This was an intern read. I've always enjoyed kind of a Robin Hood and thievery book. The characters had a good development, and the world building was done well. This author was both able to captivate me and have me laughing at certain times in the book. And I overall enjoyed the way the characters kind of built on each other.

Bearing the Blades by Tyger Price opens with a gripping battle scene that immediately draws the reader in. Price excels at creating vivid and immersive settings, which makes the fantasy world come alive. The evolving relationship between Adianna and Kendrick is a highlight of the novel, providing a rich, emotional core to the story.

While some scenes felt a bit rushed, the overall narrative and character development are captivating. The writing style and detailed descriptions become particularly engaging once you get past the initial slower sections of the book. Despite a few pacing issues, I’m eagerly anticipating the next installment to see where the story goes from here.

I liked the idea of the story, but I could not stand the female character very much. And Kendrick was insufferable. Sadly, this just really wasn’t it for me. I won’t be continuing this story.

I really wanted to like this book based on the description but I just couldn't stand the main female character. I made myself finish the book in case she somehow got better, but to me, it just didn't happen.

I loved loved loved this book! Tyger Price does an amazing job of giving enough information to make you immediately fall in love with the characters. I even got a little teary-eyed at one part.
Adianna was a young girl when the blades found her. Now she is stuck having to fulfill a future to save her kingdom. One that she never asked for but when she gets older, she knows her place in the world and what she's meant to do with it. One day she happens upon a situation that leaves a young man named Kendrick wounded and in need of help. She carries him all the way home and she and her family proceed to take him in and allow him to heal.
Due to a trick from Adianna's family, she and Kendrick are married without his knowledge only to find out once the ceremony is completed. This is a situation neither of them wants but through time and getting to know one another something starts to grow between them. Except there's one catch. He can't touch her because if he does, her skin will burn and blister—the two struggle to find some balance between them and try to find a way to get along.
You'll have to read to find out what comes next! Truly one of the best books I've read this year. I might even have to read it again! I highly highly recommend this book! If I could give it 10 stars, I would!

This book catches your attention from the start with a descriptive battle scene. Tyger Price does an amazing job with painting scenes with her writing.

I loved seeing Adianna and Kendrick’s relationship throughout this book. This is an amazing fantasy and reading about their journey was so captivating.

There was certain scenes where things felt a bit rushed, but either way I cant wait to read more from Price.

Lastly, I want to thank netgalley, the author, and the publishers for allowing me to receive an arc. I loved reading this book.

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I grabbed this ARC as I am an avid fantasy and magic world building fan. I attempted to read this one three times as I very rarely DNF a book and respect that all authors have a voice and work incredibly hard at their art. Unfortunately, this one wasn't for me. The premise was interesting but I couldn't get into the story or connect with the characters at all.

An enticing fantasy romance. Adianna and Kendrick relationship development was great to read and the world building fills the fantasy spot for lovers of this genre.

I especially loved the writing style and descriptions once I got past the slow start. Despite this, I am interested to see where the rest of the story will go in the next installment.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for a copy of Bearing the Blades. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Unfortunately, this book didn’t quite do it for me. It definitely has potential, though! I’m interested in where the story goes, but I don’t foresee myself reading any further. I found the pacing of this book to be excruciatingly slow. I felt like I was just waiting and waiting for something to happen. It was a bit tedious. I also didn’t care for the style of prose; some sentences were super old-fashioned and formal, then the next would be more modern.

I just didn’t vibe with the MCs at all. Adianna was a spoiled brat who apparently was smart enough to be the one to save the world, but couldn’t figure out why her husband was upset when she let other men cuddle her and nuzzle her neck. And then God forbid Kendrick doesn’t fall down at her feet, Adianna will throw a tantrum and be oh-so-hurt. Kendrick had a terrible temper and tendency to just jump to conclusions, storm off, and act like a giant baby. The two of them together are toxic, and not cute.

Finally, I would’ve liked a bit more spice. I wish NetGalley gave spice ratings on their arcs.

I wasn’t really enjoying this book as much i thought I would have. I had to DNF it because I was getting confused.

The relationship between hero and heroine is both wonderful and painful.

The magical blades are too powerful, those who covet them too ruthless, and so the elves add an extra spell ensuring that they would not return to the elves but find one pure of heart to form a true alliance founded on truth and love for the good of all. But still they are powerful, and sought after by every race but the elves.

Thee blades find their way to the human toddler Adianna, whose powerful and uncontrolled magic has led to her being raised and trained by the elves. Then at 18 she assists a young man, Healer Kendrick, assailed by three ogrins — and the prophecy starts to take its unrelenting course.

Adianna's power comes with a painful restriction — touching a human male is agony. So how can there be any hope for her relationship with Kendrick... The blades awakening sends a beacon that all the races see and react to. So how can there be any hope for her as powerful enemies and magics surround her, seeking to take the blades...

This is a well crafted, well paced and well written tale. Generally language and word choice are appropriate and the story will appeal to young people 13 and up.

Despite a couple of awkward word choices and hackneyed scenes, I'm giving this 5 out of 5 stars.

I appreciate the opportunity to read this but unfortunately this is a DNF for me. The beginning was kind of confusing which set the tone for the rest of my reading experience. I also felt the writing was a little inconsistent and it seemed like the style changed.

This was such an amazing read! I flew through this book in one afternoon because I could not stop! The characters were so unique and gripping that I really adored them. The author did a great job with keeping the plot moving and avoiding any stale moments. I will be recommending this book to everyone I know!

I enjoyed Bearing the Blades. It was a fun escape, some romance, and I'd like to read the next book. I appreciated the clean romance mixed with adventure. Thank you, Tyger Price.

Unfortunately, I had a hard time connecting to the story due to the writing style. The language of it felt inconsistent.

DNF @ 30% I had to soldier through this read as there were a lot of edits needed and the writing style was inconsistent and threw me off quite a bit where I could not be immersed. The dialogue was really, really poorly structured and stood out from the rest of the book. The book is written in modern standards and the dialogue switches from Olde English to modern within the same chapter. It was just not palatable.
As I DNF'd early, I can only speak for the beginning of the book. Starting the prologue with a fight scene is really risky. The fight scene, in my head, was really confusing as I was only getting snippets of what/who the narrator was. It was not clear that they were not human until towards the end of the chapter