I haven’t read the authors’ previous collaboration, the Havemercy adult fantasy series, but the synopsis of this particular book made me want to give it a try.

The description given only covers the very beginning of the story, though, and the heist part of the plot gets wrapped up relatively quickly. Rags finds his fae prince after navigating a labyrinth of fae ruins and the many traps within in the early chapters of the novel. The rest of the book involves them tracking down parts of an ancient fae weapon and the people who can wield them while trying to find ways to resist the royal sorcerer and defy the queen herself.

The focus of the novel is more on the plot than on the characters, which keeps the story moving along swiftly. I generally prefer fantasy novels that put significant emphasis on characterization because it allows me to empathize more deeply. However, the authors do give enough development to their point of view characters to make them sympathetic. Rags is the central POV character and is the most well developed; he’s quippy and foul mouthed but much less hard of heart than he wants to be. Others include one of the Queen’s many sons, a former soldier of the Queensguard, the daughter of a noble family exiled for treason, and a member of the rebellion against the queen. Shining Talon is the only important character who doesn’t get his own chapters; he’s seen mostly through Rags’ eyes.

Readers who like romantic subplots should be happy with the story. The relationship between Rags and Shining Talon of course gets the most page time. All of the main characters seem to have a potential love interest, however, even if it’s only hinted at for now.

One other thing to note about the novel is its embrace of diversity. Characters are described as having a range of skin tones. They are also diverse in terms of sexuality, gender identity, and disability (which too often gets overlooked).

All in all, although I would have liked more character development, I enjoyed the book. The story ends with their quest only partially completed, and I'm looking forward to finding out what happens next.

A copy of this book was provided through NetGalley for review; all opinions expressed are my own.

Thank you to TBR and Beyond tours and HarperTeen for the eArc of this book!

I just finished this book, and phew. I have a lot of feelings. 

Master of One is a rich fantasy heist-esque story. Rags, who we meet in the beginning, is a thief who prides himself on his nimble fingers and his gutter mouth. He's tasked with finding an ancient fae treasure for the Queen, only to find an incredibly handsome and annoying fae named Shining Talon in the process. Together they have to figure out what the Queen's evil sorcerers are up to and put a stop to it before it's too late for everyone.

First, the world-building here is top-notch without being overwhelming. The history of the queens and their curse is interesting and I'd love to know more. about the history of the queens. I feel like that's always a good sign when I want to learn about things that aren't especially relevant to the story, but just seem really cool. The fae in the story are different from ones I've seen in other YA fantasy, and I appreciate the distinction so it feels new. 

The Achillean romance between our two leads is a slow burn, and while initially, I wanted a bit more connection between the two, by the end my heart was so engaged. Rags is a foul-mouthed thief who talks more than he should and does a lot of things he shouldn't, but he's so good at his core, I can't fault him for it. He and Shining Talon are bound from the very beginning, and there's a lot of Rags doubting himself, which honestly endeared me to him even more.

There are multiple POV's in this book, and while that can be a major turnoff sometimes, it works exceptionally well here. I wasn't bored with anyone's chapters like I sometimes get with books that utilize that type of set up. The authors have said every character in the book is queer, and on-page we see the Achillean romance mentioned above, and also a transgender woman who might just be my favorite character (she's the 'you better hope we don't survive this because if we do, I'm gonna kill you' type and I'm here for it)! We also get disability rep in the form of a character who has a physical disability that makes using one side of his body difficult and painful, and the strength he finds in having endured that pain, in the end, is really fantastic.

The last 10% of the book had me absolutely on the edge of my seat. The action was fantastically written and I was so emotionally invested in the outcome. I don't know if there's a second book in the works, but I'm going to be very sad if we don't get another one after that ending!

Definitely pick this one up for fantastic fantasy, queer rep, disability rep, and all around good read!

You are a fan of stories with heists like Six of Crows or Into the Crooked Place? Then, why Master of One is not on your wishlist??? Because this book should be read by everybody. It has everything. Adventure, sorcerers, death, dark secrets, fae, twists and LGBTQ.

It is a well-written unique story with complex characters. Being narrated by 3 POVs, we have the opportunity to understand all three MC, to find about their past, their enemies and their secrets. It is a cruel world with an interesting and dark magic. And I’m not going to talk about that illegal ending!

All in all, I really enjoyed Master of One and I can’t wait to read the next book! Thank you so much TBR and Beyond, Jaida Jones and Danielle Bennett for this amazing adventure!

I am absolutely LOVING this debut book from Jaida Jones and Dani Bennett! Great, witty, well-written characters, great diversity and rep between the main couple and characters, and plenty of fast-paced action makes for a very, very strong debut fantasy read. 

Fair warning - Master of One really starts out with a punch - and a violent and intense one at that. These authors don't shy away from the violence, but it was a very impactful way to start the story. We then go on to meet Rags - and you guys, I love him. He is a snarky thief who is now being forced to go do what he does best - steal something. 

Along the way, Rags assembles a crew - one that is wonderfully diverse, and the heist and quest is on! I absolutely am loving the world building in this, the characters, the fae, and the magic system, and I always love stories with a crew/found family element to them. The story starts with being told solely from Rags' POV, but once we start meeting the other characters, the POVs will shift. 

I can’t wait for you all to meet Rags and Talon and the crew. Get ready for plenty of action along with a wonderful slow-burn.

I was given an Arc of this book in exchange for an honest review, courtesy of HarperTeen, Netgalley, and TBR and Beyond Tours. 

As soon as I read the synopsis for this book, I knew I had to get my hands on it. While I am a fan of both the novels this book was compared to, I would say that its not a very fair assessment. Master of One is nothing like Cruel Prince or Six of Crows, which isn't a bad thing.  

The world of Master of One is wholly original, while somewhat confusing to understand. I wish the authors had fleshed the world building out a bit more to really help immerse the reader.  The first half of the book though hooked me hard, we start off right in the action with the lovable yet feisty protagonist, Rags. I found Rags to be immensely likable and I preferred his narration over the other narrators throughout the book. 

Along with the world, I feel that we never really got to know any of the other characters besides Rags quite well enough. To me, all of their voices were very similar and only used as devices to move the action forward, which makes sense but I wish there was more depth.

I was so excited about the main character being gay and was even pleasantly surprised by the appearance of a trans character. I hope the second book has even more LGBT characters and can't wait until it releases.

Where to begin with this book! It was a great read on so many levels. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment reading and it was a great escape from all of the hectic stuff going on right now! First let me start with the writing. I have to say that it was one of my favourite aspects of the book, there are so many quotable lines within these pages that it was hard for me to narrow it down to only 5! While we follow multiple perspectives, each character felt unique with their own style of thinking. The plot was at first a little slow but picked up very quickly. There also was a ton of humour to balance out the serious tone. Speaking of humour, my favourite character was without a doubt Rags. He had such a sarcastic attitude and didn't care what anyone thought of him, but as time goes on we see him let go of his harsh exterior he built up from being on the streets. It was hilarious to be reading about serious scenes and then it being cut to Rags trying to steal something and stopping in midair when caught 😂. We also have a diverse group of LGBTQ characters and relationships! The romances within this book were very cute and I was rooting for every single one of them.

The magic system in this world is so unique! Mirror-craft and sorcerer magic is such an interesting concept to me and it was well done in that I completely understood everything that was happening. Did I also mention that we have really cool animals made of metal that are like familiars? One thing I wish was expanded on was the relationships between characters. We saw a lot of personal development inside each character but I would have liked more interaction between them. I cannot wait to read the next book as the story is far from over! 

I definitely recommend this to all of you guys looking for your next fantasy read! Funny, creative and exciting, this is one to look out for!

This book was a fantastic fantasy adventure! There was so much to love about this book and I wholeheartedly love this book. I found myself dreading reaching the end of this book, I just enjoyed spending time with these characters too much. I found the overarching puzzle and adventure compelling and interesting. This story moved quickly and there never seemed to be a dull moment.

You start the story with Rags the Thief who immediately had me laughing at his gallows humor towards the situation he'd found himself in. As the story progressed you meet more wonderful characters such as a newly awoken and several hundred year old Fae prince, an ex-Queensguard knight, an exiled noble, and a banished kind-hearted prince. This story moved quickly through all their different perspectives but the transitions never seemed distracting. The world-building did not bog down the story either, which is something that I find frustrating in a lot of fantasy books.

I thought there was some wonderful representation in this queer fantasy. The main love story is a gay romance and it evolves in a very natural way that doesn't seem forced at all. If I have any areas that I wish were better in this book, is that it is overwhelmingly white. There is a single character described as being brown, and it would have been nice to have a few more around. 

Hands down, I highly recommend this book! This is the witty, fast-paced fantasy adventure I needed at this moment.

I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher HarperTeen, NetGalley and TBR and Beyond Tours as part of my participation in their tour!

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Representation: gay, trans, disability
Content Warnings: violence, gore, murder, suicide (mentioned), character death

The main character of this book was extremely enjoyable. He was witty and charming and really carried this book for me. THE ENDING SHOJLD ABSOLUTELY BE ILLEGAL.

*this review will be posted on my blog along with an interview with the authors on 8th November for the TBR & beyond book tour*

"What we think we remember and what truly was are only distorted echoes of each other."

Let's just start off by saying: Master of one is a wild ride. The concept of this book just hit the nail right on the head (not just because it's queer!) and I really loved the way these authors brought it to life. It was just interesting I guess, especially Rags's storyline for me.

There are a lot of different storylines in this book though and it could be a bit hard to follow from time to time. At some moments I was just so confused, but that's one of the reasons that I wanted to keep reading too! It was also just a big YES when everything started to come together.

This book could be really slow at times (not even to mention the slow-burn romance...I certainly didn't scream while reading this, nope!). Everything was intriguing and there was some kind of atmosphere that kept me interested, but the pacing could've been better for me personally.

The best thing about this book is definitely its characters. They're realistic and chaotic (especially Rags though) and when they start to become friends (or more...) I'm just sitting there behind my book like a softie. I would tell you my favourite character but I can't choose between Rags and Inis...they've both stolen my heart a bit!

Can we talk about that ending now? Like, for a second I was so mad and scared because...THAT ENDING? I just have so many question and I kinda don't know what to do with my life now, so, ehm, that's fun!

Over all I really enjoyed reading Master of one! It was a rollercoaster and I'm a little salty over the open ending (you can't just leave me hanging like this!) but that doesn't take away that this was amazing! I'm definitely looking forward to reading more YA novels by them, but their first one gets a 3.5/5 from me! 

Love,
Alissa

I smell something. Do you know what I smell? Another fantasy series bookstagram is going to be obsessed about. Is it all because of the sexy fae? I bet you it’s because of the sexy fae.

Rags is a thief who was kidnapped by some dudes working for the Queen to do some job for them. One of them is a super-duper powerful magician. They are bad. It gets complicated.
Shining Talon (aka Shiny, aka Tal) is a fae prince. And no fae prince in a fantasy book would be completed without some weird unwilling master/overzealous servant relationship with a young human character. And it’s there, trust me. There is also romance. Why? I don’t know. But it’s funny.

Then, there is Cab, who’s basically Finn form the new Star Wars movies. Unlike Rags, he’s not outspoken. Actually, he doesn’t speak a lot, but his heart is in the right place. There is also Somhairle, a prince (human, not fae) and an outcast in his mum’s court because of a disability. Finally, there is Inis, and I say ‘finally’, because she shows up over 30% into the novel. This is the only thing I didn’t like about the book—most of the time, everyone’s a guy, even the supporting characters. The only female MC shows up late, but she’s here to be kick ass and take names.

At first, the book is about finding some magical artefacts. Then, it’s what all YA fantasy books are about—overthrowing the evil ruler who hurts the innocent. It reminded me a lot of The Throne of Glass (first because Rags’s backstory and then because of the sexy fae) and The Black Magician trilogy (but only the good installments, and mainly because of the magic and searching for stuff). And it was fun. Seriously, it’s been a while since I had that much fun reading a fantasy book. It was easy to read (no old-timey talk) and funny (I mean, Rags) and I was curious what would happen next. And I’m still curious, so I hope we’ll get to see the next books it the series.

In this YA LGBTQ fantasy we have Rags, a thief who somehow has to go on a secret quest. We meet amazing characters along the way and the humor is epic! We have thieves, Princes, sorcerers, fae, Knights, etc. If you're a fan of books by Leigh Bardugo and Holly Black, then you should read this book!  

I really enjoyed this book!! I loved the tests that Rags had to go through in the beginning and how clever they were. I also loved how developed and multilayered these characters were. If you love fantasy worlds, with magic, fae and you love diversity, you need to pick this up!

This got off to a walloping start with a shockingly violent prologue (think 'Game of Thrones' level) opening up for a Chapter One full of sass, gallows humour and a protagonist (Rags the thief) who simply leaps off the page.

Rags was my favourite character, especially when we learn a little more about his past. There were some unexpectedly heartwarming and wholesome moments too, especially near the end. The other characters were interesting too all with distinct narratives leading up to when their lives irrevocably merge together. I really liked (the human) Prince Somhairle in particular! I wish we'd gotten a POV from the fae prince himself...perhaps in the sequel? (Please.) I'd love to read him recollecting his first encounter with Rags. Absolutely iconic scene and one of my favourite human/fae meetings I've read.

I'd say that the blurb's comparison to 'Six of Crows' is fair. You've got definite found family dynamics, grudging alliances, sarcastic humour and an epic heist sequence full of booby traps and close calls. Very Indiana Jones. 
I really liked the high fantasy world, especially the names of the royal and noble houses. I'm intrigued - is there a specific reason why there are only (human) queens reigning, or is this whole society a matrilineal one? There's a whole variety of POV characters (gay, trans and disability rep), with a couple of characters of colour, though I'm pretty sure the vast majority of characters here are white. The fae I'm not sure about though!

The first 50% was super bingeable, flagged a bit in the middle as the POVs increased and the plot grew more complex, but it soon picked up again. I did sometimes get a little confused when the different POV chapters split focus during conflict scenes, as well as by the ever-growing cast, but overall it didn't really bother me.

There's less romance than I was expecting but I still shipped the main couple so much! Their budding relationship is sweet and earnest in a world full of nastiness, and peppered with cute and funny moments. I also really liked the platonic love in this. I don't want to spoil anything, so suffice to say that I had Eragon nostalgia and absolutely adored that aspect of this story.

Overall this was a fun, refreshing high fantasy romp and I'm really hoping for a sequel!

This was a really fun, action-packed read! The world and magic were super interesting and were pretty different from other fantasy books I've read. I haven't been reading a ton of fantasy lately so it took me a little while to get the hang of the magic & the world since I'm more used to reading contemporary now but once I got into it, it was a really good time. Plus, if you read a lot of fantasy or just if you like fantasy in general I think you'll really enjoy this!
As for the characters, I liked them and I enjoyed reading from multiple different perspectives, though I would personally have liked there to be a bit more time spent on establishing the details of each characters' personality and their relationships with one another. That being said, there was definitely still time spent on that, and I am very much a character-driven reader over plot or worldbuilding, so take that with a grain of salt :)) I also really liked the casual queer rep! It wasn't a big deal in any way, you really got the sense that queer identities are just considered normal and completely a non-issue in this world and that's something i absolutely love to see in fantasy books. If we're creating a whole new world, why can't we make it a world where the characters can just be queer without it being an issue for them in any way? I'm seeing a bit more books doing this recently and i love it!
Overall, I would recommend this book, especially if you have a preference for books with a solid plot and world over super character-driven stories.

I absolutely loved this book! The adventure, friendships, mystery and romance truly made this a wonderful read. The book starts our intense and gory, but shifts into a truly captivating adventure filled with mystery, action, humor and of course magic. I will definitely be anxiously awaiting the sequel as I cannot wait to see what happens next!

One of my absolute favorite things about this book, was how original everything felt. The Fae, which is a widely popular character type currently, was described and created in such a different way than what we have usually been seeing. I am dying to see some character art of Shining Talon as his description sounds amazing. I mean he partly glows, has silver eyes and has black bones! Definitely not the average Fae we are used to reading about. The magic was also unique in my eyes in that it was seen almost negatively when a human wielded it, but positively when the chosen masters used it. 

Overall, I really enjoyed this book! I loved the romance aspects, the characters, the mystery and adventure. There are so many wonderful things about this book so I highly recommend it to all!

Disclosure: I received an ARC from TBR & Beyond Tours, the publisher & Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Rating 4.5/5

I’ve not been this excited for a book in a while, fantasy is definitely my happy place, but add in a great cast of characters, some pretty cool magic and a cutthroat queen and her sorcerer and I’m definitely hooked.

I think I am quite lucky in that I haven’t read the books that the description compares Master of One to so I went in with no expectations and I was completely gripped by the story. Fantasy can be a tricky genre for pacing because there is so much to set up, but I always know going in that this will be the case and even in the slower sections of the book I was still captivated by the characters and the descriptions.

Of course, the characters are what really make this book, a group with not a lot in common that all have to work together to continue their quest. There are always some characters that readers will always be more drawn to and for me, it’s Shining Talon and Somhairle.

Shining Talon is fae and so, of course, is intriguing as he is so different to the rest of the characters, also the fact that he sets his own life aside for Rags on multiple occasions even though he is the more unique of the two just made my heart happy. Somhairle is the queen’s son, born with physical impairments and therefore seen as the outsider in his family, he is the kind of character that is often overlooked but actually shouldn’t be underestimated which I loved, he was such a sweet character but could also manipulate some situations to his advantage so easily.

Rags is another notable character, a kind of cheeky, distrustful underdog who causes a lot of amusement, especially when he comes across Shining Talon. I really enjoyed the chemistry between the two of them, the push and pull of feelings and the way they bicker in that exceptionally loveable way, especially when Rags is in danger. Inis grew on me, she has a lot to be angry for but I felt that she really came into her own when she used it to fight for a cause, she became this fearless and brave warrior and even though she was quite merciless at times I actually quite enjoyed it.

My only slight criticism is that whilst this book has multiple POV, for the first quarter of the book we only really hear from Rags point of view, whilst I can understand that in the sense of storyline it did mean that some of the other characters didn’t quite get the same development that he did and that, for me anyway, it took a while to warm up to them when they were suddenly central to the story. I felt this the most with Cabhan and to a certain extent Inis, but at least Inis really got a chance to shine whereas Cab felt a little background at points. It is a difficult compromise because for the timeline of the plot it makes sense that we spend so much time with Rags in the beginning, but I feel like an earlier introduction to some of the other characters would have made for better cohesion.

I am not going to go too much into the storyline because I don’t want to give away any spoilers but I really loved the magic in this book, and how the sorcerers and the fae wield it so differently. There are lots that I would like to gush about with respect to what the quest is for because I found it very original but I feel its best to experience that journey as you are reading. I will mention that I actually liked that the sorcerer Morien’s magic was very dark and creepy and how much suspense that added to the story.

Throughout the book, I was very excited at the prospect of what would happen at the end of their quest and what Morien and the Queen were planning. All I can say is I hope there is another book to follow because I need more.

Unfortunately, this book just wasn't for me.  I ended up DNFing it at 25% (approx. 125 pages).  I felt confused for almost that entire 25%.  The writing was easy to read, but it felt like I was dropped into a world where I was suppose to already understand what happened.  I had a hard time differentiating between characters too - either because the names were so close (Ever-Loyal and Ever-Learning for example) or the character had 3 names that were used interchangeably.  This was a book I was super excited for, but I think the story just didn't work for me.  I hope others love it - and based on the Goodreads score as of today's date (November 5th) they do - 3.98 stars.

I received this copy from TBR & Beyond Tours and HarperTeen in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book. It took a huge shift in focus from the intense, gory beginning, but opened up to a mystery adventure filled with action, humor, and a little gore. I wasn't sure how this book was going to turn out, but from the first few chapters I knew I was going to love this story. The humor had me rolling on the floor, especially the interactions between Rags and Shining Talon. 

The fae, and their technology, were so innovative and unique. Most depictions of fae I've read have them as almost human like beings with pointy ears and strong, warrior like bodies. But in this story, they are clearly defined as another species from humans. Tall, thin, but insanely strong creatures with pale skin, long dark hair, black bones, and silver eyes made them sound beautifully horrific. Plus, the magic system is completely different from what we assume about fae, and I loved that a lot too! 

Everything in this book was so original and fun. Even during the more graphic moments, I was enamored with the comradery, the fighting scenes, the romances, and the humor. Because even in the darkness, there is light. I also loved the representation in this book. We have bisexual representation, different ethnicities, disability rep, and so many other people with different situations coming together made this book so enjoyable. There really wasn't anything that I found myself disliking. 

By the end, I was so sad this book was over. I wanted to keep reading and find out where the next masters were and find out what happens when they're all gathered! Overall, I loved this book and I can't wait to read the next one.

Master of One has a bloody, violent start, and I worried there was too much gore for my taste, but the story soon becomes focused the mystery of the ancient fae relic and finding the links for each part. There is still bloody scenes and light torture scenes, but it didn't bother me enough to stop reading, and it never felt gratuitous. 

Rags, though it took a while for him to grow on me, is a scrappy thief with a warm heart buried under many, many layers of sarcasm; and I adore him. His relationship with Shining Talon is my favorite trope of all time- Rags calling him an idiot while always thinking about his broad shoulders and flowing hair and perfect face. It's glorious. Fabulous queer and trans rep, done in a very casual and authentic way.

The mystery itself was a bit confusing, and I definitely want to know more about the queen and how she broke the curse and started her schemes. But I loved the different pieces of the relic, and the connection they formed with the different characters. All the characters were well fleshed out and I enjoyed reading from their different perspectives, though again, Rags was my favorite. 

The main villain in this one was the royal sorcerer, and I would have liked more backstory with him- he was very much 100% evil and I prefer more multi-faceted villains.  I'm hoping more info about the queen will show more of her motivations and true desires. 

This was an exciting, action-packed fantasy with great queer and trans rep, and I can't wait to read the next book!

Trigger warnings- bloody violence, descriptions of torture(indirect)

Thank you Netgalley and TBRandbeyondtours for the free ebook arc in exchange for an honest review.

Actual Rating: 3.75/5 (rounded up)
Enjoyment: 4/5
Execution: 3.5/5

Trigger warnings (May not be complete, may contain spoilers): Violence, coercion, physical abuse, torture, murder (including of child), betrayal, some mildly graphic descriptions of injuries

The story opens up with a mysterious and bloody prologue before transitioning into the POV of a thief named Rags, who has been imprisoned after a failed robbery and awaiting trial. However, he ends up being forced to steal a fae relic for a shadowy sorcerer named Morien, who keeps control over him with shards of mirroglass in his heart that threaten his life if he disobeys.

That relic? Turns out to be a fae prince who sets them on a quest to find other mysterious fragments for what promises to be a fantastical weapon... And that's all I'll say without spoilers!

My favorite part about this book was the characters. They are all richly developed, diverse, and multi-faceted. I loved the queer rep in these characters. Rags is funny and sharp-tongued, and I loved his interactions (and the tension!!) with Shining Talon, the fae prince, and the others,. The story is told from multiple POVs, mostly Rags', but also alternates between an exiled prince, a Queensguard deserter, and the survivor of a fallen house. While I appreciated the insight into the other characters' thoughts, I personally would have preferred a single POV, or even two, as the switches, especially the first shift from Rags to Somhairle (the prince) felt incredibly jarring. However, the relationships between all the characters are so interesting and layered with guilt and secrets.

The pacing of the story is a bit slow to begin, but then picks up at around the 1/3 mark, which is when I really started to enjoy the book. I can definitely understand how some people would want to DNF, especially given the length of the book, but I encourage you to keep going! The worldbuilding is a little sparse in areas, but the magic system is very intriguing. Mirrorcraft is the magic employed by Morien, a dark sorcerer, who inserts shards of glass into the hearts of his victims to control them. 

Overall, this was an intriguing start to the series, and I'm interested to see how things play out in the next installment. Thank you to the publisher, authors, and TBR and Beyond Tours for providing me an e-ARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Disclaimer: I received the e-arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.

Book: Master of One

Author: Jaida Jones and Danielle Bennett

Book Series: Standalone

Rating: 5/5

Diversity: m/m romance, gay main characters

Recommended For...: fantasy, magic, LGBT, romance

Publication Date: November 10, 2020

Genre: YA Fantasy

Recommended Age: 16+ (violence, gore, romance, slight sexual content)

Publisher: HarperTeen

Pages: 544

Synopsis: Rags is a thief—an excellent one. He's stolen into noble's coffers, picked soldier's pockets, and even liberated a ring or two off the fingers of passersby. Until he's caught by the Queensguard and forced to find an ancient fae relic for a sadistic royal sorcerer.

But Rags could never have guessed this "relic" would actually be a fae himself—a distractingly handsome, annoyingly perfect, ancient fae prince called Shining Talon. Good thing Rags can think on his toes, because things just get stranger from there...

Review: I really liked this book! The book was wonderfully well written and it has amazing character development. The characters as very well written and I loved our main characters. The interactions felt so genuine and the chemistry was so good! I didn’t even mind that it was a slow burn romance. The world building was also well done and I was intrigued by the plot from start to finish.

The only issue I had with the book overall is that the book had a slow burn romance, which some readers will not like, and the book felt a little cliché here and there. The language was also a bit weird since it felt so modern but the story takes place so long ago.

Verdict: A well done book!