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Midnight Magic
Few illusions are more effective than the ones you make for yourself.
A second-class citizen with a shattered heart, Vimika is ready to start her life over. But as a freelance wizard in Atvalia, that's easier said than done. So when she's offered a job that could afford her that new life several times over, what choice does she have but to take it? Yes, it involves tracking down something that is either impossible or highly illegal, but money solves everyone else's problems, why not hers?
Because no deception is more powerful than self-deception.
Now cut off from her magic in the middle of a job she should never have taken, Vimika must confront herself in more ways than one. Trapped alone with a wizard out of time, she'll have to fight not only the illusions keeping them imprisoned but the ones guarding her heart. Failure might trap them both forever, while success could grant them a freedom neither has ever known.
Or get them killed.
At least she'd never have to wake up with a hangover again.
A second-class citizen with a shattered heart, Vimika is ready to start her life over. But as a freelance wizard in Atvalia, that's easier said than done. So when she's offered a job that could afford her that new life several times over, what choice does she have but to take it? Yes, it involves tracking down something that is either impossible or highly illegal, but money solves everyone else's problems, why not hers?
Because no deception is more powerful than self-deception.
Now cut off from her magic in the middle of a job she should never have taken, Vimika must confront herself in more ways than one. Trapped alone with a wizard out of time, she'll have to fight not only the illusions keeping them imprisoned but the ones guarding her heart. Failure might trap them both forever, while success could grant them a freedom neither has ever known.
Or get them killed.
At least she'd never have to wake up with a hangover again.
250 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 8, 2020
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About the author
Cameron Darrow
13 books27 followersI write fantastical books about women who love other women that are very much character-driven, told in their unique voices. I was born in a different century in a different country, so I write a lot about characters who live far from where they were born and stand out a bit. Go figure!
I'm the author Midnight Magic, one of the Alumita fantasy lesbian romance anthology, which presents fantasy stories from across cultures over thousands of years that don't ask if women can love each other, only how. Kissy bits and magic! I've also written the (complete) From the Ashes of Victory series, an historical urban fantasy set just after the close of WWI. It's got witches, friendship, found family, trial, error, themes about loss and rebuilding, and forging your own path in a world that would rather you didn’t. If you like your paranormal mysteries with a historical twist and a laugh or two, then I have The Dizzy Dixon Mysteries as well! Vampires and werewolves roaming free in Britain after WWII means someone is going to die. And only the expert on the parallel dimension they came from can figure out who did it!
If you like your vampires vamp-y, witches that love science, or love stories that might also make you laugh, I hope you’ll find something you’ll like!
I'm the author Midnight Magic, one of the Alumita fantasy lesbian romance anthology, which presents fantasy stories from across cultures over thousands of years that don't ask if women can love each other, only how. Kissy bits and magic! I've also written the (complete) From the Ashes of Victory series, an historical urban fantasy set just after the close of WWI. It's got witches, friendship, found family, trial, error, themes about loss and rebuilding, and forging your own path in a world that would rather you didn’t. If you like your paranormal mysteries with a historical twist and a laugh or two, then I have The Dizzy Dixon Mysteries as well! Vampires and werewolves roaming free in Britain after WWII means someone is going to die. And only the expert on the parallel dimension they came from can figure out who did it!
If you like your vampires vamp-y, witches that love science, or love stories that might also make you laugh, I hope you’ll find something you’ll like!
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June 25, 2020
3.50 Stars. This was a good read. My first time reading a book by Darrow and it won’t be my last. While this is fantasy I would actually call this historical-fantasy. It’s a less common genre but this book fits nicely in it. The story was interesting and different which I always appreciate.
This is a story about Vimika, a wizard that leads a tough life. Most wizards are treated poorly and Vimika makes what little money she can by finding lost pets or keeping rats out of food stocks. Vimika longs for a life of solitude, in peace, and without criticism. When she is asked by one of the richest families in the country to find a lost rare pet, Vimika can’t pass up the amount of gold even though she is suspicious. What Vimika finds will change her life forever and might even take it, but there is also the chance that Vimika might find love again.
I do have to say I struggle a bit in the beginning. The writing style of the book took me a while to get used to. This is an indie book and I did notice a few edit mistakes, but the book was well written, I just had to get used to it. I think it was around the 30% mark that the book really clicked for me. The reading became much more comfortable and I got into the story more.
I liked both main characters and the romance between them. The relationship was pretty insta-lusty, but I was glad that it took much longer for the characters to really connect and become something more. Both character had baggage they had to overcome to truly love each other and I thought it was well done.
I was impressed by the magic system Darrow built in. I thought she did a good job especially considering this is a pretty quick read. I also liked that there was a good twist. It is one you might figure out beforehand but it was still a fun twist to have. The ending was also satisfying which I was glad about since I was a little worried.
I would recommend this to historic-fantasy and fantasy fans. I don’t know if this was done on purpose but it felt like a reimagined and fantastical Rapunzel retelling to me. This book is currently on Kindle Unlimited.
A copy was given to me from https://lezreviewbooks.com for an honest review.
This is a story about Vimika, a wizard that leads a tough life. Most wizards are treated poorly and Vimika makes what little money she can by finding lost pets or keeping rats out of food stocks. Vimika longs for a life of solitude, in peace, and without criticism. When she is asked by one of the richest families in the country to find a lost rare pet, Vimika can’t pass up the amount of gold even though she is suspicious. What Vimika finds will change her life forever and might even take it, but there is also the chance that Vimika might find love again.
I do have to say I struggle a bit in the beginning. The writing style of the book took me a while to get used to. This is an indie book and I did notice a few edit mistakes, but the book was well written, I just had to get used to it. I think it was around the 30% mark that the book really clicked for me. The reading became much more comfortable and I got into the story more.
I liked both main characters and the romance between them. The relationship was pretty insta-lusty, but I was glad that it took much longer for the characters to really connect and become something more. Both character had baggage they had to overcome to truly love each other and I thought it was well done.
I was impressed by the magic system Darrow built in. I thought she did a good job especially considering this is a pretty quick read. I also liked that there was a good twist. It is one you might figure out beforehand but it was still a fun twist to have. The ending was also satisfying which I was glad about since I was a little worried.
I would recommend this to historic-fantasy and fantasy fans. I don’t know if this was done on purpose but it felt like a reimagined and fantastical Rapunzel retelling to me. This book is currently on Kindle Unlimited.
A copy was given to me from https://lezreviewbooks.com for an honest review.
August 16, 2021
Okay read.
In this world, witches are shunned but also treated as a necessary evil by the general public to take care of those pesky items that can't be treated regularly. Why? That's what this story reveals as Vimika takes on a job that leads her to an unexpected place...and relationship.
The book was interesting and entertaining enough. There are some funny lines and the overall tone is on the lighter, sweet side. However, I also didn't see a driving force, like an impending deadline, to give the story the extra oomph I needed and was ultimately left with some questions.
That said, the twist was really good so well done there.
3.5 stars
In this world, witches are shunned but also treated as a necessary evil by the general public to take care of those pesky items that can't be treated regularly. Why? That's what this story reveals as Vimika takes on a job that leads her to an unexpected place...and relationship.
The book was interesting and entertaining enough. There are some funny lines and the overall tone is on the lighter, sweet side. However, I also didn't see a driving force, like an impending deadline, to give the story the extra oomph I needed and was ultimately left with some questions.
That said, the twist was really good so well done there.
3.5 stars
July 11, 2020
This was such a fun delight of whimsy and magic!
We first meet Vimika choking on her own miscast spell, and her wizard hat burning. Later she's drunk and finding cats for coin to get more drink. She's hilarious but sad, too. Having been used and hurt from being an outcast in this world where magic is tightly regulated, and those who practice it seen as pariahs. Except when people want something, of course.
She is employed to find a gold fennec fox for a rich noble family, delighted at the thought of the payment this will bring. But she soon discovers so much more as she tracks it down.
She discovers in an enchanted forest, a girl. Not just any girl though, as the story you will have to read will reveal!
Aurelai is naive yet strong from centuries of loneliness in her magical snare. The two find love and comfort, and so much more in the mysterious locale.
A humorous and touching story I highly recommend to fantasy lesfic fans!
We first meet Vimika choking on her own miscast spell, and her wizard hat burning. Later she's drunk and finding cats for coin to get more drink. She's hilarious but sad, too. Having been used and hurt from being an outcast in this world where magic is tightly regulated, and those who practice it seen as pariahs. Except when people want something, of course.
She is employed to find a gold fennec fox for a rich noble family, delighted at the thought of the payment this will bring. But she soon discovers so much more as she tracks it down.
She discovers in an enchanted forest, a girl. Not just any girl though, as the story you will have to read will reveal!
Aurelai is naive yet strong from centuries of loneliness in her magical snare. The two find love and comfort, and so much more in the mysterious locale.
A humorous and touching story I highly recommend to fantasy lesfic fans!
February 1, 2021
Rich in imagination and raw in emotion this is an awesome love story set in a fantasy world.
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May 18, 2021
A quite enjoyable read, with some good writing, two likable main characters and a cute romance.
This was a nice breeze of fresh air in a string of bad reads I encountered recently, and I am very grateful for it. It was a bit shorter than I would have wanted, but the plot was concluded nicely, I just wish to read more of it.
The plot twist near the end was foreshadowed just enough without being too in-your-face, which I appreciate, and its problems and resolution where both understandable and resolved in a satisfying way, without too much ridiculous drama to draw out the ending.
I had some minor issues, including one or two editing misses, some pacing problems in the middle and a bit needlessly cluttered writing in the beginning.
As a big fan of Sir Terry Pratchett, I feel like this book hinders itself by the comparison. Especially in the beginning, the whimsical writing style is very dense, to the point where it got a bit annoying to read. Oversaturation of this kind of wordplay and turn of phrase can get more annoying than charming, so the middle, when this was toned down somewhat, was much more pleasant. My favorite was (paraphrased) "(...) a look so sheepish you could have spun it into a blanket", but there's some clever work in here. A bit less would have felt more natural, I feel, but that's a matter of taste.
Also, aside from the turns of phrase, it doesn't feel much like a Pterry book to me, neither in the feel of the setting or the characters. Again, not a bad thing, just a bit curious with the comparison.
I hope the author writes more in this setting, because I feel it had a lot of potential.
A very minor pet peeve I have was a couple moments near the end, where the couple gave each other nicknames, and it felt the need to give "Prince" and "Princess" to the rescuer and rescuee, respectively, which gives me vietnam-style flashbacks to the time when wlw manga with its stereotyped rigid gender roles was the only widely available content with lesbian pairings, but that is a bit nitpicky.
This was a nice breeze of fresh air in a string of bad reads I encountered recently, and I am very grateful for it. It was a bit shorter than I would have wanted, but the plot was concluded nicely, I just wish to read more of it.
The plot twist near the end was foreshadowed just enough without being too in-your-face, which I appreciate, and its problems and resolution where both understandable and resolved in a satisfying way, without too much ridiculous drama to draw out the ending.
I had some minor issues, including one or two editing misses, some pacing problems in the middle and a bit needlessly cluttered writing in the beginning.
As a big fan of Sir Terry Pratchett, I feel like this book hinders itself by the comparison. Especially in the beginning, the whimsical writing style is very dense, to the point where it got a bit annoying to read. Oversaturation of this kind of wordplay and turn of phrase can get more annoying than charming, so the middle, when this was toned down somewhat, was much more pleasant. My favorite was (paraphrased) "(...) a look so sheepish you could have spun it into a blanket", but there's some clever work in here. A bit less would have felt more natural, I feel, but that's a matter of taste.
Also, aside from the turns of phrase, it doesn't feel much like a Pterry book to me, neither in the feel of the setting or the characters. Again, not a bad thing, just a bit curious with the comparison.
I hope the author writes more in this setting, because I feel it had a lot of potential.
A very minor pet peeve I have was a couple moments near the end, where the couple gave each other nicknames, and it felt the need to give "Prince" and "Princess" to the rescuer and rescuee, respectively, which gives me vietnam-style flashbacks to the time when wlw manga with its stereotyped rigid gender roles was the only widely available content with lesbian pairings, but that is a bit nitpicky.
May 23, 2022
While I enjoyed the overall story, I have to admit I skimmed over some of the worldbuilding. I think the writing style threw me off, but once I got used to it, I couldn’t put it down. The story arc was an entertaining one. The beginning introduces us to the world and to Vimika, one of the leads. She’s a wizard who lives under a tavern and doesn’t seem to have much going for her until a wealthy noblewoman hires her to find a missing pet. On this search, she meets Aurelai who lives alone in a mysterious magic-locked clearing in a mysterious forest. That’s the bones of the story, but it’s the relationship the women form while getting to know each other and figuring out the magic that made this so interesting. There are some twists and turns, including one big twist that creates tension and a turning point.
May 14, 2023
There is something special and magical in the way that Cameron Darrow writes - there is prose, and then there is prose. Yes, as is said in the synopsis, it has that feel that you get when reading Terry Prachett, but she has definitely made it into something of her own - words that paint a magical, beautiful take, take you on a journey and make you stare in wonder.
And this, very much, is a beautiful and magical tale - of two woman in different situations seeking escaping, but perhaps they are looking for more than that as well, and when circumstance bring them together, they find more than was initially thought. It is a tale of love and accceptance, of facing the truth about yourself, and grasping what truly is the most important to you. It takes place in a wonderfully woven world, where things aren't always fair or nice, but one in which they can still make their place. And Cameron's words really do bring it all to life. And the intimate moments are done so well as well, and there is something special in the way that wizards get to interact.
The very much was a highly enjoyable story, and even if it is a fantasy tale, it is one in which you can relate to the characters, feel what they are going through, and accompany them on their journey. An absolutely wonderful story!
And this, very much, is a beautiful and magical tale - of two woman in different situations seeking escaping, but perhaps they are looking for more than that as well, and when circumstance bring them together, they find more than was initially thought. It is a tale of love and accceptance, of facing the truth about yourself, and grasping what truly is the most important to you. It takes place in a wonderfully woven world, where things aren't always fair or nice, but one in which they can still make their place. And Cameron's words really do bring it all to life. And the intimate moments are done so well as well, and there is something special in the way that wizards get to interact.
The very much was a highly enjoyable story, and even if it is a fantasy tale, it is one in which you can relate to the characters, feel what they are going through, and accompany them on their journey. An absolutely wonderful story!
July 23, 2020
This author certainly deserves the highest of fives because they gave me a captivating story with beguiling wizards, ancient and powerful spells and unbelievable magical creatures. I’m not ashamed to admit that I was living my best life when I tagged along with Vimika and Aurelai while they were doing everything in their power to right past wrongs. I also had a front row seat to the undeniable passion that was brewing between them. What could possibly be better than that?
February 28, 2023
Oh, how I love a sapphic magical fantasy story! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I absolutely loved Vimika and Aurelai as characters. I would highly recommend this to any magic/fantasy lovers!
August 23, 2022
2.5 / 5 Stars
Content Warning: Alcoholism, Classism, Past Genocide, Grief, Depression
I've struggled a lot with this book, even though it features a lot of stuff I'm usually a fan of.
So, for starters, this is very slow-paced. There is no urgency for anything in this book to happen or for the cast to do anything by any point in time. In fact, if they were to decide to just stop doing what they were doing, they could. Nothing would happen if they were to just life out the rest of their lifes in that house in the woods.
That's one of the reaons why the book wasn't as great. Another one is, that it uses that lack of urgency to just be very slice of life. The world-building is very intense and very informative. It's absolutly needed to get the book, but it's still a lot at times and it's taking a lot of time to lay the foundation you need to understand and appreciate the book. Which means, that the plot of the book takes about 30% to actually beginn and even then it's kind of still not going anywhere.
The next 60% of the book are character-focused, slice of live, magical realism stuff that I can enjoy, but didn't in this particular case.
Vimika doesn't change just like that. She has a long arc and a great payoff. And the book is also trying really hard to build a connection between our two main leads Vimika & Aurelia. Which, yeah, they are forced to spend time together, the attraction they feel isn't forced either, their conversations flow real nice and their motives make sense. And yet, I still couldn't connect with this book, because, of two reasons:
1. The slice of life made up most of the book
2. The slice of life went on for too long.
Had this book been shorter, then I might have been able to connect with it more. Or maybe not, I'm uncertain. I just know, that it felt like neverending.
The twist was great in the sense that, I was seeing it coming from mile away and I was BEGGING the book to pull it off. If it hadn't, I would have felt cheated. Lucky for me, it did make the twist happend and it didn't try to be cheeky about it. It listed all the obvious forshadowing and was like "duuh, I wasn't trying to hide it, I thought you knew" and I did, and I'm glad we're on the same page about it.
The moral conflict at the end was nicely done, even though I feel like I would have sided with a certain other character.
All in all, I do appreciate what the book is trying to do, but I personally couldn't really connect with it. I felt like it was missing something. It's not a bad book, but I also didn't find it to be anything special either.
Content Warning: Alcoholism, Classism, Past Genocide, Grief, Depression
I've struggled a lot with this book, even though it features a lot of stuff I'm usually a fan of.
So, for starters, this is very slow-paced. There is no urgency for anything in this book to happen or for the cast to do anything by any point in time. In fact, if they were to decide to just stop doing what they were doing, they could. Nothing would happen if they were to just life out the rest of their lifes in that house in the woods.
That's one of the reaons why the book wasn't as great. Another one is, that it uses that lack of urgency to just be very slice of life. The world-building is very intense and very informative. It's absolutly needed to get the book, but it's still a lot at times and it's taking a lot of time to lay the foundation you need to understand and appreciate the book. Which means, that the plot of the book takes about 30% to actually beginn and even then it's kind of still not going anywhere.
The next 60% of the book are character-focused, slice of live, magical realism stuff that I can enjoy, but didn't in this particular case.
Vimika doesn't change just like that. She has a long arc and a great payoff. And the book is also trying really hard to build a connection between our two main leads Vimika & Aurelia. Which, yeah, they are forced to spend time together, the attraction they feel isn't forced either, their conversations flow real nice and their motives make sense. And yet, I still couldn't connect with this book, because, of two reasons:
1. The slice of life made up most of the book
2. The slice of life went on for too long.
Had this book been shorter, then I might have been able to connect with it more. Or maybe not, I'm uncertain. I just know, that it felt like neverending.
The twist was great in the sense that, I was seeing it coming from mile away and I was BEGGING the book to pull it off. If it hadn't, I would have felt cheated. Lucky for me, it did make the twist happend and it didn't try to be cheeky about it. It listed all the obvious forshadowing and was like "duuh, I wasn't trying to hide it, I thought you knew" and I did, and I'm glad we're on the same page about it.
The moral conflict at the end was nicely done, even though I feel like I would have sided with a certain other character.
All in all, I do appreciate what the book is trying to do, but I personally couldn't really connect with it. I felt like it was missing something. It's not a bad book, but I also didn't find it to be anything special either.
January 6, 2024
I'm beginning to realize that fantasy may not be my preferred genre. To me, many staples of the genre, often deemed essential in good fantasy, feel superfluous. Big portions of the world-building seem to have little impact on the story, feeling more like a setup for a grander adventure possibly explored in a sequel. Other readers might enjoy that, but this is not the first time I find myself skipping descriptions without missing important parts of the story.
Vimika, the wizard protagonist, embodies the typical 'down-on-her-luck' archetype, haunted by a tormented past. She receives a lucrative assignment, leading her to meet Aurelia, who is ensnared in an ancient magical cage by her deceased father. The two get to know each other, fight their demons and try to escape.
Aurelia and Vimika make a nice pair. Their dialogue and working together are fun and endearing. The steamy parts are very tasteful. Midnight Magic is overall a really nice fantasy romance.
Vimika, the wizard protagonist, embodies the typical 'down-on-her-luck' archetype, haunted by a tormented past. She receives a lucrative assignment, leading her to meet Aurelia, who is ensnared in an ancient magical cage by her deceased father. The two get to know each other, fight their demons and try to escape.
Aurelia and Vimika make a nice pair. Their dialogue and working together are fun and endearing. The steamy parts are very tasteful. Midnight Magic is overall a really nice fantasy romance.
December 14, 2020
Fun and Sweet
Very enjoyable experience all the way around! Just the right mix of sweetness and angst, and the chemistry between these two was undeniable. Very character-driven little piece, and the characters interesting and well-crafted at that, but I was honestly fascinated by the world building that took place in between moments!
Only thing I couldn't help but think at the end, though: did they get the old lady something else to fill the void? Because I still feel bad for her, even if I agree with the final decisions made and recognize it may have been a bit selfish and disingenuous on her part!
Very enjoyable experience all the way around! Just the right mix of sweetness and angst, and the chemistry between these two was undeniable. Very character-driven little piece, and the characters interesting and well-crafted at that, but I was honestly fascinated by the world building that took place in between moments!
Only thing I couldn't help but think at the end, though: did they get the old lady something else to fill the void? Because I still feel bad for her, even if I agree with the final decisions made and recognize it may have been a bit selfish and disingenuous on her part!
February 10, 2024
Amazing imaginary tour de force!
I had no idea this novel was as exciting and groundbreaking as it is. I thought it was just another Sapphic magical fantasy. But it's a creation quite unlike the norm.
The conceptual framework in which the action takes place is incredibly original. And the Sapphic love scenes are incredible. I felt like I was reading the first book in an entire new genre.
I had no idea this novel was as exciting and groundbreaking as it is. I thought it was just another Sapphic magical fantasy. But it's a creation quite unlike the norm.
The conceptual framework in which the action takes place is incredibly original. And the Sapphic love scenes are incredible. I felt like I was reading the first book in an entire new genre.
August 25, 2022
A sweet romance between two wizards, one free in body, but not in spirit and the other the reverse. Vimika and Aurelai were perfect foils for one another and it was really satisfying watching them help free each other completely after the world had tried so hard to imprison and break them. I liked the ending very much, but I wouldn't mind at all if Cameron Darrow ever wrote a sequel to this book.
November 23, 2020
A wonderful read
This year I suffered a stroke. Permanent damage resulted. Reading is my one great escape and I cannot thank authors like Cameron Darrow enough. The respite this book provided is priceless. Unique and endearing. I enjoyed every page.
This year I suffered a stroke. Permanent damage resulted. Reading is my one great escape and I cannot thank authors like Cameron Darrow enough. The respite this book provided is priceless. Unique and endearing. I enjoyed every page.
February 13, 2022
magic for sure
This is the first book I have read in this genre. I didn’t know if I would make it through but after the first couple pages, I was hooked. I found it well written and great characters from animals to dead fathers. It was a great read.
This is the first book I have read in this genre. I didn’t know if I would make it through but after the first couple pages, I was hooked. I found it well written and great characters from animals to dead fathers. It was a great read.
June 22, 2020
Can’t wait for Midnight
The characters were endearing. Who couldn’t identify with Vimika’s fears? And who wouldn’t fall for Auruelia? So glad for the ending.
The characters were endearing. Who couldn’t identify with Vimika’s fears? And who wouldn’t fall for Auruelia? So glad for the ending.
July 31, 2021
A very touching story
This story was pretty touching, two people overcoming their parts to find love in each other and escape from an indifferent world
This story was pretty touching, two people overcoming their parts to find love in each other and escape from an indifferent world
May 26, 2022
Absolutely amazing and It left me craving for more!
May 27, 2022
Holy crap
This was an adventure and a half. It held me in suspense and spat me out on the other side of unbelievable. 10/10 would recommend.
This was an adventure and a half. It held me in suspense and spat me out on the other side of unbelievable. 10/10 would recommend.
February 27, 2022
Vimika is a wizard in land where wizards are closely monitored. As a freelancer, she lives from job to job, usually trying to find lost animals. One day, she's summoned to a wealthy woman and asked to find a lost animal, who she realizes is a rare and forbidden magical creature. In following the trail of the animal, she goes into a dark forest where is confronted with frightening and upsetting illusions and then moves into a clearing with a house, where she meets Aurelie, a beautiful woman who's been confined to that area for a very long time and is hoping Vimika can set her free.
This is the first of this author's books that I've read that wasn't part of the Out of the Ashes series, which I love. This book is shorter but in some ways more complex in its world building, some of which, especially at the beginning was hard to follow. Once Vimika meets Aurelie the story becomes easier to follow and more engaging. While I prefer the historical series, I do think Darrow is a strong writer and I look forward to seeing what else she publishes.
This is the first of this author's books that I've read that wasn't part of the Out of the Ashes series, which I love. This book is shorter but in some ways more complex in its world building, some of which, especially at the beginning was hard to follow. Once Vimika meets Aurelie the story becomes easier to follow and more engaging. While I prefer the historical series, I do think Darrow is a strong writer and I look forward to seeing what else she publishes.
February 25, 2025
World building
This is an enjoyable read that you can tell is laying the ground work for a good series. This book let's you get to know the two MCs, their back stories, their chemistry, and get hooked for more adventures with them. This was a re-read to refresh for nabbing the next one now.
This is an enjoyable read that you can tell is laying the ground work for a good series. This book let's you get to know the two MCs, their back stories, their chemistry, and get hooked for more adventures with them. This was a re-read to refresh for nabbing the next one now.
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