The world-building in A Curse of Breath and Blood is top tier, offering an immersive fantasy landscape with deeply woven magic systems,  and ancient prophecies. 

Aelia Springborn's ability to break minds is as unique as it is terrifying, and her role in this world is both tragic and powerful. The found family in this story, is messy, but loving and adds to the plot’s intensity. When Aelia and Caiden are pushed back together, their shared history and the hurt between them is tangible. As they work together to stop King Gideon from awakening the Alder King’s army, there’s undeniable tension.

HOWEVER, for me, Tharan was the obvious choice from the very first scene he entered the story!!! While Caiden represents history and pain, Tharan feels like the promise of something new. There’s a chemistry between Aelia and Tharan that’s hard to ignore, and it’s easy to find yourself rooting for him as the story progresses. It was never a love triangle for me. I was just waiting for the right choice to be made!

All parts of the story are woven together so you get all the best bits throughout. It is written in such a way that you get a whole picture on every page, and you're not left wondering what's going on in the other parts of the story. Overall, the novel weaves an exciting tale of magic, love, and sacrifice. 

**Thanks so much to K.W. Foster for the ARC and letting me be a part of this journey**