Prince of the Sorrows
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When mistaken identity leads to Saffron learning the true name of brooding, self-centered, high fey Prince Cylvan, what begins as a risk of losing his life (or his tongue) becomes an opportunity to earn the future he wants. In exchange for an endorsement, he and Cylvan form a geis where Saffron agrees to find a spell to strip power from Cylvan's true name. While Prince Cylvan doesn't know Saffron can barely read, Saffron is determined to meet his end of the deal in order to remain in Alfidel-or, maybe, just to remain by Cylvan's side, as affections grow stronger every night they spend alone in the library together.
But as other human servants soon fall victim to a beast known only as "the wolf", Saffron realizes he has embroiled himself in a manipulative reach for power like he never anticipated-and even Prince Cylvan cannot be trusted. Between the wolf, uncovering forbidden magic, and his growing feelings for the prince, Saffron will have to decide which is most important to him-his endorsement, the lives of his friends, or the prince's life and wellbeing.
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While reading, I was already wondering how many stars I would give this book. Two or three or something with a comma five? In the end I give it two, because even the beautiful writing style couldn't save everything. Yeah, the writing was really nice, but sometimes there was too much description of clothing and surroundings. Not that such things aren't good and great and also somehow important, but at these points it was long-winded and unnecessary. (But still well written) Especially the "dream sequences" were stunning and made my heart beat faster - so well written! Also that they didn't shy away from addressing all those serious issues found in the content warnings, which I loved. (And that they are properly addressed!). I think the story itself is very exciting. I also really like the Fae world in general, it's all full of mischief and those little subtleties that are beautiful on the outside and rotten on the inside. I LOVE it when this is also picked up so well and faes are not portrayed as the ultimate awesome and beautiful things. The author did a really good job with this. The aspects of magic were also wonderfully addressed and crafted. What I didn't like so much, however, were the main characters - I can't say too much about the others, as they really only played minor roles. Saffron unfortunately got on my nerves quite a bit from the beginning, but at least his character was consistent in that. I don't know if it's his upbringing or the world ... but he acted like a teenager in the height of puberty in many aspects. Like he was at the mercy of his hormones. He has to giggle or laugh about everything, has these adolescent daydreams of "I love this star and we're getting together and this and that and he's so perfect" (you know who I mean if you've read the book). He's so endlessly naive somehow ... And then Cylvan, who at first is so arrogant and just typical Fey and Prince and then ... suddenly so in love and nice and great and hach. WHAT?! (that shouldn't be a spoiler, it's romance between them) And this change of feeling comes so suddenly and where is the chemistry and where is it really built up and why is it all so overdone and so cheesy in my eyes that I want to break? Hurr ... Somehow a character of Cylvan is built up and then disappears completely - as if a twin brother had stepped in. Still, the end of book one was exciting and I'll keep reading because the story itself is really nice and shows once again that you don't necessarily have to save the world to create a nice fantasy setting! <3 Ugh, is this my genre? No. Do I actually know that and still try to read it again and again? Yes. Does it always backfire at least halfway? Yes.
First thing first: I LOVED THIS BOOK! I had my problems with this book in the beginning as I'm no nativ english speaker and it was advanced for me. But soon I had my reading flow. I only didn't like the use of the work f*ck that for me doesn't fit into High Fantasy. But everything was just amazing. It was thrilling and I couldn't stop reading, I was an emotional roller coaster. And the ending was crushing my heart due to Saffrons self sacrifice. I can't wait to start with Lord of Silver Ashes later today.
Description
When mistaken identity leads to Saffron learning the true name of brooding, self-centered, high fey Prince Cylvan, what begins as a risk of losing his life (or his tongue) becomes an opportunity to earn the future he wants. In exchange for an endorsement, he and Cylvan form a geis where Saffron agrees to find a spell to strip power from Cylvan's true name. While Prince Cylvan doesn't know Saffron can barely read, Saffron is determined to meet his end of the deal in order to remain in Alfidel-or, maybe, just to remain by Cylvan's side, as affections grow stronger every night they spend alone in the library together.
But as other human servants soon fall victim to a beast known only as "the wolf", Saffron realizes he has embroiled himself in a manipulative reach for power like he never anticipated-and even Prince Cylvan cannot be trusted. Between the wolf, uncovering forbidden magic, and his growing feelings for the prince, Saffron will have to decide which is most important to him-his endorsement, the lives of his friends, or the prince's life and wellbeing.
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While reading, I was already wondering how many stars I would give this book. Two or three or something with a comma five? In the end I give it two, because even the beautiful writing style couldn't save everything. Yeah, the writing was really nice, but sometimes there was too much description of clothing and surroundings. Not that such things aren't good and great and also somehow important, but at these points it was long-winded and unnecessary. (But still well written) Especially the "dream sequences" were stunning and made my heart beat faster - so well written! Also that they didn't shy away from addressing all those serious issues found in the content warnings, which I loved. (And that they are properly addressed!). I think the story itself is very exciting. I also really like the Fae world in general, it's all full of mischief and those little subtleties that are beautiful on the outside and rotten on the inside. I LOVE it when this is also picked up so well and faes are not portrayed as the ultimate awesome and beautiful things. The author did a really good job with this. The aspects of magic were also wonderfully addressed and crafted. What I didn't like so much, however, were the main characters - I can't say too much about the others, as they really only played minor roles. Saffron unfortunately got on my nerves quite a bit from the beginning, but at least his character was consistent in that. I don't know if it's his upbringing or the world ... but he acted like a teenager in the height of puberty in many aspects. Like he was at the mercy of his hormones. He has to giggle or laugh about everything, has these adolescent daydreams of "I love this star and we're getting together and this and that and he's so perfect" (you know who I mean if you've read the book). He's so endlessly naive somehow ... And then Cylvan, who at first is so arrogant and just typical Fey and Prince and then ... suddenly so in love and nice and great and hach. WHAT?! (that shouldn't be a spoiler, it's romance between them) And this change of feeling comes so suddenly and where is the chemistry and where is it really built up and why is it all so overdone and so cheesy in my eyes that I want to break? Hurr ... Somehow a character of Cylvan is built up and then disappears completely - as if a twin brother had stepped in. Still, the end of book one was exciting and I'll keep reading because the story itself is really nice and shows once again that you don't necessarily have to save the world to create a nice fantasy setting! <3 Ugh, is this my genre? No. Do I actually know that and still try to read it again and again? Yes. Does it always backfire at least halfway? Yes.
First thing first: I LOVED THIS BOOK! I had my problems with this book in the beginning as I'm no nativ english speaker and it was advanced for me. But soon I had my reading flow. I only didn't like the use of the work f*ck that for me doesn't fit into High Fantasy. But everything was just amazing. It was thrilling and I couldn't stop reading, I was an emotional roller coaster. And the ending was crushing my heart due to Saffrons self sacrifice. I can't wait to start with Lord of Silver Ashes later today.