I desperately wanted to love this book, but the many differing POVs were quite confusing for me. It had the bare bones of a brilliant story, but something just didn’t hit right. I’m sure that there’s definitely readers that will adore this book, but unfortunately for me it didn’t.
Good luck to the author and I wish her all the best in her endeavours! ☺️

Dnf at 30%

I liked it at first. The betrothed couple were really interesting and had a fun chemistry. The fae world had some fun elements with traditional lore that I really liked. I just really struggled to feel connected to the story since so many povs kept being introduced and I didn’t like the human girl (Aurelia) at all. The story felt a bit disjointed and I was left feeling very confused and asking myself why? the whole time, which didn’t really grab my attention. This is just my honest review and doesn’t mean it might not be for you😊 Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

2.5 ☆

Very unfortunately to say, I didn't enjoy this story as much as I wanted to. It felt to me a little bit of chaotic that it would be quite intriguing if it was more actions than merely words through and through.
I'd say the concept itself was what drove me to read it, although it is poorly delivered.
And to alert you, it is a multiple pov, like more than 4 POVs. If you're not that type of person who's fond of it, you will likely not enjoy this one. Because I also didn't know it, and it made me detached from all the characters, and I felt nothing, not even a care towards any of them.

And if you're thinking, "Oh, it's romantasy!" Well, let me tell you, you will only get a glimpse of the romance, and it's not even necessarily a slow burn. It was just too many descriptive words and so little action

Idk if it's only me, but the whole world building doesn't make any sense to me, but perhaps it's just me not enjoying the whole ride.

Thanks to NetGalley and Agency Press for letting me read this E-ARC, and the whole review is purely my honest opinion

This story was very confusing. Six different points of view in third person is hard to follow. I feel like most of the beginning of the book, all the flashbacks of Aurelia’s childhood, were not necessary to the plot and was very slow and clunky to read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the advanced/ARC copy of this book!

4 stars!

This was a very fun fantasy read and I loved it! I haven't been in much of a fantasy or romantasy mood lately, but this one really hit the spot and sucked me in.

I thought the world building and fantasy elements in this one were nice. I liked the story, and I really enjoyed the romance. I also think this was very well written and thought out. I will say though - I struggle with multi POV, especially if its like...2-3+ characters, so a little minus there for me with this one - but overall it was fairly easy to keep up with.

I'm excited to read the next one and other books by this author!

Thanks again for the advanced copy, I'll be picking up a paperback of this once it is out! I do recommend this one to others as well.

This has a distinct voice and vibe, but it was very much not for me. The characters all felt very young, younger than their stated ages. And the story took far too long to start happening- we saw our characters in multiple situations that gave us the same information over and over again rather than moving into the plot or even new character information.

Rating: 3.25/5

Tropes:
- Fae
- Fated mates
- Mistaken identities
- Court intrigue
- Prophecies

Thank you to the authors and NetGalley for the chance to read an advance copy.

The storyline seemed to be really compelling, but my ADHD brain made it hard for me to keep track of who was speaking when. It was a lot on me mentally. But the book holds promise, and I would probably continue with it in the future.

Unfortunately I DNF this book. The character introductions were lacking and therefore I was often confused by who was who. The multiple POVs is also ALOT to follow. I think some editing to the world building and chapter development could go a long way here. I was really hoping to love this one but I just couldn’t get into it. I tried several times over the last few months to pick it back up.

I absolutely love finding new authors. The world building was fantastic. There were a lot of POVs I normally like maybe 3 tops. Has 2 of my favorite tropes, touch her and die and slow burn. Can't wait for book 2.

I found this one to be a little difficult to get into.
The story became really predictable very quickly and I was expecting it to deviate from the expectations that were being set up. It didn't.
It played into the fae stealing children myth and Nova's story was the most interesting plotline of them all.
I couldn't really find the other characters to be likeable. They seemed to me to be one-dimensional and lacked depth.

Thank you to Sera Foxe, Agency Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this arc!

When I saw this was a fae romantasy I was IMMEDIATELY intrigued and I really enjoyed this one! I thought the premise would be another human-girl-falls-in-love-with-unfairly-attractive-fae-man but this one was a little different which I loved.

Blood Iron and Bone follows Aurelia, a human girl who has never felt quite like she belongs anywhere, not even with her own family. She dreams of a man she’s never met but cant help feeling she is meant to know him and that he’s important to her. One night she hears a strange call an obviously decides to follow it and is thrown into the fae world and the inevitable trouble that comes with it. She’s drawn to Andar, soon to be (like tomorrow) fae king but he’s betrothed to the fae princess Lark…isn’t he?

I’ve seen a few reviews that weren’t a fan of the multiple POVs in this one but honestly I loved it! I feel like it was nice to get more than one pov and more than one story within the book but they all connected together in the end which was great. I felt like it had a nice pace to it and while the story did take a bit to get going, I couldn’t put it down!

Really looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book in the series!

The concept of this story started out so promising and truly intrigued me at the start. The pov’s are very fluid and blend together giving the story a dream like feel - and while it was beautiful it felt a little too scattered at times. There were a lot of different characters and povs that made the progression of the story a little too slow to hold my interest in the same way as the beginning.

I thought this story was a wonderfully written tale full of awe and wonder. Its a delightful read and I think suitable for anyone with a penchant for fantasy and fairytales.

Unfortunately this was a DNF for me at 26%. I really wanted to love this one, Romantasy is my all time favourite gene, however this one just did not work for me. It wasn't bad, I just felt like I wouldn't get a lot out of continuing.

I felt like it was a little chaotic and jumped around a lot. In parts I was really liked the writing and then in other parts I just could not gel with it. It follows a lot of different people & I got a bit confused when it tended to jump from one person to the next in the middle of a chapter. Also I didn't particularly like any of the main characters & felt like all they did was moan.

All that being said I do feel like the book had potential and the bones of a good story where there so I'm sure it will have its audience, unfortunately that was just not me.

Thank you to NetGalley, Agency Press & the authors for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher & the author for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. Blood Iron and Bone by Sera Foxe is here to drag you headfirst into a world of prophecies, fae, and so many POVs you might need a spreadsheet. This is the kind of book that doesn’t just ask for your attention—it DEMANDS it, twists it into a pretzel, and then rewards you with a rich, sprawling story that will have you flipping pages like your life depends on it.

We start with Aurelia, a mortal girl who hears a strange call in the night—and instead of doing the REASONABLE thing and ignoring it, she follows. Meanwhile, Andar, a fae prince, is stuck in a betrothal to the future High Queen of Áithrim, a politically perfect match that feels deeply wrong. But destiny has bigger plans, because as darkness looms over both realms, a tangled web of fae, humans, and ancient magic starts pulling them all together.

Now, let’s talk about the many POVs. This book gives us six different perspectives, which means you’ll either love the depth it brings or feel like you’re playing a very intense game of character bingo. (Personally, I was living for the complexity, even if I had to pause occasionally to reorient myself.) The world-building? Absolutely lush. If you love epic fantasies with layered politics, dangerous magic, and an unfolding mystery that keeps you JUST on the edge of understanding, this book has you covered.

That said, the writing style takes a minute to settle into. The story felt a bit dense at first, but once you hit part two, everything clicks into place, and the pacing picks up like a runaway carriage!

Final verdict? If The Bridge Kingdom, The Serpent & The Wings of Night, and Throne of Glass had a slow-burn, high-stakes fantasy baby, it would be Blood Iron and Bone. It’s ambitious, immersive, and packed with morally gray characters making terrible (but fascinating) decisions. If you love court intrigue, fae drama, and just a hint of impending doom, this one belongs on your TBR!

The plot line is great, the synopsis sounds amazing but I really struggled to connect with this book and really get into it. But the writing is great, really descriptive and the characters are well thought out.

Thanks to NetGalley and publisher for allowing me to read and advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

✨📚 I was so excited to review this Fantasy Romance ARC, and it definitely paid off!! Thank you NetGalley and Sera Foxe!! 4.5⭐ rounded up!!

I loved the milti-POVs and condensed timeline.
So many things happen in just 6 days!
The character development and relationships are incredible.
The plot twists and turns have left me wanting more.

Slow burn
Fated Mates
Fae / Human Worlds

I am so excited for the next book, and to continue this journey!

Thank you to NetGalley, Agency Press, and Sera Foxe for the ARC!

This has been such a fun ride! The world-building felt so smooth, and the plot?! The drama and secrets?! I enjoyed it! It felt like a telenovela! Haha. As for the characters, there are plenty of them. We have 6 main characters (I like to think 3 pairs/couples. I'm crossing my fingers) and some interesting side characters, (eyeing you Aife & Ciorriathe) that I hope to learn more about. With that said, I think there wasn't much time for any of the characters to endear themselves to me, though I liked them. However, Nova is in the running place of becoming my standout or favorite character. It seemed she was the only functioning brain cell in their group, but with all the revelations happening, I can't blame the others for malfunctioning. Haha! I also like how the characters were written, they were so annoying sometimes that I wanted to grab in and shake them and at times, also hug them. Oh! I also enjoyed the funny pop culture references and a comedic break in some tense scenes.

Looking forward to Book 2!

⭐⭐✨
First and foremost, I want to thank NetGalley and Agency Press for providing me with an early copy of *Blood, Iron and Bone*. As I’m still discovering my love for the *romantasy* genre, I was really excited to dive into this book. The premise was intriguing, and I had high hopes. While the book started off as a solid 4-star read, unfortunately, my enjoyment began to wane as I progressed. The plot's potential was overshadowed by a few frustrating elements, and the ending, in particular, left me feeling disappointed.

Despite my initial excitement, *Blood, Iron and Bone* didn't fully live up to its promise. The characters didn’t capture my attention as much as I hoped, and some of the dynamics, especially between Aurelia and Andar, felt rushed and lacked depth. The predictable plot kept me engaged at first, but it ultimately didn’t deliver the level of excitement or emotional payoff I was hoping for.

There were moments in the book where the world-building and magic were truly exceptional, and I found that to be the strongest aspect. The pacing also picked up as the story went on, but the lack of action and the flat character development left me wanting more. While I appreciate the creative world and the authors’ ability to juggle multiple POVs, the execution left something to be desired.

That said, I did enjoy many parts of the book, especially the magic system and the world-building. However, I was expecting more from the ending, which felt a bit underwhelming compared to what I had hoped for after such a strong build-up.

Also, I think I may know who Andar’s brother is, and if he’s the one I’m suspecting, I can’t wait for book two to dive deeper into his story!

*Blood, Iron, and Bone* has all the ingredients for an epic story, but in the end, it didn’t live up to its full potential for me. It’s a book with a lot of promise, but one that could have benefitted from deeper character development and a more focused plot. That said, if you’re a fan of fated mates, magic, and complex world-building, you might still enjoy this one, just be prepared for some disappointments along the way.

I really liked enjoyed those book and I genuinely couldn’t put it down! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book.