I loved this book! I am a huge reylo rat and I am obsessed with the fanfic to published book pipeline. That said, I’ll admit that this book is very slow to start and at times has some awkward language. Thea has such an enchanting way of world building, but sometimes her sentences can drag on and become too wordy and elaborate. There’s a fine line between vivid and overly descriptive, and there are a few times when I think she steps over that line, especially in the beginning. I think she does this to separate THW universe from Star Wars, and sometimes it works and other times it doesn’t.

The book really doesn’t pick up until about 35% of the way in, but the payoff is totally worth it!!! Alaric and Talasyn are such compelling characters. Their connection felt so tender, and the vulnerable moments between them really made the whole book. Their enemies to lovers journey had so much tension, and I was fully invested in all the reasons why they kept each other at arms length. They are so enticingly stupid and loving and affectionate and shy!!!! I’m obsessed. Also bonus points for the south East Asian representation, especially her lovingly wrought scenes of food. I loved that she used food as a way to connect them, too.

A part of me wishes that she had cut out some of the world building in the beginning so we could have gotten to their relationship more quickly, but with the context that this is going to be a series, I suspect that once all the books are out, I’ll feel like the development of their relationship was more well placed. Their separation at the end left me excited for the next installation!

Overall, I felt like this was a strong start to a series. As an independent book, I wanted a little more from it, but I’m still holding out hope.

Thank you so much NetGalley and the publishers for gifting me with an arc of this book!!

I loved the Reylo vibes of this one!!!!

I loved the world building though I will say I struggled with it in the beginning, it felt like we were kinda THURST into this world and expected to swim, but somewhere around 20% I started to understand a bit better! And the romance really kicked so I stared to love it!

Amazing 😍

disclaimer: it’s been almost three months since i read this so take this review and the little details with a grain of salt, because i’m writing this purely based on memory alone (and the few notes i took while reading this).

in short: lemme check off what all this book had. purple prose? check. enemies to lovers? check (if you wanna call going from wanting to kill each other to kissing each other in one single moment “enemies to lovers”, then yes). reylo fanfic? check (and read like it too, many times, so bear in mind). fantasy romance? check check check.

this took me SUCH a hugely long time to warm up to. the starting was so info-dumpy that my head was spinning and i was bored to death — all i was wondering was when this torture was gonna end. well, it did. around 25% in — by which case i’d have already dnfed had this not been an arc. i had to slog through 100 pages and it took me 5 days. 5 DAYS, y’all. and if you know me you know i can read 500 pages in a day. the pacing was absolutely a mess and i totally get why so many dnfed this before the 15% mark — this was just too tough to get into.

the writing was also rather… too flowery, as if the author’s trying too hard. there were so many extra sentences which were so unnecessary and it felt like she was increasing the page count and number of words just to appease someone — to which i’d say, PLEASE DON’T. the author really loves describing things in agonizing detail and it boggled my head.

the enemies to lovers “progression”?? nonexistent. as soon as i start thinking i’m gonna like this, they start pulling this shit where one thinks of murdering the other and right after that they’re like “oh, his/her eyes are so fucking pretty, his/her mouth looks like a ripe cherry i just wanna bite it” wtf. gimme some good etl deliciousness and i’d eat it up, but this ain’t it. thankfully it’s not just advertised as them wanting to kill each other because they DO want to kill each other, but the progression just isn’t for me. i wanna see more conflict, more internal fights rather than them staring lovingly and all mushy at each other’s eyes, the hot dark broody shadow daddy and this badass sjm ripoff (so cliched, or maybe i’ve just outgrown this sry not sry).

i did like a few things though, like the tension between alaric and talasyn. the build-up was pretty good and i have no doubt so many people are gonna eat it all up — the way this was done just isn’t for me, unfortunately. the big “reveals”?? the side characters?? they had no role here other than just being there. the mcs were pretty interesting — alaric and talasyn — but i felt like they were doing nothing except just being there. for no reason. i do have to say that i liked that there wasn’t any icky power imbalance where one mc — alaric, to be particular — had something over the other and held some power over the other, which always makes me not believe in the romance. so here, i can genuinely see myself liking the romance if it’s better done in book two. they kinda reminded me of one of my absolute fav couples — dyna and cassiel from divine blood (beck michaels) — so they had/have so much potential, and if i were to read on, it’d be just for them.

CAN WE PLEASE PETITION AUTHORS FOR MAKING A GODDAMN MAP. please. this is getting too much for my head — and i’ve read so many fantasy/fantasy romance books and yet i find myself saying this so many times.

i wanna add that there was so much italicization done to the words that it pissed me off. yes, a few times, i can take it. but more than 100 times? yes i counted and lost track, i’m sorry about that. i was originally interested in seeing how this was gonna continue in book two but the more i think about it… the less eager i am. there wasn’t any buildup to the climax and it honestly rather bored me.

i would say that people who thought this was boring in the first 25% — it does end up getting better, but not enough to waste time on, imo.

side note: that cover is so fucking pretty and was definitely one of the reasons i wanted to read this… what a shame this didn’t deliver though. :(

thank you to netgalley and harper voyager for the arc! i’m voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Guanzon has created a compelling world all her own based on her Filipino heritage. The Hurricane Wars tells the story of Talasyn and Alaric, both on opposing sides of a war that has brutally torn apart their continent.

It is a compelling enemies to lovers tale that will leave you breathless and eager for the next installment!

Look for a Books Are Magical podcast episode featuring an interview with Thea Guanzon to release on pub day. We are so incredibly thankful for her time and talents!

I finished reading The Hurricane Wars and I have so, so many feelings about this book 😭 how do I even put them into words??

First and foremost…I need the sequel NOW. How am I supposed to wait???

Secondly, what an incredible book. An enemies to lovers romance of epic (dare I say Reylo 😌) proportions against the backdrop of a brutal war and political machinations—I couldn’t put it down. The stakes were high and the tension was higher! The sloooowwwww burn pacing gave the characters time for so much development that often goes overlooked in “romantasy” books and I loved that.

Also ALARIC OSSINAST IS THE ULTIMATE BROODING HIMBO AND I LOVE HIM. Talasyn is a little feral babygirl and I will do anything for her.

This review is mostly just rambling now, but essentially…READ THIS BOOK. Preorder it, sit at the mailbox like a little gremlin while you wait for it to arrive and change your life and in the meantime obsess over the incredible cover.

The Reylos keep winning and y’all…there’s a reason. 🦋

What a stunning, gripping, wondrous debut!
Oh my, I loved this one. Reylo fans, where you at? Actually, I was a bit wary given the Reylo/Star Wars hype on this one, being that ... I don't want something * identical * to Reylo. I want something that stands on its own, but has the same level of intensity, rivalry, rage, and well, FEELS. And this delivered that perfectly, more so than I expected.

As usual, I try not to spoil anything, even the plot itself in my reviews, because I think half the fun is going in without really knowing anything, like I did. But I can promise a good time chock full of *chef's kiss* enemies to lovers tension, dark vs. light magic, incredible and infinitely unique world building, and oh gosh, so much more.

Grab your copy and dive in, friends. I'm betting this will be the Next Big Thing.

The Hurricane Wars by @theagwrites
4.5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1/5 🌶️
‘“I would just like to state, for the record, that it was all Alaric Ossinast’s fault,” Talasyn said with as much dignity as she could manage.’
‘Compliment her, he remembered Sevraim’s advice from the other day. Now seemed like a good time for it, but Alaric couldn’t force the words past his throat. What if she punched him in the face?’
I really enjoyed this book and I'm so mad at myself for waiting so long to read my arc! As an avid fanfic reader, I can say this appealed to me strongly when I heard this was originally a Reylo fanfic. Now I may be more of a Star Trek fan but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate good Star Wars fanfic. I definitely get the vibes from the OG fanfic but it is so much more. Thea wove such a beautiful and interesting story. The world-building was enthralling and descriptive. The blend of magic and technology is amazing. I love a good dual POV and getting to have both Talasyn and Alaric made the story that much better. I fell in love with Talasyn and Alaric, both are so different yet have similarities that draw them together. I found their interactions both amusing and heartbreaking at different times. There is a perfect amount of angst and tension. I love the enemies-to-lovers trope in this one, I swear every time I felt like progress was coming they ended up back at the beginning. It was annoyingly perfect and kept me on the edge of my seat. The story and journey we go on with the characters, their self-discovery, and finding where they belong were beautifully told. I did full-on cry a few times while reading. The ending, man the ending just about wrecked me in the best way and I am anxiously awaiting the next book! Before this one is even officially out. 😂🫣 The Hurricane Wars is a wonderful debut for Thea and I can't wait to see what's next!
If you like:
Southeast Asian Fantasy
Enemies to Lovers
Political Marriage
Villain Gets the Girl
Light vs Dark
Slow Burn
DRAGONS!

Thank you to the author and publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

The Hurricane Wars is the first book in a planned trilogy following enemies from the warring state of Kesath and Sardovia as fate have them swept together to save the world.

Talasyn is a character that you'll easily root for. Right from the start, you'll see glimpses of how persevering she is to protect Sardovia and to contest their freedom. I enjoy reading main characters who are firm with their values and fight for what they believe is right.

Alaric, on the other hand, is a definition of a morally grey character. Being an Ossinast who is trained to follow his father Gaheris' order to succeed in colonizing the continent, Alaric's voice tends to lean on what he thinks his father wants instead of the little voice that whispers to do the right thing.

That's why it's always hilarious to read a scene with Talasyn and Alaric because the way their characters clash radiates from the pages and soon, you'll find yourself craving for more of this sizzling interactions.

The worldbuilding is another thing that I easily liked. With THW pitched as Southeast Asia-inspired world ravaged by storms, you'll see patterns from foods, sceneries, and way of living and conclude that majority is coded from Philippines. So yes, I'm highly recommending this one to Filipino readers who are into exquisitive fantasy reads.

(SPOILER ALERT: there is a taho cameo in this book)

Also, the writing style is 100% ijbol (ijbol is a new Gen Z term short for I Just Bursy Out Laughing) because there may be a lot of scenes where Talasyn and Alaric are serious to discuss about the future of their nations but there is also no shortage when it comes to funny scenes that show the reality that they are still two idiots who are secretly garnering feelings for each.

I'm excited for the finished copy since there will be a map I believe.

RATING: 4.5stars

A vibrant and exciting new fantasy with rich characters, an enticing world, and so much chemistry. I totally get why people have been hyping this one up for so long!

Is it really enemies to lovers if they don’t try to kill one another at least once? This is a rhetorical question, because the answer is clearly ‘wdym? attempted murder is a superb courting technique. comes with glowing recommendations 😌’. Wanting to inflict bodily harm on a person one is reluctantly, begrudgingly, magnetically drawn to, is a prerequisite. After all, a kiss with a fist is better than none…

Alaric Ossinast is a touch starved, brooding war criminal with sad eyes and a lot of yearning in his swole, rotund breast—I mean, traitorous heart; and Talasyn is a feral little gremlin babygirl with a fierce streak almost as wide as the ocean of loneliness in her. They are just the way I like my leads—traumatised and unhinged; bonded together by an immediate, intimate connection of interest and kinship, and instinctual reaction of ‘oh, no, he/she is hot’ to one another. *chef’s kiss* 🤌

Alaric and Talasyn (Alasyn? Talaric? What is their ship name???) are deliciously conflicted, combative, complicated, connected, sympathetic star-crossed lovers. Foes to hoes of the highest calibre. 🗡️→👀→💋 Throw in a dash of arranged marriage, forced proximity, reluctant allies with unquenched thirst, and you’ve got a scrumptious, igniting romance. They are somehow Reylo, Zutara, and Darklina all rolled into one, cherry picked with the best parts of these ships and a heavy dose of fresh, new flavour that makes Alaric and Talasyn uniquely them. Someone cooked here—and that someone is Thea.

The Hurricane Wars is a Southeast Asian-inspired high fantasy with an addictive plot: the Night Empire is a colonising machine and everyone who are not with it, are in its way—fodder to be crushed and annexed by the empire. What does that Supreme Shadow Pater say? “All around us are enemies. They shall tremble in the Shadow that we cast.” Clearly, Gaheris Ossinast is a ruler of sensible politics and humane policies. A real man of the people, so to say. (I am being very serious. I never joke about autocrats, obviously.) On the opposing side of the decade-long conflict that is the Hurricane Wars (title drop) is the Sardovian Allfold, which after years of fighting has been reduced to a plucky little underdog with few allies, but a lot of righteous rebellious spirit.

Alaric and Tala are figurative representations of their respective fractions—both wielding great power and carrying on under a heavy shroud of duty. They are supposed to kill each other, yet after several harrowing encounters, failed to do so. Which is a boon in disguise because there’s actually a cataclysmic magical event happening off to the side, and only their combined magical power is capable of saving everybody. 🌞🌚

I struggled with the beginning a bit, finding the pace sluggish and worldbuilding started off pretty dense, but after I passed the first 50 or so pages, the plot picked up and it was smooth sailing from there. (Well, as smooth as it could be when every few chapters I am biting my fist and bashing my head against a table when certain someones are backtracking in their relationship due to such negligible factors like duty and allegiance and irreconcilable differences in ideological beliefs. 😕 I asked for smooches and cuddles, but got struggles for my troubles.) I enjoyed the wartime backdrop and political machinations the most, even more than the fantasy and romance, so lmao, that says something about me, I guess. 😆

Thea’s prose is gorgeous. She paints a very vivid, exciting world with lush descriptions—of landscapes, culture and lifestyles, clothes and food, and magic. The writing is very enjoyable and immersive.

There’s a very anticipatory sense throughout the entire book. Everything is being set up for more; events are aligning and characters are getting ready—the second book is going to involve a lot of dramatic changes and shifts in political landscape, allegiances, and relationships, and I can’t wait to see it all unravel. Thus… SEQUEL, WHEN???!!!! [insert Paul Rudd ‘give me it’ gif]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an e-ARC copy of this book, in exchange for this honest review.

4.5 -⭐⭐⭐⭐💫

"You look like you want to kill me."
"You look like you enjoy it."

The Hurricane Wars is the first novel in the New Adult Fantasy Romance series by the same name. In this we follow two characters on opposite sides of a realm destroying war. On once side is Talasyn, an orphan, and one of the last lightweavers in the region. She stands alongside the rebellion in an attempt to stop the Night Empire from conquering Sardovia. On the other side is Alaric, the heir to the Night Empire. Having spent his life being sharpened into a weapon of Shadow magic against those who struck at his family, his encounter with Talasyn shakes him to the core; for the magic together creates someone the realm hasn't seen. It is clear the war can only end with them...but greater threats looming, uneasy alliances, and secrets diving them at every turn they must decide if they are able to set aside the past and navigate the tension between them. For they have the power to save the world...or destroy it.

Talasyn is a powerful and determined character who I enjoyed diving into. Her determination to save her people and willingness to sacrifice herself showed her strength as well as her need to protect the ones she loved. She isn't someone easily manipulated and I loved her snark at times. She is a refreshing breath of air in between the political intrigue and war planning.

Alaric was a character I felt a lot of empathy towards...even though he does a lot of bad. His upbringing and father created this unhealthy power dynamic but the times he is able to break away from that influence we get to see some vulnerability in him. He wants to stop fighting but he also has been built for it all his life.

The spice of this book is about a 1 spicy pepper out of 5 spicy pepper. This is an enemies to lovers romance at its core but the hatred stems not from the person specifically but because of what they represent. This is a slow burn romance for very good reasons and the banter and tension is evident from the beginning. I found their banter and those moments of freedom helped endear me...but the angst is HEAVY. I wanted to shake them at certain points because their love is so evident but their ties and obligations keep them apart in so many ways.

I would give anything...for this not to be the last time. For her to smile at me again, and laugh like the war never happened.

The world building of the book is fascinating but can feel a little overwhelming at first. I felt after the first few chapters I was able to start wrapping my head around it and once I did I had a lot of fun digging into the lore and cultures of the different nations. I feel there is still plenty to explore and unravel, especially with what the characters are slowly revealing.

The story itself takes a little bit to get some traction and I was pleasantly surprised where it ended up going. There is a larger conflict at play for sure and as the first phase of it opened up I was really interested in the political intrigue and marriage of convenience aspect of it. I enjoyed the break up of the conflict as it gave us a chance to see these antagonistic characters have to work together - the banter alone is so good. In addition Alaric and Talasyn grow in a lot of ways through their interactions and because of the trajectory their encounters have put them on. I will say the tension can be a lot as I always felt we got two steps forwards and one step back each time. The ending itself hit me the hardest and has me very concerned for our young lovers but I need answers!

If you are looking for an angsty enemies to lovers romance set in a vibrant fantasy world of islands, dragons, dark and light magic, and so many secrets this is the book for you. I cannot wait for book 2!

Thank you Harper Voyager for the arc!

Talasyn is a freedom fighter. Her nation is under attack by the Night Emperor. And the battle seems to be a losing one. And not only are her friends in danger, but she's hiding a deadly secret. Talasyn is a Lightweaver, hunted by the Night Emperor's Shadowforged warriors, including Prince Alaric. When a force more deadly than war threatens the world are Talasyn and Alaric the key to stopping catastrophe?

I struggled with this book. Before I explain why, here is what I liked about it. The world was a mix of old and new, technology and tradition, science fiction and fantasy, and it reminded me a little of a show I love. The magic system was really interesting and I enjoyed reading about Talasyn learning how to master hers. I also really liked the plucky rebels set up for Talasyn and her friends. There was a lot of engage with in this book, and I can certainly see the appeal for readers.

But for me in particular, this book fell short. It felt like two books in one, and I feel it really suffered for it. As I was reading part one, I could see where the series was going eventually, but I assumed that readers would get more in book two, only to come to the end of part one and find out that the books immediately transitioned to what I assumed would be coming in the future. It was a little jarring and disappointing. Because of the transition from part one to part two, characters I became attached to were suddenly cut out. I am not sure if they will be back in book two, but at least for this book, they were completely gone and were only mentioned in passing. The ending was also very rushed, another victim of the way two books worth of content was shoved into one book.

That being said, The Hurricane Wars wasn't a bad book. It was just disappointing. It would have been much stronger had the book been given more pages or if it was split into two separate books..

WOW! This was my most anticipated book of the year and it did not disappoint!

If you love:
• Real Enemies to Lovers
• Forced Proximity
• Secret Identities and Secret Powers
• Morally Grey Shadow Daddies
• Only One Bed
• Slow Burn
Then this is a book you will love!

"The Hurricane Wars" introduces us to Talasyn and Alaric, who find themselves on opposing sides of a decade-long conflict. I was truly enamoured by these characters, both individually and when they came together; their chemistry was nothing short of electrifying. Their connection made me feel like a giddy schoolgirl once more. While I craved more insight into Alaric's perspective, I'm eagerly anticipating that in the next instalment of this series.

The entire book felt like a delightful throwback to my fanfiction era, and that's a compliment of the highest order. It embodied everything I adored about fanfiction, yet it was exceptionally well-crafted. If you've delved into the world of fanfiction, you'll understand what I mean. Yes, it did have moments of predictability, but I relished those instances. The anticipation, the build-up, and the eventual realisation of my expectations were immensely satisfying. I'm counting down the days until I can dive into the next book in the series. Trust me; it's well worth your time!

A big thanks to Thea Guanzon, Avon Books, and Netgalley for the digital ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and this review was posted voluntarily.

The Hurricane Wars was an action packed enemies to lovers fantasy romance! It's a great start to a new romantasy trilogy and I'm very impressed that this is the author's debut.

The reader is dropped right into the action at the start of the novel. It's somewhat overwhelming at first and the world building is quite heavy throughout (as is the case for most first books in a fantasy series). I found the level of detail a bit daunting and I will admit that it bogged down the flow of the story at times. I'm glad I had the audiobook to refer to as well, so I could hear the correct pronunciation of names, titles, etc.

The political maneuverings and magical elements were intriguing, but it's the slow burn romance between Alaric and Talasyn that hooked me. They truly are sworn enemies, which made the marriage of convenience and forced proximity tropes work so well for the story. Alaric and Talasyn had such fantastic banter and their bickering and barbs built up the sexual tension wonderfully. I did feel that their actions and thoughts sometimes felt younger than their ages (Talasyn is 19/20 and Alaric is 26 I believe), but given their histories and the length of the war, it's no wonder they're both a bit emotionally stunted. Even with one steamy-ish scene*, this did make the book feel more YA/NA at times. Thankfully, the book doesn't end on a painful cliffhanger and it will be interesting to see where the next book takes us and how things evolve between Talasyn and Alaric.

I listened to a majority of The Hurricane Wars and the narration by Jeanne Syquia was wonderful! She was spot on as Talasyn and really captured her sass and snark so well. The variety of voices and accents used really brought the story to life. Jeanne Syquia is a new to me narrator, but I look forward to listening to more of her titles in the future.

Audiobook Review
Overall 4.5 stars
Performance 5 stars
Story 4 stars

*Note: There is kissing and a steamier bedroom scene, but there is no consummation of the marriage.

CW: death of parent/loved ones, grief, parental abandonment, fighting/violence, war and destruction, manipulative and complicated family/parental relationships, FMC grows up as an orphan and experiences danger and housing/food insecurity

*I voluntarily read and listened to an advance review copy of this book*

I almost screamed when I got approved for this ARC! I heard about this through a giveaway from Ali Hazelwood and I regret nothing… I anticipate this getting a lot of hype and for the right people, it will be a great read!

Thea’s world building is amazing. It’s seamless and easy and straightforward. It’s got Fourth Wing-levels of world building so if you were into it (or heard of that little book), I suggest you give this a try. And yes, there is a Dragon plot line.

Our MCs have magic powers, one light and one dark. And so obviously they are on opposite sides of a terrible war. Yes, call it Reylo fanfic and be all mopey if you want, but I leaned it and had fun reading it 🤷‍♀️ sue me.

Thank you to the author, publisher and @NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This book didn't work for me.

The worldbuilding was both overwhelming and too simplistic. It took me a long time to figure out places and names because it was so piled on at the beginning of the book but then dropped off so sharply that things stopped making sense. I also became vaguely aware that this is essentially a thinly veiled Reylo fanfic and it really killed the vibes for me.

My main problem with this book is that seemingly NOTHING HAPPENS. There's some action up until about 25% and then I just kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. Every single thing takes a back seat and the entire goal is for Alaric and Talasyn to get together. Some people might like that (and that's fine!) but I was just waiting and waiting for something else to happen.

I found the romance to be just..... not good. They just tried to kill each other but they also can't stop thinking about each other?? They develop these romantic feelings for each other yet have had like 3 conversations?? It was definitely a stretch. The way they interacted and bantered with each other also came across juvenile and awkward.

While people who enjoy very heavy romantasy might enjoy this book, it was definitely not for me.

This is getting a lot of hype, it’s a scifi fantasy mix, think stars wars meet the grishverse. Also it's a Reylo fanfic but make it southeast Asian as well. A lot of stuff thrown in there, I know. It’s confusing. We have 2 characters who are on opposing sides of the war with opposing magical abilities, one wields light magic and the other shadow magic. So you guessed it, we do have a enemies to lovers romance. Warring nations. This is a debut, I believe in the New Adult genre. So not fully YA or Adult and unfortunately the hype didn't quite live it for me. I thought this was okay at best.

It's difficult to believe this is the debut novel of Thea Guanzon. This is an amazing and beautiful fantasy with just the right enemies to lovers romance. The world building is so well done, and this is definitely a happy addition to our collection!

3.5

you do not want to miss Guanzon's debut! perfect for fans of "romantasy" books looking for just a little bit more of the lean into the fantasy side.

while this was a fun read, I did have a few qualms about the story, the writing, and plot progression:
-the world building was very confusing from the beginning - not because it was expansive and detailed, but because it was expansive with very little detail at all. I really tried to get a grasp on the magic system, but felt confused most of the time.
-the pace starts very fast, but slows down after the first few chapters. the momentum I had while reading in the beginning fizzled out, meandered through the middle, and only picked up at the end.
-while our main characters were very familiar and fleshed out, it felt as though the rest of the characters lacked intricacy with very little development throughout the book. as a fan of strong side characters, this especially let me down.

despite those few critiques, I am very excited to see where Guanzon takes this story in the rest of the series! this is a strong debut with lots of potential as the story progresses in the books to come.

The Hurricane Wars

Thank you to the Publisher and Author for an eARC in exchange for any honest review!

Publishing October 3, 2023

⚡️ Dual POV
☀️ Enemies to Lovers
⚡️ Found Family

AHHH! The Hurricane Wars is one of my most anticipated releases of the year, and I was so incredibly excited when I got an electronic arc to read. It definitely lived up to all my expectations and more.

I was absolutely fascinated by the magic system and the technology throughout the book. I enjoy books where the world is unique, but still easy to understand and jump into. The Hurricane Wars is unique and magical, but it was easy to understand and follow along.

I loved how this was dual POV, and we got more of Alaric’s POV as the story progressed. Knowing how both characters felt and what they thought was great.

I love how fast paced this story is. So much happened throughout the book, and there was never a boring moment. I loved the plot and the constant scheming that is happening. I also just love anything that is enemies to lovers.

This is a must read for anyone who enjoys fantasy romance!