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WHAT FURY BRINGS

by currying favor with the wealthy nobles, Olerra decides on a different tactic, the time\u002Dhonored Amarran tradition of kidnapping a husband. Her target is a good\u002Dlooking younger prince from the neighboring country of Brutus, but she accidentally and unknowingly nabs Sanos, the king’s eldest son and heir to the throne. She drags Sanos back to Amarra, where he’s treated with all the contempt for men that is normal in her society: He’s dressed as a sexual plaything, forced to shave his beard and body hair, leashed and restrained for bad behavior. Olerra can’t understand Sanos’ objections to this treatment, and the ensuing power struggle makes up most of the plot. Marketed as romantasy, Levenseller’s first adult novel falls flat as both romance and fantasy. There is little connection or chemistry between Olerra and Sanos, and since both are more caricature than character, neither experiences the kind of growth that creates challenging or interesting romantic relationships. In addition, the worldbuilding is paper thin. Amarra is a world built on reverse misogyny, but the motifs, imagery, and scenes often read more like a brainstormed list (a penis guillotine!) than a fully realized attempt to say something meaningful about women’s rage."

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9781250379

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This gritty urban fantasy plunges readers into a world where supernatural forces collide with the raw struggles of modern adolescence, blending high-stakes action with deeply personal turmoil. The na...

Our Review

This gritty urban fantasy plunges readers into a world where supernatural forces collide with the raw struggles of modern adolescence, blending high-stakes action with deeply personal turmoil. The narrative follows a protagonist grappling with a dangerous, newly awakened power that threatens to consume them, set against a backdrop of shadowy organizations and ancient conflicts. This is a story where internal demons manifest as literal monsters, and every choice carries devastating consequences for both the character and their fractured world.

What sets this apart is its unflinching exploration of fury not just as a destructive force, but as a catalyst for survival and self-discovery in a hostile environment. Teen readers navigating their own complex emotions will find a powerful, albeit dark, reflection of their inner battles, while the relentless pacing and morally grey characters will keep them hooked until the final, explosive confrontation. This is a compelling read for those who like their fantasy grounded in visceral, emotional truth.

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