Utena reviewed Bespelled by Laura Thalassa (Bewitched, #2)
Review of 'Bespelled' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
I love it when small recaps start at the beginning of a book with:
"In the Off Chance That Asshole Memnon Screws with My Memory Again"
Because you know the lead female is about to kick the butt of the male lead all while offering us a small recap of the first book. Also, bonus points for the sarcasm added to it. Seriously, our girl called him a "tit-sucking whoremonger." She was ready to throw hands at our male lead, but I am certain he would enjoy it wayyyy too much from her.
And speaking of our male lead, he deserved to grovel at her feet. He should be continuously groveling at her feet. I understand his position because he was made to believe the circumstances from his own experiences without knowing her side and now that he had it - he was remorseful for his treatment of her and …
I love it when small recaps start at the beginning of a book with:
"In the Off Chance That Asshole Memnon Screws with My Memory Again"
Because you know the lead female is about to kick the butt of the male lead all while offering us a small recap of the first book. Also, bonus points for the sarcasm added to it. Seriously, our girl called him a "tit-sucking whoremonger." She was ready to throw hands at our male lead, but I am certain he would enjoy it wayyyy too much from her.
And speaking of our male lead, he deserved to grovel at her feet. He should be continuously groveling at her feet. I understand his position because he was made to believe the circumstances from his own experiences without knowing her side and now that he had it - he was remorseful for his treatment of her and I am glad to see that. Honestly, I prefer him as a morally dark grey color. While he may have been painted the villain in the first book, I don't see him as such anymore. I see more as this darker grey character neither hero nor villain but stuck in between because of his desire (and love?) of Selene.
I love how things are heating up, not only in the love department for Memnon and Selene but in general. We have a story filled with mystery and a past that doesn't seem to be just in the past but mixes into the present storyline. This series has become one of my favorites and I cannot wait to see what Ms. Thalassa brings to the next book.
"We are like the stars. Eternal."
Yes, yes you are, Memnon, both you and Selene. I cannot wait to see you both in the next book. it cannot come fast enough for me.
*Disclaimer: Thank you so much to Netgalley, Ms. Thalassa, and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for allowing me to read the ARC. The review was given has been on my own and I am not paid for it.
