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This took me almost four days to get through. It was literally putting me to sleep… all the politics, history and world building bored me so much I actually took two naps while trying to get through this book (which is never a good sign) - but even though it took me a while to wrap my head around what was going on… once I did, I got pretty invested in the story and was intrigued enough to make it through all of the info dumping.
It should be noted that...THERE ARE a lot of POVs in this book, but as a result, it feels more wholesome. The plot also seems to vary in pace as unlike Book 2, which was largely spent on the journey to Ulysede, this instalment feels more like a movie. Seeing something from multiple points of view, and watching the story unfold while our characters are halfway across the world! The only downside to this is that if you end up invested in one person's point of view, you have to wait a while before you get their point of view again... Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who help ensure the accuracy of information about books and authors in the Goodreads' catalog. The Goodreads Libra Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who help ensure the accuracy of information about books and authors in the Goodreads' catalog. The Goodreads Librarians Group is the official group for requesting additions or updates to the catalog, including: I didn't particularly cared for the romance, but that's probably because Zander was not particularly unforgettable to me. Wherever it is, I’m beyond pleased that you’re finally letting it loose. You’ve found my weakness, and I’m gonna be here . . .THE WORLD WAS AMAZING and it definitely gave me From Blood & Ash vibes, but was still unique and interesting! The world seems so expansive and we've only learned about a littler sliver of it so far so I'm excited to see where the next book takes us When she is magically transported from New York City to a fantastic world and tasked with stealing a stone, she finds herself in the body of her doppelgänger, an evil princess in this world who has committed a great crime against the Kingdom of Islor, the one she's currently in. THE ROMANCE was just okay for me... I was expecting to love it but idk, there was just something missing and I can't really explain it. Zander was smitten with Romero’s and seemed like a good love interest, but I just was not obsessed with him like I usually am with fantasy love interests 😅 Political intrigue, sexual tension, slow burns, the most perfect enemies to lovers and swoony kings!... I did NOT realise how obsessed I would become.' 5* reader review
It was a bit of a slog to get through and the politics, intrigue, and mystery have fried my brain cells leaving only two of them left, but— After finding her boss dead, as well as his henchmen, the mysterious woman, Sofie, whisks Romy away to her mansion, where she's given the immediate task of returning her husband to her. You know that feeling when you finish an amazing book? Like that hollow feeling of loss and the burn to read what comes next? You are the worthiest of causes I have ever met, that I ever will meet, and I will follow you into the rift if you ask it of me. But do not ever ask me to leave your side.”
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I think the writing was excellent but my main issue was the info-dump. I was hooked in the first half but it's the second half of the book that lost me. The prolonged dialogue and the smalla amount of action did not help. I kept pushing myself to finish it. But was it a boring reading experience? I wouldn't say that. I think this book would've been better if it was shorter. I REALLY DID NOT LIKE ROMERIA and I think that was my biggest issue with the book. She felt so bland to me. Like why was she even characterized as a thief when she never used her thievery skills?! She just kind of remained trapped in her room, attended meetings when she was requested to, talked to her new friends, etc. I was waiting for her to do something badass or surprising but it never really happened, which greatly disappointed me An exciting and unpredictable fantasy story with a chemistry-filled enemies-to-lovers romance... I loved it!' 5* reader review
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