Hunt on Dark Waters By: Katee Robert

I need to give a huge thank you to Netgalley and in turn Penguin for giving me a chance to review this beauty early. I have loved so many books Katee has put out in the past. And was so excited when I found out she was diving into a pirate book. No matter what my tastes change to over the years, I always seem to never get tired of a good ocean adventure, pirate, fantasy themed story.

(I may have turned on the OG Pirates of the Caribbean while I read this, and binged through the original 3 from the series as background haha)

A stern captain meets his witchy match in this captivating first fantasy romance novel in the Crimson Sails series from Katee Robert, the New York Times bestselling author of the TikTok smash-hit Neon Gods.

Evelyn is a witch with a perfect storm of impulses: terrible taste in bed partners, sticky fingers, and a lust for danger. After she steals from her vampire ex and falls through a portal to another realm, she’s fished out of the waters by a band of seafarers and their telekinetic captain. She’s immediately given a choice—join their ship’s crew or die.

Bowen has no memory of his life before he became one of the Cŵn Annwn. He and his band of pirates are bound by vow to patrol through Threshold, the magical sea in between realms, keeping the portals to other worlds safe. When he rescues Evelyn, he doesn’t expect to be attracted to the unflappably brassy pickpocket. The longer he spends in her presence, the more he begins to question if his heart is the next thing she’ll steal.

But as tension heats up between Bowen and Evelyn, the danger at sea escalates as well. Because Evelyn has no intention of keeping her vows to the Cŵn Annwn, and if she betrays the crew, both she and Bowen will pay the ultimate price....

I have been so excited for this book. When I first heard about it and read the synopsis, I knew it was something I was going to want to read. And when Netgalley approved the ARC request, I literally had it sent to my kindle and started within 5 minutes.

Then of course I only made it like 2 chapters in before I had to put it on the backburner for work, and wait until the weekend to actually read it. But man, I flew through it once I had the time to sit down and give it a good couple chunks of my time.

I have a lot of feelings for this book. As I whole I enjoyed it. There was adventure. There was thievery, there was good spicy time. There was even a little mystery and intrigue there. And of course there was pirates and questionable choices galore. Everything that helps to make a good fantasy book.

It was a pretty fast paced read, sometimes too fast at times. But the world was built well, and the characters for the most part were relatable, or at least intriguing. I didn't know much about where the lore for this book was based from, but found my self definitely interested and doing a few Google searches as the book went. I love some good mythology and lore based books. And am always interested in learning more about ones I've not heard of or know little about.

So that was a fun thing I enjoyed that came from this book.

I also really liked the characters in the book. They were all a little flawed in some way or another. And I really appreciated that. It's fun to have strong crazy heroes that can do whatever their hearts desire. But I like when a character has something they need to work on or get better at. Or just something that adds a little flair to them.

I wasn't sure how I felt about Evelyn for a good chunk at the start of the book. (I already struggle with female leads a lot of times in books) And for me she started a little rough. She was definitely feisty and sarcastic. And I liked those sides to her.  But she annoyed me too at times. She was very stuck in her own head and didn't do a lot for me, other then frustrate me with her poor choices. That being said. She got better. And I slowly warmed up to her.

Evelyn started to show her true colors, and actually found something to fight and care for. And her moral compass wasn't quite as off as I originally thought. She had a good sense of humor, and the sassy sarcastic side became almost endearing at times.

I don't mind characters with questionable motives. But I need them to have a reason for them. And until that began to show with Evelyn, I think that's what I struggled with most. So when that was no longer an issue. I adored her, and her thieving ways haha.

On the flip side, we have Bowen. I definitely took to him easier then I did Evelyn. He gave a pretty sound introduction. And I liked his character progression, and he had a decent amount of depth to him that was conveyed quickly.

I appreciated all of the little things that affected him and changed him, and how he maneuvered them all. Plus he and Evelyn had some great chemistry. They brought out the best in each other. And it was once they started interacting, that both of them really began to shine as individual characters too.

I guess the last set of characters I wan to talk about are some of the supporting charters. Lizzie seems like she's got some depth coming that may be interesting to see when the next book comes out. Again, she was one at first that I wasn't exactly drawn to. But she grew on me as it went. And then there were Nox and Dia. We didn't get to see a whole lot from them. But the time they were in the book, I really liked what they added to the story. They gave it just that little something it needed, and provided some commentary and views that I think were needed to give our main crew the depth they were missing.

I'll jump into some of my thoughts on the story itself. As I said above, I generally liked this book. It had a lot of cool aspects to it, and an original plot. And even with the few downers I said with the characters, as they found themselves, they shined as the story went on.

I'm not gonna say there weren't some things I disliked about this book, but all in all it was a solid a read.

My one probably biggest complaint was that I could tell at about the halfway point that this book wasn't gonna wrap up its story. I was aware there is going to be a part 2. But it's going to be about different characters. And while I'm always up for standalone books in a connected world/universe. I'm not a big fan of seeing what these characters will do from someone else's perspective, when they're story is so pivotal to what is happening in the world of Threshold. I think Lizzie will be a fun character to focus on. She's bad a** in a scary way haha. But as far as Threshold and the Cŵn Annwn are concerned, I want Evelyn and Bowen for that. So I felt like it was kind of a let down to see their story not at least wrap up in a way that could tell the rest of that story on the fringes. And maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised by how Katee writes the 2nd book. She's a great author and I just have to trust her process. It just made things feel rushed and unfinished in a way I wasn't a fan of. And had me watching the pages tick down fully well knowing I wasn't going to get the resolution I wanted. (I can deal with cliff hangers. They drive a reader crazy in the best way. But the switching characters is what throws me here)

Also, there were a few parts of the book that just seemed rushed in general. I don't mind a quick paced book, or even like an insta love situation (Not that that was exactly what this was) But in world building aspects, there was so much to explain and explore, and I would have been super excited to spend some time seeing that and actually exploring on top of the romance and one particular conflict.

I don't know, I feel like I'm talking in circles here. I truly enjoyed this book. There was just something missing I wish I could put in words better without it seeming negative as heck.

So for a positive, I really really liked the world building. Threshold seems like such a cool yet dangerous fantasy world. And the monsters and creatures made my little fantasy DnD loving heart happy. And the way Evelyn uses her witch power is one of the coolest ways I've seen someone do that. It was so unique and original. And was such a neat take on the semantics of using her powers. Honestly she snot the only one with pretty cool powers, but I don't want to spoil too much. Just know, there are some people and creatures that do some really spiffy things in this story. Plus the Cŵn Annwn is just freaking cool. They are scary and intimidating. And just everything I could ask for in a group of a group of pirates. I have more feelings on them as a whole. But again, I don't want to really get into it here so I don't spoil anything. Just know things go much deeper then scary pirates.

Overall I enjoyed this book. I think there were a few misses for me. But nothing was ever enough to make me want to stop reading or consider putting the book down. I mean once I sat down and really started reading it only took me a good 2 days to finish. And that I spent most of my long holiday weekend enjoying this one. And while I said I'm not a fan of the standalone thing on this series. I will definitely be picking up book 2 when it eventually comes out. I'm super excited to see what kinda shenanigans Lizzie gets into and what her character will do now.

Also, if you haven't seen. B&N has a special edition for this book coming out. And the cover for it is freaking BEAUTIFUL! Plus there's some extra bonus content from Katee inside their edition as well. I know that's where I've ordered my finished copy from. And I don't think anyone will regret ordering that pretty.

Hunt on Dark Waters B&N Special Edition

I give HUNT ON DARK WATERS

⭐⭐⭐⭐4 STARS⭐⭐⭐⭐

House Of Roots And Ruin By: Erin A. Craig

 

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A modern masterpiece, this is a classic Gothic thriller-fantasy from bestselling author Erin A. Craig, about doomed love, menacing ambition, and the ghosts that haunt us forever.

In a manor by the sea, one sister is still cursed.

Despite dreams of adventures far beyond the Salann shores, seventeen-year-old Verity Thaumas has remained at her family’s estate, Highmoor, with her older sister Camille, while their sisters have scattered across Arcannia.

When their sister Mercy sends word that the Duchess of Bloem—wife of a celebrated botanist—is interested in having Verity paint a portrait of her son, Alexander, Verity jumps at the chance, but Camille won’t allow it. Forced to reveal the secret she’s kept for years, Camille tells Verity the truth one day: Verity is still seeing ghosts, she just doesn’t know it.

Stunned, Verity flees Highmoor that night and—with nowhere else to turn—makes her way to Bloem. At first, she is captivated by the lush, luxurious landscape and is quickly drawn to charming, witty, and impossibly handsome Alexander Laurent. And soon, to her surprise, a romance . . . blossoms.

But it’s not long before Verity is plagued with nightmares, and the darker side of Bloem begins to show through its sickly-sweet façade. . . .

 I finally got my hands on this baby. And it is a beautiful baby at that haha. I wound up with the B&N copy with the gorgeous purple sprayed edges. And between that and the beautiful inside cover and flower printed chapter headers. I loved flipping through the pages.

I went back and did a re-read of House of Salt and Sorrow before starting this one. It had been an age since I had gotten my hands on the ARC of it (Back in 2019) and I really wanted to refresh myself before I tried to jump back into this world. And I'm delighted I did. There were so many small details I forgot. (I think, in theory, you could read each of these as a stand-alone. But I think they are better when read together)

And going back to remember things that may or may not play a part in this new story was something I was glad I did. Plus I just really enjoyed just seeing all the things I missed my first read-through.

The world that both books are set in, is such a creepy and dark one at times. And as Craig did in HOSAS, this book left me guessing until the very last page. It had so many twists and turns, and even when I thought I had one figured out... She would hit me with a whole different twist. Or spin things from that point in a way I didn't expect it to continue going.

Verity was an interesting character. One that I found myself immediately loving. (Shocker I know, me, actually liking a FMC haha)

But I really did like her. She was complex and fierce when she wanted to be. And seeing her discover herself and find that inner strength after so much tragedy in her life. It made for a very intricate and interesting arc as her story progressed.

And then let's talk about Alex. I adored this boy from the start. He was the sweetest and kindest person. And treated Verity in a way that helped her grow and find herself, but also was sweet and romantic. And gave me all the good fuzzy feelings. And oh man. The rest of his story is so interesting and absolutely crazy. But I won't go into details so I don't ruin that part of the story for anyone.

But let's talk about the craziness that happens in this book in general. There are some absolutely insane moments and some characters that may actually be crazy. And Craig did a spectacular job of riding the line between creepy and just plain dark.

I cannot suggest this more to anyone who likes a little sinister and eerie.

I give HOUSE OF ROOTS AND RUIN

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5 STARS⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Falling Hard for the Royal Guard By: Megan Clawson

I need to give Avon a huge thank you for sending out the ARC for this one. They are always so accommodating to bloggers and really show us so much support and love.

And I need to apologize that this review came out as late as it did. I was not in a good place when I tried to read this book the first time. And all of that has changed. And I am so glad I jumped into this one now.

Love is in the heir in this royally good rom com debut releasing in Spring 2023 – perfect for anyone who likes relatable heroines (with great hair), hot and aloof book boyfriends (with great hats), near misses, almost kisses and a corgi or two.

Despite living in an actual castle, happily ever after is evading Margaret ‘Maggie’ Moore.

From her bedroom in the Tower of London, twenty-six-year-old Maggie has always dreamed of her own fairy-tale ending.

Yet this is twenty-first century London, so instead of knights on white horses, she has catfish on Tinder. And with her last relationship ending in spectacular fashion, she swears off men for good.

And then a chance encounter with Royal Guard Freddie forces Maggie to admit that she isn’t ready to give up on love just yet… But how do you catch the attention of someone who is trained to ignore all distractions?

Can she snare that true love’s first kiss… or is she royally screwed?

A right royal rom com, perfect for fans of Red, White and Royal Blue and The Royal We.
 

I'm so sad it took me so long to finally pick this beauty up. I had received a review copy of it back a few months ago. And could just never get in the right head space to pick it up. Sadly I struggled so much that I blew past the publication date. And now 2 months after release I'm finally able to pick it up and enjoy it. And man. I honestly adored this book.

It was so fluffing cute.

The story was had a good mix of lightheartedness while also not afraid to get into some deeper more complex emotions too. And just overall made for this adorable rollercoaster ride. These characters got up to so many fun antics that had me giggling the whole story. But also many times I was ready to want to smack a few of them haha. I loved the slow burn romance, and the date of the week style set up that got going. And how they could go epically wrong or right so quickly. There was such quick whit and comedy through the whole story.

And I can't explain how happy it made me to have a book I didn't want to put down. And literally didn't until I was done.

My new work schedule means I've been staying up a little later then usual part of the week. And with me finally after so long having the urge to pick up books, I picked this baby up at like 10PM yesterday. I didn't set it down until about 8Am this morning. And it seems so silly to be excited about pulling an all nighter reading a book smack in the middle of the week at 30. But it has literally been 3 years since I have wanted to hardly even touch a book (Especially a physical book and not just an audio). And I almost cried I was so happy that I fell into this one so fast and wholeheartedly. It really was the perfect mix of romance, comedy, and silliness.

So obviously. This book also had the best characters! I mean like every single one of them. They were funny and dynamic, even the despicable ones were written in such a way you truly despised them and their antics. And the moments of romantic tension between characters gave me all the warm fuzzies.

I wasn't sure what to think of Maggie at the start of the book. She was definitely quirky and funny. But I feel like Clawson may have tried to go a  little too hard with that personality at the beginning. I already have such a rough track record with female characters. I either love them or hate them with not  a lot of gray space between. And I was preparing myself to suck it up and deal with a lot of eye rolling. But then by the second or third chapter all those reservations were gone. And I absolutely loved her and her crazy antics. And even found myself relating to her, especially when she would have these moments dealing with anxiety and dating fear. Because lord is that, and was that me haha.

I also really liked Maggie's relationship with all of the people at the Tower. She gave me all the feels with her interactions with the Ravenmaster and the Beefeaters. Especially with her dad and his close friends. It really warmed my heart all the interactions they had, and how much love and respect they all had for each other. I would want those old men on my side any day.

And I can't forget all the laughs when her and her newfound rowdy King's Guard brood got together. I loved the fast friendship and comradery they had. Like the craziest batch of older brothers a girl could ask for.

She just has such good chemistry between so many of these characters.

And then there's Freddie... Such an infuriating man! 😡😡

I wanted to just reach into this book and give him a good smack haha. He was so sweet and kind. And so protective and caring. But he was so secretive, and worried to be himself. And just UHGGG!! So infuriating haha.

I understood his reasons. But that building tension did nothing for my poor little heart.

Even as infuriating as he was, I immediately was drawn to him. He had spunk and sass. And it was his little moments of support but goofiness that made me love him so much. That and the ghosts (IYKYK)

I really truly loved this book though. It was a light easy read that had me laughing so many times. And had some very very good characters that made feel all the feels. I would suggest anyone that likes a good British Romance to grab this one. You will love it!!!

💗💗

I give FALLING HARD FOR THE ROYAL GUARD

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5 STARS⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Soul In Darkness By: Wendy Higgins

I cannot tell y'all how excited I am to the chance to read and review this book early. I want to give a huge thank you to Wendy for getting this pretty sent out.
And I highly suggest all of you go out and grab yourselves a copy when it hits shelves February 12, 2019

I know the tear has just started too, but this has been my favorite 2019 has brought so far haha

Wendy is one of those authors for me that I rarely even need to read the book description to know I will be buying her next book. She could put a wrinkled napkin with some writing on it in my hand, and I would probably gush over it haha
I've gotten the chance to meet Wendy a few times now (She was actually the first author I ever went to a book signing for too)

But she is one of the nicest and most adorable people I have met. So don't think my review is bias or anything haha

People travel from afar to the small isle in the Aegean Sea hoping for a single glimpse of Princess Psyche. Their adoration for the mortal woman is so all-consuming that citizens begin to shower her with the very gifts and offerings they once left at the alter of Venus, goddess of love and beauty. 

But gods are known for their jealousy.

Cupid, the god of love, takes pleasure in causing strife and mischief in the lives of humans. He uses love as a weapon, humoring in the weakness of people at the whims of their feelings. When his mother Venus approaches him about punishing the human girl who dares to steal her offerings and affections from the people, Cupid gladly accepts. 

Psyche's punishment is to be given to a mysterious creature who only comes to her in the dark of night under the pact that she will never lay eyes on him. She is terrified of this stranger, who the oracle described as a serpent. Her mate, however, is masterful in his dealings with his bride. He takes his time, morphing her fears into different sensations completely. 

Based on the Roman/Greek mythology of Cupid and Psyche by Lucius Apuleius, New York Times bestseller Wendy Higgins brings the tale to life, weaving layers that show exactly how a sacrificial lamb can be enchanted by an unseen monster.

Awww this book. I always look forward to one of Wendy's stories. She writes the most amazing ones. Especially these re-tellings. Between this now, and the The Great Hunt duet. I cannot wait to see where her awesome head will go on the next retell.

But where to start on this actual book. It's easy to say it's designed wonderfully. Since the basis of it is already laid out so well. But the way Wendy spun it. How she created it into her own story was great. She gave so much more depth and feeling to these ancient characters. And I loved getting swept up in this book. And boy did I.
Less then 2 days pretty much is all it took. And that was having to work and sleep mixed into my reading time haha.

My favorite thing about this book by far was Psyche herself. If you've read the actual tale of her and cupid.... she was a kind hearted beautiful girl. But this version and expansion of her just made it that much better. She was fierce and strong. And so kind and caring. And you couldn't help but want to cheer for her with each accomplishment. And gasp at each challenge. Maybe because she's a mortal in this story. And that mortality shines though and can be relatable. She isn't some crazy mystic being the way any of the immortals are. And she still has those human characteristics that allow us to show sympathy and relate.

Cupid wasn't so bad either haha. I loved his personality, the quick whit and charm he shown. And yet how protective and loyal he could be to those he loved. Plus he's a God of love after all. He has that whole hot and brooding thing going for him too haha.

But also something else I really enjoyed in this book. Was the sense of looking deeper than what you can see. To trust yourself and your instincts. And not let what other tell you, or even your own mind sway you. That even when we have an option of something in out heads, it doesn't make it so.
That idea of blind love. That actions and our feelings are so much more powerful then our opinions.

All in all. I have to say this book just had it all for me. The romance, suspense, cunning, and the flow of just an amazing story.

I cannot wait for this book to be out so everyone can get the chance to read it. It should be one that's at the top of your to buy list ❤

I without a doubt give SOUL IN DARKNESS
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5 stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Cruel Prince By: Holly Black

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Y'all ready for my next audio review? Because this has been the book that pulled me- from my slump.

And good news, Book 2 THE WICKED KING comes out today! (1-8-19)

Of course I want to be like them. They’re beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever.

And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest. I hate him more than all the others. I hate him so much that sometimes when I look at him, I can hardly breathe.

Jude was seven when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, Jude wants nothing more than to belong there, despite her mortality. But many of the fey despise humans. Especially Prince Cardan, the youngest and wickedest son of the High King.

To win a place at the Court, she must defy him–and face the consequences.

As Jude becomes more deeply embroiled in palace intrigues and deceptions, she discovers her own capacity for trickery and bloodshed. But as betrayal threatens to drown the Courts of Faerie in violence, Jude will need to risk her life in a dangerous alliance to save her sisters, and Faerie itself.

(Original Review Written Jan 3, 2019)

Oh! My! Goodness!!!

So I have had this book on my to-read list for a while now. My Audible wish list too (since I tend to like these fantasies on audio more most of the time)

And finally had a decent amount of credits built up and this book was on the 2-for-1 credit sale. So of course.... I finally downloaded it haha.

And I'm so glad I did. I'm just sad I have 5 more days until the next one comes out now still haha.

I started this one while on my way home to Florida for New Years. And played it the entire drive there and halfway back. Along with some headphone time between haha. I just didn't want to stop listening. The story itself was so good. And the narrator was amazing. I loved her portrayal of Jude. And her voice was just perfect for the character and story.

Also. The story itself was so detailed and fast paced. I kept just waiting to hear what was going to happen. And this book left me constantly guessing and trying to predict everything that was going to happen.

And then there is Jude and Cardan. And the whole cast of characters to be honest, that made this story so good in my eye.

All of them added so much to it. Offering little tidbits here and there. Showing how their individual personalities played so well together and helped to shape who they became or reacted with one another.

But specifically I want to talk Cardan and Jude. Duh haha.

I know it's become common knowledge I don't usually take well to female characters. And there were definitely things about Jude I disliked through the story. But I really did enjoy her character. She was feisty and strong willed, and just a plain ol' bada** haha.

I loved that even when she was at her most scared she used that to fuel her determination on.And then would comeback twice as strong to any of her adversaries, all the while being quick and cunning.

But the thing I liked the most about her I think,was her determination. She got knocked down so many times. And even when she was scared to death, she just revised her plan, and kept going. She admitted to her fears, and then learned from them.

While also showing that she could sometimes be vulnerable too. That sometimes even the strongest person has regular character flaws, or can be vulnerable to matters of the heart and family.

And I appreciated that in a character.

She didn't always make the right choices either. Sometimes she let her head or heart rule her actions (And these were the moments that just made me want to smack her haha) But I enjoyed that flaw in her, smacking aside.

So often these main characters in these fantasy stories are portrayed as these smart and instant-heroes. They just know what to do and how to do it with no training or guidance. And then there is Jude, who, while has had some of both, is still just a teenage girl. Trying to figure her way in the world. And making decisions that may be good or bad, even at times reckless and hasty. And I really really liked that. That she had flaws, was flawed.

And then we have Cardan... *Sigh*

He's such a complex thing. One that took me a bit to unravel as I listened to this audio actually. I'm usually pretty good at figuring out plot points and charter motives. It's typically my superpower of sorts haha. But this boy had me taking my time trying to fit each piece with the next. Every time I had him pegged down (Or what I thought was having him pegged) Something would change, and I'd be reevaluating my original guess.

And I liked that. I like the plot points or characters that can stump me. It happens so little for me sometimes with how overly-analytically I look at books most of the time.

But I think the thing that constantly tripped me up with Cardan was I could never figure out his motives. He could be cruel and vengeful one moment, and then completely docile and almost kind in others. And I couldn't decide which was the true prince, and which was an act he was putting on.

I liked that he was multidimensional. It added a lotto his part in the story. And why the ending is so gasp worthy I think (Even though I did have that part figured out haha)

I just wish we would have gotten more of him through the story. There would be times the story centered around the drama with him. And then we would get these huge breaks where he would maybe just be there in passing. And I think that caused the reader to lose some of the feelings they needed to build for him. To really be able to sympathize. It probably wasn't until about halfway through that you really start to see the pieces fit, and begin to really understand him and his motives, or lack there of at times too. And I just wish he played a bigger part through more of the book.

And I want to just touch really quick on a couple of the other characters. Like Vivi, Taryn, Locke, even Madoc and Dain.

They add so much to this story. I honestly couldn't believe how well Holly was able to write such complex characters as them in such a small amount of time. It takes so much development to give us characters like them. And each of them played such big parts in this story. And I didn't feel like any of them was underdeveloped or rushed. There was so much behind the scenes things happening with all of them. And none of the plot was ever lost. And I just really want to say how much I appreciated that in the story. It made all the betrayals and shocks that much more powerful when they happened.

And one last thing.... Locke... GAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Ok, I think I'm done haha

This book was just perfect. And I cant wait for book 2 to be out!

I give THE CRUEL PRINCE

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5 STARS⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

1001 Dark Nights: The Prince (Wicked Trilogy 3.5) By Jennifer L. Armentrout

Hey y'all! 👋👋👋

I'm so excited to get to share my review of THE PRINCE, a new novella from Jennifer L. Armentrout's awesome Wicked Trilogy. Available August 14th!!!

I need to give a huge thank you to Jen and the amazing team over at Inkslinger PR for getting this ARC sent out for review. And for how great you treat us bloggers.Y'all are the best 😘😘

Plus let me just tell you. Jen is one of my favorite authors.And any time I get the opportunity to read one of her books, I jump on it. They are so good.

I've gotten to meet Jen a few times now, and she is such a fun person to talk to.

(Apollycon 2017)

And if you haven't read her Wicked Trilogy yet, I can't suggest a more fun set of books.

They have all the amazing paranormal-ness of a YA but are set in a much more romancey NA/adult feel. And freaking stellar!!!

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes a new story in her Wicked series… 

She’s everything he wants…. 

Cold. Heartless. Deadly. Whispers of his name alone bring fear to fae and mortals alike. The Prince. There is nothing in the mortal world more dangerous than him. Haunted by a past he couldn’t control, all Caden desires is revenge against those who’d wronged him, trapping him in never-ending nightmare. And there is one person he knows can help him. 

She’s everything he can’t have… 

Raised within the Order, Brighton Jussier knows just how dangerous the Prince is, reformed or not. She’d seen firsthand what atrocities he could be capable of. The last thing she wants to do is help him, but he leaves her little choice. Forced to work alongside him, she begins to see the man under the bitter ice. Yearning for him feels like the definition of insanity, but there’s no denying the heat in his touch and the wicked promise is his stare. 

She’s everything he’ll take…. 

But there’s someone out there who wants to return the Prince to his former self. A walking, breathing nightmare that is hell bent on destroying the world and everyone close to him. The last thing either of them needs is a distraction, but with the attraction growing between them each now, the one thing he wants more than anything may be the one thing that will be his undoing. 

She’s everything he’d die for…. 

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Oh.my.goodness!!!!

I have no words. Like none haha.

I need more right this minute. Like right now haha

I was so up for a fun little story set in Jens Wicked world. But I didn't realize just how far this book would suck me in. I liked Brighton well enough through the series. But she was always a little uptight and too serious for me. And then we get this book. And now I see her in such a completely new way. And I really like that. She's not quite on Ivy's level of bada** but Brighton has her own brand of it though this book. And I really loved this new reckless vengeful side to her.

Plus how can you not love the Prince? He is one swoony Fay. And he's such a broody mystery still.

There's so much to him we don't know about since the end of the last Wicked book. But the more we learn the more I really like the guy. He's sweet and protective. And did I say swoony? Haha.

I just really enjoyed this book though. Its obviously a short one. But so much happens in it. And Jen did an amazing job of the transition between characters. And still giving us some familiar faces.

Especially everyone's favorite Brownie *cheers loudly*

Because it cant be a Wicked series book without Tink.

And hes back in all of his magnificently hilarious glory. Still giving us some much needed comic relief while also being quite sweet and insightful.

Hes one of my favorite secondary characters Jen has ever written. And I love it that she found a way to really include him in the book too.

Overall. This book had running through so many different emotions. And I couldn't help but pull an almost all nighter trying to finish this baby up. Its seriously one of those you will not want to put down. And then possibly throw across the room when you finish from the extra ragy rage at the ending haha (just in case you were worried. No kindles died in the making of this review 😂😂😂 )

But I can't make it clear enough how much ya'll need to go pick up a copy of this one once it releases. It's the best start to the new fall reading season for sure 😉😉

I give THE PRINCE

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5 STARS⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐