A New Adult Epic Fantasy Romance by Casey Blair
Author: Casey Blair
Release Date: April, 16th 2024
Genre: Fantasy Romance
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.
Spice Level: 1.5
Official Description:
Liris, an elite spy trained from a young age, escapes her captors through a secret portal and ends up in the hands of Lord Vhannor, a powerful spellcaster dedicated to defending the universe from demons. Despite initial conflict, Liris uses her knowledge of an ancient spell language to help Vhannor close a demonic portal, proving her value.As they travel between dimensions to fight their mutual enemies, they uncover a plot that threatens to leave all realms vulnerable to demons. To stop it, Liris must trust Vhannor, despite her people's betrayal.
The Sundered Realms is an epic fantasy romance that combines action, interdimensional travel, and a focus on language's power in magic. It features a heroine skilled in combat and an antihero spellcaster, exploring themes of trust, betrayal, and the struggle against demonic forces.
Warning : This article might contain spoilers !!
I have to admit, I was quite intrigued by the premise of Casey Blair's "The Sundered Realms" - a unique fantasy world with a compelling magical system and a heroine who is an expert linguist. As someone who loves rich world-building and complex female protagonists, I was eager to dive in. And for the most part, I found the book to be an engaging and well-written adventure.
Blair's prose is undoubtedly strong - she has a real gift for crafting an immersive, evocative atmosphere. The world she's built, with its "Sundered Realms" and the looming threat of demonic forces, is quite fascinating. I was hooked from the very first page. The main character, Liris, is also a compelling protagonist. Her emotional journey, as she grapples with her own detachment and learns to open herself up to connection, was really well-executed.
However, I did find the pacing and world-building to be a bit uneven at times. There were moments where I found myself having to backtrack, trying to remember certain details about the magical system or the political landscape. The world is so rich and complex that I occasionally felt like I was playing catch-up rather than being fully immersed.
The romance between Liris and Vhannor also felt a bit rushed to me. I would have loved to see more of the slow build-up and longing between them before they solidified their relationship. That said, once they did confirm their feelings, the steamy scenes were quite well-done, earning this book a 1.5 on my spice scale.
Overall, "The Sundered Realms" is a solid fantasy debut that left me intrigued to want to continue the series. Fans of complex, character-driven fantasy will likely find a lot to enjoy here, even if the pacing and world-building felt a bit uneven at times. I'm curious to see where Blair takes the story next.
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Keep in mind: The series is available on Kindle Unlimited.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. This review reflects my own and unbiased opinion.
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The Sundered Realms Fantasy Romance
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