Language: R (100+ swears, 2 “f”); Mature Content: PG-13 (hyper sexualized environment on the island, one non-descriptive on-page sex scene); Violence: R (repeated on-page pain & death);
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
A powerful witch in a highly religious, patriarchal society seeks to break free by escaping her island prison before she is forever magically bound to a powerful, wealthy, noble. The author explores themes of power & control, fate vs free will, and true love, all wrapped up in a thrilling action & adventure swashbuckling story.
When I started, I was a little thrown off by the references to Latin-esque culture and fantasy vocabulary, but once I got into it, it was fully immersive fantasy world-building. The rage against the patriarchy theme wasn't subtle, but then again, it didn't need to be. The whole point was Rosalinda coming into her own power and finally taking charge of her body, her magic, and her future. I loved the dual P.O.V. between Mariano and Rosalinda and how all the plot lines came together in the end. I will say that the book felt incomplete when it came to wrapping up the larger political intrigue, but for the main plot, it was a good stopping place. It’s an enthralling adventure fantasy romance for older readers.
Reviewer: Kiera Beddes, ELA teacher #bookswithbeddes
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