OMFG … I think I might have repeated this many many times throughout listening to this book, but I’ll try to real it back and go a little step by step.
First, we have two smashing (Sapphic) main characters, stubborn and as similar as they are different. There’s an enemies to lovers, slow burn romance delicately balanced within fear and bravery and loyalty. With a whole lot of swearing, drinking, fantastic orgasms, and moments where the only way you can really react is by laughing out loud.
The sex scenes were well worth the wait, and though there were not many of them the steaminess of the book was brilliant and intense. I also adored the brilliant way consent was handled.
OMFG!
The narrator, Lindsey Dorcus was incredible. I adore her skills at truly pulling you into the story, and damn if I didn’t find myself swooning along with several of the characters.
The story itself was brilliant. From the very beginning you knew exactly what world you were diving in to. And that world is phenomenal. Pirates, sword fights, dragons, and magic. I mean, who am I to deny a OMFG here, really?
Next we get these absolutely well rounded, contradictory and entirely realistic characters that you can’t help but love, no matter just how absolutely messed up they are.
And the writing, oh the writing is absolutely freaking spectacular. The push and pull between action and emotion, information and clarification is so beautifully weaved together that yes, I do believe in this world and the reality of magic.
And the ending …. OMFG!

Be Safe
Be Brave
Be Kind

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