Book Review: Forged by Magic

 

A heartwarming, feel-good fantasy romance…with a helping of spice and only a pinch of danger.

Trapped in a tower by the emperor who conquered her homeland, Daella yearns for an escape. But as one of the few half-orcs left in the world, she knows she’ll never be free, much less find her own happily ever after.

Destiny takes an unexpected turn when the emperor offers her a deal. To earn her freedom, she must journey to the mysterious Isles of Fable and track down wielders of outlawed dragon magic. Eager to seize her chance, Daella agrees.

When a brutal storm tosses her ship off course, she washes up on the wrong island—right at the feet of Rivelin, a gruff but handsome elven blacksmith, who seems more likely to stab her than help her. To her surprise, he offers her shelter until the next ship passes through in six weeks’ time.

Daella soon realizes he’s hiding something big. It could be the very magic she’s been tasked to hunt down—the key to her long-awaited freedom. But as they bicker over the flames of his forge, her heart kindles with something she’s never felt before.

When his secrets finally come to light, Daella must decide what’s more her freedom from the wicked crown or the desires of her heart.

Forged by Magic is a complete, stand-alone fantasy romance novel set in the whimsical world of Falling for Fables.


My Review
I really enjoyed this book. Instantly, I was transported into this story and world that author, Jenna Wolfhart created. It was as if I was Daella. Which is not a bad thing as Daella is a strong female. It is nice to see a strong female in a male dominated world. I could feel the chemistry building between Daella and Rivelin. Yet, it was a slow burn type of romance. Luckily, there is some humor spread throughout this book to keep the pacing moving along.

There is something about Rivelin that I really liked. While he was cautious of Daella, he is kind. I thought that he and Daella worked well together. Overall, this was a quick read for me. I look forward to reading the next book.

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