bookbunny9's reviews
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Could see the marriage resolution coming from a mile away (thanks in part to deliberate setup via foreshadowing), which - in conjunction with Marske's excellent exposition and character work and Luca's flair for the dramatic - honestly made the ending all the more satisfying. I despise the cover (it makes the book look like a YA) and I skipped the part where

Matti felt betrayed by Luca

, but I'll catch that on the inevitable re-read. Another easy five-star read from Marske.

Became oddly religious midway through but evened back out (mostly) by the end. There were some gems among the more run-of-the-mill but still sweet recountings.

Should have been better edited for spelling (found several incorrect cognates) and clarity (many explanations were neither clear nor precise, a major flaw in a technique book).

I love a slow burn, and baby, this romance is not even yet simmering - it's barely preheating, and I can't wait for book two!! Reece and Evan read as autistics on the opposite end of the empathy spectrum to me, which I also love. Very cool "magic" system. Have I mentioned I can't wait for book two??