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The imPerfect Cathar #4
imPerfect Bones
The good news? There’s a way out of Fairie. The bad news? It’s through the heart of the Unseelie Court of Winter.
And that’s not all. Maeve, Winter’s ruler, has been stealing human kids for her own twisted delights. Not only do we have to find a way to sneak into her lands, but also we’ve got to break in, rescue the stolen children and get them out again without her knowing. Or ... we go to war with the entire nightmarish Unseelie Court.
I’m not so much running on empty as trying to push myself forward with the handbrake on. The odds of survival seem minimal. But who wants to live forever? 800 years is good innings by anyone's standards.
I can't leave the kids behind to suffer her sadistic indulgences. We’ve got to get them out - or die trying.
imPerfect Bones is the fourth book in ‘The imPerfect Cathar’ series, a darkly funny supernatural suspense mystery spanning Fairie and the south of France. Contains strong language and graphic violence.
And that’s not all. Maeve, Winter’s ruler, has been stealing human kids for her own twisted delights. Not only do we have to find a way to sneak into her lands, but also we’ve got to break in, rescue the stolen children and get them out again without her knowing. Or ... we go to war with the entire nightmarish Unseelie Court.
I’m not so much running on empty as trying to push myself forward with the handbrake on. The odds of survival seem minimal. But who wants to live forever? 800 years is good innings by anyone's standards.
I can't leave the kids behind to suffer her sadistic indulgences. We’ve got to get them out - or die trying.
imPerfect Bones is the fourth book in ‘The imPerfect Cathar’ series, a darkly funny supernatural suspense mystery spanning Fairie and the south of France. Contains strong language and graphic violence.
289 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 7, 2023
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About the author
C.N. Rowan
28 books132 followersIt’s been a strange, unbelievable journey to arrive at the point where these books are going to be released into the wild, like rare, near-extinct animals being returned to their natural habitat, already wondering where they’re going to nick cigarettes from on the plains of Africa, the way they used to from the zookeeper’s overalls. C.N. Rowan (“Call me C.N., Mr. Rowan was my father”) came originally from Leicester, England. Somehow escaping its terrible, terrible clutches (only joking, he’s a proud Midlander really), he has wound up living in the South-West of France for his sins. Only, not for his sins. Otherwise, he’d have ended up living somewhere really dreadful. Like Leicester. (Again – joking, he really does love Leicester. He knows Leicester can take a joke. Unlike some of those other cities. Looking at you, Slough.)
With multiple weird strings to his bow, all of which are made of tooth-floss and liable to snap if you tried to use them to do anything as adventurous as shooting an arrow, he’s done all sorts of odd things, from running a hiphop record label (including featuring himself as rapper) to hustling disability living aids on the mean streets of Syston. He’s particularly proud of the work he’s done managing and recording several French hiphop acts, and is currently awaiting confirmation of wild rumours he might get a Gold Disc for a song he recorded and mixed.
With multiple weird strings to his bow, all of which are made of tooth-floss and liable to snap if you tried to use them to do anything as adventurous as shooting an arrow, he’s done all sorts of odd things, from running a hiphop record label (including featuring himself as rapper) to hustling disability living aids on the mean streets of Syston. He’s particularly proud of the work he’s done managing and recording several French hiphop acts, and is currently awaiting confirmation of wild rumours he might get a Gold Disc for a song he recorded and mixed.
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January 28, 2024
imPerfect Bones by C.N. Rowan is yet another good installment in this new Urban Fantasy series!
The characters definitely gained a bit more depth, and the banter and friendships are still my absolute favourite parts of this book. Friends are simply there for each other and despite making mistakes or having flaws, they are still accepted as they are.
I really enjoyed the "wokeness" as well, when it's simply normal to use preferred pronouns as an example. I had a good chuckle at a specific scene there!
The plot is getting ever darker, though we're still far off what I'd call grimdark. Especially as there's still the comedy side of things to balance out the darker bits. Humour is super subjective, and some of it still doesn't really work for me, yet other bits to get a good chuckle out of me.
With the rather cliffhangerish endings, it's good the books have such a rapid release schedule, though I find it easy to get back into the story after a break though. It's a rather easy to follow series that isn't overly complex.
I'll definitely keep reading on!
The characters definitely gained a bit more depth, and the banter and friendships are still my absolute favourite parts of this book. Friends are simply there for each other and despite making mistakes or having flaws, they are still accepted as they are.
I really enjoyed the "wokeness" as well, when it's simply normal to use preferred pronouns as an example. I had a good chuckle at a specific scene there!
The plot is getting ever darker, though we're still far off what I'd call grimdark. Especially as there's still the comedy side of things to balance out the darker bits. Humour is super subjective, and some of it still doesn't really work for me, yet other bits to get a good chuckle out of me.
With the rather cliffhangerish endings, it's good the books have such a rapid release schedule, though I find it easy to get back into the story after a break though. It's a rather easy to follow series that isn't overly complex.
I'll definitely keep reading on!
July 17, 2023
This is a CRACKING good tale! Fae is exactly as terrifying as it should be in CN Rowan's ImPerfect Cathar world. The compelling & complicated characters are trapped there to resolve their quest. (No spoilers!) Definitely not a place I would want to visit! Paul (the beleaguered but determined protagonist) and the indomitable Aisha battle monsters from the past and those of the present. Emotions are strong and honest, with humor and unexpected pathos. Again it harkens back to the history (though it pains me that the early 1970s are history), mythology, and religion of Paul the former Cathar, which is always fascinating. Mr. Rowan does such a wonderful job narrating this! Throwing out a gore warning, of course!
July 22, 2023
Imperfect Bones is a book with several layers. It's an interesting tapestry of French folklore with real locations and historical events mixed in with humorous banter, as well as more serious thoughts about overcoming trauma. The protagonist and narrator is Paul Bonhomme, a former Cathar dedicated to perfection who achieved immortality after a mishap with the Holy Grail. Well, perhaps immortality is not the right word, because he's died numerous times, it's just that he always gets up again, in the nearest dead body. He's running around France and other dimensions, trying to solve problems and to defeat magical villains with some interesting friends. I should probably tell you more about them. But you know what? You would know about them if you read the previous books. If you're new to this series stop right now. Go back to square one. Start with the first book. Trust me, this book is well worth reading but you will get more out of it if you read in order because some references make more sense if you are familiar with the events and characters in books 1-3. There are short recaps here to catch you up but it's not the same. It's not an annoying cliffhangery sort of a series and each book feels like a complete story but there is an overriding storyline that continues throughout.
Because the thing about Paul Bonhomme is, he's lived long enough that he's got an awful lot of unfortunate history, past mistakes, previous memories, and evil acquaintances that can come back to haunt him at particularly inconvenient times, and usually do. So Paul has a lot more emotional baggage than most of us can collect in a single life time, having seen and experienced the effects of dangerous magic, unspeakable evil, death of loved ones (sometimes more than once per person), grief, emotional and physical torture, and other dark emotions. A central theme of this story is fear and trauma and how to overcome it. Paul copes with the help of wisecracking humour, his friends who frequently save his hiney and by keeping himself busy. He cannot forget the darkness that follows him but he needs to try and do the right thing regardless. Aicha copes by chopping things off bad people. While their personal version of magical hell is quite extraordinary I found some thoughts that resonated with the more mundane struggles I am familiar with.
This time Aicha the avenger is back and they're trying to save some children who were abducted into the Faerie and severely traumatized in the process, as well as looking for Simon Montfort, another villain from Paul's past. While dying can cause problems for Paul it can also quite cleverly solve some others. Aicha and Paul are able to confuse the fae creatures with pop culture references and sometimes also me, when I wasn't familiar with whatever they were quoting from. I don't know when they've got the time to veg out and watch so much TV, as they're always running after some monster or another. In another timeline, they are looking for Nazi occultists in the 1970s. This requires some reader concentration to recall where you left the other timeline.
TL;DR The series is best read in order.
I received a booksprout copy and this is a voluntary review.
Because the thing about Paul Bonhomme is, he's lived long enough that he's got an awful lot of unfortunate history, past mistakes, previous memories, and evil acquaintances that can come back to haunt him at particularly inconvenient times, and usually do. So Paul has a lot more emotional baggage than most of us can collect in a single life time, having seen and experienced the effects of dangerous magic, unspeakable evil, death of loved ones (sometimes more than once per person), grief, emotional and physical torture, and other dark emotions. A central theme of this story is fear and trauma and how to overcome it. Paul copes with the help of wisecracking humour, his friends who frequently save his hiney and by keeping himself busy. He cannot forget the darkness that follows him but he needs to try and do the right thing regardless. Aicha copes by chopping things off bad people. While their personal version of magical hell is quite extraordinary I found some thoughts that resonated with the more mundane struggles I am familiar with.
This time Aicha the avenger is back and they're trying to save some children who were abducted into the Faerie and severely traumatized in the process, as well as looking for Simon Montfort, another villain from Paul's past. While dying can cause problems for Paul it can also quite cleverly solve some others. Aicha and Paul are able to confuse the fae creatures with pop culture references and sometimes also me, when I wasn't familiar with whatever they were quoting from. I don't know when they've got the time to veg out and watch so much TV, as they're always running after some monster or another. In another timeline, they are looking for Nazi occultists in the 1970s. This requires some reader concentration to recall where you left the other timeline.
TL;DR The series is best read in order.
I received a booksprout copy and this is a voluntary review.
August 4, 2023
C.N. Rowan maintains a brisk pace for our imPerfect Cathar in this fourth installment of the series - he’s in it for the long haul, so it’s not a mad sprint, but there’s no dawdling either. The primary question is whether the Cathar himself can handle all the agonies being heaped upon him. It’s “good” that he’s been tortured by the Inquisition a time or three in the past; his previous sufferings stand him in good stead to endure those exercised upon him by his current tormentor (whether that is the villain of the piece or the author himself is a matter of debate in some quarters).
Snooty individuals who stereotype genre fiction act all surprised when a mystery or sci-fi author demonstrates some decent writing chops. Mr. Rowan definitely writes well; his gift works on the one hand to sculpt an elegant sentence nearly poetic in beauty, and a paragraph further to make you snort coffee out your nose with his clever word-play. He understands the inner workings of the human animal, and applies his gift with wordcraft to make us not only recognize that Paul Bonhomme has been deeply traumatized, but make us SEE it, HEAR, it FEEL it - we LIVE it with him as he struggles through his trauma to keep on fighting just one more second, one more minute, one more hour, one more day.
“imPerfect Bones” more than ably continues an excellent series. Paul’s humor provides a welcome diversion from some heart-wrenching moments; like soldiers and first responders, his humor leans to the dark side, but that’s how he stays (sort of) sane. The “flashbacks” to his adventures in the past were shorter and less involved in this novel; I suspect the importance of their information will be revealed in later books. I would say no information is sprinkled without intent (I nearly said ‘malice’) aforethought on the part of Mr. Rowan. He has shown himself to be not only a master wordsmith, but a deviously scheming plotter as well. I eagerly await the next installment.
I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
Snooty individuals who stereotype genre fiction act all surprised when a mystery or sci-fi author demonstrates some decent writing chops. Mr. Rowan definitely writes well; his gift works on the one hand to sculpt an elegant sentence nearly poetic in beauty, and a paragraph further to make you snort coffee out your nose with his clever word-play. He understands the inner workings of the human animal, and applies his gift with wordcraft to make us not only recognize that Paul Bonhomme has been deeply traumatized, but make us SEE it, HEAR, it FEEL it - we LIVE it with him as he struggles through his trauma to keep on fighting just one more second, one more minute, one more hour, one more day.
“imPerfect Bones” more than ably continues an excellent series. Paul’s humor provides a welcome diversion from some heart-wrenching moments; like soldiers and first responders, his humor leans to the dark side, but that’s how he stays (sort of) sane. The “flashbacks” to his adventures in the past were shorter and less involved in this novel; I suspect the importance of their information will be revealed in later books. I would say no information is sprinkled without intent (I nearly said ‘malice’) aforethought on the part of Mr. Rowan. He has shown himself to be not only a master wordsmith, but a deviously scheming plotter as well. I eagerly await the next installment.
I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
July 22, 2023
No punches pulled (duh cause Aicha is back)
*I received an ARC copy of this book, all opinions are mine and given joyously*
This book is the 4th installment in the ImPerfecr Cathar series. This particular book opens on a still weak Paul and ever ready Aicha trying to figure out how to leave Faerie. Through a series of mishaps and lots of blood, they finally make it to Winter and can attempt to free the kids and get home.
Our flashbacks this time take us to the 70's with Paul and Aicha going after some nazi glorifying shizzards. Which of course happens through mishaps and bloodshed.
One of my favorite features of these bolms are the titles. They are clever and foreshadowing or just a mental commentary on the current position they are in.
This one is a tear jerker folks. Be prepared
*I received an ARC copy of this book, all opinions are mine and given joyously*
This book is the 4th installment in the ImPerfecr Cathar series. This particular book opens on a still weak Paul and ever ready Aicha trying to figure out how to leave Faerie. Through a series of mishaps and lots of blood, they finally make it to Winter and can attempt to free the kids and get home.
Our flashbacks this time take us to the 70's with Paul and Aicha going after some nazi glorifying shizzards. Which of course happens through mishaps and bloodshed.
One of my favorite features of these bolms are the titles. They are clever and foreshadowing or just a mental commentary on the current position they are in.
This one is a tear jerker folks. Be prepared
July 25, 2023
After facing betrayal, after ending up in Fairy, after everything thrown at him, after much soul searching, things are so much more challenging for Paul without his magic. He has a bit of magic from the body he now inhabits but nothing like his own was. Oh, I didn't mention it? Yes, he lost his talent.... Thankfully Aicha is by his side to keep him safe and grounded, his voice of reason. I was thrilled to see more of Aicha, a soul who is so much more than her stoic facade, I missed her sass in the previous book. Her support of Paul is....different , as he mentioned, she cares but would rather swallow her tongue than admit it. But they need to get out of Fairy, they need to get back to earth. How they go about is comically intense and at the same time horrific. When Aicha and Paul finally gain access to the Maeve's castle, and they discover.... what they discover...the bile rose up from my stomach, I would have happily decapitated her but Aicha is a far worthier adversely and warrior than I. That fight scene halted my breathing.... I did heave a heartfelt sigh when the kids were relocated, not ideal, but better than the fate they were in. Remember I said no reprieve for Paul? Well, one disaster sort of diverted and solved, just to dive head first into another! Yet find and neutralise an abomination, he must...
I find myself wanting to spirit Paul away from all and any danger, from all hurts and emotional pain, because heck, a guy who comes back to life time and time again, lives for centuries, being battered physically and psychologically, who wouldn't? I mean, come on, he needs a break! He's just not getting one...Paul is probably one of the most traumatised characters I've read and the visceral feelings abound in such magnitude, I'm at a loss to control them. The author is in complete control of my emotions, twisting then until I feel they've knotted and knitted together, becoming an integral part of me, a painful part but one I partake of with such relish, and I'm not a masochist!
As per the author's previous books, we get chapters and references to the past, which really helps put everything into context. I appreciate the historical references too, I find them interesting and well inserted. The world he's built is so intensity woven, the plot so magnificently expanded on through each book, the caring and righteousness of Aicha and Paul stays strong, waivering here and there but the bond is undisputable. You might think you know where the story is heading but good golly Miss Molly, prepare to be shocked, prepare to be surprised, be prepared for the revelations. It's humourous, it's dark, it's tense, it's dramatic and it definitely is extremely engaging! It's also an extremely recommended series.....
I find myself wanting to spirit Paul away from all and any danger, from all hurts and emotional pain, because heck, a guy who comes back to life time and time again, lives for centuries, being battered physically and psychologically, who wouldn't? I mean, come on, he needs a break! He's just not getting one...Paul is probably one of the most traumatised characters I've read and the visceral feelings abound in such magnitude, I'm at a loss to control them. The author is in complete control of my emotions, twisting then until I feel they've knotted and knitted together, becoming an integral part of me, a painful part but one I partake of with such relish, and I'm not a masochist!
As per the author's previous books, we get chapters and references to the past, which really helps put everything into context. I appreciate the historical references too, I find them interesting and well inserted. The world he's built is so intensity woven, the plot so magnificently expanded on through each book, the caring and righteousness of Aicha and Paul stays strong, waivering here and there but the bond is undisputable. You might think you know where the story is heading but good golly Miss Molly, prepare to be shocked, prepare to be surprised, be prepared for the revelations. It's humourous, it's dark, it's tense, it's dramatic and it definitely is extremely engaging! It's also an extremely recommended series.....
January 12, 2024
Imperfect Bones : by C. N. Rowan.
The good news? There’s a way out of Fairie. The bad news? It’s through the heart of the Unseelie Court of Winter.
Imperfect Bones is book four of The Imperfect Cathar series and I can safely say this series is shaping up to be one of my all time favorites.
The story picks up all most immediately after the horrific events of the last book (no spoilers, but it's safe to say Paul has added to his already trauma filled life) In the Wildlands of Faerie he has been reunited with Aicha his friend and Druze Queen, they continue their hunt for Paul's nemesis Simon De Montford that and the rescue of a group of traumatised children from the clutches of the Winter Court.
The central theme of these books is trauma and how to deal with said trauma and to not only keep moving forwards, but to do the right thing and despite being a smart arse and totally irreverent Paul with the help of a small core of friends always does what he believes to be right thing. The trauma, pain, suffering and death is offset by some truly witty humour that makes you laugh out loud and at one point had me snort my tea everywhere and lots of on point social commentary and pop culture references.
The plot is far reaching, multi layered and clever, the writing style is quick both with prose and wit. Being well acquainted and very invested with the characters now is a double edged sword and as with this series there are moments of great pathos and absolute heartbreaking loss.
As always we bounce back and fourth between time periods (this time the 70's, yes it made me feel old to get the references) and yet the pace never once suffers for it. The action is always fast and furious, but in this book it was truly that and one set piece in particular had me literally glued to the spot. The cruelty and desolation of the winter Court seeps off the page and into your bones and the Unseelie are described in terrifying detail. As always the audio book is an absolute treat and the narrator/author does a tremendous job at getting across how much his characters mean to him.
You will have needed to have read the previous books to enjoy this and I can honestly say I highly recommend this series. Easily another five stars.
The good news? There’s a way out of Fairie. The bad news? It’s through the heart of the Unseelie Court of Winter.
Imperfect Bones is book four of The Imperfect Cathar series and I can safely say this series is shaping up to be one of my all time favorites.
The story picks up all most immediately after the horrific events of the last book (no spoilers, but it's safe to say Paul has added to his already trauma filled life) In the Wildlands of Faerie he has been reunited with Aicha his friend and Druze Queen, they continue their hunt for Paul's nemesis Simon De Montford that and the rescue of a group of traumatised children from the clutches of the Winter Court.
The central theme of these books is trauma and how to deal with said trauma and to not only keep moving forwards, but to do the right thing and despite being a smart arse and totally irreverent Paul with the help of a small core of friends always does what he believes to be right thing. The trauma, pain, suffering and death is offset by some truly witty humour that makes you laugh out loud and at one point had me snort my tea everywhere and lots of on point social commentary and pop culture references.
The plot is far reaching, multi layered and clever, the writing style is quick both with prose and wit. Being well acquainted and very invested with the characters now is a double edged sword and as with this series there are moments of great pathos and absolute heartbreaking loss.
As always we bounce back and fourth between time periods (this time the 70's, yes it made me feel old to get the references) and yet the pace never once suffers for it. The action is always fast and furious, but in this book it was truly that and one set piece in particular had me literally glued to the spot. The cruelty and desolation of the winter Court seeps off the page and into your bones and the Unseelie are described in terrifying detail. As always the audio book is an absolute treat and the narrator/author does a tremendous job at getting across how much his characters mean to him.
You will have needed to have read the previous books to enjoy this and I can honestly say I highly recommend this series. Easily another five stars.
March 22, 2024
{4.5/5}
CW: violence, gore, references to/implications of torture (including of children), implications of SA, some others
Read as part of the imPerfect Villains omnibus.
That bit near the end was uncalled for, and I need tissues.
Paul Bonhomme’s been saved from a torturous fate in Faerie, but he and Aicha aren’t out of the Wilds just yet. They’ve still got Simon to deal with, a load of stolen children to find, and an evil ice queen to worry about. It’s fine; everything is fine.
I don’t know why I keep expecting to be able to easily set these books down to continue with my daily life, but here we are. This is the fourth book in the imPerfect Cathar series, and I have yet to find one that I didn’t absolutely devour. They’re the perfect mix of urban and historical fantasy, seamlessly blending modern-day France with a wonderful medley of old, ancient, and dare I say almost archaic times (I imagine Paul would be horrified to be referred to as such). All of this is imbued with both historical fact and more modern pop culture references that make the story really come to life (again, and again, and…).
As if that wasn’t enough, the characters themselves are still just a ridiculous amount of amazing. Aicha, naturally, is over there being her phenomenally kick-ass self, and poor Paul’s just been put through the emotional wringer lately. No matter how many books I read about these two, I never get tired of watching them power through things. The banter and friendship between them is weirdly cozy and comforting, and I found myself laughing out loud at the two of them.
The plot, as always, was incredibly engaging. More than once I discovered that I was holding my breath to see if they would make it through whatever they were doing, and at one point I was legitimately crying. I don’t know how to explain, adequately and without spoilers, just how good this particular installment was, so you’re just going to have to trust me.
If you like urban and/or historical fantasy stories, if you enjoy MCs with a smart mouth, or if you just really love reading about a human with the emotional stability of a fire swamp, then this is definitely the book for you. Go back to book 1, “imPerfect Magic,” or the prequel novella, “An imPerfect Trap,” to jump in!
CW: violence, gore, references to/implications of torture (including of children), implications of SA, some others
Read as part of the imPerfect Villains omnibus.
That bit near the end was uncalled for, and I need tissues.
Paul Bonhomme’s been saved from a torturous fate in Faerie, but he and Aicha aren’t out of the Wilds just yet. They’ve still got Simon to deal with, a load of stolen children to find, and an evil ice queen to worry about. It’s fine; everything is fine.
I don’t know why I keep expecting to be able to easily set these books down to continue with my daily life, but here we are. This is the fourth book in the imPerfect Cathar series, and I have yet to find one that I didn’t absolutely devour. They’re the perfect mix of urban and historical fantasy, seamlessly blending modern-day France with a wonderful medley of old, ancient, and dare I say almost archaic times (I imagine Paul would be horrified to be referred to as such). All of this is imbued with both historical fact and more modern pop culture references that make the story really come to life (again, and again, and…).
As if that wasn’t enough, the characters themselves are still just a ridiculous amount of amazing. Aicha, naturally, is over there being her phenomenally kick-ass self, and poor Paul’s just been put through the emotional wringer lately. No matter how many books I read about these two, I never get tired of watching them power through things. The banter and friendship between them is weirdly cozy and comforting, and I found myself laughing out loud at the two of them.
The plot, as always, was incredibly engaging. More than once I discovered that I was holding my breath to see if they would make it through whatever they were doing, and at one point I was legitimately crying. I don’t know how to explain, adequately and without spoilers, just how good this particular installment was, so you’re just going to have to trust me.
If you like urban and/or historical fantasy stories, if you enjoy MCs with a smart mouth, or if you just really love reading about a human with the emotional stability of a fire swamp, then this is definitely the book for you. Go back to book 1, “imPerfect Magic,” or the prequel novella, “An imPerfect Trap,” to jump in!
August 7, 2023
This book has to be my favourite of the series so far. It was full of action, emotion, love and friendship, power, revenge, history, humour and the most amazing, utterly violent, bloodthirsty sword fight I have ever read!
This one follows on pretty much where book 3, Imperfect Fae, left off, with Paul and Aicha making their way through the Wilds of Faerie, hoping to get into the Winter Court undetected, save some kidnapped children, kill Simon De Montfort and head home again. Of course, it was never going to be that easy!
Now if you haven't read any of the other books, you COULD jump in here, but reading the other three in this series would definitely give you a better insight to the main story arc, the relationship between Paul and Aicha and how they ended up in Faerie in the first place. There are snippets of the background events, but to fully appreciate them (and the series overall), I would recommend that you go back and read the others first. They are also amazingly brilliant!
I loved the whole Faerie episode - the Winter Court and Queen Maeve never appear in any books as a nice place or person to encounter and it was just as bad here. I did love whose body Paul has now taken over - I am surprised that Aicha hasn't made fun of him more for it though! Sure that will come soon!
I loved the sarcasm and humour throughout this book and was constantly giggling away between the more serious and sometimes sad events - even my OH found them amusing especially the Chris Martin comment! It was great to see Aicha and Paul back together again - they do make the perfect (or should that be imPerfect?) team and I really missed her sarcasm in the last book!
I can't wait to read the next books in this series when it comes out next month now! Hopefully there will be a few surprises for Simon De Montfort in that one!
I received an ARC copy of this book from the author via BookSprout, but this review is my own, honest one!
This one follows on pretty much where book 3, Imperfect Fae, left off, with Paul and Aicha making their way through the Wilds of Faerie, hoping to get into the Winter Court undetected, save some kidnapped children, kill Simon De Montfort and head home again. Of course, it was never going to be that easy!
Now if you haven't read any of the other books, you COULD jump in here, but reading the other three in this series would definitely give you a better insight to the main story arc, the relationship between Paul and Aicha and how they ended up in Faerie in the first place. There are snippets of the background events, but to fully appreciate them (and the series overall), I would recommend that you go back and read the others first. They are also amazingly brilliant!
I loved the whole Faerie episode - the Winter Court and Queen Maeve never appear in any books as a nice place or person to encounter and it was just as bad here. I did love whose body Paul has now taken over - I am surprised that Aicha hasn't made fun of him more for it though! Sure that will come soon!
I loved the sarcasm and humour throughout this book and was constantly giggling away between the more serious and sometimes sad events - even my OH found them amusing especially the Chris Martin comment! It was great to see Aicha and Paul back together again - they do make the perfect (or should that be imPerfect?) team and I really missed her sarcasm in the last book!
I can't wait to read the next books in this series when it comes out next month now! Hopefully there will be a few surprises for Simon De Montfort in that one!
I received an ARC copy of this book from the author via BookSprout, but this review is my own, honest one!
July 20, 2023
Imperfect Bones has everything a reader can now safely expect from CN Rowan (trauma, fight scenes, humour, grief, snark) but somehow it has a very different tone from preceeding books, creating more of a character driven narrative. I loved it!
I very much appreciated how Paul's trauma from Imperfect Fae was repeatedly brought up and addressed. Paul is always casual when referring to past torture, death and his awareness that if a sacrifice is needed, he is the perfect candidate because of his reincarnation ability..."Sure, someone might torture me, I might suffer and die, but then I'd just dust myself off in a new body..." but it must have a cumulative effect on his state of mind. That effect is sensitively described and dealt with, with Aicha providing empathetic, real-life understanding and tough love. Having her back in the story reinstates the banter and snarkiness that are always highlights of their interactions.
There are more of the pop culture references used to add humour by this author. While I live too sheltered a life to get all of them, I laughed out loud at the Michael Bay and Dory references! And Paul's riff on Maeve's name - hilarious!!
The fight scene between Maeve and Aicha was spectacular. We have always known of Aicha's courage and it was amazingly showcased, and vividly and hence at times, shockingly described here.
CN Rowan is an absolute adept at voicing his characters. His variety of voices is seemingly inexhaustable and he adds so much believable life to them that listening is a pleasure. In this story I particularly enjoyed the wolves and the back and forth between the leader of the pack and Aicha.
This is the fourth book in this six book story arc and the shenanigans leave me incredibly eager for the next instalment.
I received a free copy of this book and audiobook as part of an ARC campaign.
I very much appreciated how Paul's trauma from Imperfect Fae was repeatedly brought up and addressed. Paul is always casual when referring to past torture, death and his awareness that if a sacrifice is needed, he is the perfect candidate because of his reincarnation ability..."Sure, someone might torture me, I might suffer and die, but then I'd just dust myself off in a new body..." but it must have a cumulative effect on his state of mind. That effect is sensitively described and dealt with, with Aicha providing empathetic, real-life understanding and tough love. Having her back in the story reinstates the banter and snarkiness that are always highlights of their interactions.
There are more of the pop culture references used to add humour by this author. While I live too sheltered a life to get all of them, I laughed out loud at the Michael Bay and Dory references! And Paul's riff on Maeve's name - hilarious!!
The fight scene between Maeve and Aicha was spectacular. We have always known of Aicha's courage and it was amazingly showcased, and vividly and hence at times, shockingly described here.
CN Rowan is an absolute adept at voicing his characters. His variety of voices is seemingly inexhaustable and he adds so much believable life to them that listening is a pleasure. In this story I particularly enjoyed the wolves and the back and forth between the leader of the pack and Aicha.
This is the fourth book in this six book story arc and the shenanigans leave me incredibly eager for the next instalment.
I received a free copy of this book and audiobook as part of an ARC campaign.
July 30, 2023
Aicha Kandicha, Druze Queen, good friend, and massive pedant is back, which is lucky for all, because there would be no forging ahead without her. Our immortal hero, Paul Bonhomme, shows plenty of backbone and masterful fortitude after his weeks in the dark, abysmal hole of tragedy, but at the core of imPerfect Bones, Aich is the marrow. And she does one heck of a job making the baddies SUCK IT!
This fourth installment of the imPerfect Cathar series tromps on terrific tableaux in faerie. Each episode is part of the framework for spectacular scenes – rattling our carcasses one challenge at a time – all in the name of escaping and freeing everyone broken and immobilized by the Winter Queen.
Like spareribs, pertinent backstory-displays drift in between dynamic doings in the fae realm. The charming djinni (okay, half-djinn) introduced assists our platonic duo in hunting down a coffin – one of interest to them and the Nazis. Spoiler alert! Coffee saves the day. *wink*
New and admirable characters bring fresh air to the Cathar world, but as per Rowan’s usual style, readers are not safe from tear jerking and/or demon farts. Be sure and carry your box of nose-hankies with you until it is all over.
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The giant demon ape-lord of the Pyrenees, Marzk’ntarpho, gets bedazzled by star ratings; star struck into a powerless paralysis. To avoid having this Bone-cracker cut loose and suck down Mr Rowan’s marrow as an afternoon snack, I present five full staggering stars AND a bright shiny review to, you know…save his SuperCN skin. He would be awfully marshmallowy without his skeleton and incapable of producing more 5-star stories, right? So, bedazzle we must!
I received (and devoured) an advanced reader copy. On my honor, it wath a tathty thnack. Mouth watering and magnifithent!
This fourth installment of the imPerfect Cathar series tromps on terrific tableaux in faerie. Each episode is part of the framework for spectacular scenes – rattling our carcasses one challenge at a time – all in the name of escaping and freeing everyone broken and immobilized by the Winter Queen.
Like spareribs, pertinent backstory-displays drift in between dynamic doings in the fae realm. The charming djinni (okay, half-djinn) introduced assists our platonic duo in hunting down a coffin – one of interest to them and the Nazis. Spoiler alert! Coffee saves the day. *wink*
New and admirable characters bring fresh air to the Cathar world, but as per Rowan’s usual style, readers are not safe from tear jerking and/or demon farts. Be sure and carry your box of nose-hankies with you until it is all over.
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The giant demon ape-lord of the Pyrenees, Marzk’ntarpho, gets bedazzled by star ratings; star struck into a powerless paralysis. To avoid having this Bone-cracker cut loose and suck down Mr Rowan’s marrow as an afternoon snack, I present five full staggering stars AND a bright shiny review to, you know…save his SuperCN skin. He would be awfully marshmallowy without his skeleton and incapable of producing more 5-star stories, right? So, bedazzle we must!
I received (and devoured) an advanced reader copy. On my honor, it wath a tathty thnack. Mouth watering and magnifithent!
October 24, 2023
another well planned installment of the imperfect Cathar series
I have been enjoying this series immensely with amazing world and character building. It has some gruesome and gory storylines but there is also some laugh out loud humour as well. Without wishing to give anything away the ‘boat shoes’ scene made me snort and guffaw uncontrollably in a Kwikfit waiting room.
The tendency to interweave unrelated story lines a chapter at a time through each book is becoming a little tedious, it would be better from my point of view if the 70s story line was a separate book in this case. Also stopping books at strange points does leave the reader wanting to read the next installment but if that isn’t happening for a while, will require a lot of rereading to pick up the story line if they go to another series of books in between. Personally I prefer a book to stand on its own and tidy away all the open story lines even if there is a whole pile of breadcrumbs to the next story hidden in the text, but that will not stop me reading on avidly to the completion of this series.
The author has a great imagination and no fear of offending sensibilities or delving into feelings traditionally difficult for men to expose, I feel the characters are more rounded as a result and can build sympathy for their less altruistic actions that make them simply human.
I have been enjoying this series immensely with amazing world and character building. It has some gruesome and gory storylines but there is also some laugh out loud humour as well. Without wishing to give anything away the ‘boat shoes’ scene made me snort and guffaw uncontrollably in a Kwikfit waiting room.
The tendency to interweave unrelated story lines a chapter at a time through each book is becoming a little tedious, it would be better from my point of view if the 70s story line was a separate book in this case. Also stopping books at strange points does leave the reader wanting to read the next installment but if that isn’t happening for a while, will require a lot of rereading to pick up the story line if they go to another series of books in between. Personally I prefer a book to stand on its own and tidy away all the open story lines even if there is a whole pile of breadcrumbs to the next story hidden in the text, but that will not stop me reading on avidly to the completion of this series.
The author has a great imagination and no fear of offending sensibilities or delving into feelings traditionally difficult for men to expose, I feel the characters are more rounded as a result and can build sympathy for their less altruistic actions that make them simply human.
July 28, 2023
Trapped in the Fae Wilds, utterly emotionally and psychologically shattered, filled with grief, basically empty of magic, this is the setting of the newest addition to the imPerfect Cathar series.
If you've followed the series (and you really should make it the top priority in your TBR), you know Paul Bonhomme's been through the ringer, both literally and metaphorically; but the events of "imPerfect Fae" have left him utterly demolished.
With his snide and dangerous best friend Aicha, Paul must leave the Wilds and venture where no mortal would choose to go, the Winter Court. For revenge? Sure. For closure? Absolutely. To save mortal children that have been stolen from Earth to feed the Winter Court's twisted whims? Now that's the ticket!
This adventure is full of Talent (magic), humor, wit, and Rowan's (now) signature emotional rollercoaster. Readers will be left in tears, both delighted and devastated, with some twists and turns a reader couldn't have hoped to see coming even if gifted with prestidigitation. Gut-wrenching loss and biting humor combine to be a consistently strong addition to the trials and tribulations of Good Man Paul Bonhomme, the imPerfect Cathar.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
If you've followed the series (and you really should make it the top priority in your TBR), you know Paul Bonhomme's been through the ringer, both literally and metaphorically; but the events of "imPerfect Fae" have left him utterly demolished.
With his snide and dangerous best friend Aicha, Paul must leave the Wilds and venture where no mortal would choose to go, the Winter Court. For revenge? Sure. For closure? Absolutely. To save mortal children that have been stolen from Earth to feed the Winter Court's twisted whims? Now that's the ticket!
This adventure is full of Talent (magic), humor, wit, and Rowan's (now) signature emotional rollercoaster. Readers will be left in tears, both delighted and devastated, with some twists and turns a reader couldn't have hoped to see coming even if gifted with prestidigitation. Gut-wrenching loss and biting humor combine to be a consistently strong addition to the trials and tribulations of Good Man Paul Bonhomme, the imPerfect Cathar.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 1, 2025
This installment is no less worthy than all the rest of the series, managing to bring a new flair as our protagonist is stuck in a world of magic with only a thread of his own in tact and closer to mortality than he had been since his first life.
It brings all the action, the comradery, the emotional and physical battles, the calls to mythology and still squeezing bits of history though it's more separated from the real world than others, that I personally love from book one and beyond. The inclusion of several elements that would be considered 'diverse' is again completely natural and in context to the story even if it is not marketed as a point. That is the type of representation that I hunger for there to be more of. You don't need to scream that a book , say in this case, has elements of racism juxtaposed with characters who are comfortable with themselves, of the wrestling of pronouns and gender mostly by others when one character ends up in a body form they're not used to, of echoes of the exploitation of the venerable, and the lingering effects and presence of fascism. It's just there and addressed as is appropriate for the position it plays to the plot.
It also contains a few very heart squeezing scenes.
It brings all the action, the comradery, the emotional and physical battles, the calls to mythology and still squeezing bits of history though it's more separated from the real world than others, that I personally love from book one and beyond. The inclusion of several elements that would be considered 'diverse' is again completely natural and in context to the story even if it is not marketed as a point. That is the type of representation that I hunger for there to be more of. You don't need to scream that a book , say in this case, has elements of racism juxtaposed with characters who are comfortable with themselves, of the wrestling of pronouns and gender mostly by others when one character ends up in a body form they're not used to, of echoes of the exploitation of the venerable, and the lingering effects and presence of fascism. It's just there and addressed as is appropriate for the position it plays to the plot.
It also contains a few very heart squeezing scenes.
August 7, 2023
imPerfect Bones is the fourth book in the imPerfect Cathar series written by C.N. Rowan. In this book, the much-tormented Paul Bonhomme and his comrade-in-magical-arms, Aicha, are trapped in the dire lands of the Fae. Definitely not the best place for Paul to be in his current magically-sapped condition. Still, Paul had to venture into this dangerous territory in his pursuit of the only woman he has ever loved—his once-thought-dead wife—along with the complete slimebag of a betrayer that was his son. It is here that said slimebag pushes Paul’s sanity to the breaking point. It is here that the bonds of friendship triumph over soul-wrenching trials. With utter delight, we get to see Aicha kick some serious butt. I mean truly serious. And she does it with aplomb and a surprising brilliant twist. At this point, we shouldn’t really be surprised by anything Aicha does, but this one… well, you’ll have to see for yourself. Once again, C.N. Rowan skillfully intertwines the current expedition’s tale with enlightening historic events. The switches are carefully timed, illuminating, and had me wanting to know more in both threads. Read this story! With plenty of tissues handy.
March 14, 2024
The fourth book of the imPerfect Cathar series starts where the last one ended. Aicha may have saved Paul from the cave that De Montfort trapped him in, but they're still in Faerie. What's more, they still need to rescue the children that Jack has abducted for Maeve, the Winter Queen, ruler of the Unseelie Court. To add to their woes, Paul is again untalented. Plus traumatised so heavily by what De Montfort did that he has PTSD flashbacks at inconvenient times: like in the middle of a fight.
Still, they can't leave the children in Maeve's clutches. The portal out of Faerie is also situated in Maeve's throne room. In addition, De Montfort is likely to be in the Winter Court too. The catch? The moment they step foot in her lands, the Unseelie queen will know.
This one is as action packed as the others with that humour that I've come to expect from C.N. Rowan's books. Paul's trauma does make it difficult for him to joke around and bluster as he used to, but he still has Aicha who once again has to save the day. Seriously, Aicha saves the day is the perfect title for this series. Just saying.
I love how real Paul's trauma and flashbacks felt, and how Aicha is able to put things in perspective for him before saving the day. The mysterious White Lady makes an appearance here and I can't help but wonder what Aicha owes her in return for her help in saving Paul twice already.
If you love urban fantasy, badass female characters, prose that manages to be funny despite the serious themes in deals with, friendships and found families, this is the book for you. The series is getting progressively darker, and I am off to read the next book!
Still, they can't leave the children in Maeve's clutches. The portal out of Faerie is also situated in Maeve's throne room. In addition, De Montfort is likely to be in the Winter Court too. The catch? The moment they step foot in her lands, the Unseelie queen will know.
This one is as action packed as the others with that humour that I've come to expect from C.N. Rowan's books. Paul's trauma does make it difficult for him to joke around and bluster as he used to, but he still has Aicha who once again has to save the day. Seriously, Aicha saves the day is the perfect title for this series. Just saying.
I love how real Paul's trauma and flashbacks felt, and how Aicha is able to put things in perspective for him before saving the day. The mysterious White Lady makes an appearance here and I can't help but wonder what Aicha owes her in return for her help in saving Paul twice already.
If you love urban fantasy, badass female characters, prose that manages to be funny despite the serious themes in deals with, friendships and found families, this is the book for you. The series is getting progressively darker, and I am off to read the next book!
September 15, 2023
Another WOW! After biting off my fingernails at the end of imPerfect Fae, I decided to have a short break before starting imPerfect Bones.... Well the "short break" lasted about a day, before I gave in and read this fourth book in the series.
I'm so glad that Aicha is back - and that she and Paul have down-toned their almost incessant references, in earlier books, to TV series/video games that I've never heard of/watched/played! This time, the tone is more serious - as it should be, as they were dealing with kidnapped and abused children.
The end made me (almost) cry and left me seriously pissed off. I'd like to stuff one of Lou Carcolh's sucker pads up Demon Fart's arse!!! Or better, condemn him to being the Tarrasque's slave for all eternity, having to climb into the monster's mouth once a day to be eaten (and suffer the Terrasque's truly stinky breath) and then have to listen to its awful jokes - that would be just what he deserves! However, I'm sure, that before the end of the series, Aicha is going to teach him an even more pointed lesson.
I'm so glad that Aicha is back - and that she and Paul have down-toned their almost incessant references, in earlier books, to TV series/video games that I've never heard of/watched/played! This time, the tone is more serious - as it should be, as they were dealing with kidnapped and abused children.
The end made me (almost) cry and left me seriously pissed off. I'd like to stuff one of Lou Carcolh's sucker pads up Demon Fart's arse!!! Or better, condemn him to being the Tarrasque's slave for all eternity, having to climb into the monster's mouth once a day to be eaten (and suffer the Terrasque's truly stinky breath) and then have to listen to its awful jokes - that would be just what he deserves! However, I'm sure, that before the end of the series, Aicha is going to teach him an even more pointed lesson.
July 17, 2023
The previous book wrung me out emotionally. This book is something of a reprieve for both the main character and the empathetic reader. Paul takes something of a step inside himself to confront the hurt and the fear his previous adventures left him with. This feels like a unique and healthy step for the genre, where protagonists are typically expected to roll with all the punches and get up swinging.
There is still excellent action and world-building, with a harrowing peek into the dark corners of Faerie. There are also plenty of plot twists, one which left me pumping my fist with the heights of triumph and another hanging my head in the depths of sorrow.
It concludes by tying everything previously set in place together, a classic adventure with clues pointed out on the treasure map, leading the way forward, and I am all hyped to set sail into the next book.
There is still excellent action and world-building, with a harrowing peek into the dark corners of Faerie. There are also plenty of plot twists, one which left me pumping my fist with the heights of triumph and another hanging my head in the depths of sorrow.
It concludes by tying everything previously set in place together, a classic adventure with clues pointed out on the treasure map, leading the way forward, and I am all hyped to set sail into the next book.
July 31, 2023
In this fourth installment of the arc we see Paul, our MMC, findng a way to deal with the traumas inflicted in Imperfect Fae, with the help of the ever present Aicha, our FMC. Of course he doesn't get the chance to do this in his home on a comfy couch, but in Faerie while fighting their way into and out of the Winter court to save the kids and maybe find De Montfort. As in the previous books, you can expect cultural references, banter between Paul and Aicha, fight scenes, some emotional moments, and all we have come to expect from C.N. Rowan. For me this book felt like a turning point where Paul, Aicha and Isaac/Jacob go from trailing behind De Montfort to finally getting an edge and maybe getting ahead. Can’t wait for the next book in the series to see how they fare.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 30, 2023
Paul has been through the mill again in the fourth novel of the imPerfect series, and by “the mill” I mean emotionally mangled in the worst possible way. But there are abducted children in need of rescue, and he and Aicha are on it, battling the most heinous of foes. One thing that author C.N. Rowan does wonderfully, apart from his super-strong voice, his great prose, and his bizarre menagerie of creatures from folklore, is inventing ingenious and completely unexpected ways of taking down said menagerie. You’re probably thinking guns or swords or at least something reasonably urban-fantasy normal. Of course, there is some of that, but there are other ways too—imaginative and resourceful and rather gory ways. It’s details like these that had me stampeding through the pages to the shocker of an ending.
I received an ARC copy. My review is freely given and my own opinion.
I received an ARC copy. My review is freely given and my own opinion.
October 16, 2023
This is book 4 in the Imperfect Cathar series and it picks up right where book 3 left off. Luckily for Paul, Aicha has found him and they are working out how to get out of Faerie and find DeMontfort. From the beginning, it is a fast paced, action ride. You get to Meave and the children before you even know it and wonder, where else can this take me? And the Winter Court story was INTENSE. After all they have been through, it is hard to believe Paul and Aicha are not babbling lunatics! All the while having flashbacks of the 1970's and tracking Nazi's trying to bring magical bones to life. The story is so intense for awhile that I almost forgot about DeMontfort. But when they make it back home, there is no way you can forget. Without giving spoilers, let me just say I did not know how devastated I could be over one of these characters!
December 22, 2023
Yet again C.N. Rowan manages to combine a history lesson with mythology mixed in with a healthy dose of fantasy. Once again Paul is streaking off into the jaws of the enemy (you'll see how unpleasant that might be when you meet a certain character in this book). Paul and Aicha are in pursuit of a child abductor and need to stop him before they end up in the Winter Court, what could possibly go wrong? Well with Paul, almost everything.
I have consumed this series, it has truly grabbed me by the dogs do das, if I had any. Do I recommend this series, absolutely. One word of warning, you will need to read these books in order, keep tissues handy for the ugly crying, be careful where you read it unless you are happy to be evicted from your local library for falling on the floor belly laughing.
I have consumed this series, it has truly grabbed me by the dogs do das, if I had any. Do I recommend this series, absolutely. One word of warning, you will need to read these books in order, keep tissues handy for the ugly crying, be careful where you read it unless you are happy to be evicted from your local library for falling on the floor belly laughing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 9, 2023
I think I’m getting a slightly better handle on the humor in these books but I still think they are more dark than funny. This book is set mostly in Fairie so we don’t get as much of the lovely historical and geographical elements that C. N. Rowan usually injects into them. I think those interesting elements are one of the things that makes them such compelling reads. Mr. Rowan has done a great job of writing us an interesting Fairie and gives Paul and crew increasingly difficult challenges that we are lucky enough to be able to read rather than have to go through them. It will be interesting to see what he comes up with to put them through next.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 8, 2023
Book four already in this fantastic series , I recommend reading the other three to catchup what’s happening.Paul Bonhomme ex cathar and perfectionist, after a mishap with the holy grail , has had many deaths in his 800 years seeking out and solving wrong doings , this is a brilliantly immersive experience as he and friends ( and enemies) are determined to beat monsters of the magical variety from past and beyond . A very cleverly devised never ending story. Well written with great characters and descriptions, a compelling read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 8, 2023
Book four of this strange and fantastical adventure continues. Paul Our mc is back and he is still putting up one hell of a fight despite everything that he has suffered and been through. Right by his side is Aicha, our FMC, kicking ass and taking no prisoners as they battle through Faerie and the winter court to save the children that Maeve, Winter’s ruler has stolen for her own sadistic means. It’s a gripping and exciting read with amazing world building and a storyline that just grabs you and holds on tight from start to finish. It’s emotional and a little dark in places, there’s humour and dramatics and it’s a series that I just cannot stop reading!
September 4, 2023
Another great addition to this brilliant series.
This is the best so far with its irreverent hero and his group of unusual friends taking on jobs against the odds.
Be prepared to read this in one go as once you pick it up you'll be swept up into this colourful, imaginative and unusual world. Each story is a standalone but weaves in effortlessly with the previous ones. The world building is superb and the characters are unique, likeable and truly entertaining.
A fantastic roller-coaster of a ride. Looking forward to the next book already.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the best so far with its irreverent hero and his group of unusual friends taking on jobs against the odds.
Be prepared to read this in one go as once you pick it up you'll be swept up into this colourful, imaginative and unusual world. Each story is a standalone but weaves in effortlessly with the previous ones. The world building is superb and the characters are unique, likeable and truly entertaining.
A fantastic roller-coaster of a ride. Looking forward to the next book already.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 24, 2024
I know I know its been a minute....
But im back with my review for the final book in this binge worthy series!!!! I feel like ive raved about this book in the last two reviews and im sorry to say that im back to do the same. Rowan just has a way with his words, once you get into the story taking place in these novels you cant help but get sucked in!
With relatable characters that will have you laughing while reading to a unique and interesting plot this series truly has it all, its 2024 and if you don't have this on your tbr I have no idea what you're doing with your life!
But im back with my review for the final book in this binge worthy series!!!! I feel like ive raved about this book in the last two reviews and im sorry to say that im back to do the same. Rowan just has a way with his words, once you get into the story taking place in these novels you cant help but get sucked in!
With relatable characters that will have you laughing while reading to a unique and interesting plot this series truly has it all, its 2024 and if you don't have this on your tbr I have no idea what you're doing with your life!
January 5, 2025
I'm trapped and I don't want to get out
Rowan's books are like a beautiful little path through magical woods. At first, it's beautiful, fresh, full of surprises. So you walk some more. You meet nice people. You tag along.
Then the forest grabs you. You're in it, and you're stuck because you don't want to leave. The friends you had made are now family, and what happens to them grabs you by the throat and squeezes out more than a few tears.
I'm enthralled, exhausted, beyond myself, and I want more.
A masterpiece.
Rowan's books are like a beautiful little path through magical woods. At first, it's beautiful, fresh, full of surprises. So you walk some more. You meet nice people. You tag along.
Then the forest grabs you. You're in it, and you're stuck because you don't want to leave. The friends you had made are now family, and what happens to them grabs you by the throat and squeezes out more than a few tears.
I'm enthralled, exhausted, beyond myself, and I want more.
A masterpiece.
July 28, 2023
I am so enjoying the series, and a big part of it is that I find Paul such a fun snarky character. I also really enjoy the way that the author weaves two separate times periods into one book. It’s great to see a glimpse into Paul and Aicha’s past, and to see how their relationship (friendship) really hasn’t changed. Add in an interesting plot, some wild action, and, with Paul in a dress, some hilarious and funny moments. However, there are some really sad ones in there too. One thing you can count on is a really good time with this series, and this latest is no exception. Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
July 30, 2023
Aicha, Aicha, Aicha. What would we do without you?
This is my favorite book so far! Our dynamic duo finds themselves traversing the fae courts with a whole host of new nightmares to keep them up at night.
I can't say much because I don't want to ruin a single thing. If you haven't read any of C.N. Rowan's imPerfect Cathar series, start at book one and binge until you've finished imPerfect Bones. Do it. Right now.
This is my favorite book so far! Our dynamic duo finds themselves traversing the fae courts with a whole host of new nightmares to keep them up at night.
I can't say much because I don't want to ruin a single thing. If you haven't read any of C.N. Rowan's imPerfect Cathar series, start at book one and binge until you've finished imPerfect Bones. Do it. Right now.
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