Inkmistress

De: Audrey Coulthurst

Narrado por: Billie Fulford-Brown

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Solid book

I had to think about my review for this one. I wanted to give it less stars, but I realized that was my own bias. I'm always looking for a good read with some saucy, heated, intimate moments. While this story had some romance, it wasn't very saucy.

That said, the story is quite solid. I liked how the author balanced Asra's character as a bisexual woman. It's not an easy thing to do. I also enjoyed the magical elements. Definitely worth a listen if you like fantasy books.

A perfect prequel to Of Fire and Stars!

I’m surprised there aren’t more reviews for this book, but I just happened upon it after listening to OFaS. I loved this installment because I could really feel for Asra, there was one point where I was fuming at the turn of events. This story stands alone as a great tale but excitingly alludes to some of the backstory for Of Fire and Stars.
I don’t want to give anything away but if you loved that book, this is a must read/listen. The same quality writing you expect but this is told differently and clearly in a different point in time. I can already see what’s in store for Of Ice and Shadows and I’m super excited!!!
The really enjoyed this narrator also.!

love!

This is an absolutely amazing book!! I hope to listen to more. This series gets better and better!!

a fun harrowing fantasy with a bisexual lead

Pros:

The fantasy rules set up lead to interesting and nail-biting conflict with magical twists.

Well written prose and briskly paced. the book takes place over a year and it zooms by.

Strong romance about heartbreak, betrayl and learning to love again. Plus the main character is bisexual and it is never made a big deal.

Gripping character drama, some betrayls and double crosses really hit you in the gut and have lasting consequences.


Cons:

Some world building is not fleshed out enough.

The main character sometimes fails to think through their actions and it can be annoying with how little she learns.

Some dialogue drags on.

The ending is weak and is a poor hand-wave to explain the differences in magic that appear in the sequel. it felt like a last minute note rather than a satsisfying conclusion.


overall still a strong engrossing fantasy story. would recommend.

Wish there were more!

Loved the series. The narration is beautifully done. The only thing I wish is that there were more novels in the series, I did not want the story to stop !