Throne of Winter Review

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Throne of Winter by Sophie Davis
Narrator: Sarah Puckett
Published by Self-published on March 22, 2019
Length: 9 hr 11 min
Genres: Fantasy & Magic
Format: Audiobook
Source: Provided for review through Audiobook Blast/Boom
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She’s the headstrong Fire Fae of Legend. He’s the sexy heir to the Caster throne. This won’t end well.

For the Fae, the Night of Four Moons is an omen—a sign of bad luck yet to come. Young Maybrie Hawkins thought it was just a silly superstition, until the night vampires came for her and the rare fire magic she wields.

Once captive in the domed Kingdom of Hawaii, Brie serves to entertain the royal court of Casters. When she becomes a renowned champion in the fight pits, the Casters chant her name instead of scorning her. But most of the Fae aren’t so lucky, which is why their rebellion needs Brie.

When she joins the uprising, her mission is anything but easy: get close to Prince Kai to find out how much the Casters know.
The heir to the Throne of Winter is known for being a fiercely handsome playboy. Arrogant and proud, Prince Kai is the epitome of Caster superiority. Brie doesn’t want anything to do with him. To collect intelligence for the Fae, she must swallow her disdain for the royal and pretend the mere idea of him doesn’t make her gag.

If Brie fails in her mission, it will mean the end of the revolution, and the Fae will never be free. But if she succeeds, can Brie avoid falling for his infamous charm?

 Julie’s Review:

Throne of Winter is a fun spin on the normal fae and royalty urban fantasy novel.

First, I’m thrilled it takes place in Hawaii. That’s right, right where I live now. So fun to hear all the local names.

Two, it’s not the normal faery court novel. The royalty is not the Fae, but the Hawaiian Casters (yes, warlocks) are the ruling people. The Fae are their subordinates.

The cities are under domes, to protect the Casters from the bitter cold and dangers of the world, and to contain the workers (i.e. Fae, Shifters).

Maybrie is part of the underground rebellion, and when Prince Kai wants to date her, she uses this opportunity to spy on the royal family and find out what they know about the rebellion.

But things don’t turn out as she expects. Do you think she starts falling for the prince? That’s to be expected, right?

And then she learns her rebellion allies are keeping dark and dangerous secrets. Brie has to decide for herself what side she is really on, and who is right.

Some complaints include cliches. TWICE she lets out a breath she didn’t know she was holding. Come on!

The audio narration was good, the voices enjoyable and cadence fit the tone of the book well.

So overall, a pretty fun premise and a great start to a series. Curious to see where it leads.

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