Book Review: Deadwood
After being able to leave the chasm for the first time in her life with her betrothed, Auria’s group is soon attacked, leaving them no choice but to find shelter in the nearest town. But Deadwood isn’t all that it seems, and the tales she once thought were simply bedtime stories turn out to be more real than she ever could’ve imagined.
Faced with the lies she has been told her whole life, Auria is determined to unravel the secrets being kept by those in this outlaw town. Including those of the closed-off man she isn't certain she should let close—the one man her father seems scared of. From the moment she set foot in town, he’s had his sights set on her, and Auria wants to know why. But soon, being stranded with him isn't her only problem. Not when the king decides he wants his daughter back, no matter the cost.
My Review
Auria is very strong. I felt for her and the horrible treatment she receives from her evil stepmom. No matter how dire the situation got, she never lost her strength. As soon as I met Bowen, I liked him. His and Auria's first meeting, I felt a spark between them. So, I was not surprised by how far he would go to protect her.
Auria and Bowen are not the only characters featured in this story. Joining the group is Flynt, Raiden, and Siara. I liked the three of them. They were a really good addition to the group dynamics. Back to Bowen and Auria as the romance between them is slow burn. There is not a lot of scenes, but this makes me appreciate the scenes better when they do happen.
As a romantasy read, it is about the world building and characters. Karley does do a really nice job of both of these elements. Part one was slow to build up the pace but part two and the halfway point is where the pacing picked up faster. This is a good read.
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