Rating (Out of 5): ~4
Publisher: Yen Press
Release Date: October 2018
Volumes: 10+
Spoilers?: Light.
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Goodreads Synopsis:
Hoping to take vengeance
for the murder of his childhood friend Sariphi, the young Ilya
infiltrates the royal palace. He's captured, and the King shows him
mercy, sparing his life. When Ilya learns that Sariphi herself is still
very much alive, he demands her return. Sariphi refuses, only to be
kidnapped by Ilya, who intends to bring her back to human territory. The
King is then confronted with a dilemma: If he truly wishes for
Sariphi's happiness, is it kinder to pursue her...or to let her be
returned to her own people?
Review:
This was honestly a surprising plot line for me.
It's a common trope, sure, having a guy from Sariphi's past show up,
in the form of an old love. Of course, Sariphi didn't think of him
like that. He was a kind boy who sometimes showed up in her village,
and who she grew close to over time. But while Sariphi always knew
she would be sacrificed and thus never put too much into
relationships for the future, the boy came to love her and believed
he needed to protect her.
The boy also hated beasts of any kind, as they killed his family.
Discovering that Sariphi is with the king of beasts, he believes
she's either dead or being held against her will, and wants to rescue
her.
What surprised me about this, is how violent and steadfast in his
believes he turns out to be. He wants to kill all the beasts, and is
willing to fight the king for her. He also fully believes he needs to
take her away, no matter what she tells him.
It's kind of heartbreaking, how different the two are. Sariphi is in
a very different place from Ilya, and he doesn't quite realize that.
On the other hand, he gives a good contrast to the king, who only
wants Sariphi to be happy. And who does grow a bit possessive when
this other guy tries to take her away.
It's a bittersweet story line. I like where it leaves Sariphi and
Leonhart, though.
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