Fallon Bane, cursed with the inability to touch another living soul, ends up connecting (physically and emotionally) to a healer who saves her father’s life.
This was juvenile. How juvenile? Exhibit A friends:
“He called dibs.”
“I saw you first.”
Seriously. These were actual words spoken to *looks at smudge on hand* Fallon. Yes, that’s right, I barely even remember the heroine’s name. I disliked her overall Disney princess vibe. She was Snow White with Evil Queen powers, and it did not work. Add to it a love triangle - god save me from love triangles - between two brothers (who truly had the worst naming conventions but whatever) and it was a hard no from me. Also, can I just talk about how weird it is in all of these books the main character finds the perfect match of a friend? That one (sometimes two) friends that perfectly compliment either A) themselves or B) the skill they are lacking. Honestly, it’s harder to believes these characters would make “ride or die” best friends rather than a romantic partner. This is not unique to this novel, but it is something I’m seeing more and more of in romantasy.
So you just read a rant filled review and you’re like, “what gives?” If I hated it this much, why am I giving it two stars? While I disliked much of the execution, I did like the premise. I also think the author has talent and drive, just not applied in a way I enjoy. I’d be interested in trying another one of her works in the future. Let’s put it this way - I didn’t like Nora Roberts' first works either.
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