The Winter King (Weathermages of Mystral, #1) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Jul 20, 2021 Katyana rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: alpha-hole, fantasy, romance

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Oct 13, 2018 Thenia rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy, romance, series, magic, r-ab, reviewed, 2018

A satisfying fantasy romance with strong characters and engaging plot.

Wynter, the fierce Winter King, has more than enough reasons to hate the Summerlands, considering that (view spoiler). Devastated and beyond enraged, Wynter declared war on the Summerlands and after succeeding in conquering them, he vowed to get A satisfying fantasy romance with strong characters and engaging plot.

Wynter, the fierce Winter King, has more than enough reasons to hate the Summerlands, considering that (view spoiler). Devastated and beyond enraged, Wynter declared war on the Summerlands and after succeeding in conquering them, he vowed to get one of the traitorous king's daughters as wife as part of his revenge.

Khamsin, a Summerland princess, grew up hidden away, treated abominably by her father and everyone in the palace but her sisters. (view spoiler) When the opportunity comes for her father to be rid of her, while at the same time trick the Winter King that conquered his kingdom, he has no qualms at all and forces her to marry the enemy king.

Kham is no victim, however, and tries to make the best of her new circumstances, despite the animosity she faces from every front.

Wynter and Kham have been at odds since the moment they met, before they even knew who the other was, but they had also been undeniably attracted to one another and soon feelings develop between them.

Unfortunately, they have a number of obstacles to overcome, (view spoiler).

Quite engaging story and interesting plot and characters.

The series continues with The Sea King, featuring the charming warrior introduced in this book and one of Kham's sisters. ...more

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Dec 18, 2023 R. rated it it was ok

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Jun 20, 2016 Mari rated it it was ok

CL Wilson is an unusual mixture of cringe inducing plot holes, complete lack of believable psychological motivation, mind blowing stupidity, and a good story, with engaging characters and a full, satisfying fantasy world. She hits and misses equally. I think given time and thought she will really write something great. But I don't think she has done it yet. She needs to slow down, make the plots less elaborate, and more clean. To use an example GRR Martin. He never sacrifices simplicity and logi ...more

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Jan 08, 2024 Caroline rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Nothing like enemies to lovers

This was a fun ride. A war, a conquering king, a abused princess, magical powers, ancient Legends, monsters.
You understand both characters, they have depth, you sympathise with them you grow to care about them.
Kickass, mayhem causing FMC. Hot and Tormented MMC. An evil king and an evil "cow" who we just want to b*tch slap.
Romped through it! ...more

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