Queen B’s Decree: I have been wanting this book since I finished Forgotten Ashes (which feels like an eternity because I’m DRAMATIC). The cliffhanger at the end of FA made me gasp and I needed more.
Abandoned Bonds doesn’t disappoint. We immediately jump back into the story, and our death god Asher is so—SO—grumpy and angry towards Briar (you have to read book one to understand tho) and I can’t really blame him and yet, I’m like “get over it!” because I am a Briar-stan. But enemies-to-lovers is my lifeblood so I could not put this down.
I’m not gonna go into the details, because I believe it’s best to go in blind (after reading book one of course!), but just know that: a) I binge read this so quickly, b) I cried literal tears—from my eyes!!, c) I’m still maybe attracted to the villain, d) I would die for Isaac, and e) I can’t believe how many emotions I felt from a 300-ish page book.
I was an alpha reader and I loved seeing this book come together. I think what I love even more is that even though I have an inkling on where the story is going, I’m constantly surprised by the plot, or the character’s actions, or the depth of feeling I get. And I’m still thinking about it months later. And the bonus print chapter? I died.
Book: Abandoned Bonds by Kathryn Covens
Series: The Iolite Academy #2
Genre: Paranormal/Shifters
Plot Devices/Tropes: enemies-to-lovers