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Vertex by Terina Adams is an intricately woven fantasy novel with extensive world-building, a complex plot, and deeply layered characters. The story follows Aara and Alysna, two protagonists navigating a world that is as rich as it is unforgiving. However, this is not a fast-paced romantasy—if you’re looking for a quick, easy fantasy romance, this may not be the book for you.
The first half is slow, almost overwhelming at times, as the world-building is dense, and it takes a while to connect the ...more
The first half is slow, almost overwhelming at times, as the world-building is dense, and it takes a while to connect the ...more
Vertex is a fantasy romance thats heavy on the Fantasy light on the Romance. The tropes include Hidden Magic, forbidden love, evil/corrupt power structures, secrets kept and destinies to be revealed.
Triggers include death of loved ones, child neglect, confinement, and characters mental health and trauma. The spice is 1.5 chilli's with some on page scenes but mild action.
The world building in this story takes up a lot of space and you get a real feel for the different areas of the story. The dr ...more
Triggers include death of loved ones, child neglect, confinement, and characters mental health and trauma. The spice is 1.5 chilli's with some on page scenes but mild action.
The world building in this story takes up a lot of space and you get a real feel for the different areas of the story. The dr ...more
Aara is a young girl who has been plucked from her home to compete in the games of the Vertex. She is broken, but needs to hone her talent to survive. She seeks out Jarin, the Blade Master, to train her. Her love for others is holding her back, she needs to learn how to love herself enough to survive.
Queen Alysna lives in the shadows. Trying to avoid king Takasi as much as possible. She finds a friendship for Novell, the king’s mistress, and learns her secrets. Then they find themselves having t ...more
Queen Alysna lives in the shadows. Trying to avoid king Takasi as much as possible. She finds a friendship for Novell, the king’s mistress, and learns her secrets. Then they find themselves having t ...more
