Brittney is a very sweet, very inspiring person and I'm so happy her dream is coming true with this adult romantic fantasy, first book in a planned duBrittney is a very sweet, very inspiring person and I'm so happy her dream is coming true with this adult romantic fantasy, first book in a planned duology, where the main character is disabled. It's been a long journey for Britt, because selling a story with a disabled main character is far from being easy, and it's a win for many people that this is happening.
From the author herself (@reverieandink, @brittactually), A Dance of Lies will include: ✨ royals as devious as they are glittering ✨ espionage and political intrigue ✨ dangerous, tension-threaded romance ✨ technology based around glass ✨ dark, underlying lore ✨ a chronically ill / disabled protagonist...more
Another great prequel novella in the Drowned Empire series, giving us more Rhyan just as with the first prequel novella. I definitely recommend to reaAnother great prequel novella in the Drowned Empire series, giving us more Rhyan just as with the first prequel novella. I definitely recommend to read both instead of only the novels, and to follow the publication order which is:
1. Daughter of the Drowned Empire (first novel) 2. Guardian of the Drowned Empire (second novel) 3. Solstice of the Drowned Empire (first prequel novella) 4. Lady of the Drowned Empire (third novel) 5. Son of the Drowned Empire (second prequel novella)
I truly love this series and can't wait for the fourth novel!...more
An amazing novella that wasn't planned, but the author wrote it because many fans wanted Rhyan's POV. When I learned this, I had doubts because authorAn amazing novella that wasn't planned, but the author wrote it because many fans wanted Rhyan's POV. When I learned this, I had doubts because authors adding books to their series because of the demand doesn't always go well. But here, I'm very glad the author listened, because I believe it's an important addition to the series. We learn more about Rhyan and understand things from his POV this time, so while the author don't consider it as a bonus to the series, I would highly recommend to read it - in publication order, so after books 1 and 2 - as it truly adds something of value to this series....more
I've had issues with the first book when I started reading it when it came to the world-building and MFC (as I explained in my review), but ended up rI've had issues with the first book when I started reading it when it came to the world-building and MFC (as I explained in my review), but ended up really enjoying it. I hoped the second book would deliver the promise of a series getting better, and I'm so glad it was the case. Lyr's character development is great and I really liked her so much more, Rhyan is still amazing and the chemistry between them is everything. In terms of plot, this second book really gets interesting too and there's a lot of potential for the rest of the series. ...more
I've been looking for a new series to obsess about, and I might have found it! To be honest, I wasn't sure about this one. I really liked the synopsisI've been looking for a new series to obsess about, and I might have found it! To be honest, I wasn't sure about this one. I really liked the synopsis, the cover screamed at me to read this book, but the marketing annoyed me. I know it's a small thing, and I know everyone wants to attract readers with a comparison to a popular series, but at first it was described on social media as "Cleopatra meets Throne of Glass" and now as "Cleopatra meets Fourth Wing" because of the huge hype around it. I love both the Throne of Glass series and Fourth Wing, and they're not similar at all. I know, I know, it's not a good enough reason to stay annoyed. I'm over it, although I still don't know what Cleopatra has to do with this book.
The beginning of this book isn't promising. The world-building is so confusing that I'm not sure the reader is even supposed to understand much, the two maps aren't gonna help, the only help is the list of titles and forms of address that you should write down before starting to read. After the first chapter, I already wanted to ask the author a bunch of questions about the universe and the lore, which makes it hard to get into the story. Our main female character, Lyriana, is more annoying than anything. I wanted to put down this book and ask WHY to everyone raving about this series. So if you're wondering if this book is worth your time, the answer is yes, but only if you can be patient. In a way, it reminded me of the Throne of Glass series: I had to push through the first book and really didn't believe it would end up being one of my favorite series. If this reminds you of your own experience, you might have similar feelings while reading Daughter of the Drowned Empire: you have to push through at first, but then it gets really good.
First, Lyr ended up being a MFC I really liked. The plot was engaging, and it quickly becomes a page-turner. And of course, there's the MMC. To be entirely honest, the scenes between Lyr and Rhyan are the reason I'm giving four stars to this book. I love Rhyan, I love how he is with Lyr, I just love him and I definitely want to read the rest of the series to see where this is going!...more
I don't think anyone on social media has escaped the hype around this new romantasy debut and it sounded pretty good. The thing about romantasy is thaI don't think anyone on social media has escaped the hype around this new romantasy debut and it sounded pretty good. The thing about romantasy is that, except if it's the sequel to a book I loved, I don't really have high expectations. Those aren't the books I read when I want to be enchanted by the writing, amazed by the world-building and magic system etc. I read romantasy mostly because I want to have a good time, but sometimes I'm surprised by how much those books mean to me. Some books by Sarah J. Maas, Carissa Broadbent, Raven Kennedy and others will always stay with me, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros was one of my favorite books of last year...
So while I didn't start to read Powerless with high expectations (especially as it's marketed YA instead of NA or Adult which is my preference when it comes to romantasy), I was still hoping to have a good time. Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be the case. The issue with this book isn't that it's bad, but that it's so bland I can't even dislike it. About 500 pages and I don't care. Powerless doesn't have anything original: it's a collection of multiple things from multiple popular series with what seems to be a tropes checklist. It didn't even annoy me, I was just bored but I kept reading because I really wanted to see what the hype was all about. I wanted to see if something, even in the end, would pick up my interest a little.
While I'm glad for everyone who enjoyed this book and wish you an amazing ride with the rest of the series, this isn't one I would personally recommend if you're looking for good romantasy (and please go read The Hunger Games again if it's the comparison that makes you want to read Powerless, because... no)....more
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