Blade & Rose (Blade and Rose Book 1)

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Everyone lusted after Rielle and I didn't get the appeal. She's cool and all, but what's so special about her? She's good at magic without being the sort that's hailed around the globe as The Best Mage Ever, which I appreciated, but her personality leaves a little to be desired. She's blessedly free of ego and cruelty, but that leaves men liking her because she's pretty and nice. I guess? The man who will ultimately stand at her side will be forged in fire. If you burn easily, don't even bother.” Quality and value was at the forefront of the developmental process when designing the leggings. It was important that the fabric be durable, functional, easy to care for and most importantly that it would be kind to children’s soft skin. The initial range sold out in no time, making the quirky leggings with characters and prints on the bum and an elastic waistband Blade & Rose’s signature iconic design.

Rielle is powerful and compassionate. She's in charge of protecting Jon--not the other way around. She's a badass fighter and didn't annoy me by trying to prove it. She just was.The world was interesting and creative. There are opium-esque dens for magic users. The history of the mages and paladins felt new, and I enjoyed the political scheming details. There were a few lines I read more than once because they were beautiful, which is more than I can say for most fantasy novels. And the love story… The examination of what a loving relationship truly is, the way the right love can make strong people even stronger, the way it can heal wounds of the past and instill hope for the future, BEAUTIFUL. Not only do these leggings look great, but they are also practical and functional. The elastic waistband ensures a snug and secure fit, while the durable fabric can withstand all kinds of adventures and playtime activities! What an excellent, exciting, gripping, spellbinding first book for this series. The author has created a cast of well imagined and well fleshed out characters. Rielle is a great heroine, a quaternary elementalist who controls fire, water, air and earth. She’s brave, intelligent, beautiful, captivating and highly likeable as a character. Jon is a great hero, handsome and driven, with a great twist in his storyline. Brennan is a highly complex character. I started out hating him but it ended up he may have some redeeming qualities. Leigh is a conflicted character, trying to do the right thing, that may has unintentionally led to great harm. The story is well-written, with lots of exciting twists and turns to keep the reader on the edge of the seat. Don’t start reading this book unless you have a lot of time on your hands! I can’t wait to read the second book. If you’re looking for an enthralling adventure with a well created world, with a unique magic system, this series is definitely for you. Extremely, well-done, Miri!

Miranda Honfleur is a born-and-raised Chicagoan living in Indianapolis. She grew up on fantasy and science fiction novels, spending nearly as much time in Valdemar, Pern, Tortall, Narnia, and Middle Earth as in reality. Brennan. He's the antagonist/morally grey/anti-hero you love to hate. Though I didn't like him for the most part in this book, he's a great character that grows on you. Jon and Rielle spend time together. I despise romantic pairings whose primary source of tension stems from separation. If the only way you can sell a couple's love is by making me read about one pining for the other, I'm not impressed. Let them be together. Let them solve problems together. Drama doesn't have to disappear when they share the stage. The world building is masterful. Gradual, effective, and thorough - even with the first read, I was never inundated with too much info. The conflict in this book is resolved, but it sets up more problems for these characters in the following books.One thing I am always looking for is fantasy stories with a new adult vibe. This book absolutely fits that bill and I loved it! This is the type that I could binge and binge and binge on and I am definitely looking forward to the next. Her next book release is the fifth volume in the romantic epic fantasy Blade and Rose series, The Dragon King, slated for release (barring any further apocalyptic events and meteors) in Q3 2021.