He had been, as long as I could remember.” “‘It’ll be all right, lass… this once, give his care to another.’

She could be a little on the nose sometimes, but I loved her growth and stubborn personality, and her love for her brother just solidified my appreciation of her. Also, understandable Emrys, because Tamsin was freaking cool. And I loved it, because their banter was top level, and his adorable obsession with Tamsin was beyond fun to read about. You cannot – and I mean CANNOT – convince me that Emrys wasn’t whipped for Tamsin this entire book. Sometimes I read books and don’t like them, and I know that it’s a me problem because I’m in the wrong mood, but this was the complete opposite! It was exactly what I needed at the right time – a new and fascinating fantasy book, with interesting world-building but a basis of old and well-known Camelot tales, strong and unique characters, and a lil enemies-to-lovers banter to make me giggle and kick my feet. “No matter what they say, or how much they lie to themselves, people don’t want the truth.” And maybe I’m being dramatic, but I certainly adored this book. Literal tears were falling down my cheeks in rage and misery by the end of this book (I may have gotten a wee bit attached to a character or two… whoops). Let me just say that I am BLOWN AWAY and screaming crying dying for the second book ASAP. This in no way changes my rating or review. Together, they dive headfirst into a vipers’ nest of dark magic, exposing a deadly secret with the power to awaken ghosts of the past and shatter her last hope of saving her brother.ĪRC copy provided in exchange for an honest review. While Emrys is the last person Tamsin would choose to partner with, she needs all the help she can get to edge out her competitors in the race for the ring. But they aren’t the only ones who covet the ring.Īs word spreads, greedy Hollowers start circling, and many would kill to have it for themselves. A run-in with her rival Emrys ignites Tamsin’s hope that the ring could free Cabell from a curse that threatens both of them. Ten years later, rumors are swirling that her guardian vanished with a powerful ring from Arthurian legend. But after her thieving foster father disappeared without so much as a goodbye, it was the only way to keep herself-and her brother, Cabell-alive. As a mortal with no magical talent, she was never meant to break into ancient crypts, or compete with sorceresses and Cunningfolk for the treasures inside. A series opener inspired by Arthurian legend and fueled by love, revenge, and pure adrenaline!

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