#hmlong

The first time I've read author H.M. Long was Hall of Smoke, a high fantasy novel whose storytelling is flawlessly told. Similarly to 𝐃α𝗋𝗄 𝐖α𝗍𝖾𝗋 𝐃αυ𝗀ɦ𝗍𝖾𝗋, another one of the well written fantasies I've ever read. I so much love it when the writing compells me at the start of the story. It gives more volume towards the enjoyment overall at the end.

Let me tell you how beautifully the writing is done here 👌 the pacing, construction of the sequence of events, the setting, and the world building so vividly expressed. I WAS DRAWN TO EVERYTHING. The pirate adventure was just good, reminding me of Pirates of the Caribbean in some instances.

I would also like to mention the fascinating magic system and lore. It was beautifully done, in my opinion, I was so drawn towards it.

The characters were just equally well written as well. So attached with my precious Mary and the crew. Charles Grant, which honestly finds myself so endeared DESPITE HIM DOING THAT, I still like him. Still emotional after that.

Not forgetting Sam, Fisher, Demery, Anne, Lirr, and the others, which obviously I am so attached as well. Most specifically towards Lirr, like this guy is so intriguing, I think I kind of not like how it ended up for him, wasn't fun of it, to be honest.

Speaking of Lirr, I truly want another instalment of Demery, Anne, and the Bretton crew or past.

Although there wasn't a romance in it, I definitely felt that pinning of Samuel. Honestly, I feel pity for the guy. The 2nd book will definitely give us romance, hopefully?

Overall, this was amazing. This book has been released since last year, so definitely check this one out ✨️ 2nd book will be out on July 9 💚 Hopefully romance will be cooking there 💚

~Thank you to Titan Books and Netgalley for the e-arc~