I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

thank you to netgalley for a free arc of this book in exchange for an honest review
honestly this was just okay. the writing and story are kinda trite and a little simple. there's not much world building and the world building that does exist is exactly like all other fae stories out there. i ended up skimming a bunch because neither the plot or characters could hold my attention for long

The Court that Bleeds Gold by Zara Storm is a captivating dark fantasy romance that weaves elements of Rumpelstiltskin and Beauty and the Beast into a fresh, engaging narrative. The story follows Eleanor, who, in a desperate bid to escape a brutal king, claims she can spin gold. When her lie miraculously becomes truth, she finds herself entangled with a Fae prince, Ruskin, who offers her a dangerous deal.

The novel excels in its world-building, presenting a Fae realm that is both beautiful and cruel. Zara Storm's writing vividly brings to life the savage games and intricate politics of the Fae court. Eleanor is a strong, sharp-tongued heroine whose resilience and wit make her a compelling protagonist. Her dynamic with Ruskin, an enigmatic and darkly charming prince, is filled with tension and barbed exchanges that keep the reader hooked.

While the romance between Eleanor and Ruskin is a slow burn, it is well-developed and satisfying. Their relationship evolves from mutual distrust to a deeper connection, revealing layers of complexity in both characters. The book's pacing is brisk, with plenty of action and twists to maintain interest throughout.

However, some readers might find the plot somewhat predictable, especially if familiar with the fairy tales it draws inspiration from. Additionally, the dark themes and violence may not be to everyone's taste. Despite these minor drawbacks, The Court that Bleeds Gold is a thoroughly enjoyable read for fans of dark fantasy and romance.

First, I want to say thank you to NetGalley for the arc read!

This was a very good book! It was an easier fantasy story to follow that left off on a cliffhanger and I can’t wait for the next book!

I liked that there wasn’t super over complicated world building. I do think the magic needed a touch more explaining, but if you’re familiar with fantasy and the general idea oh fae then you should be able to follow it no problem!

The story moved at a decent pace and the last half of the book was phenomenal! Kept me at the edge of my seat the whole time up to the end.

This was a very unique story and I can’t wait to read more!

The Court that Bleeds Gold is a dark fantasy romance read that brings a whole new meaning to dark romantasy. I love the twists & turns, suspense, the brutal King and the characters. They are all written in a way that gives them such a huge role throughout the story. The story is easy to follow and is a fast-paced read you will find yourself at the end before no time finding the day has flashed by.

When I read the description of this book and saw the cover I was immediately sold. I was so excited to read it. A retelling of rumplestiltskin? Yes of course.
But I was hugely disappointed with this book.
The editor did not do a great job in correcting and addressing the author’s writing which was a bunch of telling instead of show and tell. The characters seemed a bit like a cardboard cutout of washed through tropes. Especially the descriptions and natives of Ruskin, he seemed ridiculous to me.
And I like fast paced books every does but this book took fast paced to a whole new level. Overall this plot could have been something big but I think the author did not execute it as well as it could have been.

Hello fan fiction. Those authors listed above? Ya this book was a cookie cutter mash up of all of those stories. And it was a hot mess.

I am a sucker for a good human/fae romantasy story and this one was fantastic! I appreciated that the FMC was intelligent and had knowledge about alchemy, and the twist of her developing some power throughout the story was unexpected. I am looking forward to seeing where that goes and how her power develops throughout the rest of the trilogy. Ruskin was a pretty typical fae MMC - dark, brooding, hot - but I found his backstory intriguing. I wish we had gotten more time with the villain to fully understand why she did what she did, but overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book!

This book is inspired by the story of Rumpelstiltskin but make it romantasy. This book I mostly liked, but I felt like the story was pretty cookie cutter fae romance and even got a little too close to details that I’ve read in other romantasies that I liked better and I wish it had done more with the Rumpelstiltskin inspiration. Overall thought it was a good story and the cliff hanger at the end did leave me wanting to read the next one.

I’m a sucker for a good retelling and this one delivered! A Rumpelstiltskin retelling with a sexy broody fae? Yes please! The pace and flow of the story was great, as was the writing. The plot itself was a bit predictable, but in an endearing kind of way. I loved our heroine and her morally grey fae captor. I hope our lovelies get the happy ending they deserve! Will definitely be reading book 2!

While I really wanted to loved this, the book just wasn’t for me. The plot line felt like it was all over the place. It lacked world building and character development. I tried and finished it though.

Pretty well balanced between fantasy plot and the romance plot. The level of spice was also well balanced with the rest of the book. I really enjoyed the world building--the idea of a human alchemist using magical science to create wares to sell at a faerie market is very unique, even if some of the other elements of the book felt a little inspired by other fantasy series (after all, it's a beauty and the beast type book, so why wouldn't it be similar to other adaptations?) For fans of ACOTAR.

This book I inhaled the characters were very relatable but that CLIFFHANGER! I can’t wait till part two comes out

This is a great debut story. I like how everything goes evolving during the reading. For me, it was a good reading. If it wasn't because I had to work, I read this book in one seating. The story keeps me attracted, waiting to know more and more. I'm ready for book #2.

Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to do the ARC reading ❤️

Excellent debut and fabulous start to a new fantasy series! Great world-building, enemies-to-lovers, and a human/fae twist on Beauty & the Beast meets Rumplestiltskin.

I enjoyed Ruskin's character and his story arc more than that of Eleanor. I became impatient with her thoughtless impulsiveness - you would think after it kept getting her into trouble, she would stop and think twice the next time.

Dustan and Helima are terrific supporting characters, and their stories - what little we've learned thus far - are just as interesting.

Part One ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, and I'm looking forward to reading Part Two.

I received an advance review copy via NetGalley for my honest review.

I absolutely loved this Rumpelstiltskin retelling, though it also was giving Beauty and the Beast vibes! The writing was fantastic and I was hooked from the beginning and it did not let up! Ruskin is the big bad fae prince that your mama warns you about, he's known for his brutal deals with humans but is there more to him? Yes, yes there is, and I am utterly and completely, hopelessly in love with him! Eleanor is the best kind of heroine, she's clever and strong, so passionate about her alchemy and how it can help the people in her village. One of my top books of the year, it was an instant buy once I finished the arc because I will wanna revisit again and again!

Little miss Rumpelstiltskin who tells she can spin gold.., I did like the idea and please put faes and a runaway from a marriage.. But the book also could be a little bit better, the idea was great but it felt empty in some parts... The attraction was more than good but the exploration of all around the environment could have been better

What an enchanting fantasy novel that introduces us to a world where intrigue and magic intertwine.
With its vibrant world-building and engaging plot, this book sets a promising start to the Gold Weaver series! I can not wait too see what lies ahead for this series

Solid romantasy and a great work for a debut! I really wish relationships were fleshed out a bit more so I could feel a deeper connection to the characters.

— <b>3.75⭐️</b> is enough. The thrill this book gave me is awesome. It live up to expectation that this is similar with ACOTAR with the spark of “Beauty & The Beast” and mostly romance with a hint of fantasy. Not the other way around. A super light read, if you are asking. The characters and the world building of the realm is a so so. The magic itself has its limit never disappoint me. Then, the storyline and hint of plot twist got me rather than my speculation. It’s good and it just the beginning of the Trilogy!

<b><u>The story</u></b> start on Eleanor point of view as the daughter of the famous healer. She live on her mother’s shadow when she grew up and her creation on the market piqued the interest on certain male. The famous human male in the neighborhood which he is quite a bothersome (for my liking) and a prick at that. He somehow sold her off — implicitly and she needs to pay it off by making things to the human King. However, the human King has different agenda and trap her into something unexpected. Because her desperation, Eleanor start to enchant the ruthless Fae and offer a bargain and a deal with him. Nevertheless, the Fae King also has different agenda to her inside the bargain. That’s where the story starts.

The storyline itself is quite amazing and went well with the flow. The pouring of the magic, creatures, unfinished story within the story and how the plot twisted got me hooked. Even though the ending is quite easy and I personally need more of background stories

<u><b>Analyzing:</u></b>
🥀 The True Leader
🥀 Don’t let the outfit wears you
🥀 The children is not the parent’s replacement
🥀 The swordswoman’s character name represents the middle east people
🥀 The symbolism of “rose petal” and “Raven”
🥀 Having more than one face when you’re a leader or ruler is a must
🥀 Some people wouldn’t understand the language of people from different professions (somehow)
🥀 Greedy of Power
🥀 How anxiety overpowers your whole life and you finally turn the table
🥀 Parents and children relationship when they got older and feel ill
🥀 Time is always the beat healer for those who are grieving
🥀 “The defence and coping mechanism”
🥀 The burden of the appointed heir
🥀 Investigation is a must for anything, especially the work you’ve been taking
🥀 Pureblood doesn’t mean you’re above all else
🥀 Sharing the pressure and burden with someone else can reduce the heaviness
🥀 Thinking of long term will not only help you, but also the people surrounding you
🥀 Semantics of speaking on different tone and meaning
🥀 Soldiers and War warriors nightmares cannot be compared to anyone
🥀 People always hear what they wanted to hear

Some characters have pretty huge development. My favorite is Destan. He is such a dork. The most annoying one is Thacht, if I am allowed to, I prefer to kick his ass myself. The other supporting characters has their own way to make this story more interesting.

In addition, my knowledge about Physics and Chemical need to expand because I completely lost when they talk about this in the book lol

<b><u>Conclusion</u>/b> is this book is great for light reading romantasy. Especially if the reader is looking for ACOTAR and Gild similar storyline (I haven’t read the Gild yet so I don’t know, but I have the theories anyway lmao). Don’t expect much about the world building because it’s a so so, but for the twisted plot is better than my expectation. The moral story of this book is pretty good as well, even though it needs to dig deeper. However, for the first book of the trilogy, it is good enough.

My Best Quotes so far:
<i>“You don’t get complacent, that you face the consequences of those decisions, look at them in the eye, and know you did what was necessary”</i>