4.5 stars. Thank you to the publisher for a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
I loved this book! The plot got started right away, and the pacing stayed consistent throughout. Le seamlessly blends fantasy, mystery , and romance. I will say, some readers might find the mystery element a little underwhelming. I liked the way the mystery and fantasy blended together, so I didn't mind. I also appreciated the fact that the magic system required some medical knowledge, and the author was able to explain everything clearly and without causing me to loose interest.
I also loved the character work. While all the characters had their own imperfections at the start of the book, almost all of them were able to grow throughout the course of the plot in a way that felt earned. For this reason, I feel that the slow-burn romance was well-done, and didn't feel shoehorned in at the last minute.
I'm very impressed with this debut! My only complaint is that I have to wait so long for the sequel.
I loved this book! The plot got started right away, and the pacing stayed consistent throughout. Le seamlessly blends fantasy, mystery , and romance. I will say, some readers might find the mystery element a little underwhelming. I liked the way the mystery and fantasy blended together, so I didn't mind. I also appreciated the fact that the magic system required some medical knowledge, and the author was able to explain everything clearly and without causing me to loose interest.
I also loved the character work. While all the characters had their own imperfections at the start of the book, almost all of them were able to grow throughout the course of the plot in a way that felt earned. For this reason, I feel that the slow-burn romance was well-done, and didn't feel shoehorned in at the last minute.
I'm very impressed with this debut! My only complaint is that I have to wait so long for the sequel.