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The Truth-Teller's Bargain
She cannot lie. He refuses to kneel.
Alethea has never been free.
Born an Oracle with the power to speak undeniable truth, she has spent her life trapped in a gilded cage — her gift wielded by her mother, the ruthless Queen of Lenorea, to silence dissent and tighten her grip on the throne.
When Alethea speaks a prophecy that threatens the crown itself, escape becomes her only chance at survival.
But freedom has a price.
Fleeing the palace, she falls right into the hands of Nakir Hasan, the cursed and exiled heir leading the rebellion against Lenorea's rule. He expects a loyal weapon of the queen — another tool of the throne.
Instead he finds a young woman desperate to escape the very power she was forced to serve.
So they strike a bargain.
Alethea will help him reclaim the crown. In return, Nakir will grant her the freedom she was never allowed.
Yet as war looms and prophecy begins tightening its grip on the future, their uneasy alliance shifts into something far more dangerous — and their unlikely pull to each other grows stronger with every step toward war.
Because the closer Alethea gets to freedom, the harder it becomes to walk away from the man who promised it.
And when prophecy demands its price, she may have to choose between the future of a kingdom and the freedom she has fought her entire life to claim. Because the greatest threat to their bargain may not be the prophecy Alethea spoke . . . but the freedom she seeks, and what — or who — it will cost her to claim it.
Perfect for readers who
enemies-to-lovers tensionmorally gray rebel leadersdangerous bargainsfound familyprophecy and fateslow-burn romantasyepic fantasy rebellionsThe Truth-Teller's Bargain is the first book in The Oracle's Duet, set in the sweeping romantasy world of The Songs of Senmarria.
Alethea has never been free.
Born an Oracle with the power to speak undeniable truth, she has spent her life trapped in a gilded cage — her gift wielded by her mother, the ruthless Queen of Lenorea, to silence dissent and tighten her grip on the throne.
When Alethea speaks a prophecy that threatens the crown itself, escape becomes her only chance at survival.
But freedom has a price.
Fleeing the palace, she falls right into the hands of Nakir Hasan, the cursed and exiled heir leading the rebellion against Lenorea's rule. He expects a loyal weapon of the queen — another tool of the throne.
Instead he finds a young woman desperate to escape the very power she was forced to serve.
So they strike a bargain.
Alethea will help him reclaim the crown. In return, Nakir will grant her the freedom she was never allowed.
Yet as war looms and prophecy begins tightening its grip on the future, their uneasy alliance shifts into something far more dangerous — and their unlikely pull to each other grows stronger with every step toward war.
Because the closer Alethea gets to freedom, the harder it becomes to walk away from the man who promised it.
And when prophecy demands its price, she may have to choose between the future of a kingdom and the freedom she has fought her entire life to claim. Because the greatest threat to their bargain may not be the prophecy Alethea spoke . . . but the freedom she seeks, and what — or who — it will cost her to claim it.
Perfect for readers who
enemies-to-lovers tensionmorally gray rebel leadersdangerous bargainsfound familyprophecy and fateslow-burn romantasyepic fantasy rebellionsThe Truth-Teller's Bargain is the first book in The Oracle's Duet, set in the sweeping romantasy world of The Songs of Senmarria.
392 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 7, 2026
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May 8, 2026
4.5 stars
I adored this book very much! It was a beautiful story with lovable (and hate-able) characters, self discovery, found family, and just the right about of angst!
This was a very ‘easy’ read! While it didn’t take a ton of brain power to read, it was quite nice to read a romantasy novel that was very easy to understand without compromising everything you love about Romantasy!
I wish we could have had more time with the side characters as I found I really loved all of them, just another reason I’m excited for book two!
I adored this book very much! It was a beautiful story with lovable (and hate-able) characters, self discovery, found family, and just the right about of angst!
This was a very ‘easy’ read! While it didn’t take a ton of brain power to read, it was quite nice to read a romantasy novel that was very easy to understand without compromising everything you love about Romantasy!
I wish we could have had more time with the side characters as I found I really loved all of them, just another reason I’m excited for book two!
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July 18, 20263.25 stars
★★☆☆☆
i mean yeah sure... review to come.
Thank you to the author and Iris Influencer Society for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
★★☆☆☆
i mean yeah sure... review to come.
Thank you to the author and Iris Influencer Society for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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the beginning of the book intrigued me and overall it was very easy to read, but i couldn’t get invested in alethea’s and nakir’s relationship. this book is marketed as a slow burn and enemies to allies and i feel it is neither of these. it really had good potential to be a slow burn but they’d already given in before 50%. i like my slow burns to start paying off by 70% minimum but there was no tension between them. i’m sorry but you can’t say you’re falling in love with someone but also admit at the same time that you barely know each other.
there was also a lack of world building and exploration of the magic system could have been more detailed. i also felt like there was a lack of plot: there was no plot twists or high stakes and the ending did not give me the cliffhanger i’d need to read book 2.
thank you to the author for the e-arc but sadly this book wasn’t for me.
there was also a lack of world building and exploration of the magic system could have been more detailed. i also felt like there was a lack of plot: there was no plot twists or high stakes and the ending did not give me the cliffhanger i’d need to read book 2.
thank you to the author for the e-arc but sadly this book wasn’t for me.
July 7, 2026
In a world full of magic, an Oracle's powerful blessing comes with a powerful curse. Alethea Onasis is cursed to be the Truth-Teller and cannot lie. When she escapes the castle and her mother's harsh grasp, Alethea runs directly into the path of Nakir Hasan, the prince in exile, and must take charge of her own destiny.
Overall, I really enjoyed this epic romantsy (it was a 4.5, rounded up for Goodreads). What stood out to me is that at the start of The Truth-Teller's Bargain, Alethea is a young woman who is consistently told she has one purpose: to use her magic to help her mother retain the throne. While Prince Nakir is totally swoon-worthy and the slow-burn romance is definitely worth the payoff, I loved seeing her find a circle of friends who see how strong she truly is and want her to choose herself over everything.
I liked that Althea was an Oracle and her magic revolved around prophecies. So often, Oracles are side characters the main characters visit along their quest. I am so curious to see how her magic continues to change as she learns how to hone it.
While book one left me with questions (like what is Roman's deal?), they were the good kind of questions that have me eagerly awaiting book two!
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I received an advance copy of this book at no charge. This is my honest, voluntary review.
Overall, I really enjoyed this epic romantsy (it was a 4.5, rounded up for Goodreads). What stood out to me is that at the start of The Truth-Teller's Bargain, Alethea is a young woman who is consistently told she has one purpose: to use her magic to help her mother retain the throne. While Prince Nakir is totally swoon-worthy and the slow-burn romance is definitely worth the payoff, I loved seeing her find a circle of friends who see how strong she truly is and want her to choose herself over everything.
I liked that Althea was an Oracle and her magic revolved around prophecies. So often, Oracles are side characters the main characters visit along their quest. I am so curious to see how her magic continues to change as she learns how to hone it.
While book one left me with questions (like what is Roman's deal?), they were the good kind of questions that have me eagerly awaiting book two!
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I received an advance copy of this book at no charge. This is my honest, voluntary review.
August 6, 2026
What a great start to a series!
I really liked the ending to this book. It is a wonderful gateway into the second book without too much stress. I love books where the gifted parties have flaws in their gifts too. Our MFC can tell prophecies but at a cost. She cannot lie, and it can be overused.
There is a cutesy romance taking place throughout the book. It's soft and doesn't feel forced. Both main characters meet in the woods on a night where the princess flees the castle after revealing a shocking prophecy to her "friends." She almost falls over a cliff when a stranger manages to keep her from going over. The stranger being a prince himself, one that the queen would much like to see dead, takes her with him to protect his rebels from being discovered. I don't consider this book a Forced Proximity because he doesn't make her stay. She is free to go as she wishes under the promise that she stays safe.
Triggers apply such as parental death, child abuse, minor graphic death scenes, etc. There are mild spicy scenes throughout the book as well.
Overall, it was an easy book to fall into and I'm excited for the second one!
I received an ARC of this book and I am leaving my review voluntarily.
I really liked the ending to this book. It is a wonderful gateway into the second book without too much stress. I love books where the gifted parties have flaws in their gifts too. Our MFC can tell prophecies but at a cost. She cannot lie, and it can be overused.
There is a cutesy romance taking place throughout the book. It's soft and doesn't feel forced. Both main characters meet in the woods on a night where the princess flees the castle after revealing a shocking prophecy to her "friends." She almost falls over a cliff when a stranger manages to keep her from going over. The stranger being a prince himself, one that the queen would much like to see dead, takes her with him to protect his rebels from being discovered. I don't consider this book a Forced Proximity because he doesn't make her stay. She is free to go as she wishes under the promise that she stays safe.
Triggers apply such as parental death, child abuse, minor graphic death scenes, etc. There are mild spicy scenes throughout the book as well.
Overall, it was an easy book to fall into and I'm excited for the second one!
I received an ARC of this book and I am leaving my review voluntarily.
July 11, 2026
Thank you to the author for the ARC!
The Truth-Teller's Bargain was such a strong start to this duology and reminded me why I love character-driven fantasy. Camille Wolfewood takes the time to build both the world and its characters, allowing Alethea's journey to unfold naturally as she begins questioning everything she's ever known. Watching her grow into her own strength and learn to trust herself was easily my favorite part of the story.
The romance is a true slow burn, and I appreciated that it never overshadowed Alethea's personal journey. Nakir is the kind of MMC who quietly earns your heart—protective, patient, and always encouraging Alethea to become the person she's meant to be rather than trying to save her. Their chemistry builds steadily throughout the book, making every interaction feel meaningful.
What really surprised me, though, was how attached I became to the found family. Their loyalty to one another, the banter, and the way they rally around Alethea gave the story so much heart. Combined with the political intrigue, prophecy, and growing rebellion, there was always something pulling me into the next chapter.
If you love romantasy that's driven by its characters just as much as its plot, with a heroine who comes into her own, a rewarding slow-burn romance, and a found family you'll wish you could join, I'd definitely recommend adding The Truth-Teller's Bargain to your TBR. I'm already looking forward to seeing where Camille Wolfewood takes this story in book two.
The Truth-Teller's Bargain was such a strong start to this duology and reminded me why I love character-driven fantasy. Camille Wolfewood takes the time to build both the world and its characters, allowing Alethea's journey to unfold naturally as she begins questioning everything she's ever known. Watching her grow into her own strength and learn to trust herself was easily my favorite part of the story.
The romance is a true slow burn, and I appreciated that it never overshadowed Alethea's personal journey. Nakir is the kind of MMC who quietly earns your heart—protective, patient, and always encouraging Alethea to become the person she's meant to be rather than trying to save her. Their chemistry builds steadily throughout the book, making every interaction feel meaningful.
What really surprised me, though, was how attached I became to the found family. Their loyalty to one another, the banter, and the way they rally around Alethea gave the story so much heart. Combined with the political intrigue, prophecy, and growing rebellion, there was always something pulling me into the next chapter.
If you love romantasy that's driven by its characters just as much as its plot, with a heroine who comes into her own, a rewarding slow-burn romance, and a found family you'll wish you could join, I'd definitely recommend adding The Truth-Teller's Bargain to your TBR. I'm already looking forward to seeing where Camille Wolfewood takes this story in book two.
June 6, 2026
First, I want to say a huge thank you to the author for giving me the opportunity to read this story as an ARC in exchange for my review!
3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The FMC and the MMC are both older (26 and 33) and truthfully, this is such a breath of fresh air. I felt very attached to this story very quickly due to the abuse and toxicity within the mother / daughter storyline & unfortunately relate to it a bit too much. Our MMC is quite literally the biggest green flag book boyfriend I’ve ever read about. Nakir (MMC) is the leader of a rebellious group and he has his immediate circle - called the dark court - and it’s giving me inner circle vibes from ACOTAR (in a good way!).
Personally, I am someone who stops my reading at the end of the chapters and these chapters are SO long. There was several times I had to put it down in the middle of a chapter and I really cannot stand that but that’s just a personal preference.
The story itself moves along at a good pace. There’s some brilliant yearning and tension between our FMC and MMC, however I have some issues. While slow and steady can win the race, I feel like nothing major happened throughout the entire story (no plot twists, no unexpected moments IMO) and the few things that could have been bigger, were resolved very quickly. Don’t get me wrong, I like the story and the characters, however it just seems to fall flat for me in the sense that it’s just…going? There’s no real ups and downs.
The last 5-10% of the story ramped up quite a bit and it had my wishing there was more of these moments throughout but the way this story concluded has me curious to see what happens to Thea, Nakir and their friends in the next book.
3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The FMC and the MMC are both older (26 and 33) and truthfully, this is such a breath of fresh air. I felt very attached to this story very quickly due to the abuse and toxicity within the mother / daughter storyline & unfortunately relate to it a bit too much. Our MMC is quite literally the biggest green flag book boyfriend I’ve ever read about. Nakir (MMC) is the leader of a rebellious group and he has his immediate circle - called the dark court - and it’s giving me inner circle vibes from ACOTAR (in a good way!).
Personally, I am someone who stops my reading at the end of the chapters and these chapters are SO long. There was several times I had to put it down in the middle of a chapter and I really cannot stand that but that’s just a personal preference.
The story itself moves along at a good pace. There’s some brilliant yearning and tension between our FMC and MMC, however I have some issues. While slow and steady can win the race, I feel like nothing major happened throughout the entire story (no plot twists, no unexpected moments IMO) and the few things that could have been bigger, were resolved very quickly. Don’t get me wrong, I like the story and the characters, however it just seems to fall flat for me in the sense that it’s just…going? There’s no real ups and downs.
The last 5-10% of the story ramped up quite a bit and it had my wishing there was more of these moments throughout but the way this story concluded has me curious to see what happens to Thea, Nakir and their friends in the next book.
June 8, 2026
Review to come…
May 24, 2026
Full Review Pending - but the short version is that I need everyone to read this.
May 24, 2026
This is my ARC review of The Truth-Teller’s Bargain. Thank you to the author, Camille Wolfewood, for giving me the opportunity to read this advance copy and give my honest thoughts.
Princess Alethea is a prisoner, an Oracle unable to tell a lie. After she tells a prophesy that puts the kingdom in jeopardy, her mother, Queen Zenobia Onasis, keeps Alethea held in the castle and uses her power for her own gain, not caring what it costs Alethea in the process. When Alethea see the chance to escape the castle, even for a few moments, things go awry, and she is found and kidnapped by Nakir Hasan, feared leader of the rebellion to overthrow her mother. Finding that Nakir isn’t the monster all the rumors portray him as, she sees an opportunity to aid in his quest to take the throne, the throne that was taken from his family years ago.
Alethea isn’t a battle-hardened warrior princess. She has a soft heart and a yearning to love and be loved. She has few fond memories of her father, but that is the extent of any sort of love she’s been shown. She’s been brainwashed by her despicable mother, that anything bad that happens comes from her, and she is undeserving of anything good in her life. Nakir is a commanding presence throughout, and he is a warrior. But I loved seeing the soft side when connecting with Alethea. He understood her so well, treated her with compassion, and that was so hard to wrap her head around. The way their relationship develops is so beautiful. There weren’t a lot of spicy scenes, but the ones that were there were hot! And I love that she eventually finds family with those members of the rebellion closest to Nakir. They, too, are nothing like she expected, and she develops true friendships with them.
I highly recommend The Truth-Teller’s Bargain to anyone who loves Romantasy or Romantic Fantasy!
Princess Alethea is a prisoner, an Oracle unable to tell a lie. After she tells a prophesy that puts the kingdom in jeopardy, her mother, Queen Zenobia Onasis, keeps Alethea held in the castle and uses her power for her own gain, not caring what it costs Alethea in the process. When Alethea see the chance to escape the castle, even for a few moments, things go awry, and she is found and kidnapped by Nakir Hasan, feared leader of the rebellion to overthrow her mother. Finding that Nakir isn’t the monster all the rumors portray him as, she sees an opportunity to aid in his quest to take the throne, the throne that was taken from his family years ago.
Alethea isn’t a battle-hardened warrior princess. She has a soft heart and a yearning to love and be loved. She has few fond memories of her father, but that is the extent of any sort of love she’s been shown. She’s been brainwashed by her despicable mother, that anything bad that happens comes from her, and she is undeserving of anything good in her life. Nakir is a commanding presence throughout, and he is a warrior. But I loved seeing the soft side when connecting with Alethea. He understood her so well, treated her with compassion, and that was so hard to wrap her head around. The way their relationship develops is so beautiful. There weren’t a lot of spicy scenes, but the ones that were there were hot! And I love that she eventually finds family with those members of the rebellion closest to Nakir. They, too, are nothing like she expected, and she develops true friendships with them.
I highly recommend The Truth-Teller’s Bargain to anyone who loves Romantasy or Romantic Fantasy!
June 27, 2026
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
This book turned out to be exactly the kind of romantasy book I love. Tons of adventure, one clear villain, two unlikely MCs who come together under tenuous circumstances, and side characters that have potential. It is truly a 'danger lurks everywhere, trust no one' type of vibe. It was fast-paced and ended on a cliffhanger, but it was done so well. I'm so invested and can't wait for book 2 to come out.
Totally recommend if you're into enemies to lovers (true political enemies but that changes soon), slow burn, he falls first and hard, and opposites attract with an MMC who knows what he wants and is fighting for it vs. an FMC who's lived a tortured, sheltered life as everyone's pawn.
Note: Thank you to the author for sharing this ARC with me.
This book turned out to be exactly the kind of romantasy book I love. Tons of adventure, one clear villain, two unlikely MCs who come together under tenuous circumstances, and side characters that have potential. It is truly a 'danger lurks everywhere, trust no one' type of vibe. It was fast-paced and ended on a cliffhanger, but it was done so well. I'm so invested and can't wait for book 2 to come out.
Totally recommend if you're into enemies to lovers (true political enemies but that changes soon), slow burn, he falls first and hard, and opposites attract with an MMC who knows what he wants and is fighting for it vs. an FMC who's lived a tortured, sheltered life as everyone's pawn.
Note: Thank you to the author for sharing this ARC with me.
June 14, 2026
4.5 stars.
Thank you to the author for giving me the opportunity to ARC read this book! All my opinions and thoughts are my honest and genuine ones!
Oh wow this book was so interesting!! I really liked the character descriptions in this book! They was vivid and easy to understand! My absolute favourite character was the MMC, Nakir. Yum hello mister green flag🙂↕️👏🏻 he’s now in my top list of favourite MMC of all time🫶🏻 the plot was really interesting as well and was filled with prophecy, scheming and following our FMC, Alethea, in her discovery of a new perspective of life. I really liked her character development throughout the book and to see that she wasn’t perfect. She made mistakes and fumbled but she always tried her best. I flew through the book and I can’t wait for book two!! I NEED it right now please😭🫶🏻👏🏻
Thank you to the author for giving me the opportunity to ARC read this book! All my opinions and thoughts are my honest and genuine ones!
Oh wow this book was so interesting!! I really liked the character descriptions in this book! They was vivid and easy to understand! My absolute favourite character was the MMC, Nakir. Yum hello mister green flag🙂↕️👏🏻 he’s now in my top list of favourite MMC of all time🫶🏻 the plot was really interesting as well and was filled with prophecy, scheming and following our FMC, Alethea, in her discovery of a new perspective of life. I really liked her character development throughout the book and to see that she wasn’t perfect. She made mistakes and fumbled but she always tried her best. I flew through the book and I can’t wait for book two!! I NEED it right now please😭🫶🏻👏🏻
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thankyou Camille for the ARC!
The more I kept reading, the more I got sucked into the story!
💙 Found family
💙Slow burn (ish, more like cautious attraction at first)
💙 Interesting magic system
Two reluctant allies fighting to get rid of the Crimson Queen and restore the rightful heir to the throne.
Alethea is different from FMC I usually read but i thought she was really well done. For a princess who was being so sheltered and never having learned to fight, she makes up for it in trying to find her strength in her oracle powers and her own mind.
Nakir was dreamy and him struggling with not having magic anymore is such a unique plot for a magic system to me. I can’t wait to see how him and Alethea are going to be in the second book.
And ofcourse their found family was so wholesome. Sure there will be bickering, but they will go through fire for the other. They have my heart.
And I would like book two right now 🥹
The more I kept reading, the more I got sucked into the story!
💙 Found family
💙Slow burn (ish, more like cautious attraction at first)
💙 Interesting magic system
Two reluctant allies fighting to get rid of the Crimson Queen and restore the rightful heir to the throne.
Alethea is different from FMC I usually read but i thought she was really well done. For a princess who was being so sheltered and never having learned to fight, she makes up for it in trying to find her strength in her oracle powers and her own mind.
Nakir was dreamy and him struggling with not having magic anymore is such a unique plot for a magic system to me. I can’t wait to see how him and Alethea are going to be in the second book.
And ofcourse their found family was so wholesome. Sure there will be bickering, but they will go through fire for the other. They have my heart.
And I would like book two right now 🥹
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 1, 2026
3 out of 5 stars.
Thank you to the author for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own!
The initial idea of this book is what pulled me in. A princess being taken advantage of by her evil mother? A princess escaping to a rebellion group? Sold.
The magic in this world was interesting. It was well-written and I understood Alethea’s magic clearly and how it affected her and everyone around her. Even the side characters and learning about their magic was interesting and intriguing! I also loved the found family aspect of the rebellion group and how each character had their own motivations for joining the rebellion.
However, I wasn’t as invested in Alethea and Nakir’s relationship. This book is marketed as a slow burn, but their relationship was not a slow burn. Almost immediately, Nakir is smitten over Alethea when they first meet. I was expecting there would be some more hesitation from Nakir regarding Alethea and was hoping for some more tension from him.
Other than the romance and Alethea, the political aspect of this book kept me invested enough to finish. I do have interest in reading the next book in this series; I truly hope we see some better character development from Alethea.
Thank you to the author for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own!
The initial idea of this book is what pulled me in. A princess being taken advantage of by her evil mother? A princess escaping to a rebellion group? Sold.
The magic in this world was interesting. It was well-written and I understood Alethea’s magic clearly and how it affected her and everyone around her. Even the side characters and learning about their magic was interesting and intriguing! I also loved the found family aspect of the rebellion group and how each character had their own motivations for joining the rebellion.
However, I wasn’t as invested in Alethea and Nakir’s relationship. This book is marketed as a slow burn, but their relationship was not a slow burn. Almost immediately, Nakir is smitten over Alethea when they first meet. I was expecting there would be some more hesitation from Nakir regarding Alethea and was hoping for some more tension from him.
Other than the romance and Alethea, the political aspect of this book kept me invested enough to finish. I do have interest in reading the next book in this series; I truly hope we see some better character development from Alethea.
May 26, 2026
ARC REVIEW
First off. The MMC has horns. 😏
I absolutely ate this book UPP omg!! The plot was fast paced, I had my kindle clued to my side non stop while reading this. I read it in 24 hours it was so good. I adore the FMCs story, the ending had my heart beating out of my entire chest lol. The MMC would literally kill anyone that even looked at her wrong, ugh I love him. Yup yup this book is ITTTT.
First off. The MMC has horns. 😏
I absolutely ate this book UPP omg!! The plot was fast paced, I had my kindle clued to my side non stop while reading this. I read it in 24 hours it was so good. I adore the FMCs story, the ending had my heart beating out of my entire chest lol. The MMC would literally kill anyone that even looked at her wrong, ugh I love him. Yup yup this book is ITTTT.
July 6, 2026
Rating: 4.5⭐️
Spice: 2.75 🌶️🌶️
“For the soft girls—may you never be convinced that tenderness is weakness, or that survival requires a blade.” This dedication 🥹.
I need the second book asap. I turned to the next page, saw it was the end of the book, and thought “there’s no way that’s the end.” I was invested from the very beginning. There’s just something about it that reels you in immediately. It’s an easy read that 100% delivers on everything.
I also really enjoyed the magic system and the characters. The fact you could die if you tap too far into your powers? Alethea is lucky she never burned out with how her mother forces her to use them 🫣. Nakir, the MMC, is such a green flag, and it’s really refreshing.
I can’t wait to continue the story and I’m SO glad the next book is coming this fall!
“I want you. Not because you’re an Oracle. Not because of some fucking prophecy. I want you because of your bravery and your heart.”
Spice: 2.75 🌶️🌶️
“For the soft girls—may you never be convinced that tenderness is weakness, or that survival requires a blade.” This dedication 🥹.
I need the second book asap. I turned to the next page, saw it was the end of the book, and thought “there’s no way that’s the end.” I was invested from the very beginning. There’s just something about it that reels you in immediately. It’s an easy read that 100% delivers on everything.
I also really enjoyed the magic system and the characters. The fact you could die if you tap too far into your powers? Alethea is lucky she never burned out with how her mother forces her to use them 🫣. Nakir, the MMC, is such a green flag, and it’s really refreshing.
I can’t wait to continue the story and I’m SO glad the next book is coming this fall!
“I want you. Not because you’re an Oracle. Not because of some fucking prophecy. I want you because of your bravery and your heart.”
June 21, 2026
2.75 ⭐️
Thank you to Camille for allowing me to read this advance copy!
It was nice to have an FMC not 18-19 years old inexperienced snarky & powerful right out of the gate. I liked the oracle magic which is a new one for me to read from a fmc so that felt unique! The softer FMC was a nice change up! This book has a cute found family!
This was very insta love, it could have had a good enemies to lovers with a kidnapping off the start but they both just fall for each other right away and I’m not really sure why. This was not a slow burn or enemies to lovers.
I think the world building was well done so the world felt well developed but I struggled withthe plot and pacing. I struggled to connect with the main characters at times and the romance lacked depth and just miss the mark for me. The side characters definitely stole the show!
Thank you to Camille for allowing me to read this advance copy!
It was nice to have an FMC not 18-19 years old inexperienced snarky & powerful right out of the gate. I liked the oracle magic which is a new one for me to read from a fmc so that felt unique! The softer FMC was a nice change up! This book has a cute found family!
This was very insta love, it could have had a good enemies to lovers with a kidnapping off the start but they both just fall for each other right away and I’m not really sure why. This was not a slow burn or enemies to lovers.
I think the world building was well done so the world felt well developed but I struggled withthe plot and pacing. I struggled to connect with the main characters at times and the romance lacked depth and just miss the mark for me. The side characters definitely stole the show!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I loved this book. ❤️👏
Thanks to the author, I had the chance to read it before it was published. 🤍
I did have some reservations:
😳No shadow daddy
😳A soft FMC who doesn’t fight—in fact, she hates blood and aggression
😳It’s written in third person
I put it off for a long time because I felt like I was both interested and not… oh, how wrong I was.❗️
This book was one of the biggest surprises for me so far in 2026…
✅Nakir is a huge green flag. In fact, I’ve probably never read about a man who is this emotionally accessible and possesses such developed emotional intelligence.
He actually communicates; he doesn’t just growl and run away from every conversation.
If there were a convention where all the MMCs from my books were present and sat in a circle to discuss what happened to them, he would be the one leading the conversation, and even the grumpiest MMC would consider him his best friend by the end of the day.
✅Alethea, the FMC, is sweet, tender, and completely authentic.
An abused girl, kept away from the joys of life and locked away in a castle, who has multiple traumas but doesn’t whine—in fact, she’s full of empathy and wants to make amends. There was one time I thought, “Nooo, don’t do it, girl,” but otherwise I completely understood every decision she made.
Although I feel like a big warrior when I read fantasy, I KNOW that if I were in that situation, I would act exactly like her.
So she’s officially made it onto my list of best book friends.
✅As for the third-person narration, I realized halfway through that it’s entirely there to make us feel like we’re reading a piece of history.
I found it very interesting, and it really added to the reading experience.
The author’s writing style—lyrical, beautifully crafted sentences, vivid imagery, and metaphors—really appealed to me, and although English isn’t my native language, I had no trouble reading it. It was completely understandable and enjoyable.
And I’d also like to mention the 🌶️ scenes—there weren’t many, but I really liked that the lyrical writing style remained consistent here; it didn’t stray from it and didn’t become vulgar… so this was also very enjoyable, and I felt it was completely appropriate.
I recommend this to everyone—especially to the softer-taste girls, because this will be totally your genre—but particularly to the more hardcore fantasy readers, because this kind of shift in perspective will go over so well with you, just as it did with me. Hopefully 🤞
Thanks to the author, I had the chance to read it before it was published. 🤍
I did have some reservations:
😳No shadow daddy
😳A soft FMC who doesn’t fight—in fact, she hates blood and aggression
😳It’s written in third person
I put it off for a long time because I felt like I was both interested and not… oh, how wrong I was.❗️
This book was one of the biggest surprises for me so far in 2026…
✅Nakir is a huge green flag. In fact, I’ve probably never read about a man who is this emotionally accessible and possesses such developed emotional intelligence.
He actually communicates; he doesn’t just growl and run away from every conversation.
If there were a convention where all the MMCs from my books were present and sat in a circle to discuss what happened to them, he would be the one leading the conversation, and even the grumpiest MMC would consider him his best friend by the end of the day.
✅Alethea, the FMC, is sweet, tender, and completely authentic.
An abused girl, kept away from the joys of life and locked away in a castle, who has multiple traumas but doesn’t whine—in fact, she’s full of empathy and wants to make amends. There was one time I thought, “Nooo, don’t do it, girl,” but otherwise I completely understood every decision she made.
Although I feel like a big warrior when I read fantasy, I KNOW that if I were in that situation, I would act exactly like her.
So she’s officially made it onto my list of best book friends.
✅As for the third-person narration, I realized halfway through that it’s entirely there to make us feel like we’re reading a piece of history.
I found it very interesting, and it really added to the reading experience.
The author’s writing style—lyrical, beautifully crafted sentences, vivid imagery, and metaphors—really appealed to me, and although English isn’t my native language, I had no trouble reading it. It was completely understandable and enjoyable.
And I’d also like to mention the 🌶️ scenes—there weren’t many, but I really liked that the lyrical writing style remained consistent here; it didn’t stray from it and didn’t become vulgar… so this was also very enjoyable, and I felt it was completely appropriate.
I recommend this to everyone—especially to the softer-taste girls, because this will be totally your genre—but particularly to the more hardcore fantasy readers, because this kind of shift in perspective will go over so well with you, just as it did with me. Hopefully 🤞
July 6, 2026
4.5⭐️ rounded up
This book exceeded my expectations and was the perfect balance of action, romance and character development.
The Truth-Teller's Bargain by Camille Wolfewood surprised me in unexpected ways. In a sea of same in this genre, it stands a bit apart and was the breath of fresh air that I needed at this point in my reading journey.
The FMC Alethea (Thea) is not your typical tough, witty, independent, weapons-wielding main female character. She's quiet, even a bit timid, obedient, polite, has been sheltered her entire life and has no idea how to fight. Her character arc is interesting to witness throughout the book as her confidence in herself, her magical abilities and her place in the world slowly grows. She made many nonsensical decisions that frustrated me greatly, but what I enjoyed about her character was that she always admitted when she made a misstep and tried to remedy it.
Nakir is also not your typical MMC. He's fierce and formidable, but a bit of a cinnamon roll type. Though Thea and Nakir are born enemies, they each immediately seemed to have respect for the other. There's no real banter between these two but this was the breath of fresh air to me: their interactions showed maturity, respect and understanding for the role they've each had to play in life. Banter wasn't needed. Their light teasing, immediate connection and sweet interactions made this an enjoyable read.
Is this a slow burn as it has been marketed? Maybe not in the traditional sense of a slow burn. There's an immediate attraction and SOME intimacy before the 50% mark, which may lead some readers to call it "insta-love." Personally, I would have preferred more time to have been given to the development of their relationship (and deep feelings) but I felt this was a slow burn in a more nontraditional sense as much of the spice in this book is near the end.
The found family was one of my favorite aspects of this book. Nakir's friends - Balthasar, Kerrigan, Emi and Dawes - each had such memorable, loud personalities, and quickly became some of my favorite side characters. I look forward to more of their antics in book 2.
This world the author has created and the magic system is also fascinating. It's complex, layered and unusual. I can tell we've only scratched the surface of this complicated world in book one. I was intrigued by the magical academy vaguely mentioned throughout the story and hope this is something that gets explored later.
All in all, this was an enjoyable, even paced read with sharp writing. If you like stories with magical lore, memorable characters with depth, a plot that cleverly unravels as you go along and a sweet romance, you'll likely find as much to enjoy about this book as I did.
Thank you to the author for sharing an advanced reader copy of this book with me. This review is my honest opinion, and I'm leaving it voluntarily.
This book exceeded my expectations and was the perfect balance of action, romance and character development.
The Truth-Teller's Bargain by Camille Wolfewood surprised me in unexpected ways. In a sea of same in this genre, it stands a bit apart and was the breath of fresh air that I needed at this point in my reading journey.
The FMC Alethea (Thea) is not your typical tough, witty, independent, weapons-wielding main female character. She's quiet, even a bit timid, obedient, polite, has been sheltered her entire life and has no idea how to fight. Her character arc is interesting to witness throughout the book as her confidence in herself, her magical abilities and her place in the world slowly grows. She made many nonsensical decisions that frustrated me greatly, but what I enjoyed about her character was that she always admitted when she made a misstep and tried to remedy it.
Nakir is also not your typical MMC. He's fierce and formidable, but a bit of a cinnamon roll type. Though Thea and Nakir are born enemies, they each immediately seemed to have respect for the other. There's no real banter between these two but this was the breath of fresh air to me: their interactions showed maturity, respect and understanding for the role they've each had to play in life. Banter wasn't needed. Their light teasing, immediate connection and sweet interactions made this an enjoyable read.
Is this a slow burn as it has been marketed? Maybe not in the traditional sense of a slow burn. There's an immediate attraction and SOME intimacy before the 50% mark, which may lead some readers to call it "insta-love." Personally, I would have preferred more time to have been given to the development of their relationship (and deep feelings) but I felt this was a slow burn in a more nontraditional sense as much of the spice in this book is near the end.
The found family was one of my favorite aspects of this book. Nakir's friends - Balthasar, Kerrigan, Emi and Dawes - each had such memorable, loud personalities, and quickly became some of my favorite side characters. I look forward to more of their antics in book 2.
This world the author has created and the magic system is also fascinating. It's complex, layered and unusual. I can tell we've only scratched the surface of this complicated world in book one. I was intrigued by the magical academy vaguely mentioned throughout the story and hope this is something that gets explored later.
All in all, this was an enjoyable, even paced read with sharp writing. If you like stories with magical lore, memorable characters with depth, a plot that cleverly unravels as you go along and a sweet romance, you'll likely find as much to enjoy about this book as I did.
Thank you to the author for sharing an advanced reader copy of this book with me. This review is my honest opinion, and I'm leaving it voluntarily.
July 7, 2026
3.5 ⭐
The Truth-Teller’s Bargain had an intriguing premise that didn’t quite reach its full potential for me.
The strongest part of this book was definitely the romance. This is a true slow burn with only around ten pages of spice near the end, but the payoff felt earned. Nakir was an easy character to root for (yes, the horned MMC didn’t hurt!), and I enjoyed watching his relationship with Alethea grow through trust and the bargains they made together. I also loved how the story kept weaving different bargains and wordplay into the plot.
Alethea’s struggle against her manipulative mother, the Crimson Queen, gave the story emotional weight. I appreciated her determination to become a different kind of ruler instead of repeating the cycle of abuse.
Where the book struggled for me was in the execution. The pacing was slow for much of the novel, and I found myself pushing through the middle waiting for the plot to pick up. While there were interesting ideas surrounding the Oracle magic, runecasters, and the political rebellion, I wanted the worldbuilding and magic system to be explored in more depth.
The final 30% finally delivered the action I’d been waiting for, and the romance paid off beautifully. Unfortunately, the ending left me more confused than shocked. I actually had to reread the last chapters to understand what happened. It almost felt like the story wanted a dramatic cliffhanger but wasn’t entirely sure how to land it.
Overall, this is a promising debut with a solid romantic arc and an interesting foundation. I’m curious enough to see where the series goes next, but I’m hoping the sequel has tighter pacing, clearer worldbuilding, and a more cohesive ending.
If you enjoy:
* 🩵 True slow burn
* 👑 Evil queen mother
* 🦌 Horned MMC
* ✨ Bargains and magical promises
* ⚔️ Political rebellion
* ❤️ Found family
The Truth-Teller’s Bargain had an intriguing premise that didn’t quite reach its full potential for me.
The strongest part of this book was definitely the romance. This is a true slow burn with only around ten pages of spice near the end, but the payoff felt earned. Nakir was an easy character to root for (yes, the horned MMC didn’t hurt!), and I enjoyed watching his relationship with Alethea grow through trust and the bargains they made together. I also loved how the story kept weaving different bargains and wordplay into the plot.
Alethea’s struggle against her manipulative mother, the Crimson Queen, gave the story emotional weight. I appreciated her determination to become a different kind of ruler instead of repeating the cycle of abuse.
Where the book struggled for me was in the execution. The pacing was slow for much of the novel, and I found myself pushing through the middle waiting for the plot to pick up. While there were interesting ideas surrounding the Oracle magic, runecasters, and the political rebellion, I wanted the worldbuilding and magic system to be explored in more depth.
The final 30% finally delivered the action I’d been waiting for, and the romance paid off beautifully. Unfortunately, the ending left me more confused than shocked. I actually had to reread the last chapters to understand what happened. It almost felt like the story wanted a dramatic cliffhanger but wasn’t entirely sure how to land it.
Overall, this is a promising debut with a solid romantic arc and an interesting foundation. I’m curious enough to see where the series goes next, but I’m hoping the sequel has tighter pacing, clearer worldbuilding, and a more cohesive ending.
If you enjoy:
* 🩵 True slow burn
* 👑 Evil queen mother
* 🦌 Horned MMC
* ✨ Bargains and magical promises
* ⚔️ Political rebellion
* ❤️ Found family
July 19, 2026
I received an ARC from the author.
The Truth-Teller’s Bargain is found family debut novel from Camille Wolfewood. TTB is a Rapunzel inspired romantasy.
Alethea is a runaway princess, running from a prophecy she spoke into the world that could change the kingdom as they all know it. A chance encounter with her mother’s enemy, Nakir Hasan, sets Alethea on a new path of destiny.
I loved Alethea and Nakir and the rest of the Dark Court. Each of the characters and their relationships with each other was amazing, you can practically feel how much they all cared for each other. Wolfewood did an amazing job with brining not only the main characters to life but also all of the secondary characters too.
After everything Alethea went through in her life so far she is a pacifist, which is a huge difference compared to other romantasy FMCs. Don’t get me wrong, I love a badass FMC, but sometimes having an FMC that reacts differently to her circumstances is just what I need.
And Nakir, there isn’t much else I can say about that man except that I loved him. Make way for a new book boyfriend as Nakir will become a new favorite.
With book one ending on a bit of a cliffhanger, I desperately can’t wait until book 2 comes out. I’m sitting on the edge of my seat in anticipation!
The Truth-Teller’s Bargain is found family debut novel from Camille Wolfewood. TTB is a Rapunzel inspired romantasy.
Alethea is a runaway princess, running from a prophecy she spoke into the world that could change the kingdom as they all know it. A chance encounter with her mother’s enemy, Nakir Hasan, sets Alethea on a new path of destiny.
I loved Alethea and Nakir and the rest of the Dark Court. Each of the characters and their relationships with each other was amazing, you can practically feel how much they all cared for each other. Wolfewood did an amazing job with brining not only the main characters to life but also all of the secondary characters too.
After everything Alethea went through in her life so far she is a pacifist, which is a huge difference compared to other romantasy FMCs. Don’t get me wrong, I love a badass FMC, but sometimes having an FMC that reacts differently to her circumstances is just what I need.
And Nakir, there isn’t much else I can say about that man except that I loved him. Make way for a new book boyfriend as Nakir will become a new favorite.
With book one ending on a bit of a cliffhanger, I desperately can’t wait until book 2 comes out. I’m sitting on the edge of my seat in anticipation!
May 19, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
thank you so much to the author for allowing me to read this before it releases in July🫶🏻
from the moment I started reading this, I couldnt put it down. the plot was so interesting. We have our fmc who was graced with the powers of an oracle. who has been abused for her powers ever since her father died. our fmc is soft and cares alot about the people around her, often causing her to make silly mistakes!!! all she has ever wanted is to be free. Throughout this book I just wanted to hug her, tell her its going to be ok! but also yell at her and tell her to stand up for self!!
our mmc …. oh boy. he had me from his first appearance. it was nice to read a book where the mmc is also soft and kind whilst also being someone you wouldnt fuck with. The way this man treated our fmc was 10/10. he also has horns… just fyi 👀
this book is less than 400 pages but packs so much into it and a great set up book two, which by the way, I need right this second!! I loved the pacing and the way it was written and I dont actually think I have a bad word to say about this book honestly.
thank you so much to the author for allowing me to read this before it releases in July🫶🏻
from the moment I started reading this, I couldnt put it down. the plot was so interesting. We have our fmc who was graced with the powers of an oracle. who has been abused for her powers ever since her father died. our fmc is soft and cares alot about the people around her, often causing her to make silly mistakes!!! all she has ever wanted is to be free. Throughout this book I just wanted to hug her, tell her its going to be ok! but also yell at her and tell her to stand up for self!!
our mmc …. oh boy. he had me from his first appearance. it was nice to read a book where the mmc is also soft and kind whilst also being someone you wouldnt fuck with. The way this man treated our fmc was 10/10. he also has horns… just fyi 👀
this book is less than 400 pages but packs so much into it and a great set up book two, which by the way, I need right this second!! I loved the pacing and the way it was written and I dont actually think I have a bad word to say about this book honestly.
June 20, 2026
If you’re a fan of fairytale-inspired romantasy, found family, and stories about breaking free from the cages others build around you, The Truth Teller’s Bargain is definitely one to add to your TBR.
One of my favorite things about this book was Alethea. She felt refreshingly unique compared to a lot of romantasy heroines. She starts the story incredibly sheltered, naive, and trusting—and honestly, she stays that way for much of the book. Instead of feeling frustrating, it felt realistic given everything she’d endured, and it made her journey that much more compelling. Watching her slowly question the world she’d been raised in kept me invested from beginning to end.
The writing was easy to sink into, the worldbuilding felt approachable without being overwhelming, and the magic system was simple enough to grasp quickly while still being interesting.
This book leaves off with questions, and I absolutely need answers. I’ll definitely be back for Book 2 to see what happens next for our girl Alethea.
July 8, 2026
First and foremost, thank you to the author for letting me read this before release. I am truly grateful!
With that being said, I am rounding up the stars since Amazon doesn't do halves. This was a lovely read but I don't feel like this book was for me, but just because it wasn't for me doesn't mean it isn't for you.
Our FMC, Alethea has the gift of foresight and while she has this power she also cannot tell a lie due to her powers. Alethea is being used as tool by the Queen, her mother, and forces Alethea to push past her limits.
Alethea, to me, seemed to be really naive for her age. I wasn't a fan of her.
Nakir, he was definitely a green flag MMC, I really liked learning about his story of his parents and how he formed his army to take back his rightful throne.
The pacing of the story was slow and steady but thats all it was. There weren't any twists or turns that kept you on the edge of your seat. It seemed a little too flat for my liking.
Overall, its an easy read and a cute story. It just wasn't for me.
With that being said, I am rounding up the stars since Amazon doesn't do halves. This was a lovely read but I don't feel like this book was for me, but just because it wasn't for me doesn't mean it isn't for you.
Our FMC, Alethea has the gift of foresight and while she has this power she also cannot tell a lie due to her powers. Alethea is being used as tool by the Queen, her mother, and forces Alethea to push past her limits.
Alethea, to me, seemed to be really naive for her age. I wasn't a fan of her.
Nakir, he was definitely a green flag MMC, I really liked learning about his story of his parents and how he formed his army to take back his rightful throne.
The pacing of the story was slow and steady but thats all it was. There weren't any twists or turns that kept you on the edge of your seat. It seemed a little too flat for my liking.
Overall, its an easy read and a cute story. It just wasn't for me.
May 2, 2026
This book had me feeling every emotion, sometimes multiple emotions simultaneously!
The world that Camille built is thoughtfully described and the characters are complex, yet relatable despite having magic.
Alethea is a rare oracle and a princess in kingdom that has seen violent changes in leadership. Unexpectedly she falls into the hands of the former crown prince of her kingdom. She also finds herself in the midst of the rebellion and must decide if she will betray her family, help the rebels, or leave and find peace & freedom.
There will be times you want to throw your phone or kindle and other times you may need tissues, so plan accordingly.
The world that Camille built is thoughtfully described and the characters are complex, yet relatable despite having magic.
Alethea is a rare oracle and a princess in kingdom that has seen violent changes in leadership. Unexpectedly she falls into the hands of the former crown prince of her kingdom. She also finds herself in the midst of the rebellion and must decide if she will betray her family, help the rebels, or leave and find peace & freedom.
There will be times you want to throw your phone or kindle and other times you may need tissues, so plan accordingly.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 3, 2026
Advanced readers copy
This book completely pulled me in from the very first chapter. The world building was so easy to follow that I was instantly HOOKED. I almost read this entire book in one sitting because I could not put it down!
Thea is an oracle who has spent her life struggling to find her place in a world where she can only speak the truth, often leaving her vulnerable to people who take advantage of her.
When she finally decides to run away and take control of her own fate, everything changes... If you love fantasy with easy world building, a FMC you can't help but root for, magic, adventure, and plenty of SPICE.. add this one to your TBR immediately.
This book completely pulled me in from the very first chapter. The world building was so easy to follow that I was instantly HOOKED. I almost read this entire book in one sitting because I could not put it down!
Thea is an oracle who has spent her life struggling to find her place in a world where she can only speak the truth, often leaving her vulnerable to people who take advantage of her.
When she finally decides to run away and take control of her own fate, everything changes... If you love fantasy with easy world building, a FMC you can't help but root for, magic, adventure, and plenty of SPICE.. add this one to your TBR immediately.
July 5, 2026
Thank you for letting me read this as an arc!! I absolutely adored this book!! It had me on the edge of my seat especially towards the end! I had the absolute honor of reading this ARC, and I loved every minute of it! ✨
If you’re looking for a fantasy romance with enemies-lite to allies to “oh no”, a slowish burn, an FMC who literally can’t lie, an exiled heir fighting to reclaim his throne, bargains, prophecy, political intrigue, found family, and plenty of “touch her and die” moments, this book delivers.
The world-building pulled me in right away, and I found myself completely invested in the characters and their journey. The chemistry between the FMC and MMC builds so naturally, making every interaction between them even more rewarding. I especially loved watching their relationship grow through trust, sacrifice, and everything they faced together.
The political twists kept me guessing, the found family had me smiling, and the emotional moments hit exactly where they needed to. Every chapter left me wanting just one more.
Thank you for allowing me to be part of this ARC team!
If you’re looking for a fantasy romance with enemies-lite to allies to “oh no”, a slowish burn, an FMC who literally can’t lie, an exiled heir fighting to reclaim his throne, bargains, prophecy, political intrigue, found family, and plenty of “touch her and die” moments, this book delivers.
The world-building pulled me in right away, and I found myself completely invested in the characters and their journey. The chemistry between the FMC and MMC builds so naturally, making every interaction between them even more rewarding. I especially loved watching their relationship grow through trust, sacrifice, and everything they faced together.
The political twists kept me guessing, the found family had me smiling, and the emotional moments hit exactly where they needed to. Every chapter left me wanting just one more.
Thank you for allowing me to be part of this ARC team!
July 5, 2026
I really enjoyed this book, I thought the story was really beautiful and by 30% I was absolutely HOOKED! 😍 It was giving rivals to lovers with some slow burn 🔥 I felt like the story slowed down a lot in the middle but was a good chance to get to know the side characters who were all really interesting and have so much more to give I feel as this series continues…
It finished off with enough of a cliffhanger than I want to continue the series when book 2 is released. Overall, it was a quick, easy to read Romantasy, which wasn’t confusing at any points!
Thank you so much to the author for sending me this e-arc copy and I will definitely be recommending to other romantasy lovers 💕
It finished off with enough of a cliffhanger than I want to continue the series when book 2 is released. Overall, it was a quick, easy to read Romantasy, which wasn’t confusing at any points!
Thank you so much to the author for sending me this e-arc copy and I will definitely be recommending to other romantasy lovers 💕
July 9, 2026
I can't believe this is a debut, phenomenal! Such a unique magic system, with the slowest of slow burns! The ending really left me reeling for book 2, and I can't wait!
Althea our sweet FMC has just been so abused and used by her own mother, ugh it was hard to read about to be honest. It was so refreshing for her to meet Naskir, and boy is that man DOWN BAD for this girl!
We also had so much found family, the way they treat and care for Althea was so heartwarming after all that she been through!
Many thanks to the author, and IRIS for the eArc! OUT NOW!
Althea our sweet FMC has just been so abused and used by her own mother, ugh it was hard to read about to be honest. It was so refreshing for her to meet Naskir, and boy is that man DOWN BAD for this girl!
We also had so much found family, the way they treat and care for Althea was so heartwarming after all that she been through!
Many thanks to the author, and IRIS for the eArc! OUT NOW!
July 7, 2026
4 ⭐️ I really enjoyed this Romantasy. It felt very whimsical and fairytale-like at times! Camille Woolfewoods writing style was beautiful and descriptive. I think my favorite thing about this book was the found family. There were so many like-able characters! I ate up the sizzle between the FMC and MMC! I felt like the pacing was well done and flowed very nicely. The overall story was interesting and it definitely has me hooked and ready for book 2! I would definitely recommend this Romantasy, if you're looking for one that's well written, has great world building and fantastic character development.
Thank you so much, Camille Wolfewood, for the advanced reader copy! 🫶🏼
Thank you so much, Camille Wolfewood, for the advanced reader copy! 🫶🏼
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