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334 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2026
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June 24, 2026
This was such a captivating read! It was fast paced and I was enthralled the entire time.
The kingdom politics reminded of the Plated Prisoner Series in all the right ways. I enjoyed the different dynamics between all of the characters and am so excited to see more of them all in the next book, especially after that ending!👀
The kingdom politics reminded of the Plated Prisoner Series in all the right ways. I enjoyed the different dynamics between all of the characters and am so excited to see more of them all in the next book, especially after that ending!👀
Review of advance copy received from Author
Such an amazing story!!! I loved that we started in the middle of everything and are figuring it all out through her view. Ugh when she said his name for the first time my heart melted 🫠I can't wait to read the next book!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you so much to the author for allowing me an ARC of this book; I truly appreciated getting to read it prepublication!
Scorched had a compelling premise and a classic fantasy atmosphere that made it easy to settle into. While the story started a little slowly, it became increasingly engaging as it progressed, and by the end, I found myself genuinely invested in both the world and its characters.
One of the novel’s strongest elements was its character dynamics. The cast was highly likable overall, and several characters stood out in particular. Ferrion was an especially welcome addition, bringing humor and an approachable charm that balanced the story nicely. I also appreciated the depth given to Valen. His loyalty was unwavering, but it never felt one-dimensional or generic. The memory aspect was another highlight. It added an interesting layer to the story and helped set the book apart.
That said, there were a few areas that pulled me out of the experience at times. The prose occasionally felt overly descriptive, with long lists of details and awkward phrasing that slowed the pacing more than necessary. I also found myself wanting a bit more from Scorch as a protagonist early on, as her personality initially felt somewhat muted. However, the later reveal that her devotion to the king was influenced by magic served as a strong explanation for that characterization and reframed much of her earlier behavior in an interesting way. While I still would have liked to see a bit more personal growth and individuality from her, she does develop over the course of the novel, which made her arc satisfying overall.
Even with those critiques, Scorched was an enjoyable read with a cool concept, memorable supporting characters, and enough intrigue to keep me turning the pages. I’d be interested to see how the characters, especially Scorch, continue to evolve moving forward.
I also respected the sincerity of the acknowledgments, particularly the author’s decision to begin by thanking God, as not many authors have the courage to do so.
Scorched had a compelling premise and a classic fantasy atmosphere that made it easy to settle into. While the story started a little slowly, it became increasingly engaging as it progressed, and by the end, I found myself genuinely invested in both the world and its characters.
One of the novel’s strongest elements was its character dynamics. The cast was highly likable overall, and several characters stood out in particular. Ferrion was an especially welcome addition, bringing humor and an approachable charm that balanced the story nicely. I also appreciated the depth given to Valen. His loyalty was unwavering, but it never felt one-dimensional or generic. The memory aspect was another highlight. It added an interesting layer to the story and helped set the book apart.
That said, there were a few areas that pulled me out of the experience at times. The prose occasionally felt overly descriptive, with long lists of details and awkward phrasing that slowed the pacing more than necessary. I also found myself wanting a bit more from Scorch as a protagonist early on, as her personality initially felt somewhat muted. However, the later reveal that her devotion to the king was influenced by magic served as a strong explanation for that characterization and reframed much of her earlier behavior in an interesting way. While I still would have liked to see a bit more personal growth and individuality from her, she does develop over the course of the novel, which made her arc satisfying overall.
Even with those critiques, Scorched was an enjoyable read with a cool concept, memorable supporting characters, and enough intrigue to keep me turning the pages. I’d be interested to see how the characters, especially Scorch, continue to evolve moving forward.
I also respected the sincerity of the acknowledgments, particularly the author’s decision to begin by thanking God, as not many authors have the courage to do so.
June 5, 2026
Thanks to the author for allowing me to read this ARC before publication.
🚨Disclaimer: There may be spoilers. Read at your own risk.🚨
I went into this book intrigued by the premise of Scorch, a woman with lost memories who experiences painful attacks whenever pieces of her past start to resurface. The storyline itself is unique, and I found myself constantly theorizing about what was really happening with the plague, the King, and the mystery surrounding Scorch's identity. The world also has a very distinct aesthetic, with gold being mentioned constantly throughout the story.
Unfortunately, I struggled to connect with most of the characters. The King never felt as powerful or threatening as the story seemed to intend, and I never felt genuinely worried about the consequences the characters might face. The book introduces interesting abilities, especially Scorch's gold strands, but doesn't explore them in enough detail. I also found the first half quite slow, and I didn't feel emotionally attached to anyone except for the relationship between Scorch and the prisoner. Ironically, Penelope and Maylee ended up being my favorite characters.
Originally, I was leaning toward a 2-star rating because the writing, repetitiveness, pacing, and character development didn't fully work for me. However, I bumped it up to 3 stars because the storyline is genuinely original, the second half became much more engaging, and the cliffhanger ending left me wanting answers. While this book didn't completely hook me, it is making me curious to pick up the next book.
Kelly’s Rating Scale:
1. Storyline - 4/5
2. Characters (well developed or relatable?) - 2/5
3. Writing - 2/5
4. Pace (good pace, dragged or rushed?) - 2/5
5. Enjoyment - 3/5
6. Originality (compared to past books I’ve read) – 5/5
7. Ending (fulfilling or disappointing?) - 3/5
8. Emotional Impact (evokes strong emotions?) - 2/5
🚨Disclaimer: There may be spoilers. Read at your own risk.🚨
I went into this book intrigued by the premise of Scorch, a woman with lost memories who experiences painful attacks whenever pieces of her past start to resurface. The storyline itself is unique, and I found myself constantly theorizing about what was really happening with the plague, the King, and the mystery surrounding Scorch's identity. The world also has a very distinct aesthetic, with gold being mentioned constantly throughout the story.
Unfortunately, I struggled to connect with most of the characters. The King never felt as powerful or threatening as the story seemed to intend, and I never felt genuinely worried about the consequences the characters might face. The book introduces interesting abilities, especially Scorch's gold strands, but doesn't explore them in enough detail. I also found the first half quite slow, and I didn't feel emotionally attached to anyone except for the relationship between Scorch and the prisoner. Ironically, Penelope and Maylee ended up being my favorite characters.
Originally, I was leaning toward a 2-star rating because the writing, repetitiveness, pacing, and character development didn't fully work for me. However, I bumped it up to 3 stars because the storyline is genuinely original, the second half became much more engaging, and the cliffhanger ending left me wanting answers. While this book didn't completely hook me, it is making me curious to pick up the next book.
Kelly’s Rating Scale:
1. Storyline - 4/5
2. Characters (well developed or relatable?) - 2/5
3. Writing - 2/5
4. Pace (good pace, dragged or rushed?) - 2/5
5. Enjoyment - 3/5
6. Originality (compared to past books I’ve read) – 5/5
7. Ending (fulfilling or disappointing?) - 3/5
8. Emotional Impact (evokes strong emotions?) - 2/5
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received a free ARC of this book and have written my honest review below.
Scorched follows our FMC, a young woman whose memories are locked behind a mental barrier. She loyally serves her king as his executioner/interrogator/investigator. After the capture of the enemy king, she finds herself facing a mystery she struggles to unravel as she rediscovers her identity. I give it 3.25 stars.
Likes:
I was intrigued by the runic magic system and how it interplayed with memories/their minds. The side characters were endearing, and I appreciated how competent they all seemed to be—especially Ferrion. I'm intrigued to see what exactly he's hiding and why. By the end of the book, I was excited to see what came next, and was disappointed to realise this wasn't a standalone (meaning I'd have to wait for answers) when it ended on a cliffhanger (lol 🤭). I thought the soul bond was a really intriguing aspect of the romance, and I'm excited to see how else it plays a role in the story.
Dislikes:
The book felt overexplained. The plot twists were heavy-handed and obvious from a mile away (yet the FMC couldn't see them until they were flashing in her face, and even then it felt like she was intentionally obtuse). Several transitions felt repetitive, being described in detail through to the end of the book (after the first time she got ready, I skimmed each following step-by-step description). There was also a scene at the beginning of the book that went through and dropped everyone's names and roles in quick succession, and because I had no frame of reference for the characters, I quickly forgot who they were and why they were important.
Overall, I enjoyed the book and I would recommend it to someone wanting a gentler romance with an approachable magic system.
Scorched follows our FMC, a young woman whose memories are locked behind a mental barrier. She loyally serves her king as his executioner/interrogator/investigator. After the capture of the enemy king, she finds herself facing a mystery she struggles to unravel as she rediscovers her identity. I give it 3.25 stars.
Likes:
I was intrigued by the runic magic system and how it interplayed with memories/their minds. The side characters were endearing, and I appreciated how competent they all seemed to be—especially Ferrion. I'm intrigued to see what exactly he's hiding and why. By the end of the book, I was excited to see what came next, and was disappointed to realise this wasn't a standalone (meaning I'd have to wait for answers) when it ended on a cliffhanger (lol 🤭). I thought the soul bond was a really intriguing aspect of the romance, and I'm excited to see how else it plays a role in the story.
Dislikes:
The book felt overexplained. The plot twists were heavy-handed and obvious from a mile away (yet the FMC couldn't see them until they were flashing in her face, and even then it felt like she was intentionally obtuse). Several transitions felt repetitive, being described in detail through to the end of the book (after the first time she got ready, I skimmed each following step-by-step description). There was also a scene at the beginning of the book that went through and dropped everyone's names and roles in quick succession, and because I had no frame of reference for the characters, I quickly forgot who they were and why they were important.
Overall, I enjoyed the book and I would recommend it to someone wanting a gentler romance with an approachable magic system.
June 1, 2026
ARC Review – Scorched by Kaylyn Pak
⭐⭐⭐✨ (3.5/5)
Thank you to Kaylyn Pak for providing me with an advance copy of Scorched in exchange for an honest review.
Scorch only remembers the last three years of her life, spent serving as the king’s executioner. When she’s ordered to interrogate a captured enemy ruler, forgotten memories begin to return—and reveal he may not be her enemy after all. As secrets about her past come to light, Scorch must uncover the truth behind her lost memories before it changes everything.
Scorched is a clean fantasy novel with strong world-building and plenty of detail woven throughout the story. While it starts off a little slowly, it becomes increasingly intriguing as the plot unfolds and more secrets begin to surface.
One of the book's biggest strengths is the character dynamics. I especially enjoyed the memory-loss aspect of the story, which added an interesting layer of mystery and kept me invested in uncovering the truth alongside Scorch. The world feels well-developed, and it's clear a lot of thought went into the setting and lore.
That said, the writing style didn't always work for me. At times, it felt a little too basic and straightforward, and there were moments where the descriptions became overly detailed. The long lists of information and occasional awkward phrasing slowed the pacing and sometimes pulled me out of the reading experience. I also found some of the plot twists to be fairly predictable, which lessened their impact.
Overall, I enjoyed Scorched and think it shows a lot of promise, especially as a debut novel. If you're looking for a clean fantasy with an interesting premise, strong character relationships, and a detailed world, this is definitely worth checking out.
⭐⭐⭐✨ (3.5/5)
Thank you to Kaylyn Pak for providing me with an advance copy of Scorched in exchange for an honest review.
Scorch only remembers the last three years of her life, spent serving as the king’s executioner. When she’s ordered to interrogate a captured enemy ruler, forgotten memories begin to return—and reveal he may not be her enemy after all. As secrets about her past come to light, Scorch must uncover the truth behind her lost memories before it changes everything.
Scorched is a clean fantasy novel with strong world-building and plenty of detail woven throughout the story. While it starts off a little slowly, it becomes increasingly intriguing as the plot unfolds and more secrets begin to surface.
One of the book's biggest strengths is the character dynamics. I especially enjoyed the memory-loss aspect of the story, which added an interesting layer of mystery and kept me invested in uncovering the truth alongside Scorch. The world feels well-developed, and it's clear a lot of thought went into the setting and lore.
That said, the writing style didn't always work for me. At times, it felt a little too basic and straightforward, and there were moments where the descriptions became overly detailed. The long lists of information and occasional awkward phrasing slowed the pacing and sometimes pulled me out of the reading experience. I also found some of the plot twists to be fairly predictable, which lessened their impact.
Overall, I enjoyed Scorched and think it shows a lot of promise, especially as a debut novel. If you're looking for a clean fantasy with an interesting premise, strong character relationships, and a detailed world, this is definitely worth checking out.
June 4, 2026
Holy smokes did I eat this book up!!! Just like the main character kept asking is ‘he the prisoner or am I?’ In the best possible way this book held me captive the entire time. I was consumed by it. Let’s start off by how our FMC Scorch shows off her immaculate and deadly powers in the beginning of this book, only to get us to the moment where we realize she doesn’t have much memory of her life before she was “scorched”. Then when forced by the king to interrogate the prisoner who is able to wield shadows( yes hello new fav shadow daddy), he immediately recognizes her —- by her voice. And calls her darling?! Swoon. Swoon. Swoon. We all come to discover his mind and magical collar prevent him from disclosing important information about her past and who she is/ means to him. Basically breadcrumbed in the best way! Even though I wanted to scream at her like Viper did- to wake up!! But the puzzle pieces slowly start to connect. I nearly highlighted the whole book with my thoughts and favorite quotes because there was devotion. There was yearning. Chemistry. Passion. Protectiveness?! And then we even get some found family vibes that I’m still figuring out?? Ugh amazing. That cliffhanger 😉😉😉 really has me on the edge waiting for more 😉😉😉 oh and where I normally am a huge fan of spice, this book was reserved but I didn’t know I needed that until now. Or that I would enjoy it without. There’s enough longing and tension filled moments/ passion that still kept me sooo invested in this couple and their romance. And there is tension. Plenty. Ohhh my I still am thinking about this book. And the runes/ magic is so cool, I love how each character seems to have sigils and colors that represent them.
Honestly bravo. Scorched has 6 stars from me. Can’t wait for the next one!!
Honestly bravo. Scorched has 6 stars from me. Can’t wait for the next one!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received this book as an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
First let me say that I started reading this book on bed this morning and had finished it by lunchtime.
Initially I felt like I needed more description of Scorch I struggled to picture her as a character and I really like a good character description and because I didn't have this with the FMC I found it I referred with my getting sucked in as quickly as I could've been.
This ceased to matter so much once the frustration as Scotch's situation kicked in. Now I won't say too much because I'm not one for spoilers but I will say having memory loss and being under the thumb of such a manipulative and controlling ruler was deeply, deeply frustrating. And then the inability to put two and two together added to that frustration.
However, for all my criticisms, I really enjoyed this book. I loved the devotion of other characters to the FMC and their willingness to endanger themselves to help her - their patience and in some cases teasing really made them quite lovable I found the world building really interesting and look forward to finding out more about it. I thought the plague was a wonderfully clever additional layer to the villain's ability to control Scorch and his other subjects. THE plot absolutely drew me in and kept me reading because I really needed to see Scorch finally connect the dots. And I also kind of enjoyed the feeling of constant frustration right up to the end which I'm assuming will lead quite nicely to another book and to this story continuing. I'm totally here for another book!
First let me say that I started reading this book on bed this morning and had finished it by lunchtime.
Initially I felt like I needed more description of Scorch I struggled to picture her as a character and I really like a good character description and because I didn't have this with the FMC I found it I referred with my getting sucked in as quickly as I could've been.
This ceased to matter so much once the frustration as Scotch's situation kicked in. Now I won't say too much because I'm not one for spoilers but I will say having memory loss and being under the thumb of such a manipulative and controlling ruler was deeply, deeply frustrating. And then the inability to put two and two together added to that frustration.
However, for all my criticisms, I really enjoyed this book. I loved the devotion of other characters to the FMC and their willingness to endanger themselves to help her - their patience and in some cases teasing really made them quite lovable I found the world building really interesting and look forward to finding out more about it. I thought the plague was a wonderfully clever additional layer to the villain's ability to control Scorch and his other subjects. THE plot absolutely drew me in and kept me reading because I really needed to see Scorch finally connect the dots. And I also kind of enjoyed the feeling of constant frustration right up to the end which I'm assuming will lead quite nicely to another book and to this story continuing. I'm totally here for another book!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received Scorched by Kaylyn Pak as an ARC read!
I took my time reading this book.
I wanted to savor it. This new world and magic system and i loved it!!
Scorched is the executioner, investigator and interrogator for King Silas
She only remember the last 3 years of her life.
She is loyal to the King because he helped her use her powers and cares for her, but is not until the Purist King becomes the prisoner that she has to interrogate that she starts remembering her life and everything she believed starts to crumble.
Wanting to stay loyal to the King and prove him that she has control over her mind. Scorched tries to figure out what is causing the plague while doing her others duties to keep the King happy.
But while she interrogates the Purist King more memories start to come back to her of her previous life and it seems she knew very well the Purist King.
The King has done a number of her! She doesn’t trust her own mind. While investigating a plague that is taking over civilians she rely in unexpected allies that sense to know her story but aren’t able to speak freely of it because of the King. Scorched try so hard to uncover the truth about the plague and the Purist King but its surprise by what her memories discovered.
I’m grateful I had the opportunity to read and review Scorched! I loved it and I can’t wait for book 2
Looking forward for more world building and character development in the next book.
I took my time reading this book.
I wanted to savor it. This new world and magic system and i loved it!!
Scorched is the executioner, investigator and interrogator for King Silas
She only remember the last 3 years of her life.
She is loyal to the King because he helped her use her powers and cares for her, but is not until the Purist King becomes the prisoner that she has to interrogate that she starts remembering her life and everything she believed starts to crumble.
Wanting to stay loyal to the King and prove him that she has control over her mind. Scorched tries to figure out what is causing the plague while doing her others duties to keep the King happy.
But while she interrogates the Purist King more memories start to come back to her of her previous life and it seems she knew very well the Purist King.
The King has done a number of her! She doesn’t trust her own mind. While investigating a plague that is taking over civilians she rely in unexpected allies that sense to know her story but aren’t able to speak freely of it because of the King. Scorched try so hard to uncover the truth about the plague and the Purist King but its surprise by what her memories discovered.
I’m grateful I had the opportunity to read and review Scorched! I loved it and I can’t wait for book 2
Looking forward for more world building and character development in the next book.
May 9, 2026
THIS IS A DEBUT?! i’m floored. If you are a “Assassins Blade Third” and Alchemised Part 1 fan…. i fear this needs to be on your TBR and read on release day.
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The entire time reading this was like carrot dangling on a string for a dog on a treadmill… does that make sense? Subtle hints throughout the book from dialogue with other characters who know what’s going on but you FMC does not ~memory loss~ (underrated in my opinion but i’m glad it is not overdone because when it is done well it is so tasty).
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You follow a King’s executioner who lost all memory of herself from before she was “scorched”. Meaning she overused her power and was left with physical and internal repercussions. WHICH I LOVE because how many times has someone with power “gotten the bottom of their power” and nothing happens. Pak put meaning into every little thing.
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The love story is this was lovely as well. Reminds me a lot of Kaan from When the Moon Hatched. He never pushes her too far or reveals anything, letting her find out for herself.
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I really am in awe that this is Kaylyn’s debut. Mark my words, she is going to be HUGE. Such a beautiful mind, I loved this story so much.
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Also that ending? Please. I love a cliff hanger honestly. Make me rush to the bookstore on release day so I know what is going to happen next. And i’m hoping we get a prequel novella of some time before this as well.
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The entire time reading this was like carrot dangling on a string for a dog on a treadmill… does that make sense? Subtle hints throughout the book from dialogue with other characters who know what’s going on but you FMC does not ~memory loss~ (underrated in my opinion but i’m glad it is not overdone because when it is done well it is so tasty).
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You follow a King’s executioner who lost all memory of herself from before she was “scorched”. Meaning she overused her power and was left with physical and internal repercussions. WHICH I LOVE because how many times has someone with power “gotten the bottom of their power” and nothing happens. Pak put meaning into every little thing.
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The love story is this was lovely as well. Reminds me a lot of Kaan from When the Moon Hatched. He never pushes her too far or reveals anything, letting her find out for herself.
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I really am in awe that this is Kaylyn’s debut. Mark my words, she is going to be HUGE. Such a beautiful mind, I loved this story so much.
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Also that ending? Please. I love a cliff hanger honestly. Make me rush to the bookstore on release day so I know what is going to happen next. And i’m hoping we get a prequel novella of some time before this as well.
May 25, 2026
Thank you to Kaylyn Pak for reaching out to me to read this book as an arc. I genuinely am so grateful since I ended up loving it.
Starting off, the female main character, Scorch, works as an executioner for the “evil” king. Her power is very unique since she can control golden strands and also enter others mind with them or hold them. She’s heavily manipulated by him and lost all of her memory. She was also scorched because she used to much power.
Then there’s this other king who’s supposed to be the worst but actually turns out to be the most caring and lovely man there is. Well he’s imprisoned and Scorch must interrogate him. But guess what? He already knows her. Shocker right hihi. Turns out he came there and let himself be captured to get her back.
Well if we’re already taking about the Purist King, let me just say I’m OBSESSED. His quotes are everything to me. And the way he treats Scorch? Goddamn.
To the evil king I can just say that I absolutely despise him for everything that he did.
Overall I really liked the plot, the world building and the characters. Since this is a debut novel I’m actually shocked it’s written that well.
The only thing that didn’t really vibe with me was how clueless Scorch was at some points even though it is really understandable with how manipulated and torn her mind is.
I’m really excited to see how this processes in book 2.
4,5⭐️
Starting off, the female main character, Scorch, works as an executioner for the “evil” king. Her power is very unique since she can control golden strands and also enter others mind with them or hold them. She’s heavily manipulated by him and lost all of her memory. She was also scorched because she used to much power.
Then there’s this other king who’s supposed to be the worst but actually turns out to be the most caring and lovely man there is. Well he’s imprisoned and Scorch must interrogate him. But guess what? He already knows her. Shocker right hihi. Turns out he came there and let himself be captured to get her back.
Well if we’re already taking about the Purist King, let me just say I’m OBSESSED. His quotes are everything to me. And the way he treats Scorch? Goddamn.
To the evil king I can just say that I absolutely despise him for everything that he did.
Overall I really liked the plot, the world building and the characters. Since this is a debut novel I’m actually shocked it’s written that well.
The only thing that didn’t really vibe with me was how clueless Scorch was at some points even though it is really understandable with how manipulated and torn her mind is.
I’m really excited to see how this processes in book 2.
4,5⭐️
Review of advance copy received from Author
*first off, thank you ms kaylyn for the chance to read the ARC!! this was my first ARC opportunity and safe to say i will be itching for more*
from the first page through the acknowledgements, this book captivated my interest and kept me wanting more with each page turn. Scorch (my scorched one, scorched, executioner, etc) is the king’s right hand, handling all the dirty business he deals with in his kingdom. she does so not always with class but definitely a perceived grace. her relationship with the king angered me at times, as did some of her actions but as a stubborn girl and one who was told she was “saved and would be nothing without him (the king)” i can’t fully blame the girl. her character buildup, as well as Silas’s (the king) and Valen’s as well, kept me turning pages. the sort of slow burn romance between valen and scorch has me ITCHING FOR MORE (please kaylyn i need this)
my few points that had me stopping and having to re-read were the excessive descriptions at some points, and the slow build to the beginning. but everything played out very very nicely in the end and i can not wait for book 2!!
thank you again for this advanced copy! looking forward to its official release xx
from the first page through the acknowledgements, this book captivated my interest and kept me wanting more with each page turn. Scorch (my scorched one, scorched, executioner, etc) is the king’s right hand, handling all the dirty business he deals with in his kingdom. she does so not always with class but definitely a perceived grace. her relationship with the king angered me at times, as did some of her actions but as a stubborn girl and one who was told she was “saved and would be nothing without him (the king)” i can’t fully blame the girl. her character buildup, as well as Silas’s (the king) and Valen’s as well, kept me turning pages. the sort of slow burn romance between valen and scorch has me ITCHING FOR MORE (please kaylyn i need this)
my few points that had me stopping and having to re-read were the excessive descriptions at some points, and the slow build to the beginning. but everything played out very very nicely in the end and i can not wait for book 2!!
thank you again for this advanced copy! looking forward to its official release xx
Review of advance copy received from Author
3.5 rounded up to 4 for the app.
"Hes a prisoner and I'm the executioner.
How could this not end in tragedy? "
Loved the idea for this book and give me a yearning man any day of the week!
A story about a kings executioner (Scorch) with no memories from before and a prisoner who has been captured and in a cell to be interigated.
This story is one that keeps you reading so you can piece together the memories and the mysteries between the prisoner and executioner.
Some absolutely swoon worthy quotes too...
"I have trouble thinking of anything but you. Youve consumed me. Every sound- I hope its you. I watch the stairs, waiting..for you to come to me, to question me, to undo me with your touch"
I did enjoy reading it and what a way to end the book!!! What a cliffhanger... iykyk. However sometimes the writing did feel a bit basic and some things were being repeated. At first I thought it was intentional with Scorches thoughts and that it might change as she gained more memories and control etc but it didnt. So unfortunately thats why its below 4 stars. I did enjoy it though! And excited to find out what happens next.
Thank you to the author for letting me be an early reader for your debut novel. I massively appreciate it and am very grateful for the opportunity.
"Hes a prisoner and I'm the executioner.
How could this not end in tragedy? "
Loved the idea for this book and give me a yearning man any day of the week!
A story about a kings executioner (Scorch) with no memories from before and a prisoner who has been captured and in a cell to be interigated.
This story is one that keeps you reading so you can piece together the memories and the mysteries between the prisoner and executioner.
Some absolutely swoon worthy quotes too...
"I have trouble thinking of anything but you. Youve consumed me. Every sound- I hope its you. I watch the stairs, waiting..for you to come to me, to question me, to undo me with your touch"
I did enjoy reading it and what a way to end the book!!! What a cliffhanger... iykyk. However sometimes the writing did feel a bit basic and some things were being repeated. At first I thought it was intentional with Scorches thoughts and that it might change as she gained more memories and control etc but it didnt. So unfortunately thats why its below 4 stars. I did enjoy it though! And excited to find out what happens next.
Thank you to the author for letting me be an early reader for your debut novel. I massively appreciate it and am very grateful for the opportunity.
June 16, 2026
Thank you so much to the author for gifting me this eARC! I truly enjoyed this story and cannot wait for book two. 💖
This story follows Scorched, the king's executioner. She carries out his orders without question while enduring his constant manipulation and criticism. The dynamic immediately gave me Gild vibes.
Scorched also suffers from memory loss and can only remember the last few years of her life. She's been told she pushed herself to the point of burnout and is lucky to have survived.
Everything changes when a prisoner is captured the Purist king. Scorched is tasked with interrogating him and uncovering his plans. She's been told he's dangerous and corrupt, but as their conversations continue, it becomes clear they share a past. With every interaction, more of Scorched's forgotten memories begin to return.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The concept was unique, the story was easy to follow, and I found myself invested in uncovering the truth alongside Scorched. I'm excited to see where the story goes next and will definitely be picking up book two when it's released!
⭐️ Available now on Kindle Unlimited.
This story follows Scorched, the king's executioner. She carries out his orders without question while enduring his constant manipulation and criticism. The dynamic immediately gave me Gild vibes.
Scorched also suffers from memory loss and can only remember the last few years of her life. She's been told she pushed herself to the point of burnout and is lucky to have survived.
Everything changes when a prisoner is captured the Purist king. Scorched is tasked with interrogating him and uncovering his plans. She's been told he's dangerous and corrupt, but as their conversations continue, it becomes clear they share a past. With every interaction, more of Scorched's forgotten memories begin to return.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The concept was unique, the story was easy to follow, and I found myself invested in uncovering the truth alongside Scorched. I'm excited to see where the story goes next and will definitely be picking up book two when it's released!
⭐️ Available now on Kindle Unlimited.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was very blessed to be given an ARC of Pak’s debut novel! Did I consume this book or did it consume me? I finished it within 3 days DURING FINALS WEEK?!?!
I loved the character’s pov we follow throughout the book and it was fun to learn things as she did. I also enjoyed how you were immediately dropped into the story and world building happened along the way. That being said, I would’ve liked a little bit more detail on the actual kingdoms and the idea of some people displaying power and some people not.
I also really loved that there were clear twists that kept me involved in the story, but also surprises that left me shocked.
The only thing that bothered me sometimes was the amount of repetitive details (i.e. what someone was wearing, what daily tasks were, etc.) but it never really took me out of the story.
I really found this to be a truly impressive debut! I am definitely looking forward to reading the sequel and seeing what’s next for these characters (maybe a dual pov in future books?👀)
I loved the character’s pov we follow throughout the book and it was fun to learn things as she did. I also enjoyed how you were immediately dropped into the story and world building happened along the way. That being said, I would’ve liked a little bit more detail on the actual kingdoms and the idea of some people displaying power and some people not.
I also really loved that there were clear twists that kept me involved in the story, but also surprises that left me shocked.
The only thing that bothered me sometimes was the amount of repetitive details (i.e. what someone was wearing, what daily tasks were, etc.) but it never really took me out of the story.
I really found this to be a truly impressive debut! I am definitely looking forward to reading the sequel and seeing what’s next for these characters (maybe a dual pov in future books?👀)
June 8, 2026
Three years ago, Scorch losses her memory and King Silas remains by her side to make her feel worthy and wanted. Till the Dark Prince comes along. Scorch starts to have these painful visions that she doesn’t understand. Come to find out they aren’t visions, they are her memories. Memories of the life she had before.
Personally I am on the fence still about this book. It started out slow but things began to pick up. I love how original the book is, but some things just felt left out in my opinion. I didn’t get to connect to the characters as much as I would have liked to. They just felt, there. I was also confused about the Plagued Ones. Im not sure if that was left a mystery on purpose and we find out in book two? But I wish I got a little something more on the topic before the book ended.
Now the relationship between Scorched and the Dark Prince is to die for! The yearning! I kept wanting to know what would happen next between them. For all the “secrets” to unfold.
Spice level: none
Personally I am on the fence still about this book. It started out slow but things began to pick up. I love how original the book is, but some things just felt left out in my opinion. I didn’t get to connect to the characters as much as I would have liked to. They just felt, there. I was also confused about the Plagued Ones. Im not sure if that was left a mystery on purpose and we find out in book two? But I wish I got a little something more on the topic before the book ended.
Now the relationship between Scorched and the Dark Prince is to die for! The yearning! I kept wanting to know what would happen next between them. For all the “secrets” to unfold.
Spice level: none
June 17, 2026
I had the honor of getting this book as an ARC.
The story starts with Scorch who can only remember the 3 most recent years of her life. She is an assassin for the king, killing traitors mercilessly without question because of her loyalty. A prisoner known as the dark prince is captured and she is ordered to interrogate him to find information about the rebel citizens called "purists".
Throughout several interrogations she soon begins to discover that not only does he know her but also knows the king is controlling her. She also finds herself falling for him as he gives her memories of her life before the years she can remember. He shows her that they were lovers.
In the midst of all the above events, the king also has her investigating a plague that is speaking amongst the townspeople. She soon finds out that everything is interconnected and it leads to a fight and a chase that ends in a cliff hanger.
I absolutely loved this book. Very well written. The story flowed well and I was hooked from the first page!!! I cant wait for the next book to release!!!
The story starts with Scorch who can only remember the 3 most recent years of her life. She is an assassin for the king, killing traitors mercilessly without question because of her loyalty. A prisoner known as the dark prince is captured and she is ordered to interrogate him to find information about the rebel citizens called "purists".
Throughout several interrogations she soon begins to discover that not only does he know her but also knows the king is controlling her. She also finds herself falling for him as he gives her memories of her life before the years she can remember. He shows her that they were lovers.
In the midst of all the above events, the king also has her investigating a plague that is speaking amongst the townspeople. She soon finds out that everything is interconnected and it leads to a fight and a chase that ends in a cliff hanger.
I absolutely loved this book. Very well written. The story flowed well and I was hooked from the first page!!! I cant wait for the next book to release!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 7, 2026
Thank you so much to the author for an advanced copy of this book!
Scorch is the King’s executioner. She’s under his control. What he says goes, and she remembers nothing beyond the past 3 years. She has golden powers.. and meets the Dark Prince who’s imprisoned in the dungeon and she’s tasked to interrogate him.
I loved the descriptions in this book, the world building and loved all the characters and their little developments and interactions. You could say I was a LITTLEEEEE frustrated with Scorch at times, the way she acted and things she did after having warnings not to do so… and with the little hints dropped here and there throughout did figure out early on who she ‘really was’ which I kinda hoped would be a big OMG moment towards the end.
The abrupt end kinda got me too, but it really made me excited to eventually read book 2 when it comes out🥰
Again thanks so much for this ARC✨
Scorch is the King’s executioner. She’s under his control. What he says goes, and she remembers nothing beyond the past 3 years. She has golden powers.. and meets the Dark Prince who’s imprisoned in the dungeon and she’s tasked to interrogate him.
I loved the descriptions in this book, the world building and loved all the characters and their little developments and interactions. You could say I was a LITTLEEEEE frustrated with Scorch at times, the way she acted and things she did after having warnings not to do so… and with the little hints dropped here and there throughout did figure out early on who she ‘really was’ which I kinda hoped would be a big OMG moment towards the end.
The abrupt end kinda got me too, but it really made me excited to eventually read book 2 when it comes out🥰
Again thanks so much for this ARC✨
Review of advance copy received from Author
I will preface this review with not being a big fantasy reader, so take my opinions lightly. This was a fantasy book through and through we hit all the major fantasy tropes that you expect. I think the writing was good, but there was times I feel that simple or unimportant events were overly explained and detailed which frustrates me on occasion. The FMC seemingly being unable to piece together the pretty obvious hints being given to her was another point of contention that made me a bit crazy (but I feel that this is common in fantasy writing). I think the characters and plot are interesting and well developed throughout the story with each being distinct and intriguing in their own right. There is some romantic tension but as is mentioned this book has no spice at all so don’t crack it open hoping for spice. It also finishes on a cliffhanger
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
I received this as an ARC from the author.
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
I received this as an ARC from the author.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you so much to the author for the eARC.
This debut indie fantasy romance was such a great read I’m already wanting book 2!!
This book had such an interesting take on the world, magic, and character dynamics.
The FMC, Scorch, is the king’s executioner and one day they capture the dark prince and Scorch is now tasked to interrogate the prisoner. She also is investigating the plague in the kingdom.
The backstory and secrets that Scorch is uncovering made this story unravel at a great pace.
The king and scorch’s dynamic gave me Auren and king Midas vibes .. iykyk
The ending truly ends on a crazy cliffhanger!!
The MMC yearns for her so much so that it hurts!
Something’s that I found to pull me out of the story was there were parts I felt were by over explained, or the twist was so obvious but the FMC still didn’t see it. By the end we do come to get a better understanding, hoping to see more growth in book 2 for her!
This debut indie fantasy romance was such a great read I’m already wanting book 2!!
This book had such an interesting take on the world, magic, and character dynamics.
The FMC, Scorch, is the king’s executioner and one day they capture the dark prince and Scorch is now tasked to interrogate the prisoner. She also is investigating the plague in the kingdom.
The backstory and secrets that Scorch is uncovering made this story unravel at a great pace.
The king and scorch’s dynamic gave me Auren and king Midas vibes .. iykyk
The ending truly ends on a crazy cliffhanger!!
The MMC yearns for her so much so that it hurts!
Something’s that I found to pull me out of the story was there were parts I felt were by over explained, or the twist was so obvious but the FMC still didn’t see it. By the end we do come to get a better understanding, hoping to see more growth in book 2 for her!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I couldn’t put it down! I received Scorched by Kaylyn Pak as an ARC yesterday. I finished it today. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!
Written in first person, you meet Scorch, the king’s executioner. Her face was ruined three years ago when she overextended her magic and it backfired, “scorching” her. She was saved by the king who nursed her back to health and now cares for her, despite her disfigurement. She has no memories of her life before being saved by the king.
She isn’t just the king’s executioner; she’s also one of his investigators. A plague of corruption has been destroying those who possess magic. She has been tasked with finding the cause of the infection. How is it passed from person to person? Will there ever be a cure?
This is an engaging story with a unique magic system, clean romance and mystery. A must read for anyone who loves fantasy romance!
Written in first person, you meet Scorch, the king’s executioner. Her face was ruined three years ago when she overextended her magic and it backfired, “scorching” her. She was saved by the king who nursed her back to health and now cares for her, despite her disfigurement. She has no memories of her life before being saved by the king.
She isn’t just the king’s executioner; she’s also one of his investigators. A plague of corruption has been destroying those who possess magic. She has been tasked with finding the cause of the infection. How is it passed from person to person? Will there ever be a cure?
This is an engaging story with a unique magic system, clean romance and mystery. A must read for anyone who loves fantasy romance!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC from the author.
I enjoyed Scorched overall! For a debut novel, it had a lot of interesting ideas and mystery woven throughout, from the FMC’s lost memories, to the prisoner, the plague, and the weird touchy king (the one Scorch serves who gave me the ick).
It did take me a little while to fully settle into this new world, but I found myself curious and wanting answers. Even though some parts were predictable (the book was marketed as ToG x Alchemised inspired so I clocked all the clues right away!), I had a good time with it and finished the book in one day!
Book 1 ended in a cliffhanger!!! I’m definitely excited to see where book two goes!
If you're looking for a straightforward, closed-door Romantasy read, consider Scorched!
And.. Congratulations on your debut Romantasy novel, Kaylyn Pak!
I enjoyed Scorched overall! For a debut novel, it had a lot of interesting ideas and mystery woven throughout, from the FMC’s lost memories, to the prisoner, the plague, and the weird touchy king (the one Scorch serves who gave me the ick).
It did take me a little while to fully settle into this new world, but I found myself curious and wanting answers. Even though some parts were predictable (the book was marketed as ToG x Alchemised inspired so I clocked all the clues right away!), I had a good time with it and finished the book in one day!
Book 1 ended in a cliffhanger!!! I’m definitely excited to see where book two goes!
If you're looking for a straightforward, closed-door Romantasy read, consider Scorched!
And.. Congratulations on your debut Romantasy novel, Kaylyn Pak!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 15, 2026
Thank you to the author for an eARC of this novel prior to its release!
This book was very well developed for a debut novel! I loved the complexity of the characters, and there was a very interesting magic system I loved reading about! I also love books that have a “mind block” that the main character eventually frees herself from and slowly gives more answers as the plot thickens.
The only reason this is 3 stars instead of four is because of the pacing. It felt so slow to me, especially the romance. The yearning gets to be a lot after pages and pages of not understanding why, and I just wish it would have been a bit earlier in the plot for the FMC and the MMC to figure things out.
Overall, I definitely enjoyed this book, and am very interested to see where the author takes the story in the sequel!
This book was very well developed for a debut novel! I loved the complexity of the characters, and there was a very interesting magic system I loved reading about! I also love books that have a “mind block” that the main character eventually frees herself from and slowly gives more answers as the plot thickens.
The only reason this is 3 stars instead of four is because of the pacing. It felt so slow to me, especially the romance. The yearning gets to be a lot after pages and pages of not understanding why, and I just wish it would have been a bit earlier in the plot for the FMC and the MMC to figure things out.
Overall, I definitely enjoyed this book, and am very interested to see where the author takes the story in the sequel!
Review of advance copy received from Autorin bzw. Autor
I really wanted to like this book. I was really honoured to get my first ARC. The tropes and blurb really hit many of my checks.
It started strong with a dark and powerful FMC, lots of secrets and intrigues. The MMC felt at first like a warm blanket, his devotion and love endless.
But in the second half the story-telling style was too difficult for me to follow.
There were lots of too detailed descriptions, repetitive romantic scenes and similar actions. Scenes where she visited someone ended too abruptly and felt a bit artificial. FMC was strong in the first chapters and then rapidly turned into a scared child (but she had so much potential!) The plot twists were nice but over explained.
The story has potential and the world and magic system are interesting. I wish the author all the best with the second book! Trust in your characters and let them be harsher on their stances.
It started strong with a dark and powerful FMC, lots of secrets and intrigues. The MMC felt at first like a warm blanket, his devotion and love endless.
But in the second half the story-telling style was too difficult for me to follow.
There were lots of too detailed descriptions, repetitive romantic scenes and similar actions. Scenes where she visited someone ended too abruptly and felt a bit artificial. FMC was strong in the first chapters and then rapidly turned into a scared child (but she had so much potential!) The plot twists were nice but over explained.
The story has potential and the world and magic system are interesting. I wish the author all the best with the second book! Trust in your characters and let them be harsher on their stances.
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🫑; closed door
This book had me hooked instantly, we are quickly introduced to the FMC. Scorch is the kings executioner who only remembers the last 3 years of her life. She is completely morally gray and does the kings bidding without a second thought until she starts interrogating a new prisoner. She starts to slowly get small memories of her life back. The plot from start to finish kept me intrigued. Throughout this book, the world building was very descriptive maybe at times over descriptive/a little repetitive, but sooo interesting. I enjoyed reading about the magic system, and runic magic. The yearning and love from the MMC is top tier! ♥️ I’m excited to read the next book because that ending 😯
Thank you to the author Kaylyn Pak & publishers for the opportunity to read this ARC!
🫑; closed door
This book had me hooked instantly, we are quickly introduced to the FMC. Scorch is the kings executioner who only remembers the last 3 years of her life. She is completely morally gray and does the kings bidding without a second thought until she starts interrogating a new prisoner. She starts to slowly get small memories of her life back. The plot from start to finish kept me intrigued. Throughout this book, the world building was very descriptive maybe at times over descriptive/a little repetitive, but sooo interesting. I enjoyed reading about the magic system, and runic magic. The yearning and love from the MMC is top tier! ♥️ I’m excited to read the next book because that ending 😯
Thank you to the author Kaylyn Pak & publishers for the opportunity to read this ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Do you ever start a book and immediately know it’s going to be 4 or 5 stars?
Scorched is the debut fantasy novel by author Kaylyn Pak. The story is written in first person and you follow Scorch, the king’s executioner. The thing about Scorch is… 3 years ago, something happened and she lost all of her memories. She apparently “overused” her magic, which turned one of her golden eyes black and scarred her face with black veins coming out of that eye.
Who was there to pick up the pieces? King Silas! How kind! He definitely did it out of the goodness of his heart and not because he had some other motive. [/sarcasm]
As the King’s executioner, she is tasked with interrogating a prisoner, the king of the Purists - a group of people who, according to King Silas, use corrupt magic and want to hurt everyone.
But it turns out… the prisoner knows more about Scorch than she knows about herself.
MY THOUGHTS:
My FAVORITE part of this entire book was the worldbuilding. The detail that was given to the land, the culture, the magic system, felt so intentional - and that is one of my favorite things about fantasy books. Even without having all the info, you can tell that everything has a reason for being the way it is. I literally had to restart the read because I knew I would miss stuff and I wanted to take notes.
The whole lost-memories idea was so fun for me because I FELT LIKE SCORCH, trying to figure out her own life. I felt like a little detective. I was skeptical of everyone; if they opened their mouth, I didn’t trust them. This book had me looking for little patterns everywhere and more than a little frustrated when Scorch didn’t immediately pick up on those patterns.
My only complaint is that the writing felt a tad basic at times, a little too straightforward. But it wasn’t so much that it pulled me out of the story because I was so hooked by the premise and the worldbuilding.
This is a CLEAN romance, which isn’t always my cup of tea, but the yearning in this book was impeccable. Literally the definition of yearning.
It is an easy read to get through in a sitting or two, and could be enjoyed by all kinds of readers; I get the vibe that this series will be great for those who love a clean magic/mystery/overcome-the-system type of story without it being too complicated or too simple for people across the spectrum to enjoy... but the sheer possibilities for the remainder of the story are going to keep me watching Kaylyn Pak’s page for a sequel.
5 STARS.
Scorched is the debut fantasy novel by author Kaylyn Pak. The story is written in first person and you follow Scorch, the king’s executioner. The thing about Scorch is… 3 years ago, something happened and she lost all of her memories. She apparently “overused” her magic, which turned one of her golden eyes black and scarred her face with black veins coming out of that eye.
Who was there to pick up the pieces? King Silas! How kind! He definitely did it out of the goodness of his heart and not because he had some other motive. [/sarcasm]
As the King’s executioner, she is tasked with interrogating a prisoner, the king of the Purists - a group of people who, according to King Silas, use corrupt magic and want to hurt everyone.
But it turns out… the prisoner knows more about Scorch than she knows about herself.
MY THOUGHTS:
My FAVORITE part of this entire book was the worldbuilding. The detail that was given to the land, the culture, the magic system, felt so intentional - and that is one of my favorite things about fantasy books. Even without having all the info, you can tell that everything has a reason for being the way it is. I literally had to restart the read because I knew I would miss stuff and I wanted to take notes.
The whole lost-memories idea was so fun for me because I FELT LIKE SCORCH, trying to figure out her own life. I felt like a little detective. I was skeptical of everyone; if they opened their mouth, I didn’t trust them. This book had me looking for little patterns everywhere and more than a little frustrated when Scorch didn’t immediately pick up on those patterns.
My only complaint is that the writing felt a tad basic at times, a little too straightforward. But it wasn’t so much that it pulled me out of the story because I was so hooked by the premise and the worldbuilding.
This is a CLEAN romance, which isn’t always my cup of tea, but the yearning in this book was impeccable. Literally the definition of yearning.
It is an easy read to get through in a sitting or two, and could be enjoyed by all kinds of readers; I get the vibe that this series will be great for those who love a clean magic/mystery/overcome-the-system type of story without it being too complicated or too simple for people across the spectrum to enjoy... but the sheer possibilities for the remainder of the story are going to keep me watching Kaylyn Pak’s page for a sequel.
5 STARS.
June 2, 2026
Thank you so much to the author for letting me read this as an ARC.
While I don’t like spoiling things on reviews - here’s what I can say…
Each of the characters (besides the bad ones) are likeable from very early on once you meet them- even the ones that might confuse you at times.
I had a lot of fun learning things as the main character was learning and figuring them out as well. I feel like the lost memory theme is such a fun way of world building that makes it easy to learn about fantasy worlds in a way that isn’t too diluted or over complicated and this book does very well on that aspect.
On the flip which is both kind criticism and a compliment… I need more- I want more. I need a prequel and many sequels to know all the details of the love story before the loss of memory and what happens next.
I did truly enjoy this story and can’t wait for more!
While I don’t like spoiling things on reviews - here’s what I can say…
Each of the characters (besides the bad ones) are likeable from very early on once you meet them- even the ones that might confuse you at times.
I had a lot of fun learning things as the main character was learning and figuring them out as well. I feel like the lost memory theme is such a fun way of world building that makes it easy to learn about fantasy worlds in a way that isn’t too diluted or over complicated and this book does very well on that aspect.
On the flip which is both kind criticism and a compliment… I need more- I want more. I need a prequel and many sequels to know all the details of the love story before the loss of memory and what happens next.
I did truly enjoy this story and can’t wait for more!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I just want to say thank you to the author for sending me the ARC of this book!
Scorch is King Silas's executioner, investigator, and interrogator. She only remembers the last 3 years of her life after the king saved her life after she overused her powers and scorched herself. When King Silas brings in the Dark Prince, Scorch is tasked with interrogating him. As she starts questioning him she slowly starts getting her memories back. All the while she has to figure out what's causing the plague to all the magic users in the village.
It does start off kinda slow, but I quite enjoyed this book, I finished this book in 3 or 4 days and it usually takes me MONTHS to finish a book. I couldn't put it down.
Scorch is King Silas's executioner, investigator, and interrogator. She only remembers the last 3 years of her life after the king saved her life after she overused her powers and scorched herself. When King Silas brings in the Dark Prince, Scorch is tasked with interrogating him. As she starts questioning him she slowly starts getting her memories back. All the while she has to figure out what's causing the plague to all the magic users in the village.
It does start off kinda slow, but I quite enjoyed this book, I finished this book in 3 or 4 days and it usually takes me MONTHS to finish a book. I couldn't put it down.
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
No spice
I really enjoyed this book and honestly didn’t want to put it down… but, ya know, mom life 😂
This story kept me constantly guessing and coming up with theories about what was really going on and what might happen next. I loved unraveling the mystery alongside Scorch and trying to piece everything together.
While this is a romantasy without spice, I genuinely didn’t miss it. There was so much happening that the story completely carried itself.
That ending though… total cliffhanger 😭😂 I need book 2 ASAP. I felt frustrated, sad, and angry right alongside Scorch as she uncovered pieces of the truth and struggled to make sense of everything happening around her. I cannot wait to see where the story goes next.
No spice
I really enjoyed this book and honestly didn’t want to put it down… but, ya know, mom life 😂
This story kept me constantly guessing and coming up with theories about what was really going on and what might happen next. I loved unraveling the mystery alongside Scorch and trying to piece everything together.
While this is a romantasy without spice, I genuinely didn’t miss it. There was so much happening that the story completely carried itself.
That ending though… total cliffhanger 😭😂 I need book 2 ASAP. I felt frustrated, sad, and angry right alongside Scorch as she uncovered pieces of the truth and struggled to make sense of everything happening around her. I cannot wait to see where the story goes next.
June 5, 2026
That cliffhanger at the end!
A romantasy that involves a girl called Sorched where half her face is burned due to the over exertion of her powers but the reasons why are yet to be revealed. The beginning had me a little frustrated with the FMC but I know it’s part of her character personality at that moment in time and as she finds out more about her past, you really see her evolve to who she really is before all the lies and secrets and there seems to be lots of hidden truths yet to be discovered.
The magic system and fantasy world of this book is all very easy to understand which I love and enjoy. Love a romantasy that is all about the story, the characters, the obstacles and the romance without the focus on spice!
I can’t wait for book 2 to see where the story takes us next!
A romantasy that involves a girl called Sorched where half her face is burned due to the over exertion of her powers but the reasons why are yet to be revealed. The beginning had me a little frustrated with the FMC but I know it’s part of her character personality at that moment in time and as she finds out more about her past, you really see her evolve to who she really is before all the lies and secrets and there seems to be lots of hidden truths yet to be discovered.
The magic system and fantasy world of this book is all very easy to understand which I love and enjoy. Love a romantasy that is all about the story, the characters, the obstacles and the romance without the focus on spice!
I can’t wait for book 2 to see where the story takes us next!
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