ARC Review: The Long Forgotten Winter King ~ Annette Marie

 

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Format I Used: Digital Arc
Pages: 647
My Rating: 5 stars
Publication Date: January 14, 2022

 

Possible spoilers so read on with caution.......

I literally don't even know what to do with myself right now. I'm so hyped up on this book, and I just........eeeeepppppppp.

I love getting to learn more about Saber, and Zak, and Rikr, and so many of the other characters. It feels like there's a lot more... There were so many twists and turns in this series. And I'm kind of enjoying how Saber and Zak aren't as... straitlaced as previous characters. They're... morally grey, and I think that they're absolutely fascinating to read about.

I will say, that I thought this one moved a smidge slower when it first started, but OH BOY! When it hit its groove I was sad because I finished it so fast.

As always, I loved the intermixing of all the characters from other Guild Codex books. And I totally called the twist where

 

 

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Kit got the Crow and Hammer to be Saber's... uh... parole guild. All those interactions are going to be INTERESTING... Especially if my darling Zak-y poo is going to make more appearances, and you know he's going to

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This book had me on the edge of my seat, and I CANNOT wait to see what is going to happen next.

Thank you SO! MUCH! to Annette Marie and Dark Owl Fantasy for giving me a chance to read this book! 

 

Did It Make Me Cry? I got misty eyed a time or two, especially when they done tried to kill RIKR off multiple times... seriously, my heart can't handle that kind of stresssss

ARC Review: The One And Only Crystal Druid ~ Annette Marie

 

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Format I Used: Digital ARC
Pages: 330
Running Time: 8h:12m
My Rating: 5 stars
Publication Date: September 24, 2021

*This was posted as an ARC review on Goodreads before the book came out*

Holy plot twists Batman!

I'll admit, I was slightly skeptical of this when I started it (please forgive me for doubting you Annette) BUT! IT. WAS.

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Zak is my favorite, and I was worried that his book couldn't hold up to his awesomeness (And I was kind of set on Zak and Tori together even though, you know -----SPOILER Ezra and Tori *heart eyes* END SPOILER-----

This series is slightly grittier (in my opinion) than the other books set in this world, but it's nothing too overwhelming. I am SO excited to learn more about all the new characters (ESPECIALLY the one that is introduced at the very end and is the cover star of book 2), and my beloved Cinnamon Bun Druid. There were several plot twists that took me completely by surprise, and left me begging for more. I can't wait to see how things progress, especially with the kind of cliffhangery ending.

This is one you definitely don't want to miss!

Thank you to Annette Marie and Dark Owl Fantasy for giving me a chance to read this book!

Did It Make Me Cry? Not yet, but it's only book one so I'm sure it will happen.