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Iron Unicorn (Agents of the Royal States #2)

by Susan Copperfield

bookshelves: magic, paranormal-romance, urban-fantasy, currently-reading

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read in July 2024

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Skye said: " I very quickly fell for Terry in Cold Flame. He was such a good RPS Agent and so damn supportive of Rachel when she was trying to find her feet. Plus, the man is insanely talented and intriguing. Which meant that when I realised there was a story tha I very quickly fell for Terry in Cold Flame. He was such a good RPS Agent and so damn supportive of Rachel when she was trying to find her feet. Plus, the man is insanely talented and intriguing. Which meant that when I realised there was a story that was just about him, it made it extra special and unique. I also then happened to just dive into it and not want to come up for fresh air for a very long time. It was just too dang good.

Considering how the Agents of the Royal States series intertwines with the Royal States series, I did read this slightly out of order. But, as mentioned, I did have the pleasure of reading Cold Flame before this, so it wasn’t too bad. Plus, I already felt connected to all of the characters in this story because I had met them before. Honestly, reading this only gave me a hint into what happens in Trickster King – and some of the hints that are carried in both stories about Deidre and her future decisions.

Olivia’s lack of beauty is mentioned multiple times throughout the Royal States series, and I love that she is able to be a well loved human in spite of her looks. Something that gives me a sliver of hope for humanity if I’m being honest. Yet, even though her surgery ultimately improves her looks to a more conventional beauty, it is about her physical health. And I love that her story explores all of the mental health challenges and changes for someone who has gone through such intense physical transformations. And how people can be supported through mental health crises.

One of the moments that stuck with me the most throughout this story was the idea of a metalworker creating a roller coaster to escape. And the fact that he had no compunction with putting on a dress and makeup to sneak past the guards. I love that Terry is an intelligent and capable man, but one who is more than willing to take the help of women, or even, let them take charge throughout. Like all of Blain’s other characters, Terry and Olivia (and all of their friends) are cute, quirky and fun. There is mayhem and chaos throughout this whole story and I enjoyed this story thoroughly. ...more "

Aug 22, 2024 06:37PM · see review