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A review by loverofromance
Embers in the Snow by Anna Carven
3.5
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Book Evaluation:
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Intimacy Level: π₯π₯π₯π₯
Relationship Building: ππππ
Heart & Feels:ππππ
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: πππ
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Overall View: β¨β¨β¨.5
First Impressions
Embers in the Snow was a really fun fantasy romance. Its been a while since I have read a good fantasy, and while this wasn't perfect, it was solid, plot well done and had some unique elements to it that really made it work. The trope of the story is what really had me going for this book because it had one of my favorite tropes in it. I was really drawn into so many aspects of this story. The world building was highly unique and I loved the whole vampire/naturistic witch pairing that we have that ended up being fated mates ironically.
First Line
Something must be afoot, because I've been summoned.
The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Corvan Duthriss
The Heroine: Finley
What I Loved
Embers in the Snow had a beginning that really set the tone of the story. I found the character growth to be beyond captivating. The way that Corvan and Finley connect from the beginning was intriguing and you can sense their bond very quickly. They both embrace what they feel for each other and don't fight it too hard. The focus of consent is pretty highly focused. What brings these two together was endearing but what really did it for me is seeing what they become in the second half of the story. There is a strong sense of team work in this one and you really get the impression that they will fight for each other no matter what it takes. The connection with the heroine being a forest like witch was beyond fascinating. We see all the development in her character in discovering her heritage and its really beautiful how the hero stands by her through it all and only encourages her to embrace that side of herself. I absolutely adored how protective the hero was for Finley, but also was her true companion and the moments between Corvan and Finley's mother was pretty awesome. I love how she saw the goodness in Corvan, even though he saw only the monster inside him.
What I Struggled With
There were a few things that I had a hard time with this one. The first is being the length of this book. It really isn't the type of fantasy that needed to be longer than 300-400 pages. It felt too dragged out in moments. There was also too many modernisms in this one. For a fantasy, some of the modern dialogue only showed how immature the world building is for a fantasy. It felt like the author was writing some type of futuristic contemporary instead of an actual epic fantasy romance world. Also the clothing described in the story is not what you would expect for a high fantasy world in any way. There were some aspects that just didn't fit with the world the author crafted and it ended up being more confusing and detracting the enjoyment of the story.
Overall View
Embers in the Snow was a enjoyable fascinating romance that brought some wonderful elements of a arranged marriage trope to blend in beautiful with a fantasy world. Eager to see what else this author has crafted.
Favorite Quote(s)
He takes from me. He takes, and brings the wild magic in me to heel. The branches and vines slowly unfurl, releasing me, but I donβt fall. Iβm in his arms. And heβs kissing me, holding me. Knowing me. I let go, but I donβt fall.
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Epic Fantasy Romance
Character Types: Witch Heroine, Vampire Hero, Alpha Male
Themes: Beauty and Beast retelling, Modern Sensibilities, Magical, Heart/Emotional Touching
Tropes: Opposites Attract, Arranged Marriage
Book Perspective
Duo POV
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Plot Conflict
If you like these authors, I recommend This Book
Lola Glass
Laura Thalassa
Zoey Draven
Steam/Spice Explanations
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
Book Evaluation:
Plot: ποΈποΈποΈποΈποΈ
World Building:ππππ
Cover:ππππ
Hero: π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»
Heroine:π¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈ
Intimacy Level: π₯π₯π₯π₯
Relationship Building: ππππ
Heart & Feels:ππππ
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: πππ
Page Turner Level:ππππ
Ending:π§§π§§π§§π§§π§§
Overall View: β¨β¨β¨.5
First Impressions
Embers in the Snow was a really fun fantasy romance. Its been a while since I have read a good fantasy, and while this wasn't perfect, it was solid, plot well done and had some unique elements to it that really made it work. The trope of the story is what really had me going for this book because it had one of my favorite tropes in it. I was really drawn into so many aspects of this story. The world building was highly unique and I loved the whole vampire/naturistic witch pairing that we have that ended up being fated mates ironically.
First Line
Something must be afoot, because I've been summoned.
The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Corvan Duthriss
The Heroine: Finley
What I Loved
Embers in the Snow had a beginning that really set the tone of the story. I found the character growth to be beyond captivating. The way that Corvan and Finley connect from the beginning was intriguing and you can sense their bond very quickly. They both embrace what they feel for each other and don't fight it too hard. The focus of consent is pretty highly focused. What brings these two together was endearing but what really did it for me is seeing what they become in the second half of the story. There is a strong sense of team work in this one and you really get the impression that they will fight for each other no matter what it takes. The connection with the heroine being a forest like witch was beyond fascinating. We see all the development in her character in discovering her heritage and its really beautiful how the hero stands by her through it all and only encourages her to embrace that side of herself. I absolutely adored how protective the hero was for Finley, but also was her true companion and the moments between Corvan and Finley's mother was pretty awesome. I love how she saw the goodness in Corvan, even though he saw only the monster inside him.
What I Struggled With
There were a few things that I had a hard time with this one. The first is being the length of this book. It really isn't the type of fantasy that needed to be longer than 300-400 pages. It felt too dragged out in moments. There was also too many modernisms in this one. For a fantasy, some of the modern dialogue only showed how immature the world building is for a fantasy. It felt like the author was writing some type of futuristic contemporary instead of an actual epic fantasy romance world. Also the clothing described in the story is not what you would expect for a high fantasy world in any way. There were some aspects that just didn't fit with the world the author crafted and it ended up being more confusing and detracting the enjoyment of the story.
Overall View
Embers in the Snow was a enjoyable fascinating romance that brought some wonderful elements of a arranged marriage trope to blend in beautiful with a fantasy world. Eager to see what else this author has crafted.
Favorite Quote(s)
He takes from me. He takes, and brings the wild magic in me to heel. The branches and vines slowly unfurl, releasing me, but I donβt fall. Iβm in his arms. And heβs kissing me, holding me. Knowing me. I let go, but I donβt fall.
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Epic Fantasy Romance
Character Types: Witch Heroine, Vampire Hero, Alpha Male
Themes: Beauty and Beast retelling, Modern Sensibilities, Magical, Heart/Emotional Touching
Tropes: Opposites Attract, Arranged Marriage
Book Perspective
Duo POV
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Plot Conflict
If you like these authors, I recommend This Book
Lola Glass
Laura Thalassa
Zoey Draven
Steam/Spice Explanations
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.