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A review by bryiennefaye
The High Mountain Court by A.K. Mulford
5.0
5 Fated stars
As someone who expects a lot from fantasy books, this sure exceeded all of my expectations.
I know that I could never go wrong with books with fae characters, but this one was so interesting because of the presence of witches. The way the magic system and the world-building in this book were so well-crafted and riveting that it got me instantly hooked.
For the characters, I really love Remy and the way she developed from being someone who's afraid of the world around her to becoming a powerful alpha woman. Hale, on another note, is something else that I instantly added him to my list of fictional boyfriends. However, the characters who really have my heart are The Eagles—Briata and Talhan—and Carys, as there was just something about their bond and how chaotic they are that I really enjoyed as the story unfolds.
And as for the tropes? It has reluctant allies, fake dating (well, sort of), and the found family trope, which I absolutely love. Also, the banters, flirting, and the palpable tension in almost every chapter was EVERYTHING. I was literally blushing, squealing, and punching my pillows because of them. But what really stood out the most about this book is the LGBTQIA+ representation, which is refreshing on my part as most of the fantasy books I read lack this.
The High Mountain Court had me so engrossed I even thought I had figured out the plot, but it kept surprising me with every turn of events.
"Make sure you cast as many stones into that water before you go, so you may watch those ripples for centuries to come."
As someone who expects a lot from fantasy books, this sure exceeded all of my expectations.
I know that I could never go wrong with books with fae characters, but this one was so interesting because of the presence of witches. The way the magic system and the world-building in this book were so well-crafted and riveting that it got me instantly hooked.
For the characters, I really love Remy and the way she developed from being someone who's afraid of the world around her to becoming a powerful alpha woman. Hale, on another note, is something else that I instantly added him to my list of fictional boyfriends. However, the characters who really have my heart are The Eagles—Briata and Talhan—and Carys, as there was just something about their bond and how chaotic they are that I really enjoyed as the story unfolds.
And as for the tropes? It has reluctant allies, fake dating (well, sort of), and the found family trope, which I absolutely love. Also, the banters, flirting, and the palpable tension in almost every chapter was EVERYTHING. I was literally blushing, squealing, and punching my pillows because of them. But what really stood out the most about this book is the LGBTQIA+ representation, which is refreshing on my part as most of the fantasy books I read lack this.
The High Mountain Court had me so engrossed I even thought I had figured out the plot, but it kept surprising me with every turn of events.