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2023-24 Upper Deck Black Diamond Hockey Hobby Box

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2023-24 Upper Deck Black Diamond Hockey Hobby Boxrelease date 17. 04. 2024 Every Box contains One Autograph or Diamond Relic Card, One Base Set or Base Set Parallel, One Exquisite Collection Card & Three Insert, Tech and or Non Exquisite Memorabilia Cards! Black Diamond is a high end product and the first of the season to feature an extensive selection or premium autograph and memorabilia cards for the 2023 24 rookie class! The latest edition of Black Diamond sports a 100 card base set (#'d to 349)

release date 17.04.2024

Every Box contains One Autograph or Diamond Relic Card, One Base Set or Base Set Parallel, One Exquisite Collection Card & Three Insert, Tech and/or Non-Exquisite Memorabilia Cards!

Black Diamond is a high-end product and the first of the season to feature an extensive selection or premium autograph and memorabilia cards for the 2023-24 rookie class!

The latest edition of Black Diamond sports a 100-card base set (#'d to 349) which features Red (#'d to 75), Blue (#'d to 25), Green (#'d to 10) and Gold (#'d 1-of-1) parallels. In addition to the parallels, keep an eye out for Auto (Varied #'ing) and Premium Relics (Varied #'ing) parallels.

Look for coveted Diamond Relic Rookies cards! Each card in this rookie set boasts one to four diamond relics. The greater the prospect, the more diamond relics the card will feature. Every card in the set and its four parallels are #'d to 99 or less, including the highly-sought after 1-of-1 Pure Black parallels.

The Band of Color insert set returns featuring veterans #'d to 23 and rookies #'d to 24! Each card in this colorful set features six diamond relics, each a different color: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple.

Keep an eye out for Gemography cards! This longtime classic Black Diamond autograph insert #'d to 25 boasts a mix of current stars and top rookies. The rich and the low-#'d parallel lineup includes a Ruby (#'d to 15), Purple (#'d to 10), Emerald (#'d to 5) and Pure Black (#'d 1-of-1).

Collect a variety of Diamond Stars, Diamond Legends and Diamond Futures insert cards featuring Silver Light FX. In addition to the regluar cards #'d to 299, collectors can chase the sought-after Auto (varied #'ing), Premium Relic Auto (Varied #'ing), Purple Diamond Relic Auto (#'d to 10) and Pure Black Diamond Relic Auto (#'d 1-of-1) parallels!

The Jewels of the Draft autograph patch cards are back! These popular and colorful cards feature 2023-24 rookies and will enhance any collection. Collect Veteran Jewels of the Draft cards featuring top veteran players. All cards in both sets are #'d to 99 or less.

Expand your Black Diamond Team Logo Jumbo Patches collection! This year's set is a collection of 45 players broken into 5 subsets - nine players each from the 2023 All-Star Game, the Carolina Hurricanes, the Nashville Predators and the Ottawa Senators organizations. Each card features a piece of a complete embroidered manufactures logo patch. All nine cards from any subset can be displayed in a nine-pocket sheet as a completed puzzle. There is also patch variant set featuring a retro team logo patch!
- Collect up to three Gold parallel sets of the entire regular collection, whereby the puzzle format is swapped out for a single decorative piece featuring a Full Team Logo (#'d to 15), a Full Team Alternate Logo (#'d to 5) and an NHL Shield Logo (#'d 1-of-1).
- There are also Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patch cards, and even rarer Auto Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patch cards. These cards are sure to be an impressive addition to any collection.
- Every pack includes, on average, one Exquisite Collection chase card! The Black Diamond Exquisite cards feature an exciting array of rookie and veteran subsets, all serially-#'d. Be on the lookout for exciting memorabilia cards such as the Exquisite Collection Extra Exquisite Jersey Rookies and the Exquisite Collection Rookies Patch Variant both of which feature multiple low-#'d parallels.
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NEW! The Rangers Retired Numbers Patches insert set features retired stars from the legendary organization alongside a manufactured patch emulating their retired number banners! Each card is #'d to 99. Lucky collectors will pull rare Gold (select players) and Gold Auto (select players) parallels. Both parallels are #'d to the legends' jersey number.
- This year's edition of Black Diamond includes many more of the insert sets collectors and fans have come to know and love, such as Sparkling Scripts (rookies/vets), Rookie Gems (including autograph versions), Diamond Mine Relics (single, dual and triple; superstar vets/legends), Diamond Debut Relics (rookies; including a low-#'d Auto Patch parallel!), Diamond Might (rookies/vets/legends), Run for the Cup (rookies/star vets), and Diamonation Rookies!

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN:

DIAMOND RELIC CARDS:
- Band of Color #'d to 23
- New! Band of Color - Pure Black Parallel #'d 1-of-1
- Band of Color Rookies #'d to 24
- New! Band of Color Rookies - Pure Black Parallel #'d 1-of-1
- Base Set - Diamond Relics Parallel (Single) #'d to 5
- Base Set - Diamond Relics Parallel (Double) #'d to 5
- Base Set - Diamond Relics Parallel (Triple) #'d to 5
- Base Set - Diamond Relics Parallel (Quad) #'d to 5
- Base Set - Pure Black Diamond Relics Parallel (Single) #'d 1-of-1
- Base Set - Pure Black Diamond Relics Parallel (Double) #'d 1-of-1
- Base Set - Pure Black Diamond Relics Parallel (Triple) #'d 1-of-1
- Base Set - Pure Black Diamond Relics Parallel (Quad) #'d 1-of-1
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Single Diamond #'d to 99
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Double Diamond #'d to 99
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Triple Diamond #'d to 99
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Quad Diamond #'d to 99
- Diamond Relic Rookies Retro - Quad Diamond #'d to 99
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Single Diamond - Ruby Parallel #'d to 49
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Double Diamond - Ruby Parallel #'d to 49
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Triple Diamond - Ruby Parallel #'d to 49
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Quad Diamond - Ruby Parallel #'d to 49
- Diamond Relic Rookies Retro - Quad Diamond - Ruby Parallel #'d to 49
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Single Diamond - Purple Parallel #'d to 25
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Double Diamond - Purple Parallel #'d to 25
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Triple Diamond - Purple Parallel #'d to 25
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Quad Diamond - Purple Parallel #'d to 25
- Diamond Relic Rookies Retro - Quad Diamond - Purple Parallel #'d to 25
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Single Diamond - Emerald Parallel #'d to 10
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Double Diamond - Emerald Parallel #'d to 10
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Triple Diamond - Emerald Parallel #'d to 10
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Quad Diamond - Emerald Parallel #'d to 10
- Diamond Relic Rookies Retro - Quad Diamond - Emerald Parallel #'d to 10
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Single Diamond - Pure Black Parallel #'d 1-of-1
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Double Diamond - Pure Black Parallel #'d 1-of-1
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Triple Diamond - Pure Black Parallel #'d 1-of-1
- Diamond Relic Rookies - Quad Diamond - Pure Black Parallel #'d 1-of-1
- Diamond Relic Rookies Retro - Quad Diamond - Pure Black Parallel #'d 1-of-1
- Diamond Stars - Purple Diamond Relic Auto Parallel #'d to 10
- Diamond Stars - Pure Black Diamond Relic Auto Parallel #'d 1-of-1
- Diamond Legends - Purple Diamond Relic Auto Parallel #'d to 10
- Diamond Legends - Pure Black Diamond Relic Auto Parallel #'d 1-of-1
- Diamond Futures - Purple Diamond Relic Auto Parallel #'d to 10
- Diamond Futures - Pure Black Diamond Relic Auto Parallel #'d 1-of-1
- Gemography #'d to 25
- Gemography - Ruby Parallel #'d to 15
- Gemography - Purple Parallel #'d to 10
- Gemography - Emerald Parallel #'d to 5
- Gemography - Pure Black Parallel #'d 1-of-1

AUTOGRAPH MEMORABILIA CARDS: (Non-Diamond Relic)
- Auto Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patch - Full Logo Patch #1 #'d to 99
- Auto Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patch - Full Logo Patch #2 #'d to 49
- Auto Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patch - Full Logo Patch #3 #'d to 25
- Auto Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patch - Full Logo Patch #4 #'d to 10
- Auto Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patch - NHL Shield Logo Patch #'d 1-of-1
- Cup Winner Patches - Gold Auto Parallel Varied #'ing
- Diamond Debut - Auto Patch Parallel (Tier 1) #'d to 49
- Diamond Debut - Auto Patch Parallel (Tier 2) #'d to 25
- Jewels of the Draft Varied #'ing
- New! Jewels of the Draft - Pure Black Parallel #'d 1-of-1
- Veteran Jewels of the Draft Varied #'ing
- New! Veteran Jewels of the Draft - Pure Black Parallel #'d 1-of-1
- New! Rangers Retired Number Patches - Gold Auto Parallel #'d to Jersey #
- Diamond Stars - Premium Relic Auto Parallel Varied #'ing
- Diamond Legends - Premium Relic Auto Parallel Varied #'ing
- Diamond Futures - Premium Relic Auto Parallel #'d to 25

AUTOGRAPH CARDS: (Non-Memorabilia, Non-Diamond Relic)
- Base Set - Auto Parallel Varied #'ing
- Diamond Stars - Auto Parallel Varied #'ing
- Diamond Legends - Auto Parallel Varied #'ing
- Diamond Futures - Auto Parallel Varied #'ing
- Diamond Plate Rookie Auto Varied#'ing
- Diamond Plate Rookie Auto - Spectrum Parallel Varied #'ing
- New! Glistening Graphs 1:40
- New! Glistening Graphs - Spectrum Parallel Varied #'ing
- Rookie Gems Signatures Varied #'ing
- Rookie Gems Signatures - Red Parallel #'d to 10
- Rookie Gems Signatures - Green Parallel #'d to 5
- Sparkling Scripts 1:6
- Sparkling Scripts - Spectrum Parallel #'d to 25
- Sparkling Rookie Scripts 1:10
- Sparkling Rookie Scripts - Spectrum Parallel #'d to 10

MEMORABILIA CARDS: (Non-Autograph)
- Base Set - Premium Relics Varied #'ing
- Cup Winner Patches 1:12
- Cup Winner Patches - Gold Parallel Varied #'ing
- Diamond Mine Relics 1:4
- Diamond Mine Relics - Premium Parallel #'d to 25
- Diamond Mine Dual Relics 1:10
- Diamond Mine Dual Relics - Premium Parallel #'d to 15
- Diamond Mine Triple Relics 1:20
- Diamond Mine Triple Relics - Premium Parallel #'d to 10
- Diamond Debut Relics 1:4
- Exquisite Collection Extra Exquisite Jersey Rookies #'d to 349
- Exquisite Collection Extra Exquisite Jersey Rookies - Gold Parallel #'d to 10
- Exquisite Collection Extra Exquisite Jersey Rookies - Silver Spectrum Parallel #'d to 10
- Exquisite Collection Extra Exquisite Jersey Rookies - Gold Spectrum Parallel #'d 1-of-1
- Exquisite Collection Extra Exquisite Jersey Vets/Legends Varied #'ing
- Exquisite Collection Extra Exquisite Jersey Vets/Legends - Gold Parallel #'d to 3
- Exquisite Collection Extra Exquisite Jersey Vets/Legends - Silver Spectrum Parallel #'d 1-of-1
- Exquisite Collection Extra Exquisite Jersey Vets/Legends - Gold Spectrum Parallel #'d 1-of-1
- Exquisite Collection Rookie Jumbo Materials #'d to 10
- Exquisite Collection Rookie Jumbo Materials - Gold Parallel #'d to 5
- Exquisite Collection Rookie Jumbo Materials - Gold Spectrum Parallel #'d 1-of-1
- Exquisite Collection Rookies Patch Variant #'d to 99
- Exquisite Collection Rookies Patch Variant - Gold Parallel #'d to 25
- Exquisite Collection Rookies Patch Variant - Gold Spectrum Parallel #'d 1-of-1
- Exquisite Collection Veteran Materials Varied #'ing
- Exquisite Collection Veteran Materials - Gold Parallel #'d to 10
- Exquisite Collection Veteran Materials - Gold Spectrum Parallel #'d to 5
- New! Rangers Retired Number Patches #'d to 99
- New! Rangers Retired Numbers Patches - Gold Parallel #'d to Jersey #
- Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patches 1:3
- Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patches - Retro Logo Variant 1:10
- Team Logo Jumbo Patches 1:5
- Team Logo Jumbo Patches - Retro Logo Variant 1:15
- Team Logo Jumbo Patches - Gold Parallel Full Team Logo #'d to 15
- Team Logo Jumbo Patches - Gold Parallel Full Team Alternate Logo #'d to 5
- Team Logo Jumbo Patches - Gold Parallel NHL Shield Logo #'d 1-of-1

EXQUISITE COLLECTION CARDS: (Non-Autograph, Non-Memorabilia)
- Exquisite Collection Veterans #'d to 399
- Exquisite Collection Veterans - Gold Parallel #'d to 99
- Exquisite Collection Veterans - Gold Spectrum Parallel #'d to 25
- Exquisite Collection Rookies #'d to 399
- Exquisite Collection Rookies - Gold Parallel #'d to 99
- Exquisite Collection Rookies - Gold Spectrum Parallel #'d to 25
- Exquisite Collection Rookie Draft Day #'d to 349
- Exquisite Collection Rookie Draft Day - Gold Parallel #'d to 75
- Exquisite Collection Rookie Draft Day - Gold Spectrum Parallel #'d to Draft Position
- New! 2009-10 Exquisite Collection Retro Stars #'d to 299
- New! 2009-10 Exquisite Collection Retro Stars - Gold Parallel #'d to 99
- New! 2009-10 Exquisite Collection Retro Stars - Gold Spectrum Parallel #'d to 25
- New! 2009-10 Exquisite Collection Retro Rookies #'d to 299
- New! 2009-10 Exquisite Collection Retro Rookies - Gold Parallel #'d to 99
- New! 2009-10 Exquisite Collection Retro Rookies - Gold Spectrum Parallel #'d to 25
- New! Exquisite Collection Tandems #'d to 299
- New! Exquisite Collection Tandems - Gold Parallel #'d to 99
- New! Exquisite Collection Tandems - Silver Spectrum Parallel #'d to 25
- New! Exquisite Collection Tandems - Gold Spectrum Parallel #'d to 5

INSERT CARDS: (Non-Autograph, Non-Memorabilia)
- Diamond Stars #'d to 299
- Diamond Stars - Purple Parallel #'d to 49
- Diamond Legends #'d to 299
- Diamond Legends - Purple Parallel #'d to 49
- Diamond Futures #'d to 299
- Diamond Futures - Purple Parallel #'d to 49
- Diamond Might #'d to 99
- Diamond Facet 1:10
- New! Diamonation Rookies #'d to 99
- Diamond Gallery 1:10
- Rookie Gems #'d to 399
- Rookie Gems - Red Parallel #'d to 100
- Rookie Gems - Green Parallel #'d to 10
- Run for the Cup #'d to 99

BASE SET CARDS:
- Base Set #'d to 349
- Base Set - Red Parallel #'d to 75
- Base Set - Blue Parallel #'d to 25
- Base Set - Green Parallel #'d to 10
- Base Set - Gold Parallel #'d 1-of-1

6 Cards per Box

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Tracy and Christina
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 5
Amazing!
Format: Kindle, Format: Kindle
This book was phenomenal, I devoured it within a few days! For this being a debut novel, it is fantastic and I would’ve thought the author was a seasoned author. I have zero complaints about this book. Let me start by saying that the world building was phenomenal. I could picture everything in my head because of how detailed it was — that’s how good it was written. And I absolutely love the “captive/captor” trope so much, it’s become one of my favorite tropes, so I was pleasantly surprised to see that this book had that. I loved the banter between Rogue and Ara — they’re both snarky and witty, plus with the romantic tension, it made the dialogue that much better. Speaking of romantic tension, yes there is spice but not so much of it that it overrides the plot, which I loved. For me, this would probably be on the 3/5 level of spice. This book had a ton of plot twists and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
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R Spires
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 4
High on Tropes and Satisfaction
Format: Kindle
This is a great Romantasy book full of action, adventure, and everything you look for in this genre. I won’t lie: it does kinda feel like the author found every common trope from every successful book of this kind and threw them all into this novel. But if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Especially in romance, there’s a large audience who has specific expectations, and they want them every time. Nothing wrong with that and many times I’m one of them. I have no idea what defines a spoiler honestly, so spoiler alert!!!!!!! Tropes include: Only one bed at the inn/bar Dissatisfaction with life before hunk appears Lost royalty The chosen one Montage of dress up time followed by shocked hunk Forbidden romance between two from rival peoples Power that cannot be controlled, simply guided/asked Gathering intel at the inn/bar FMC who knows how to fight/use weapons well There’s probably more but no need to list them all. Good story and I would recommend!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
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evelynn kate
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 5
AMAZING debut novel!!!
Format: Kindle
Plot ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spice 🌶️🌶️.5 Romance 💘💘💘 Vibes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dual 1st person POV - Ara (26) & Rogue (39 - but looks mid-20s: they can live hundreds of years so this isn't that large of a gap as it could've been which I heavily appreciate lol) Tropes: enemies to lovers, fae/human wars (deep hatred for each other), shifters (dragons- MMC can only partial shift with wings), one horse, one bed, touch her and d!e, found family, abduction turned to freedom The Last Storm is the debut novel from JD Linton and let me tell you, you guys NEED to read this. The plot was engaging and the editing was was amazing (especially for a debut novel). Our FMC, Ara, is stuck in her gilded cage longing for a life outside of her small town. She uses her books to escape and live vicariously through the pages (honestly, relatable). After her father announces her betrothal to her childhood friend (to whom she has no romantic feelings for), Ara tumbles unknowingly into a desperate plot trying to stop the humans from slaughtering the Fae. As one can expect from an enemies to lovers / kidnapper/captive romance, Ara fights her attraction and lust towards our MMC, Rogue (the King of the Fae), for as long as she can. Upon seeing Ara for the first time, Rogue is instantly aware that she is his fated mate (not a spoiler). Since she is the General's only daughter, he plans to abduct her and use her as leverage to stop the brutality. During Ara's time in Rogue's captivity, their banter and chemistry continue to rise until they finally boil over and come together (quite literally, and many times I may add 😉). Here's what I LOVED: - Rogue continuously seeks advice from his elders and deeply respects their opinions and life experience and tries to implement their recommendations - Rogue makes many mistakes in the beginning but we see him actively work on not repeating them as the book progresses. The level of self-awareness and his ability to change his behavior was impressive - The magic system is intricate and we have only scraped the surface. As the series continues and Ara progresses in her powers, I'm sure we'll get to see more of this. I absolutely LOVE the messaging system that is used in this book. - Ara's struggles are so human and so raw. She is experiencing so much guilt and pain and hurt and getting to see her work through each of these emotions is inspiring. Especially as her and Rogue get closer and she learns she can lean on him as well, that she is not alone. - While this is the start of a series, there is NO cliffhanger! There's a bit of a teaser of something major that is going to happen at the start of the next book, but it's not a cliffhanger in the sense that we aren't sure if someone is going to live or d!e or if they'll be separated. For that, I am very thankful! This book was so much fun that I will definitely be returning to book 2, even if it takes several months (or longer since this is an debut author) to publish! - Lastly, the cover is GORGEOUS! And I love the title! I'll copy a few of my favorite quotes below so you can have a little taste of the author's writing and the world she's cultivated. 😊 Top Highlights from The Last Storm On days like this, when my heart was heavy and my mind clouded, I resorted to books— to escape, to forget, to find freedom where I had none. If I were to marry him, my face would always be turned to the window, searching for more, and if not that, I would be a shell of the person I am now. I stepped back to admire her, thr0bbing at the sight. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. To ever exist. Nothing, no one, had ever deserved to be worshiped more. All men should be made to kneel before her. But she would have to settle for me. The taste of her met my t0ngue as my scent merged with hers, forever branding her. Mine. I l!cked the wound. Hers. Completely and utterly hers. I didn’t claim her in ownership. I claimed her as my one. Devoted myself to one. With that mark, my body and soul were bound to her. I would never be with anyone else, emotionally or physically. It would be her or no one, until my last breath. “Scream my name. Let everyone know who I belong to.” I had never really cared about the weather before, but now, clear skies meant everything to me, and I was grateful to see another calm morning. “There will never be another woman for me.” He paused. “Ever.” I stilled at his words. “What… Why?” “This”— his thumb slid down across the mark—“ is a symbol of… surrender. I know you believe that it was my claim upon you, but it wasn’t. It never was. I bound my body and soul to you, little storm.” “I also know that it is more than this tiny, insignificant mark on your skin that binds me to you. It’s you. All of you. Your strength and resilience. Your determination to endure no matter what fate throws at you. Your love for love and stories and hope. You are entirely the opposite of everything that I am and I would gladly wear your shackles if it meant I could have you.” My mate. Mine. And then everything shifted and I understood. I understood everything. The surrender. The deep, soul-craving longing. Bound. I was bound to him. Body and soul. Entirely his. “I would’ve waited forever,” he whispered back, understanding. Seriously, everyone.. add this to your TBR!!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2022
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Ashlee
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 4
A Decent Fae Romance
Format: Kindle
** 3.5 Stars rounded up to 4 ** First off I want to say that I found the author, J. D. Linton, on TikTok right before the release of the sequel. I bought the first 2 books to support her release, so congrats to her for the release of the sequel! Overall, I liked the story & plot, I liked the characters, and I liked the spice. The downfalls: not enough development between the characters for the romance, and it leaned a little heavy into the tropes. A lot of stuff is told to you, which could have been used as devices to drive the plot and emotions of the characters. 🛑🛑 Mild Spoilers ahead, I tried to hide the obvious ones 🛑🛑 This is very obviously a fated mates, which is a trope I usually really enjoy. But I wish the relationship between Ara & Rogue had much more development before it's realized that they're mates, instead of Rogue knowing almost immediately and using it for nefarious purposes (at least in the beginning before they get to know each other). By revealing this within the first quarter of the book, I feel like it leaves less room for them to fall for each other organically (albeit with help from the mating bond) and they love each other because of the mating bond. I was disappointed as soon as Rogue know (literally only 5% in) and I literally made a note: "As much as II love a good mating trope, I wish we had to work for it a little more. Where's the fun in just telling us?" I believe that by holding out and feeding the reader snippets of a potential bond, it would've been more rewarding as a reader. I also wish there was more world building - we are told of a war between human & fae but don't get to really experience any of it. Ara is sheltered in her human home, then sheltered in Rogue's castle. There's bits and pieces about what the war has done on either side - but we're more told of the aftermath and don't really experience any of it. Ara's father is supposed to be the king's #1 general - yet he is at home with his family & with Ara for the first couple chapters. Her, her family, nor her village seem to be affected by the 10 year war going on on their borders. I wish there was a little more setup to make this conflict - an actual war - feel more than a skirmish between fighting territories. Linton could also be a little repetitive - with the biggest culprit being when Ara is upset she "brings [her] knees to [her] chest]" and either sits like that or cries. Every time she is upset this phrase is mentioned. I would get it if this was her crutch, or how she copes with grief and stress, but that should be explained why she does it so often or it becomes repetitive. I started to get annoyed with how often she would sit like this solely because it happens every couple chapters. However, I did really like the spice. I love an enemies to lovers trope, especially when it results in spicy scenes. The spicy scenes weren't anything new, but they were fun. Wish there were more but that could also just be me - there is no such thing as too much spice 😂 Would I read again? Probably not, I'm super picky with rereads. Although I did genuinely enjoy my first read through! Will I continue the series? Probably, at least for the sequel. As for #3, kind of depends on where I am with my TBR once that is released All in all an enjoyable, fast paced read
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
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Ashton Taylor
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 3
I love indie authors
Format: Kindle
Let me preface this by saying—writing a book is HARD! Coming up with characters so real that they take on a life of their own, building an entire world, the political/magic system. Designing all of this is no easy feat. That being said. This book had so. Much. Potential. I was so excited to read this book, and I plan to finish it for the sake of finishing it. But. At this point, I would have set I’d aside as a DNF. The book could have benefited from some form of a developmental editor, or an in depth beta reader. I will say this. Within 5 chapters, there are so many… phrases that I’ve highlight that I’ve latched onto. Phrases about books and storms that were written BEAUTIFULLY! So, bravo Linton for hitting the nail on the head as to why readers disappear like they do! However, 5 chapters in and I can already guess where a majority of the story is going. But that’s also because I read like a mad-woman and have read this particular type of story, many different ways. Enemies to lovers where the FMC isn’t who she thinks she is. I am all about supporting indie authors. BUT. I also feel like criticism should be constructive, and not degrading. So if I could give this book a 4 1/2, strictly because I know the work the author put into this, I would. So if you’re looking for an easy read with characters that aren’t hard to follow, look no further! They are easy to love and easy to care for. One of the biggest issues they lacked, to me, was depth and plausible reactions to their situations. JD, you have done BEAUTIFULLY writing this book. I applaud and will continue to buy your books in the future. My BIGGEST recommendation is to definitely hire some form of an editor for any upcoming books. Or in turn, I will be happy to beta read for you. Should my opinion change of the book by the time I finish, I will happily get on here and say I was wrong, delete this review and post a different one. Until then…
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Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2022

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