Wildblood
Wildblood
Wildblood
Ratings2
Average rating3.5
I was not expecting the romance on this book and was not a fan of it. I found the magic really interesting and wish the author would have leaned into that and building that out more. I also found the relationships between Victoria and her crew mates interesting and very complicated.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. (via Netgalley)
Actual review closer to 3.5 stars. Even though I read this one sitting I felt it was lacking something for me. The world building was great but I feel like there wasn't much for the characters.
Wildblood is going to be a hit or miss for lovers of fantasy. On the one hand you have beautiful, immersive writing and on the other a romance that overtakes the story.
Not having read this author before, I was pleasantly surprised by the writing, setting and story. I absolutely LOVE the jungle setting with spirits, trees, insects and all manner of beings that we get glimpses of. I also love Victoria although I wish I got a deeper insight into her character.
The story itself was interesting until it turned into more of a love story rather than saying on track with the expedition and the treacherous journey through the jungle. I wish it stayed more on topic instead of veering so far away from it. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for a love story but it felt out of place to me here.
That being said, I enjoyed this one overall and would recommend for fans of fantasy and romance. There are some very dark and tough topics with this one, so readers should look into this one before venturing into it.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
More of a 3.5 rounded to 4.