by JAMIE SCHLOSSER
The first time I meet Damon, he rescues me from a nightmare. Literally. I’m stuck in a coma, and my mind is forcing me to relive the horrific accident that put me in this state over and over again. The gorgeous fae king is the only one who can give me peace.
As if the dream can’t get any weirder, he tells me we’re soul mates. He says he can fix my banged-up brain. He wants to be my hero.
Little does he know, I just might end up saving him. Because once I wake up, the real challenge begins. A bunch of vengeful witches want him dead, and they’ll stop at nothing to seal his fate.
But I’ve got plans of my own. The coven has caused too much tragedy, and I’ll defend my newfound love, even if it’s the last thing I do. And it just might be, because if Damon doesn’t survive, neither will I.
REVIEW: 3.5 STARS
"For once, my power makes sense - this is fate. It has to be."
You guys, for as simple as this was - I really enjoyed this one! It was a necessary ease - definitely what I needed. No heavy thinking, but a go-with-the-flow kind of story that was simple and direct. We all know how much I love the complicated, super dramatic, heavy on the emotional scale type of reads - but lately I've needed lighter and this fit the bill. This was a book I could simply settle into and get lost in. A world that was so different, the need to pay attention was accompanied by the wonder and magic. I really liked this story, this world, and this couple.
Jamie Schlosser has such a great way to describe in vivid detail this world that I'm visiting, and I love that for my first fantasy series read, I stumbled across this one. It felt like she gave me a world to travel and discover as I continued into the story. The first book (novella) was a great backdrop for the series and it spelled everything out - including the curse Damon is straddled with. I'm so glad I've continued with this series because it has given me a magical and mystical world that I've happily escaped to.
The mental play was fun because watching them dance around their attraction to each other was entertaining, while the powers in this book added a new level of confusion and ability to wrap my head around, it also provided some excellent visuals in the book. Sprites. Witches. Fae. So much to subscribe to, and I really enjoyed that side of the exploration.
Here's the honest breakdown from me. The nitty-gritty:
- This storyline was great - a little drawn out, but it kept me entertained. It took me on a magical ride and Damon was so very easy to get along with. He had a great disposition and he was very likable. He tried and did what he could; his strength was fun to watch, but his softer side made me smile.
- Whitley was an interesting character - but I actually had a rough time connecting with her. She was very inconsistent with her actions and at one point, I wanted to scream at her because she was doing things we all know she shouldn't have done - but it was passed off as her being strong and doing what needed to be done. No. If you are looking for a meek, scared, or laid back heroine - that is not something you will get with this book. No sirree. Whitley is NOT demure in any way whatsoever. That girl is all spit and fire. I struggled with her, and while she wasn't my favorite heroine, she was Damon's perfect match and they worked well for each other. He was a softie for her and knew she was his endgame.
- The writing wasn't as smooth as the first two books in this series, and that makes me a tad bit sad. It felt rather generic in the sense that we knew what was going on, but I easily stayed along for the ride. But let me be clear, it didn't take away too much from my overall enjoyment of the actual storyline, in the end. I still finished with a smile on my face.
- The growth of the characters' relationship was fast, but also quite predictable - especially with danger lurking around every corner. Fate was the name of the game with this book, and I'm a huge believer of fate, but this one felt forced along the way.
Since this isn’t anywhere close to the real world, it allowed my imagination that trip where anything was possible so it took away the reality of impossibility and replaced it with the ability to allow my imagination to run wild and I'm pretty sure that's why I enjoyed this one as much as I did. I am very intrigued with this entire storyline and this world and cannot wait for The Fae King's Prize. I do know she has planned quite a few books in this series and I am here for it. I will read every single one of them - I'm looking forward to more from this fantasy series.
"I'm weightless and he's my anchor."
~BEE
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Jamie Schlosser writes new adult romance, romantic comedy, and fantasy/paranormal romance. When she isn't creating perfect book boyfriends, she's a stay-at-home mom to her two wonderful kids. She believes reading is a great escape, otters are the best animal, and nothing is more satisfying than a happily-ever-after ending.
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