I read a lot of dark fantasy, and it was refreshing to find a story that focused more on hope and rebuilding in the aftermath of the Dark One’s defeat. This was charming tale featuring farming, reconciliation, parenting, figuring out how to be your own kind of leader, and an adorable queer romance. I noticed a few editing lapses, but nothing serious enough to significantly impact my enjoyment.
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55% complete! Kida has read 11 of 20 books.
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Kida rated The Bone Spindle: 4 stars
The Bone Spindle by Leslie Vedder
Sleeping Beauty meets Indiana Jones in this thrilling fairytale retelling for fans of Sorcery of Thorns and The Cruel Prince …
Kida finished reading The Bone Spindle by Leslie Vedder
The Bone Spindle by Leslie Vedder
Sleeping Beauty meets Indiana Jones in this thrilling fairytale retelling for fans of Sorcery of Thorns and The Cruel Prince …
Kida set a goal to read 20 books in 2023
Kida reviewed Orc Haven by Beryll Brackhaus
The great war is over. The Dark Queen has fallen, slain by a dwarven champion …
Sweet fantasy story
4 stars
Orc Haven by Beryll Brackhaus, Osiris Brackhaus
The great war is over. The Dark Queen has fallen, slain by a dwarven champion as the prophecies foretold.
Still …
Kida finished reading Orc Haven by Beryll Brackhaus
Orc Haven by Beryll Brackhaus, Osiris Brackhaus
The great war is over. The Dark Queen has fallen, slain by a dwarven champion as the prophecies foretold.
Still …
Kida rated A Marvellous Light: 5 stars
A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske
Set in an alternative Edwardian England, this is a comedy of manners, manor houses, and hedge mazes: including a magic-infused …
Kida finished reading A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske
A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske
Set in an alternative Edwardian England, this is a comedy of manners, manor houses, and hedge mazes: including a magic-infused …
Kida reviewed A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland
Solid fantasy romance
5 stars
I really liked the first half of this book. The latter part sidelined many of my favorite plot elements in order to focus almost exclusively on the romance, which isn’t my thing; this book may be a better choice for readers more into pure romance. Lovely writing, though, and very sympathetic characters as well.