Emery raising my standards for men yet again. I may also never expect anything less than to be tucked in with sweets and a pile of books on occasion. I devoured this ARC and was gut wretchedly upset when the book ended. When I saw that I could get an ARC while I wait for my paperback to arrive in about a month, I could not stop myself from telling everyone I know and dancing in excitement. It certainly lived up to expectations There is nothing that could have prepared me for a social season mixed with political intrigue. There is so few series that could pull off such a pivot from the first book. I am excited to see where the next book takes Emery and his newfound path. There's also so many opportunities with spirits like Pigeon popping up. I think the only thing I was disappointed with was I wish the proposal had happened differently. It was sweet and I do like it, but after all this time I expected something much more grand from Emery.
Other thoughts:
The first book gives Alone Together (FOB)
Is anyone else reminded of Volo (BG3) when James shows up?
Does anyone else envision basically Hozier as Karlson?
I am sure I will have many more thoughts as I digest and do my reread when my paperback gets in. So potentially more to say later, but this is all I have for now. (I was given a free ARC from R.K. Ashwick in exchange for my happily willing honest review)
