4.5 stars rounded up

“I think we all wear armor. I think those who don’t are fools, risking the pain of being wounded by the sharp edges of the world, over and over again. But if I’ve learned anything from those fools, it is that to be vulnerable is a strength most of us fear. It takes courage to let down your armor, to welcome people to see you as you are.”

If invisible string by Taylor Swift is a book, this is it.

A fantasy romance set during World War I, Divine Rivals is a perfect book to describe what the word sublime means. From the characters to the storytelling, Rebecca Ross has woven her words to intricately create a heart-wrenching yet beautifully written story where comfort and love exist amid chaos.