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I loved this book so much! the world building and the plot was amazing and well thought out.
I loved the greek references were spot on.

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**Review: "Healer of the Broken King"**

"Healer of the Broken King" was an amazing read! With its adult characters, rich fantasy setting, and a captivating storyline, it had me hooked from the start.

Calliste was on the brink of being vowed into her priesthood when her long-held dream was suddenly disturbed by none other than the king himself. After nine years of dedication and hard work, she is torn from her path by King Theron, who desperately needs her help to save his son. As she grapples with this new reality, old nightmares and her past life come rushing back to haunt her.

King Theron is on his last straw, doing everything he can to save his son. But in a world where gods and goddesses manipulate mortals like puppets, there is much more at play than meets the eye.

I loved the depth of the story, particularly how the main characters, Calliste and Theron, are older and very adult, each with a haunting backstory that adds layers of complexity to their personalities and motivations.

I am eagerly looking forward to book 2!

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A discovery of romantasy with Greek vibes that I devoured

I was lucky enough to have this book in ARC ... And now I regret it because the wait is going to be even longer for the second book ><

I didn't know this author at all but this book attracted me because it had three of my favorite tropes : the single father, the "royal" and Greek mythology !

And I DEVOURED it in one night !!

What I particularly liked :

- the universe draws its originality from the fact that it uses many references to Greek mythology (notably the gods) (and for people like me who grew up with Percy Jackson it was GREAT !) by adapting it to fantasy and with a more developed touch (I loved the discovery and all the details of the Underworld !)

- the multiple plots which intrigued me a lot. For this first book, it is mainly the basics that are laid but we have a lot of questions and clues which suggest that things are much more complex than we think (hello Hypnos xD)

- the characters to whom I quickly became attached ! Special mention of course for Calliste who has a horrible past but who is such a strong and human character who was able to rebuild herself and assert herself (I particularly liked the way she does not hesitate to assert her opinion even in front of other more influential people !) And of course, Theron so tormented by everything that happened to him and which greatly influences his present actions ...

- Romance ! I really liked seeing the two characters "poke" each other, confront each other and then finally succumb in order to take three steps back >< No sex scene here but a lot of fantasies which suggest much more spicy scenes for the future =) (and I love the comparison with the nymph =D)

- THIS END !! I can't wait for the next book, I have too many questions >< (especially this damn paper !!)

In short, a romantasy with Greek vibes that I read with pleasure ! I recommend it to all fans of Greek mythology and fantasy (especially those who liked the Tainted Accords by Kelly St-Clare !)

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This book omg!?! The magic, the gods and the world building were superb. Our poor FMC is so self deprecating its a shame, she’s been through so much and she always strives to help. There seems to be a lot of distrust and secrets between her and the MMC, I feel like the side characters (MMC’s guard/captain) are making things worse in this aspect.

The ending though was wild!!!! Book 2 will be so good and I hope it expands on the FMC’s interactions with her guide and ally cause that took a possessive turn that I think will be destructive for the MMC in ways we wont expect.

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