OMG!!!

I was really skeptical about this book, I'm not really a big fantasy reader ... paranormal, sci fi and historical yes but this had such great recommendations i thought what the heck. Best gamble ever!! I felt soo many feelings with and for the heroine in this story its so amazing I couldn't stop, I couldn't put it down.... what a great book!!!

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What a concept!

I really enjoyed this book! I listened to the audio version on audible, narrated by Nicole Poole. She performed the story well, though there were a few brief moments where she seemed slightly robotic.

I think this was a recommended read on my kindle account. This is my first foray into a book by Milla Vane. I am thrilled by this story!!

This is a fantasy romance, and there aren't a whole lot of this genre our there that blends just the right amount of romance and fantasy. Milla Vane adds just the right dose of sweetness, sexual tension, lust, and humor to Yvenne and Maddeks' romance that it isn't "fluffy," pathetic, or eye-rolling. In fact, the relationship between the couple starts off cold, and is strictly based on politics. Yvenne and Maddek are traveling with a party of his soldiers, and they get to know one another as they overcome a variety of challenges, small and large. Both characters demonstrate personal growth that is integral to how well the story flows. Each has their own faults, their human mistakes, and ghosts of their past to overcome.

Yvenne, while petite, and oft described as "weak" in body, is fierce and sharp of mind, a true moral compass and Queen in truth, not just title.

This story has elements of high fantasy, and has a unique cast of lovable (and despicable) supportive characters. There is so much action, adventure, world-building, that the book is a delightful immersive read. So much more than a romance.

Oh. And dinosaurs are a thing!!

Also, magic.

One thing I actually laughed at a few times, was some of the lustful dialogue. Language choice, I feel, is intended to be as it is to somewhat illustrate detail in characters' world culture. Sadly, I have an aversion to the use of the word "cunt" to refer to lady bits. I think the author didn't have to delve (hah!) so hard (double hah!) into lengthy descriptions of sex, repeatedly using "seed", "sheath", "cunt", "shaft" etc. Like, switch it up a bit!! I feel like one page must have had a 100 "cunts!" Lol!

Anyway, apart from that, I am hugely interested to see what happens with the Destroyer and where Maddek and Yvenne's adventures lead them.

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Loved it!

An engrossing, action filled, heart wrecking love story. This series is brillant. Well done, Milla Vane!

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I couldn’t finish

Had its good moments, but then even at 1.5 speed it was too long. Sorry :(

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