i actually put this book down for several months bc it was so cumbersomely long that i couldn't bring myself to finish it for a while. it needed to bei actually put this book down for several months bc it was so cumbersomely long that i couldn't bring myself to finish it for a while. it needed to be edited down a lot. there was so much going on but at the same time, wasn't riveting enough.
take my review with a grain of salt bc i admittedly forgot a lot between the first 70% i read in august and the last 30% now at the end of this year, but it just felt like so much was unclear about this world in general. there was the demon society, which i don't really understand besides that demons are bad and it was bad to get that involved with them. the rules of demons and our world wasn't super clear by the end still. there were a lot of political parties involved but quite a few fell wayside by the end.
i will say my favorite thing out of all of this was floofy and finnigan. laynah was an ok fmc. this book felt quite different from book 1, but that demon door made another appearance.. easily one of the creepiest, eeriest things i've read in my fantasy.
sadly, i'm disappointed in the conclusion of this duology.
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i actually put this book down for several months bc it was so cumbersomely long that i couldn't bring myself to finish it for a while. it needed to be edited down a lot. there was so much going on but at the same time, wasn't riveting enough.
take my review with a grain of salt bc i admittedly forgot a lot between the first 70% i read in august and the last 30% now at the end of this year, but it just felt like so much was unclear about this world in general. there was the demon society, which i don't really understand besides that demons are bad and it was bad to get that involved with them. the rules of demons and our world wasn't super clear by the end still. there were a lot of political parties involved but quite a few fell wayside by the end.
i will say my favorite thing out of all of this was floofy and finnigan. laynah was an ok fmc. this book felt quite different from book 1, but that demon door made another appearance.. easily one of the creepiest, eeriest things i've read in my fantasy.
sadly, i'm disappointed in the conclusion of this duology....more
There’s no way—not a single chance—that I’ll ever fall in love with my husband.
this was a super cute end for amelie after everything she went throughThere’s no way—not a single chance—that I’ll ever fall in love with my husband.
this was a super cute end for amelie after everything she went through in the fair isles trilogy.
i loooooove me an arranged marriage trope, but this also had some fun takes on it (i shan't say anymore cause spoilers!). albert was so endearing as the prince who puts on a faux rake persona (and charming). i enjoyed how it made amelie loosen up and lift her out of her fear.
“You try leaning across a table in a corset and dinner gown.” He waggles his brows. “If that’s what gets you going, I will, although you’ll find I look better naked.”
“Did no one tell you I’m only a quarter fae?” “A quarter fae and one hundred percent beautiful? Nope. No one said a damn thing to warn me about you.”
“The only acting I’ve done is pretending you don’t completely disarm me.”
short and sweet, as a novella it was more than enough. this also goes into odette's more recent series tone of a regency romantasy-first, which is so fun to read. it just makes me all the more excited for her next fae flings and corset strings book!
“I would give anything to be burned by you.”...more
"We will fight to the death if we must, but first we shall fight to live."
rating: 3.75
the most action packed of the trilogy, i do think it could have "We will fight to the death if we must, but first we shall fight to live."
rating: 3.75
the most action packed of the trilogy, i do think it could have used some trimming down as there was a lot of monologuing. it's moved away from the romance focus of book 1 to many political machinations between the fae courts and their tumultuous relations to the human regions.
overall, this series is probably my least fav of odette's so far mostly bc while she does a good job at creating a more typical politics-first fantasy in this series, i just personally enjoy the romance-focused series she's written after these.
it was fun to see the many characters who appear in entangled with fae as well as fae flings and corset strings and get a bit more into the origin story of faerwyvae.
“Always and forever, Evie. No matter how many days that is.”...more
There is a strength to you that lifts others up, and that’s what this world needs right now. Not another politician. You.
rating: 4.25
this was definiteThere is a strength to you that lifts others up, and that’s what this world needs right now. Not another politician. You.
rating: 4.25
this was definitely a step up from book 1! the pacing was faster, there was more action, and we got to finally really enjoy some explored tension and chemistry between thia and ericen
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There is a strength to you that lifts others up, and that’s what this world needs right now. Not another politician. You.
rating: 4.25
this was definitely a step up from book 1! the pacing was faster, there was more action, and we got to finally really enjoy some explored tension and chemistry between thia and ericen...more
sometimes i don't particularly care for "other POV" side of a story, but this provided some really great insight with what was happening with amelie asometimes i don't particularly care for "other POV" side of a story, but this provided some really great insight with what was happening with amelie and cobalt. i think it probably helps to get more on amelie's side again before book 3 of the trilogy. it was darker and a bit emotional.
Ready or not, my darling. I’m coming for you. And when I do, I will bathe in your blood....more
“I don’t want a crown forged from blood.” “All crowns are forged from blood.”
rating: 3.75★
this book has the most political intrigue and machinations o“I don’t want a crown forged from blood.” “All crowns are forged from blood.”
rating: 3.75★
this book has the most political intrigue and machinations of this trilogy yet.
it was really fun to see franco and finally understand his referenced origins from his book, and i'm recognizing more and more references from the entangled with fae series. it's been a really interesting experience reading the world in a backwards progression towards its origin roots, but i'm glad i read it this way! i think it makes the easter eggs more fun.
while the scheming and action was amped up in this book, there were a few times when conversations referring to all the bargains and deals sometimes got a bit overwhelming and info dumpy but i still enjoyed it. also has a touch of angst and romance as well.
so far i would say this series is a touch darker than her others, more action, and more classically fantasy/fae based....more
well this was just a cozy little delight! a witchy cottagecore sapphic novella that's perfect for fall when you need something more on the light and fwell this was just a cozy little delight! a witchy cottagecore sapphic novella that's perfect for fall when you need something more on the light and fluffy side between spooky reads.
i thought the rue and amaya were a super cute pairing, very opposites attract. all the little details made this feel extra cozy. plus it's in a regency-esque setting which has very much been the vibe for me, so i'll prob be checking out more of this author's books....more
“You’re…you’re…” “Frightening?” “You’re so…” “Terrifying?” “Fluffy.” He halts. “What?”
this was such a fun imaginative retelling of snow white with a ne“You’re…you’re…” “Frightening?” “You’re so…” “Terrifying?” “Fluffy.” He halts. “What?”
this was such a fun imaginative retelling of snow white with a new twist - snow white is the magic mirror.
Not all people enjoy seeing their most cherished attributes in another person.
It’s the downside to being a mirror. Once I make an impression on a person, I’m stuck with it. Every time I meet that person’s eyes, the same impression snaps into place.
a thrilling murder mystery plot, a fugitive princess w a bounty on her head, a bear shifter huntsman, two souls reckoning with their hardships, grief, addiction - this one really covers some ground! i found it kept a good pace up because of this.
i wasn't sure in the beginning, but i adored the romance between the two by the end.
“Astrid, you’re allowed to be strange. You’re allowed to be a mess. You can be all these things that are part of you. It won’t stop me from loving everything about you.”
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.❀。preread ❀°。
my tessonja odette comfort read obsession continues...more
I killed the first boy I kissed, and if I ever press my lips to another’s, he won’t be the last. And I do very much hope he’s the last. Not because I I killed the first boy I kissed, and if I ever press my lips to another’s, he won’t be the last. And I do very much hope he’s the last. Not because I dislike kissing.... Kissing is fine. It’s the killing I’m not so fond of.
little mermaid retelling where she's a kleptomaniac selkie cursed to kill with her kiss. after a run-in with the sea witch, she makes a reluctant deal to forever remove the curse and save herself - she must win a bridal pageant and kiss the groom-to-be. he's got his own dark past, but when push comes to shove will she be able to do the deed?
i had fun with this one. sometimes there was a bit of info dumping but i thought this was a cute take. i love odette's fae world with its juxtaposition of uptight regency era humans clashing with the more laidback, uninhibited fae.
i always love how her characters have interesting background stories as well, even her side characters. podaxis was a fun addition and i would love to know more what happened with him.
maisy had me cackling at her quips and though sometimes the whole "clumsy fmc" can be overdone or annoying, i thought it was utilized well here to create some tension and awkward moments. i enjoyed learning more about dorian and the growth of his character and their chemistry.
i will be using "shells" as an expletive now and "the elephant seal in the room" ...more
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