Jerry Cooke
5⭐️- A heart warming and thrilling fantasy excursion all the better for Hazelwood's romance expertise
Misery has spent her entire life as the political tool of her people and just as it seems like she's carving a living for herself, a new obligation pulls at her again. It seems as if she might get away with saying no at first, but a sudden realisation forces her into enemy territory and a match with a man she's never met.
This is a new direction for Ali Hazelwood, moving from the contemporary realism to something a bit more fantasy adjacent and I'm so very here for it. More than any of her other books, this one fully immersed me into the world she's building. Political intrigue and peril are wielded with great skill to create a narrative that twists and turns. Although there is some clear signposting of relationships, the ways in which they play out were surprising and engaging.
In the grandest romantasy tradition, the best thing about this book is the found family. Misery has faced a lot of loneliness in her life and despite her expectations to the contrary, she finds a host of people to care about. More so than in any of Hazelwood's other books, I found myself laughing out loud and grinning with joy. It was really the most beautiful story and with a sequel coming out later this year, I'm so glad she's adding to this world!
If you're a romantasy fan that is looking read some of her work, but are put off by fully contemporary romance? This is perfect, I really recommend it!
5⭐️- A heart warming and thrilling fantasy excursion all the better for Hazelwood's romance expertise
Misery has spent her entire life as the political tool of her people and just as it seems like she's carving a living for herself, a new obligation pulls at her again. It seems as if she might get away with saying no at first, but a sudden realisation forces her into enemy territory and a match with a man she's never met.
This is a new direction for Ali Hazelwood, moving from the contemporary realism to something a bit more fantasy adjacent and I'm so very here for it. More than any of her other books, this one fully immersed me into the world she's building. Political intrigue and peril are wielded with great skill to create a narrative that twists and turns. Although there is some clear signposting of relationships, the ways in which they play out were surprising and engaging.
In the grandest romantasy tradition, the best thing about this book is the found family. Misery has faced a lot of loneliness in her life and despite her expectations to the contrary, she finds a host of people to care about. More so than in any of Hazelwood's other books, I found myself laughing out loud and grinning with joy. It was really the most beautiful story and with a sequel coming out later this year, I'm so glad she's adding to this world!
If you're a romantasy fan that is looking read some of her work, but are put off by fully contemporary romance? This is perfect, I really recommend it!