I should start by saying that I prefer fantasy with a touch of romance that forwards the plot rather than romantasy books that are heavy on spice content and low on plot, but I just could not resist the dragon cover on this novel and so wanted to give it a shot. I was pleasantly surprised that the author devoted quite a bit of the start of the book to build up a story and even a plausible enemies to lovers subplot before sliding into the spicier content. We get to know Aemyra, get a sense of the political condition of Tìr Teine, and we get to see the relationship with dragons before Prince Fiorean and Aemyra's relationship moves beyond adversarial. Now for those who are fans of romantasy that is spiced from beginning to end, there is an actual story being developed here, so you may be disappointed. I, however, am curious how Aemyra overcomes the circumstances at the end of this book and can't wait to read the sequel. (3.5/5)
I received access to this eARC thru NetGalley (for which I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Delacorte Press) for an honest review. The opinion expressed here is my own.