Wonderful Reads for the Quirky & Discerning Book Lover
Adult
Romantasy Novella
Availability:
Amazon
Format:
ebook, paperback
Clean Fiction Edition:
Spring 2022
Reviewer:
ALM
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Blurb:
In a world full of elves, woodwose, gargoyles, and brownies among others, humans can’t help crossing paths with all of the magical species. Well, everyone except Avril. She manages to avoid all elves. Then one day, her master orders her to steal a dagger from the very elf she wishes to evade most, the elven spymaster of Eldarlan. Bound by her indenture, she has no choice but to obey. She plans a swift sneak and grab mission, but things go awry. Illeron knows more than any elf should. The gathering, analyzing, and disseminating of information consumes his life to the point his brother suggests he needs a distraction. So, when a human woman breaks into his study to steal his dagger, he seizes the opportunity and offers her a bargain she can’t refuse. And a fate he never imagined.
Review:
This book was recommended to me by one of my many Facebook Book Groups. Needless to say, I was not disappointed.
What gives this book an extra edge over most romance in the genre is the complex backstory that is moving along behind the main story. I haven’t read a book that has this much going on outside the story as this one does. It is like Rae flipped the normal order of things upside down. Usually a story like this would be a subplot inside of a larger fantasy epic, but instead she has the fantasy epic going on in the background while the relationship takes center stage. I found the switch refreshing and added an element of unknown to a rather predictable romantic plot.
If you are NOT usually a fan of romance, this is a good book to test out if it is for you. If you ARE a fan of romance, this is not your typical cozy princess story and I think that you will love it!
P - May include more action, magic, romance, and "short-lived" violence, Can employ more suspense.
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