A review by effy
The Crack at the Heart of Everything by Fiona Fenn

4.75

 
Orpheus is a powerful mage in Empress Lore’s court however when the latest spell to expand Lore’s power leaves him cursed with hell beasts trying to kill him, Orpheus is exiled from the only home that he has known. Fenrir Rawkner has been a thorn in Orpheus’ side since the two first met and now he has made it his mission to make sure not of the hell beasts are successful.

Fenn has such a delightful writing style that immediately draws the reader into the story and keeps hold throughout. I really enjoyed following Orpheus and Fenrir and their gentle building romance. Orpheus goes on such a journey throughout this book and it was really beautiful to see him come into his own.

Sprinkled throughout the story we get flashbacks to the early years of Orpheus and Lore’s life. I loved the way that this slowly built backstory to the character and also played alongside the discoveries that Orpheus was making about himself in the present.

Overall I had a fantastic time reading this book and can’t wait for more from Fenn in the future.