Romántica y fantasía se juntan para dar una novelita tranquila sobre asentar tu vida con tu pareja y aprender a dejar atrás una posición que, aunque cómoda, no te iba a hacer feliz. Part of it also felt like it was all telling and no showing, especially with the romance between the two main characters. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.

I felt like it was just - a thing happens - it's resolved - all is well - another thing happens - etc. I always love a queer cozy fantasy and was very excited this was set in a colder climate, as I enjoy these in particular. The people of Tawney maybe apprehensive initially but bonds are built slowly and it was nice to see a helpful community, which comes together despite their differences. But after an assassin takes Reyna hostage, she decides she’s thoroughly done risking her life for a self-centered queen. the pov switches off between them, and there were times that i could not tell whose head we were supposed to be in since they were so similar and so unremarkable.They’re solid in their bond and speak casually about marriage in a comfortable dynamic filled with established history and ease. Worn wooden floors, plants on every table, firelight drifting between the rafters – all complemented by love and good company. What follows is a tale of mishaps, mysteries, dragons, and a murderous queen throwing the realm’s biggest temper tantrum. I am so excited to get the second book and excited to see how the story continues to evolve and grow. After years operating in the traditional publishing space, Rebecca has pivoted into self-publishing.

Also, there were some words that stood out to me in the quesi-historical fantasy setting, such as referring to a vest top as a 'tank' or repeated use of the word 'vacation.They're filled with so much love, tenderness, and care for one another and are actively communicating through conflicts and roadblocks to be better partners for each other.