree from the school of hard knocks, Roni is a street savvy woman with her eye always on her next Mark. Conning men out of their wealth, she doesn't lead the cleanest of lives, but she's comfortable with who she is. When a mistake turns into a chase, Roni finds herself in a strange land where the plants are as dangerous as the creatures, and the only people she can see are the men hunting her, that is until she meets Uaine, who promptly tosses her in his dungeon.
Mistrial Dawn takes a sassy con artist with an agenda and matches her to a heart-of-gold Prince. They both take their time learning the meaning of true partnership, but when they do finally get it, it is clear that they both complement each other's strengths and weaknesses perfectly. The story is filled with internal narrative just as you would expect from this author and will draw you into the minds and hearts of her characters.
Get ready to ride the unadulterated waves of your emotions as you read this novel. I was sad, angry, happy, frustrated, joyed, and so very hot for this couple. I loved Taken and Bound hasn't left me even a little disappointed.
Having earned her degree from the school of hard knocks, Roni is a street savvy woman with her eye always on her next Mark. Conning men out of their wealth, she doesn't lead the cleanest of lives, but she's comfortable with who she is. When a mistake turns into a chase, Roni finds herself in a strange land where the plants are as dangerous as the creatures, and the only people she can see are the men hunting her, that is until she meets Uaine, who promptly tosses her in his dungeon.
Mistrial Dawn takes a sassy con artist with an agenda and matches her to a heart-of-gold Prince. They both take their time learning the meaning of true partnership, but when they do finally get it, it is clear that they both complement each other's strengths and weaknesses perfectly. The story is filled with internal narrative just as you would expect from this author and will draw you into the minds and hearts of her characters.
Get ready to ride the unadulterated waves of your emotions as you read this novel. I was sad, angry, happy, frustrated, joyed, and so very hot for this couple. I loved Taken and Bound hasn't left me even a little disappointed.
September 3, 2015
Bound by the Summer Prince follows not long after Taken By The Huntsman.
Roni is a con artist. Turns out that she conned the wrong person. As she is being pursued by a couple of men, she finds herself swirling into... a new world?
Uaine is soon to take over the court now that his father had been killed by the Erlking. While on a walk through the forest, he encounters a woman, who is being pursued by two other human men. They were killed by the forest and he finds it peculiar that the woman wore iron that protects her from all elements of the Fae... Not knowing yet when could her intentions be, he takes her with him to court and brings her to the dungeon.
If I compared this to the previous installment in the series, I would say that this is a great improvement! The issues that kept me from enjoying the first are barely here anymore.
For the first half of the book, I didn't like Roni. In fact, I almost hated her. But as I turn the pages, I found myself thinking, 'not bad'. Although I still think that she didn't deserve Uaine who was more devoted to her than she is, even when she finally realized her feelings for him. But I think she would, indeed, make an awesome queen.
A rather slow-paced plot, phenomenal worldbuilding, and well-developed characters; this is a very enjoyable read for those who are fans of fantasy, romance and some kinky sex thrown in! Who knew that a Fae prince could be into BDSM?
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Roni is a con artist. Turns out that she conned the wrong person. As she is being pursued by a couple of men, she finds herself swirling into... a new world?
Uaine is soon to take over the court now that his father had been killed by the Erlking. While on a walk through the forest, he encounters a woman, who is being pursued by two other human men. They were killed by the forest and he finds it peculiar that the woman wore iron that protects her from all elements of the Fae... Not knowing yet when could her intentions be, he takes her with him to court and brings her to the dungeon.
If I compared this to the previous installment in the series, I would say that this is a great improvement! The issues that kept me from enjoying the first are barely here anymore.
For the first half of the book, I didn't like Roni. In fact, I almost hated her. But as I turn the pages, I found myself thinking, 'not bad'. Although I still think that she didn't deserve Uaine who was more devoted to her than she is, even when she finally realized her feelings for him. But I think she would, indeed, make an awesome queen.
A rather slow-paced plot, phenomenal worldbuilding, and well-developed characters; this is a very enjoyable read for those who are fans of fantasy, romance and some kinky sex thrown in! Who knew that a Fae prince could be into BDSM?
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March 28, 2015
Roni is an independent woman who has a history of using her sexuality to her advantage. This comes in handy when she runs cons on men. It is through her attempt to escape a con job gone wrong that lands her in the Fae world. Upon immediately entering the Fae world, Roni must navigate a tricky landscape set on her demise. Realizing a human is running loose, Uaine, the summer prince, captures her and places Roni in his dungeon before she or the Fae around her can cause the human harm. While his prisoner, Uaine discovers Roni is his soulmate which compels him to set her free. This remains a thematic element of the storyline with Uaine continually trying to create enough of a sense of safety for Roni to allow herself to completely accept she is wanted and loved unconditionally,
This is the second novel by Mistral Dawn, and it is apparent to those who read her first novel, Taken By The Huntsman, she has grown as a writer and storyteller. The writing issues found in Ms. Dawn's previous novel have practically all disappeared, making this novel a throughly enjoyable read as this novel flows beautifully. Ms. Dawn continues her world building by introducing new types of magical creatures and adding new locations while making references to characters from her first novel.
This book explores themes related to insecurities around authentic love, justice, new social roles, and cultural expectations. Of course, this fantasy romance includes very hot magical sex. It is exciting to see a writer who approaches her work from a feminist perspective and gives her heroines agency in how they express their needs and desires without hesitation. Ms. Dawn creates heroines, who at core, know who they are and maintain good personal boundaries even if like the rest of us, they still struggle to better understand themselves and those around them.
(Full Disclosure: The author if this review was an editor for this book.)
This is the second novel by Mistral Dawn, and it is apparent to those who read her first novel, Taken By The Huntsman, she has grown as a writer and storyteller. The writing issues found in Ms. Dawn's previous novel have practically all disappeared, making this novel a throughly enjoyable read as this novel flows beautifully. Ms. Dawn continues her world building by introducing new types of magical creatures and adding new locations while making references to characters from her first novel.
This book explores themes related to insecurities around authentic love, justice, new social roles, and cultural expectations. Of course, this fantasy romance includes very hot magical sex. It is exciting to see a writer who approaches her work from a feminist perspective and gives her heroines agency in how they express their needs and desires without hesitation. Ms. Dawn creates heroines, who at core, know who they are and maintain good personal boundaries even if like the rest of us, they still struggle to better understand themselves and those around them.
(Full Disclosure: The author if this review was an editor for this book.)
September 19, 2015
What I like the best about a book
Is when it's not what you expect.
The story begins with Roni(Veronica), being chased by four men, security guards presumably of the man she had just lifted a wallet from. Yes, Roni is a petty thief! With the men Hinton her heels she runs into a warehouse where she believes she is safe. As she is hiding a cat jumps into her arms and she jumps giving away her hiding place. She manages to get away and as she rushes out she falls into a hole of some sort and can feel herself whirled into what seems a never-ending funnel.
When she wakes from her fall she finds herself in a mystic jungle which turns out to be the land of Fae. ( I did not expect that at all!) Enter a hunk of a prince and everything is turned upside down. What happens when you mix Roni and a Prince? Hell, I'm not telling you, you will have to read the book look me! And let me tell you this is definitely a book to be read! Oh don't let me forget the steamy love scenes, yes this book as it all! I highly recommend this book to everyone who is looking for a fantastic adventurous, thrilling and exciting read!
Is when it's not what you expect.
The story begins with Roni(Veronica), being chased by four men, security guards presumably of the man she had just lifted a wallet from. Yes, Roni is a petty thief! With the men Hinton her heels she runs into a warehouse where she believes she is safe. As she is hiding a cat jumps into her arms and she jumps giving away her hiding place. She manages to get away and as she rushes out she falls into a hole of some sort and can feel herself whirled into what seems a never-ending funnel.
When she wakes from her fall she finds herself in a mystic jungle which turns out to be the land of Fae. ( I did not expect that at all!) Enter a hunk of a prince and everything is turned upside down. What happens when you mix Roni and a Prince? Hell, I'm not telling you, you will have to read the book look me! And let me tell you this is definitely a book to be read! Oh don't let me forget the steamy love scenes, yes this book as it all! I highly recommend this book to everyone who is looking for a fantastic adventurous, thrilling and exciting read!
May 18, 2015
In Fae mythology in the realm of faerie there are different areas ruled by Fae, some are elves, some are Sidhe, some are trolls and some are just Wild Fae and more. While vivacious young Veronica Randolph is running for her life on the cold streets of the latest in a long list of towns after running a con on a mobsters brother, who knew?, she takes cover in an abandoned warehouse where she shimmies into a small cubby hole and finds a kitten who promptly yowls and gives her hiding spot away. Time to run, with the kitten in her arms she trips and falls down a Fairy portal with 4 killers hot on her trail. When she awakens she is in a magical forest that can literally eat you alive...Surprise Roni, you are now in Fairie and NO HUMAN EVER LEAVES! After she escapes the killers, loses the kitten, is kidnapped by a gorgeous man, put in a dungeon by that gorgeous man and is released, again by the gorgeous man and is told she is his "Anamchara" his soul mate and the future Queen of the Summer Court. Whaa? For an independent soul there is about to be one "hell-of-a" battle between her and her future "King", Uaine her to be husband. 'Cause this gal doesn't TAKE orders from any one, even drop dead gorgeous ones! Let the lovin', er, fighting begin. I'm takin' bets! Another Good, Good read by the incomparable Mistral Dawn. What's next? I've gotta go search on Amazon, Ta, Ta!
Dawn, Mistral (2015-02-25). Bound By The Summer Prince
Dawn, Mistral (2015-02-25). Bound By The Summer Prince
November 6, 2015
Roni is a feisty heroine in spite of, or perhaps because of, her difficult past, and a lot easier to empathize with than you might expect since she is introduced attempting to escape after stealing a man’s wallet. She, a cat, and her four would-be captors are plunged down a chute into a jungle, where the men die, one by one, in various gory ways worthy of any horror movie. Roni rescues the cat, and I’ll never be able to look at the author’s twitter profile again – I found this book on twitter – without thinking of the cat pictured there as Mr Spats!
Discriminated against for her coffee-coloured skin, and accustomed to using sex as a weapon to control and make money from men, Roni holds true to her human beliefs in equality when she finds herself not only in the magical land of Fairie, but chosen by a goddess to be the partner of the Summer Prince and, when she has learned the language and laws, bound to serve beside him as his queen.
BDSM was a surprise but it’s well-written, with a safe word that the Summer Prince respects, though read far enough and you’ll find one spanking Roni didn’t expect but richly deserves. Will you read to the end? I’d be surprised if anyone opened this book, closed it before the end, and didn’t take an interest in what might happen next.
Discriminated against for her coffee-coloured skin, and accustomed to using sex as a weapon to control and make money from men, Roni holds true to her human beliefs in equality when she finds herself not only in the magical land of Fairie, but chosen by a goddess to be the partner of the Summer Prince and, when she has learned the language and laws, bound to serve beside him as his queen.
BDSM was a surprise but it’s well-written, with a safe word that the Summer Prince respects, though read far enough and you’ll find one spanking Roni didn’t expect but richly deserves. Will you read to the end? I’d be surprised if anyone opened this book, closed it before the end, and didn’t take an interest in what might happen next.
September 16, 2016
Roni is a strong, full on woman, she knows how to take care of herself, she had no choice but to learn. But there are some things all the street smarts and cons had never prepared her for. While fleeing from a con gone wrong she inadvertently finds her escape through a passage to another realm. In this strange world everything seems deadly and unfamiliar. Then she comes across Uaine, he claims she is his, yet she feels no such pull. In order to escape Roni must pull the con of a lifetime. No human has every been allowed to return from Fairie. Will her plans succeed, especially when she finds herself beginning to question where the con stops and the truth begins?
Bound By The Summer Prince is a well-crafted story with believable and interesting characters. I really enjoyed the combination of Fae legends and species and how they all fit into the hierarchy of the Summer Court. Our world could certainly stand to learn a thing or two from their perspectives. A great story both from a fantasy and an erotic romance perspective. The great balance between the two made this a real pleasure to read.
Bound By The Summer Prince is a well-crafted story with believable and interesting characters. I really enjoyed the combination of Fae legends and species and how they all fit into the hierarchy of the Summer Court. Our world could certainly stand to learn a thing or two from their perspectives. A great story both from a fantasy and an erotic romance perspective. The great balance between the two made this a real pleasure to read.
May 14, 2015
I just loved their story. I thought it was well written with all the right elements to make it exciting.
Uaine, what can I say? I felt sorry for him, why do you ask? Well first off he meets this stranger who is a little off, and what I mean by that, she has her issues. Not going to say what they are. He's hot, um yeah not just because he is the Summer Prince, ;) but he knows how to please. But he also wants to understand his mate.
Roni, is confused and bewildered by all that encompasses her life. She gets trapped in a realm and now she can't leave. She thinks she will manipulate Uaine, but questions her own motives.
Will she learn what is good and what isn't? Read the book it is good honest.
Oh and this is very erotic, very hot.
I was given this book by the author, thank you Mistral.
Uaine, what can I say? I felt sorry for him, why do you ask? Well first off he meets this stranger who is a little off, and what I mean by that, she has her issues. Not going to say what they are. He's hot, um yeah not just because he is the Summer Prince, ;) but he knows how to please. But he also wants to understand his mate.
Roni, is confused and bewildered by all that encompasses her life. She gets trapped in a realm and now she can't leave. She thinks she will manipulate Uaine, but questions her own motives.
Will she learn what is good and what isn't? Read the book it is good honest.
Oh and this is very erotic, very hot.
I was given this book by the author, thank you Mistral.
September 12, 2016
For lovers of fantasy worlds where elves and fairies dwell in magical kingdoms, the forests are quite literally alive, and where anything is possible, this will be an enjoyable read.
Roni (Veronica) is a feisty character thrust into this magical parallel world, and on the whole she's a like-able character, holding her own in a strange new world. But sadly, I didn't feel an emotional connection to the hunky, male hero, Uaine. Mr Spats, however, is adorable.
For me, the descriptive dialogue was very lengthy in parts, and I was surprised to see the use of parentheses in fiction. However, on the whole, a pleasant read and I'm sure fantasy enthusiasts will really enjoy it.
Roni (Veronica) is a feisty character thrust into this magical parallel world, and on the whole she's a like-able character, holding her own in a strange new world. But sadly, I didn't feel an emotional connection to the hunky, male hero, Uaine. Mr Spats, however, is adorable.
For me, the descriptive dialogue was very lengthy in parts, and I was surprised to see the use of parentheses in fiction. However, on the whole, a pleasant read and I'm sure fantasy enthusiasts will really enjoy it.
March 30, 2015
WHAT A RIDE! Mistral Dawn is a FANTASTIC storyteller! Loved the character and world building that carries over from TAKEN BY THE HUNTSMAN. I simply can't wait for the next book. One of my new forever authors.
April 25, 2015
Another great story from Mistral Dawn.
A story of adventure in the land of the Fae and the ultimate love between Uaine, the Summer Prince and Roni the human girl. She must learn to let go of the tight rein on her emotions from her past before she can totally accept her new life.
A story of adventure in the land of the Fae and the ultimate love between Uaine, the Summer Prince and Roni the human girl. She must learn to let go of the tight rein on her emotions from her past before she can totally accept her new life.
August 6, 2015
Great read
Received a free copy for my honest opinion.
Another great book by Mistral. If you like Fae and intrigue you will love this book. The detail she puts into the book really draws you in.
Received a free copy for my honest opinion.
Another great book by Mistral. If you like Fae and intrigue you will love this book. The detail she puts into the book really draws you in.
January 2, 2016
I enjoyed this book but I got to say that not as much as the first one.
May 27, 2017
A good red however I did not enjoy it as much as the first book taken by the huntsman though I loved the sex scenes!!
November 29, 2019
A sexy romp into the land of the fae staring a magnetic, and beautiful, heroine of color? The moment I saw the cover for this novel I knew I had to read it. The world building is stellar and the heroine, Roni, is easy to sympathize with and root for as she navigates the new world in which she finds herself.
There are plenty of juicy scenes, featuring a tantalizing male lead, to keep the reader engaged and the author painstakingly crafts her scenes with the level of detail necessary to really see the world she has created.
Definitely give this a read!
There are plenty of juicy scenes, featuring a tantalizing male lead, to keep the reader engaged and the author painstakingly crafts her scenes with the level of detail necessary to really see the world she has created.
Definitely give this a read!
May 16, 2019
Really neat idea but the writing was poor enough that I gave up reading. If this was edited I would try again.
October 11, 2019
Fae Good read.
July 3, 2021
So after reading up to 70% I took a break from it because I found myself bored and/or annoyed. When I ended up going back to finish I just found myself pushing through instead of actually enjoying it so I DNF. Obviously, there are many people who enjoyed this book so it might be a personal preference.
I think the big reason I did not enjoy the book is I did not like the heroine, Roni. Roni is not your typical heroine which is fine but I feel like she was trying so hard not to be the typical heroine that it got annoying. At a certain point, she was adamant about leaving but she even questioned why considering she had nothing to go back to and was growing to care for Uaine so before a reason came up that made sense it sounded like she wanted to leave because that was what she was supposed to do as a heroine in the story to create tension. It just didn't make sense to me half the time. I also didn't like her manipulation tactics and character in general after a while. I could understand that she did what she did in the past to survive but it becomes hard to read about how the heroine you are supposed to root for manipulated and stole from people and is also attempting to manipulate the hero no matter how unsuccessful she is at it half the time.
I do think this author has great ideas. They have built a very interesting world that is very well done. I just wish that the same amount of effort and thought that was put into the world-building was put into the main characters and their story/relationship.
I think the big reason I did not enjoy the book is I did not like the heroine, Roni. Roni is not your typical heroine which is fine but I feel like she was trying so hard not to be the typical heroine that it got annoying. At a certain point, she was adamant about leaving but she even questioned why considering she had nothing to go back to and was growing to care for Uaine so before a reason came up that made sense it sounded like she wanted to leave because that was what she was supposed to do as a heroine in the story to create tension. It just didn't make sense to me half the time. I also didn't like her manipulation tactics and character in general after a while. I could understand that she did what she did in the past to survive but it becomes hard to read about how the heroine you are supposed to root for manipulated and stole from people and is also attempting to manipulate the hero no matter how unsuccessful she is at it half the time.
I do think this author has great ideas. They have built a very interesting world that is very well done. I just wish that the same amount of effort and thought that was put into the world-building was put into the main characters and their story/relationship.
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