While this series is definitely not answering as many questions as I would like, I am still enjoying the magic system and world building, as well as the actual prose. Plot holes and slow progression aside, there is enough to keep my curiosity peaked and continue.

To be honest I don't know why this book is called Mistral's Kiss, when Mistral himself plays such a minor role. He is there throughout the book, but the plot follows much of the same formula as the previous entries. Sure it's spicy and enticing and I do enjoy seeing how Merry reacts to the new men in her life, but there seems to be so little in terms of the overarching story.

Merry and her men don't seem to be making much progress in terms of development either. Yes, there are new/old but long since seen characters and most have a crucial moment with Merry, but there are simply too many pieces and not enough progress. I honestly could not say I understood what the plot of this book was.

That said, the elements of the world building and lore are fantastic. What they all add up to, I can't quite say, but they make for great inspiration and references to fans of fae lore. I'm going to keep going because curiosity compels me, though I think I will be lowering my expectations in terms of progression and development.