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Vertex (The Chronicles of Nairean, #1)
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Vertex is a fantasy romance thats heavy on the Fantasy light on the Romance. The tropes include Hidden Magic, forbidden love, evil/corrupt power structures, secrets kept and destinies to be revealed.
Triggers include death of loved ones, child neglect, confinement, and characters mental health and trauma. The spice is 1.5 chilli's with some on page scenes but mild action.
The world building in this story takes up a lot of space and you get a real feel for the different areas of the story. The dry desert, the dark and ominous surrounds of the vertex contrasted with the Elites and the colours and imaginary that surrounds them. It all assists in setting the tone for the characters journeys. The main characters and conflicts are introduced early and we get a taste of the mystery and quest to come and then the pace slows right down. We are right there with Aara in her confusion in not knowing what the heck is going on. The revelations and infrequent and vague at best. The pace takes away from the intrigue as frustration is the main feeling. There is enough breadcrumbs to keep you interested and I do want to know what it all means.
Alysna story moves a little quicker and we get to see her character development more clearly and she is the oppressed woman turned feminist rage we all love to read.
Warning do NOT get attached to characters, there will be death.
Overall this book is recommended for fantasy lovers who are willing to put in the time and effort into a well developed and fleshed out series with what is building to quite the epic quest and an enemies to lovers trope with a sunshine love interest to complete the triangle.
Triggers include death of loved ones, child neglect, confinement, and characters mental health and trauma. The spice is 1.5 chilli's with some on page scenes but mild action.
The world building in this story takes up a lot of space and you get a real feel for the different areas of the story. The dry desert, the dark and ominous surrounds of the vertex contrasted with the Elites and the colours and imaginary that surrounds them. It all assists in setting the tone for the characters journeys. The main characters and conflicts are introduced early and we get a taste of the mystery and quest to come and then the pace slows right down. We are right there with Aara in her confusion in not knowing what the heck is going on. The revelations and infrequent and vague at best. The pace takes away from the intrigue as frustration is the main feeling. There is enough breadcrumbs to keep you interested and I do want to know what it all means.
Alysna story moves a little quicker and we get to see her character development more clearly and she is the oppressed woman turned feminist rage we all love to read.
Warning do NOT get attached to characters, there will be death.
Overall this book is recommended for fantasy lovers who are willing to put in the time and effort into a well developed and fleshed out series with what is building to quite the epic quest and an enemies to lovers trope with a sunshine love interest to complete the triangle.
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