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Bargains, betrayals, and . . . broken bonds?
No one survives the death-hunt—or so Jessa Caldwell learns during her ordeals in the Otherworld. When an unknown enemy sends this ancient evil to end her, only the intervention of fae arbiter Riven keeps her from sharing the fate of its other victims.
Yet the destructive force of the hunt leaves Riven fatally injured, and Jessa must determine what she will sacrifice to spare his life.
Her costly choice plunges her into the heart of court politics and power plays, drawing her further into the coils of those who would use her for their own ends. As circumstances close about her, Jessa accepts a seemingly impossible commission: find the forces responsible for an act that threatens to plunge rival courts into war.
Isolated from those she loves and betrayed by tentative allies, Jessa must decide who she’s willing to become and what price she’s willing to pay to uncover the truth. If she fails in her charge, the monarchs will act, shattering the fragile peace between courts—and worlds—once more.
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AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now I have to wait another year for the next book!
Oh my goodness, I got everything I wanted in this book, and so many things I was waiting for and so many answers which led to so many new questions in all the best ways.
The worldbuild and the relationships keep getting better, and the characters both old and new are chef’s kiss (I know because of where the story is going we don’t get to see the characters in the human world as much, which sadly means not as much Thea and Burke or her sisters, but man those scenes in the real world were so much fun).
I can’t wait for the next book to see where this story goes next.
I only got two theories right out of an entire bingo card full, and I love it. I love it when these books prove me wrong, because they always keep surprising me in the best possible ways.
We left Jessa on yet another heart-stopping cliffhanger (they keep getting scarier and scarier).
Not only has Fae arbiter Riven consistently been an unshakable force of nature for the entire series so far, but he has also been Jessa’s greatest ally, always doing whatever he can to protect her, all the while trying to convince king and court alike that she’s just an asset.
The end of the last book forced him to make a choice that is almost impossible to explain away with cold logic alone.
To save his life, Jessa has to admit to some very deep and fragile truths, and bind herself to some horrifying bargains.
In an attempt to untangle herself and figure out who is trying to kill her, Jessa gets caught between two very stubborn monarchs and their centuries-old grudge, when all she really wants is some peaceful little garden with all the people she loves.
One of the biggest themes of the entire series is the lie fae have told themselves: feelings make you weak.
In previous books, the focus was more on what that view has done to fae society, how their attempts to stop feeling have left them even more broken.
In this book, Jessa has grown beyond wondering if they’re right. She knows they’re not.
But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a real price to pay for understanding, compassion, and trust, especially in a society that’s built on power plays and dominating others. You might get it right sometimes, but you also get hurt over and over again.
Yet she chooses it anyway.
On purpose, despite everything, even when people do not deserve it. It is a beautiful, courageous thing.
My three favourite parts of the book:
The first I won’t spoil, other than to say that readers of this series have been waiting for this to happen for five books.
The second is Jade’s feline superiority to all the other animals. Lyra is much too familiar with Jessa (how dare she?!); Ennos can’t keep his distance, and on top of everything else, she has to keep company with, horror upon horrors, a dog. I adored Barnaby, though (sorry, Jade).
Of course, Jade has to make time for her regular duties, such as playing matchmaker, a task I’m sure she hopes will become less demanding in the future, not to mention the “small” matter of keeping Jessa alive, which is, as we know, a task that really requires a whole cohort of kit-isne.
And the third amazing part was Thea. Outstanding, hysterical, amazing. No notes.
I still feel like the best part of the series is the interaction of the otherworld with the mortal one, and though there was less of it in this book, the parts we got were twice as awesome. I do hope we get to return more in the future.
*I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.*
In this exciting next installment of the Blood of the Fae series, Jessa continues to navigate the politics and culture of the fae while keeping her core mortal values of love, empathy, problem-solving, and standing up for the less powerful. We find her growing more into her fae power and standing up for herself against those with hidden agendas and not-so-hidden desire to do harm. Jessa also builds on her relationships and it is rewarding to see some become friends and allies and (finally!) others grow into even more. Seeds planted in earlier books take fruit, mysteries are revealed, and new intrigues are started. These keep the story moving at a quick pace while continuing the complex world-building.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and now anxiously awaiting the next one. If you’ve not read the other books in the series, start at the beginning – it’s definitely binge-worthy. If you’re ready to continue with Jessa’s story, you’ll enjoy every minute with her in Shades of Obsidian!
Shades of Obsidian was my favorite book in the Blood of the Fae series so far—and that’s saying a lot! The storyline and character development left me completely gripped, and I could hardly put it down. Fans of the series will get to enjoy some long-awaited moments, as well as answers to questions we’ve been asking since the beginning of the series. Of course, we’re still left with plenty of questions and an edge-of-your-seat cliffhanger that will leave you waiting for book 6 with great anticipation!! I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Every year I eagerly await the next installment in the Blood of the Fae series, and Shades of Obsidian did not disappoint. It is filled to the brim with all the heartrending moments, beautiful prose, and exquisite world building and lore I’ve come to expect from Sarah’s books. Shades of Obsidian is the fifth installment in a series that builds book to book in a deeply interconnected plot so I definitely want to avoid giving spoilers, but many burning questions were answered, new mysteries arose and some long awaited developments took place in a very satisfactory manner. Jessa is magnificent as she grows in strength and understanding and clings to her convictions despite pressures tearing at her from all sides. She continues to change those around her and draw unexpected allies together even as the dangers mount and unseen hands pull strings that could tumble both worlds back into war. Jade and Risha, loveable, loyal and bloodthirsty provide numerous humorous moments and are joined by several endearing new characters. It’s the kind of book that sticks with you for days after finishing as you turn over hidden nuggets, plot points and favorite moments.
AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now I have to wait another year for the next book!
Oh my goodness, I got everything I wanted in this book, and so many things I was waiting for and so many answers which led to so many new questions in all the best ways.
The worldbuild and the relationships keep getting better, and the characters both old and new are chef’s kiss (I know because of where the story is going we don’t get to see the characters in the human world as much, which sadly means not as much Thea and Burke or her sisters, but man those scenes in the real world were so much fun).
I can’t wait for the next book to see where this story goes next.
I only got two theories right out of an entire bingo card full, and I love it. I love it when these books prove me wrong, because they always keep surprising me in the best possible ways.
We left Jessa on yet another heart-stopping cliffhanger (they keep getting scarier and scarier).
Not only has Fae arbiter Riven consistently been an unshakable force of nature for the entire series so far, but he has also been Jessa’s greatest ally, always doing whatever he can to protect her, all the while trying to convince king and court alike that she’s just an asset.
The end of the last book forced him to make a choice that is almost impossible to explain away with cold logic alone.
To save his life, Jessa has to admit to some very deep and fragile truths, and bind herself to some horrifying bargains.
In an attempt to untangle herself and figure out who is trying to kill her, Jessa gets caught between two very stubborn monarchs and their centuries-old grudge, when all she really wants is some peaceful little garden with all the people she loves.
One of the biggest themes of the entire series is the lie fae have told themselves: feelings make you weak.
In previous books, the focus was more on what that view has done to fae society, how their attempts to stop feeling have left them even more broken.
In this book, Jessa has grown beyond wondering if they’re right. She knows they’re not.
But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a real price to pay for understanding, compassion, and trust, especially in a society that’s built on power plays and dominating others. You might get it right sometimes, but you also get hurt over and over again.
Yet she chooses it anyway.
On purpose, despite everything, even when people do not deserve it. It is a beautiful, courageous thing.
My three favourite parts of the book:
The first I won’t spoil, other than to say that readers of this series have been waiting for this to happen for five books.
The second is Jade’s feline superiority to all the other animals. Lyra is much too familiar with Jessa (how dare she?!); Ennos can’t keep his distance, and on top of everything else, she has to keep company with, horror upon horrors, a dog. I adored Barnaby, though (sorry, Jade).
Of course, Jade has to make time for her regular duties, such as playing matchmaker, a task I’m sure she hopes will become less demanding in the future, not to mention the “small” matter of keeping Jessa alive, which is, as we know, a task that really requires a whole cohort of kit-isne.
And the third amazing part was Thea. Outstanding, hysterical, amazing. No notes.
I still feel like the best part of the series is the interaction of the otherworld with the mortal one, and though there was less of it in this book, the parts we got were twice as awesome. I do hope we get to return more in the future.
*I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.*
In this exciting next installment of the Blood of the Fae series, Jessa continues to navigate the politics and culture of the fae while keeping her core mortal values of love, empathy, problem-solving, and standing up for the less powerful. We find her growing more into her fae power and standing up for herself against those with hidden agendas and not-so-hidden desire to do harm. Jessa also builds on her relationships and it is rewarding to see some become friends and allies and (finally!) others grow into even more. Seeds planted in earlier books take fruit, mysteries are revealed, and new intrigues are started. These keep the story moving at a quick pace while continuing the complex world-building.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and now anxiously awaiting the next one. If you’ve not read the other books in the series, start at the beginning – it’s definitely binge-worthy. If you’re ready to continue with Jessa’s story, you’ll enjoy every minute with her in Shades of Obsidian!
Shades of Obsidian was my favorite book in the Blood of the Fae series so far—and that’s saying a lot! The storyline and character development left me completely gripped, and I could hardly put it down. Fans of the series will get to enjoy some long-awaited moments, as well as answers to questions we’ve been asking since the beginning of the series. Of course, we’re still left with plenty of questions and an edge-of-your-seat cliffhanger that will leave you waiting for book 6 with great anticipation!! I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Every year I eagerly await the next installment in the Blood of the Fae series, and Shades of Obsidian did not disappoint. It is filled to the brim with all the heartrending moments, beautiful prose, and exquisite world building and lore I’ve come to expect from Sarah’s books. Shades of Obsidian is the fifth installment in a series that builds book to book in a deeply interconnected plot so I definitely want to avoid giving spoilers, but many burning questions were answered, new mysteries arose and some long awaited developments took place in a very satisfactory manner. Jessa is magnificent as she grows in strength and understanding and clings to her convictions despite pressures tearing at her from all sides. She continues to change those around her and draw unexpected allies together even as the dangers mount and unseen hands pull strings that could tumble both worlds back into war. Jade and Risha, loveable, loyal and bloodthirsty provide numerous humorous moments and are joined by several endearing new characters. It’s the kind of book that sticks with you for days after finishing as you turn over hidden nuggets, plot points and favorite moments.