Bound by Knighthood

Starry Kingdoms of the Fae Collection

by Nicki Chapelway

*See all the Starry Kingdoms of the Fae Collection HERE.*

An academy in the sky,
Two rival knights-to-be,
And the cursed princess who could destroy them all.

Willow is a fae born with a weak and muddled magic. In a world where magic can be bought…for the right price, she attends the Academy of the Gilded Knights. Her to swear her service to a high fae in return for powerful magic.

There is only one person standing in the way of her success, Byron Coalbiter, her childhood rival.

A blacksmith’s son born with a magic far more powerful than her own, Byron has always lived a seemingly charmed life. But apparently that isn’t enough, because now he’s looking to steal Willow’s knighthood.

However, there is something sinister taking place at the academy, and the princess they both rescued might be far more than a damsel in distress. She could very well be their undoing.

If Willow and Byron want to save their precious academy then they are going to have to put aside their rivalry, move past the strange attraction that they feel toward each other, and learn to work together before they both lose their dreams.

Because a dark magic threatens the academy and Willow and Byron might be the only ones capable of keeping the school from crumbling…right out of the sky.

Bound by Knighthood is the 8th book in the Starry Kingdoms of the Fae Collection. These books are all standalones written by your favorite fantasy authors and are the perfect read for your summer vacation. Prepare to be swept away into magical worlds with tropes you obsess over and swoon-worthy romance.

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Fae, Fantasy Romance, Ebooks, Romantasy, Dragons

166 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 21, 2023

About the author

Nicki is a twenty-something author of swoony romantic fantasy. She has been writing since she was eleven and has since published several works. She enjoys creating stories with twisty-stabby faerie romances, retellings that take a darker turn, and epic fantasies in worlds full of monsters and magic.

Nicki lives in Ohio where she spends far too much time watching TV, playing video games, and sleeping. She listens to music basically all the time, and adores obsessing over mythologies, her shows, and her slew of fictional boyfriends. When not writing, she can usually be found at her desk with either a paintbrush or a pen in her hand.

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Reviews

[Nicki Chapelway]

This filled the knight shaped hole I didn't realize that was in my life. You may want to check it out if you enjoy...

🌟 childhood rivals to lovers
⚡complex world building where magic can be bought and bartered for
🛡 a magical knight academy...in the clouds
🐉 dragon drawn carriages
🌲 slooooow burn romance with a swoony FINALLY kiss
🗡 untrustworthy fae
🏰 standalone cozy fantasy with a HEA
☁️ human/fae romance but she's the fae and he is the human
💃 he sees her in a dress for the first time
👑 grumpy/snarky pairing
⚔ Knights, chivalry, and honor
💖 no-spice romance

While writing BBK I just fell in love with the characters and world so much that I realized there was no way BBK was the end of the story. To Slay a Knight Boldly will be a continuation of the story of the two main characters of BBK: Willow and Byron.

Now, no worries, Bound by Knighthood can still very much be read as a standalone cozy novella with a HEA...

But it can also be read as a prequel for a high fantasy standalone following a feisty warden and her celibate paladin ex-lover as they are forced to pretend to be a couple in order to infiltrate the court of someone suspected of practicing dark magic.

[Mia · Rating 3 out of 5]

So I read this without knowing this was technically 7th book in series, and you can totally read this as standalone. I got into the world pretty fast, and the trio is so fun. Romance is adorable rivals to lovers with idiots in love. I just wished it was longer, but I will read the next book with trio.

[✧.*Emma✧.* · Rating 3 out of 5]

~ 3.25 stars
Just a enjoyable read nothing special😅

[Sarah Ryder · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so much fun! I was so excited when I first heard about this book and it didn’t disappoint! Though I gotta say I think Nicki has something against plant life since there was crazy hallucinogenic moss in An Apprentice of Death and now killer vines here… 👀

I love the characters which is no surprise as her characters are always gold. Willow and Byron are the perfect couple even when they’re at odds and Marvin was so relatable in not being able to keep up with them on a number of levels and gotta say even though I didn’t care for the fae princess personally she was still a solid character that had me gaping at her rudeness a lot of the time, lol. Willow was a bit TOO mean about and to Byron at times, but for a rivals/enemies to lovers type story it made sense rather then being super annoying like I normally find this trope to be.

The world and academy is so interesting and I love the dragon carriages! She builds such big, unique worlds for each of her books and half the fun of reading them is to see what she comes up with in each of her books.

As much as I enjoyed it I didn’t give it a full five stars due to just feeling it was missing a tiny something? I think Nicki excels at writing big books and fleshing out characters slowly (much like myself) so sometimes her shorter works miss the mark for me a bit, BUT regardless of that I still love it and am SO excited these characters will be returning in a full blown novel! 😍😍😍


‼️Content‼️

TRIGGER WARNING: a character jumps off a balcony to save others

Language: bull

Violence: a man is found dying on the road; injuries and blood (not detailed); fighting with magic and weapons (not detailed); vines try to eat characters; a mock fight; characters are thrown off floating platforms; a character jumps off a balcony to save others

Sexual: mild suggestive hints; kissing (semi to not detailed)

Drug/Alcohol: a character’s mother is a drunk

Other: magic; fae; death; a girl is kidnapped and tied up by cultists who start to do a ritual on her; magical creatures, powers, and places; belief in a fantasy god in a fantasy world

[˚✧ Nathalie ˳✧༚ · Rating 2 out of 5]

The main female character was straight up insufferable. Her hate for the male lead never felt justified, even in the end. It just felt like she was jealous and felt hatred for him for no reason?? And because of the length of the story and the small amount of build-up it just felt like the love ending was wrapped up too quickly. Some of the love moments were cute though, but because of everything else the story unfortunately fell flat for me. 2⭐️

[Lyra (Cardan's tail's version) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was here for the cute, fast read vibes and it delivered 😋

[Kelci · Rating 1 out of 5]

I found this book from the Stuff Your Kindle Day deals on Amazon, looking for a filler book to read between series. What I got instead was a story that had an annoying main character, an "antagonist" that had no valid reason to be disliked other than to create drama for the main character, one-dimensional characters, and mismatched writing prose. The plot was rushed, character choices weren't fleshed out or reasonable, and there wasn't anyone I felt like rooting for reading the story. There isn't any subtlety for the reader to infer, as everything is heavy-handed in explaining exactly what the author is trying to convey.

Some of the most egregious highlights from my read are below:
- FMC is thinking about the MMC's package while they are trying to save a life. "Is now really the time to disrobe? I mean, I get that it is hot, but a man's life is in the balance. Not to mention the scandal..."
- FMC continuously tells us the MMC is wrong, and that she isn't jealous of him. It comes off as dense from the FMC when there haven't been valid examples for us to empathize.
- The magic system contradicts itself when we see each character use their magic. The FMC is able to blind an entire room of enemies, yet she and everyone else see her magic as weak and limited.
- The entire story, we're told the FMC's motivation to gain magic and knighthood is to gain recognition from the Fae. She goes through trials and has been dreaming of this achievement, but once the MMC shows interest in her, she only cares about him. One kiss from a man, and she's ready to throw away her dreams to be with him. When she gets the opportunity to have the magic she's dreamed of her whole life, she now thinks she'll be worthy of the MMC and gives up on her dream. This works in other stories that have developed the character growth (e.g., Anna in Frozen no longer wants a man's love, and saves herself for her sister), but here it's disappointing.

I continued reading this story because I thought it would be a fun bad read. It is a short read if that's what you're looking for, if you want anything else, go for a different book.

[Lorrie (Clockworkbookworm) · Rating 3 out of 5]

2024 Reads #207/250
3.5⭐️

[KMart Vet · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Bound by Knighthood" is a delightful addition to the Starry Kingdoms of the Fae Collection. It brings a fresh twist to the fantasy romance genre with its knight academy setting and childhood rivalry turning into a blossoming and soft romance. I enjoyed the characters, particularly the dynamic between Willow and Byron, as their journey from rivals to partners was engaging and entertaining.

The world-building in the book is intriguing, with a unique magic system where power can be bought and the Academy of the Gilded Knights plays a central role. The concept of fae with varying magical abilities adds depth to the story, especially as Willow, born with weak magic, seeks to secure her place in the academy.

The novel's plot offers a mix of excitement and mystery, as the duo uncovers sinister happenings at the academy while saving a cursed princess. The pacing is steady, and the story keeps you hooked till the end.

While I thoroughly enjoyed the book, I did find a few areas that could have been further explored, but it is a novella and time is limited! Overall, "Bound by Knighthood" is a fun and original read that will appeal to fans of 'clean' fantasy romance. The charming characters, academy setting, and plot make it a perfect choice for a summer adventure in the world of the fae.

[Lana | Libraryofabibliotaph · Rating 4 out of 5]

Original idea with potential.
I really liked the idea of this academy for Knights and the various floating islands with individual guilds. There is also lots of humour and the storyline is easy to understand, making this book a light read. It takes some time before the story really gets going, but once it has, it reads very smoothly. About the characters: Byron is absolutely a cinnamon puppy x brave, strong and handsome, Willow is very determined, a true survivor, brave and bold, yet afraid to be loved. Hopefully we’ll get to see more of the academy and Willow’s background and history in the next books. This novella definitely reads more like a prequel, because I was left wanting at the end (I had in my mind that the main storyline would be finished at the end of this novella), not entirely satisfied with what happened in this book and what didn’t. The ending also felt rather rushed. So hopefully this will be compensated in the new series. Hence 3,5/5 ⭐.
I received an eARC of this book.

[Grace Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars!

Happy Release Day to "Bound by Knighthood" which releases today, July 21st!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author/publisher for promotional purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.

Things I Liked:

I really liked Willow and how she worked hard to get where she was in the story. That even though she didn’t have powerful magic, she knew how to utilize her magic and to fight without it. Her backstory was interesting and I’m hoping we will get to have some more answers to it in one of the next novels set in this world. (Plus, she can make little orbs of light! I thought that was so pretty even if it was only considered as low magic).

Byron was pretty cool. He was a bit annoying at first. Especially since we were seeing the story in Willow’s POV. But after a while, he really grows on you. He cares about the people around him.

Marvin was exceptional. He was the best friend that helped balance out the relationships between Willow and Byron. I really like that he called Willow out for how she was acting and helped her understand her feelings.

The worldbuilding was pretty cool. I loved the academy in the sky and the rickety elevator to reach it. Also, the dragon carriage! *heart eyes* I really, really like that little detail. The idea of the different knights is pretty awesome, even if this book only really focuses on one of them.

The writing was good. It had the signature sarcasm that Nicki is famous for and made me laugh a couple of times.

My Little Complaints:

The book is a novella, so it’s short. Normally, I don’t mind, but to me it made it feel as though some of the scenes were rushed or cut short. For instance, because we had a large scene of the characters walking to the academy, it meant that we didn’t get as much time learning about the academy or how the knighthood stuff worked. It was talked about a little, though we spent more time trying to fix the rivalry between Willow and Byron. The good news is that there is going to be more books set in this world, and I’m sure that those books are going to talk more about the stuff that was missing in this story. But, I was hoping for a little more in this book.

Also, speaking about the rivalry between Willow and Byron I thought it was a little petty, to be honest. There just didn’t feel as though there was a solid reason for the two (or just Willow) to hate each other. While Byron was at times annoying (I think I could see the reason why Willow didn’t like Byron calling her “Low” was because she had low magic and it almost seemed like a jab at that rather than just shortening her real name) he wasn’t all that bad of a guy. At least, not to the extent that Willow kept making him out to be.

Content in Book:

1. Magic.

2. Cults. Dark magic.

3. A few sexual comments. (Really clean.)

4. Violence. (Someone dies, some description of blood and gore. Fighting, with magic, with swords. Etc.)

5. A passionate kiss. (Really clean.)

6. Giving away your first-born.

Who I Would Recommend This Book To:

This book is best for those who want a sneak peek of the world and characters of Nicki Chapelway’s upcoming series. Still a worthy read! Highly recommend it!

[Natascha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ganz süßes Buch zum nebenbei lesen, aber auch nichts besonderes. Der Hass des female Main Charakters auf den male Charakter, obwohl sie nur eifersüchtig auf ihn ist und es sich am Ende als liebe entpuppt war aber ehrlich nicht überzeugend 😭

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another really fun one-off, looking forward to reading more from this author because the banter building angst form willow to Byron was 🔥

[Hailey Toney · Rating 3 out of 5]

another little novella that took forever to get through. i think i'm just remembering that i don't love novella because i want more story!

[Beatriz · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5*
Ni el plot-twist lo salva...

[Miso Hime · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF @53%. 1.5 stars.
Shocking, since I hate not finishing, especially a novella. But Willow is that unlikeable.

GENERAL THOUGHTS

After the first thirty pages, I quickly grew tired of Willow’s childish hatred for Byron. This was set up to be a sort of “rivals”/“enemies to lovers” short story, but when the main protagonist doesn’t have much reason to hate the other (other than petty jealousy?), it makes the trope thoroughly unpleasant.

WILLOW

I might have excused Willow’s irrational hatred for Byron (and how it was stemmed from envy), if it wasn’t for the fact that it brought out all the unlikeable qualities of her personality!!

Her constant belligerence made her seem childish, trivial and immature. Every other comment about Byron is an irrational snide, which only makes her seem more and more bitter.

At one point, I quote that she calls Byron: “Annoying. Immature. Abhorrent.”

… Ironic, no? I find those words describe Willow perfectly. She also says at one point:

“Byron is a problem. He wants what I want, and I can’t let him have it if I am to attain my own childhood hopes”

To top it off, she merely assumes the worst of him, and outright glees over potential misfortune befalling him. That’s really unlikeable and speaks poorly of her morals.

Even if you hate someone (albeit irrationally), I think it’s disappointing that it’s then acceptable to wish somebody harm, instead of trying to work on our own sense of virtue, letting go of the anger/hostility, and moving on with your own life when holding on to a grudge is doing nothing for your own self-improvement.

OTHER CHARACTERS

That aside, I wish I had better things to say about the other characters… but they are all very one dimensional and bland.

Marvin, the sad sap… is so monotonous of a character that it’s really pathetic. He lacks so much depth, the guy is literally the “nerdy, physically-weak but book-smart wimp whom is also a little ditsy/clumsy and instantly infatuated by the pretty mean girl after their first meeting”. I have nothing else to say about him.

Byron, who is meant to be the charming “golden boy” who is an all-rounder, came across as very… boyish. Like, preteen. The things he said that are meant to be witty, blasé and bursting with charm? They felt awkward, and a little forced. He was not smooth, masculine or suave like you expect him to be. Particularly as his character is marketed to be “beloved by all in the village” and so “perfect he could do no wrong”. When he banters with Willow, it was like watching two kids in preschool — one who is boiling with dislike, and the other deflecting with graceless, gawky “charisma”.

OVERSTATED “FAE”

Another peeve that became evident the more I read, was how often Willow feels the need to mention that she is fae, whilst her companions are human… or how Byron is a (grandson of a) blacksmith. And how she’s a fae with little to no magic, but she should be amongst the other fae in Skyshire because she’s not really human. How unfair it is that she’s only a low-magic but Byron has powerful magic despite being just a mortal… and oh, did I mention that Willow is fae? Jeez.

THE “ENEMIES/RIVALS” TROPE

I guess this book just highlights that although the “enemies/rivals” romance is a formula that whilst may be a huge “hit” amongst romance readers, it still has to be rooted in some backstory or justified in a dignified manner, whilst showing the character’s own willingness to maintain their integrity and not be outright antagonistic… especially when it could be born out of self-pity and insecurity.

CLOSING REMARKS

I understand that as this is a short story, there are bound to be flaws in the amount of “backstory” that can be written in, or how character development might be a little rushed when there aren’t enough chapters to squeeze it in… but I think a lot of this can still be done without the need for actual world building or flashbacks, etc… instead, you can glean a lot of backstory and depth to characters (their personalities, history, motives), purely from just the way they act & things they say. Sadly even by the halfway point, the characters seem to show absolutely NO sign of development.

I have also read other short stories and novellas that did a much better job of this trope, with shorter, almost “drabble” sequences for chapters, but with characters that had maturity, depth, the ability to let go of prejudices, all while revolving around an intriguing plot.

This one lacked all of that.

So whilst this story is meant to be short, it doesn’t excuse (at least to me,) the poorly written, shallow characters and stunted story. It was cliche, and my feelings towards Willow & her story changed from “mildly disinterested” to “annoyed” to “dislike” because of it.

[Ella ✨ · Rating 2 out of 5]

This novella was cute at times, but overall entirely mediocre. Willow also annoyed me a bit with her intense hatred of Byron, for just like absolutely no reason. I feel like a lot of the issues could be worked out in a longer book. The romance was alright, but there isn't a lot of build up to it, which of course would be hard to do in a novella. It probably doesn't help that she has to hate him for a good chunk of the book, so there's not much time to fall in love. Maybe rival-to-enemies just isn't doable for the shortness of a novella?

[Makayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great short story! (Short for me, I typically read larger books) The story line was well thought out, as well as the characters. Lo (Willow) had my interest from the very beginning! I truly did not expect that ending, and there are brief dragons, YAY! like knights, fae, and magic definitely give it a read! 😁

[Ana-Maria Derzsi · Rating 5 out of 5]

◦ I've received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review ◦

⮞ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 ⮜
Marvin - I felt he was my "spirit animal", the way he was portrayed by Willow was hilarious, I loved the scenes with him especially when he became "awe-struck" by the princess, one of the scenes in the book made me laugh because I could imagine the scene in my head and it was hilarious.
Willow - I found her life story to be a bit sad, I did however love the perseverance and the power she had in her and the desire to be better, to change her future and her dreams and LOVED the fact she didn't gave up on her dreams for anyone or anything. I was cheering her all alone.
Byron - He was made such a sneaky character. In the beginning I legit didn't like him, I felt him to be so cocky, but once you get to know him and understand his story too, you actually fall for him and you see another side, a pure heart and so much more than a pretty face and pretty hair. I enjoyed his character.

⮞ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 ⮜
We don't get much world-building until they cross into the fae's world, and that world seems so different from the world Willow has grown up into. But that world is also beautiful, different and so unique. It was definitely interesting to see the "Skyshire" loved that name and the cleverness behind it.

⮞ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐝/𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐝 ⮜
I enjoyed a lot the pace of the story, the characters and I liked how conflicted Willow was when came to Byron and I definitely loved their eventual relationship and how friendly and closer they became. But Marvin, I felt he deserves a whole book because it is impossible not to love him and his poor condition lol. I felt he stole the show and I was so in it for it. This book has been fast-paced, funny and I've enjoyed it a lot, and PLEASE make a Marving book lol.

⮞ 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞/TW ⮜
The romance is clean, there's only one more heated scene but nothing descriptive other than the tension between Willow and Byron. There is a blood scene and kidnapping but I didn't get triggered by the book.

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[Katherine Bichler · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
4.5/5 STARS

This is one of eleven novellas in The Starry Kingdoms of the Fae series written by different indie authors. They are all stand alones and can be read in any order.
You need to know that this is a novella. It is meant to be a short story where the pace is fast and there isn’t a lot of in depth description of characters and world building. Yes, there will be unanswered questions and plot holes to get you to read other books by the author. I personally love novellas because they give you a taste of the author’s writing style and you can read them in one to two sittings.

This was a fun enemies to lovers novella about knights. I love a quest mixed with magical academia and this has both! It was light on the romance and more adventurous which I prefer. These characters are going to be in another series by the author which I will definitely read!

Thank you to Nicki for the ARC! 🖤

[Beyond_thebindings · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bound by Knighthood was a solid read out of this series ! But Bound by Ravens is still #1 for me.

What I liked:

- The MMC was a sweetie, cinnamon role. I really enjoyed any scene with Byron. The kid was just trying to save everything and love everyone.

- The side characters were lovable and added cute comedy to the story.

- I enjoyed the plot towards the end. It took me a minute to really get into the story, but I like how it finally picked up.

What I disliked:

- Willow - Willow - Willow - OOF, immature, young, and a tad bit annoying MFC. Towards the end though when her inner dialogue finally matured, she got better.

- The pacing took a bit. For a novella I should have finished this in an hour - it took me a few days to want to pick it back up.

- It was a bit scattered. The flow was weird. The ending was just okay - nothing special to me.

[Shawn Carr · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my voluntary review after receiving a free E-ARC copy.

Bound By Knighthood is not only a five-star read but it is the definition of what YA should be. From the rivalry to the cute little teases/banter to the Character development in such a beautiful way. Author Chapelway lures you in with this book like it had me needing more. The funny story is, I was scared at first that I wouldn't enjoy it because I haven't read much clean YA in a while. But this book right here reminded me what it was like diving head first into a fully fleshed-out world, fun pacing, and best of all characters you'd root for (Team Willow, and if you are on Byron's side in the beginning... FIGHT ME!) Anyways, Bound by Knighthood did a great job capturing the essence of YA to the point I wished it was longer. Thankfully a series is in the works but for now, I get to re-read this five-star read a thousand times until I find something remotely as good as this was.

[Erica Slaughter · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was my least favourite of the four bound by books I’ve read so far (starlight, blood and honey).

I found Willow intolerable and while she became slightly less immature in the last 30% of the book it wasn’t enough to turn her around for me.

Byron on the other hand I found to be a much more likeable character.

I think being a novella this story was just really rushed. The “love”, at least on Willows side was just instant. I think this would have done better as a longer novel where you could build the love story slower as well as get us captivated with the school and what goes on there. For a book about knighthood we didn’t get much actual story about the process of becoming one.

Also spoiler for the epilogue:

I was confused with her choice to go back to become a knight. Throughout reading I felt that she didn’t want so much to actually be a knight just to obtain more power and it was the only way she knew how. I was hoping she would learn that she was enough as is, especially with her talking of feeling like home. I don’t need a romantically happy ending where the run off into the sunset and get married but I just wish we got more of her happy with herself, or maybe finding out she was a wild far and grew into her magic or developed it more.

[Annettesbookbanter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable, quick romantasy.

For the length of this book, I think it was a good read. The characters were for the most part, enjoyable. It gave grumpy v sunshine vibes with a rivals to lovers, he falls first romance. I didn’t really like the epilogue though as it didn’t seem completely logical for me but it wasn’t bad. I think the concept was cool but felt that the book was too short to be able to get swept away in it.

[Ashleigh Stephenson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kind of enemies to lovers, but not really? I liked that this could be read as a stand alone but there is another series that follows on from it. It was different from fantasy books I've read before. Willow was annoying me with how much she mentioned she hated Byron, that could a little bit repetitive. The ending was a bit rushed, I would have liked the book overall to be a bit longer so the story could be more in depth but it was another easy read.

[Chaos · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the rivals to lovers. I cant exactly say enemies as they weren't, but Willow could not even stand to look at Byron. Though who could blame her with his arrogant act. I love watching them both go from bitter rivals, to understanding, to somewhat friends, to finally admitting they loved each other. It was a short book but so adorable and sweet.

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an easy-to-read clean, fantasy romance novella.
It’s short, sharp and punchy and features a great plot.

I loved all of the characters, however I did feel that Willow’s hatred of Byron was very unwarranted and selfish. She isn’t a likeable main FMC at all. I feel more could have been done to develop a proper backstory as to why she hates him so much, as opposed to clutching at straws of jealousy.

This is part of a wider universe, but is easily readable as a standalone.

[Sarah Smithson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rounding up: true rating for me is a 2.5. This was okay. A nice, quick little read, though I found how often the main character went on and on about her rivalry with the love interest to be annoying after a while. (I know that's the point, but it's still how I feel).

[Deryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I might have found a secret love for fantasy fiction!

[Relyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hmmmmm...


... Not sure what I think of this.