![]() ![]() I loved the way it felt like my chest was imploding and also exploding as I read it.īut mostly, I loved the way Kadou and Evemer’s character arcs and romance developed so fully - technically, I guess, it’s a “slow burn,” but not one that ever made me feel impatient. I loved the way it explored anxiety and mental illness. I loved Kadou’s commitment to reciprocity and goodness. I loved the way I felt when the meaning of the book’s title finally snapped into place. I loved the way diverse genders and sexualities are so commonplace in this world. Those tragic results color Evemer’s opinion of Kadou, but as he helps Kadou investigate a counterfeiting conspiracy in order to redeem himself in the court’s eyes, Evemer begins to realize that his initial judgment may have been too hasty. His sister, the sultan, assigns him a new lead bodyguard, the proud and disciplined Evemer. Kadou, a prince whose life is ruled by anxiety and panic disorder, has committed an unfortunate political blunder with tragic results. The story takes place in a fantasy world reminiscent of the Ottoman Empire where some people can touch-taste metals, identifying materials by the different tastes and sensations they conjure. ![]() I can’t remember the last book that made me feel like that. By about 40% in, I was not only completely hooked, but also genuinely angry that I had to stop reading to sleep and work. First of all, standalone fantasy? Yes please. If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I LOVED this book. ![]()
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