Book safety, content warnings, and tropes down below.

Crow was lost in the blush on Tancho’s cheeks, his kiss-swollen lips. “You are a thief of breath and reason.”

3.3 stars

This book reminded me of how much I enjoy fantasy and the audio was really well done. The overall vibe and world was magical and immersive, and I really loved the characters. They were very distinct yet made sense together. Unfortunately it lost me when the main plot kicked in — outside of the mysterious bond between Crow and Tancho — and it didn’t hold my attention. I kept zoning out and had to rewind the audio. I don’t really know why. I don’t think it was terrible, just a touch boring. I have been and am currently in a pretty big reading slump so that might by why.

Plus points for a really stunning cover.

⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️

⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Fantasy
Romance
Swords and sorcery
Action and adventure
Royalty
Traveling by horse
Size difference
Fated soulmates
Enemies to lovers
Slow burn
Mysteriously bonded

⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Graphic violence
Injured side character
Death of court members (off page)
Graphic details of dead horses (killed off page)
On-page battle and murder of bad guys
Explicit sexual content

⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 3rd person, dual
Genre: Fantasy, romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: 25 and 25
Series: Standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 356
Happy ending: Yes


“He looked right at me. I’ve never seen eyes like his. And his mouth. The audacity of him to have lips like that.” Soko smiled behind his goblet. “The audacity.”

“We have an old saying in the Northlands,” he said, his voice warm and gruff. “We wander lost until our heart finds a home.” Tancho smiled into Crow’s neck. “My heart feels at home with you.”



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