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moonspluvia's review
3.0
A high 3.5. Although the first half was hard to get though, the second half got me. It was so good!! I absolutely fell in love with Fortuna, and cannot wait to see where she goes next. I’m curious but also hesitant to see what’s next. Pain and suffering, I’m assuming? Can’t wait!
allykhat328's review
2.5
This book follows Fortuna whose brother is stolen by fae, she agrees to marry a fae in order to get her brother back and obviously there are a lot of strings attached that she did not realise (eye roll) she finds out shes married like the unseelie king. Things ensue from here.
Undecided of how I feel about this book. I have attempted to read it twice and the third time I finished and still felt unsure of what I think. Its so hard with book 1 in a series, especially a fantasy series as there is so much to learn and unfold. Going with my gut right at this moment I don't think it was that great. Thinking back on it I wasn't super intrigued, it was a very typical kind of fantasy plot. I want so badly to love it but I just don't think its for me sadly.
Undecided of how I feel about this book. I have attempted to read it twice and the third time I finished and still felt unsure of what I think. Its so hard with book 1 in a series, especially a fantasy series as there is so much to learn and unfold. Going with my gut right at this moment I don't think it was that great. Thinking back on it I wasn't super intrigued, it was a very typical kind of fantasy plot. I want so badly to love it but I just don't think its for me sadly.
merada01's review against another edition
3.5
The ending made the book imo. It started off strong and ended strong but the middle dragged a bit. Maybe it was just the Audio version idk but took me almost a month to finish. But I will definitely keep reading the series bc I really want to know what happens!!
stollendance's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
josparxx98's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
nickylovesbooks's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I have seen so many reviews & recommendations for this book on YouTube & BookTube that I decided to give it a shot. I was not disappointed.
This is the first book in the series. 4 books released so far.
I loved this book and there is a lot of activity going on, however it was very easy to get into. It is definitely darker than some of the other faerie books that have been published previously.
Fortuna and her brother Damon are Nightmares and the last of their kind.
Damon disappeared two years ago and Fortuna has been looking for him ever since
She meets Collith, who she later finds out is King of the Unseelie Court. He tells her he knows where her brother is and will help her if she agrees to marry him. Fortuna will do anything for Damon, so she agrees.
She should have took notice of her parents warning, never trust a faerie.
A lot of the characters in this book can be described as morally grey and they are full of scheming and lies. I loved that Fortuna wasn’t a doormat. She is very impulsive leading to some rash decisions. She has a specific goal in mind, and she is not willing to let anything or anyone get in her way.
You also get introduced to Oliver who appears only in her dreams and Laurie, who appears as a slave (until you find out exactly who he is at the end). Both have the possibility to be love interests later in the series.
This is the first book in the series. 4 books released so far.
I loved this book and there is a lot of activity going on, however it was very easy to get into. It is definitely darker than some of the other faerie books that have been published previously.
Fortuna and her brother Damon are Nightmares and the last of their kind.
Damon disappeared two years ago and Fortuna has been looking for him ever since
She meets Collith, who she later finds out is King of the Unseelie Court. He tells her he knows where her brother is and will help her if she agrees to marry him. Fortuna will do anything for Damon, so she agrees.
She should have took notice of her parents warning, never trust a faerie.
A lot of the characters in this book can be described as morally grey and they are full of scheming and lies. I loved that Fortuna wasn’t a doormat. She is very impulsive leading to some rash decisions. She has a specific goal in mind, and she is not willing to let anything or anyone get in her way.
You also get introduced to Oliver who appears only in her dreams and Laurie, who appears as a slave (until you find out exactly who he is at the end). Both have the possibility to be love interests later in the series.
bookish_withsky's review
4.0
8.07 out of 10. There were a few issues from this book. I feel like there were some contradictions and miscommunication, which could get frustrating. However, you are dealing with Faeries in this book. They are, in myth and apparently in this, typically cunning and vile and naturally misleading and just strange all together. So, it would make sense that dealing with even a 'good' one would leave you confused and frustrated. With that being said, the rest of the story was fun and intriguing. I feel like Stockholm and trauma were nicely represented in this with the unsettling truth that sometimes people aren't thankful that you have saved them. It took a little while for me to enjoy Fortuna as a character and I still don't know if I'm all the way there yet. She isn't bad at all, I like her, I just find myself being even more interested in the other characters. I have so, so many questions and a few theories that I could be very wrong on, but that's okay. I can't wait to continue with the series and may end up starting Restless Slumber straight away.