My first time reading and reviewing an arc book… this was truly a great experience!!!
“Let nothing hold you back from living.”
–R.M. Derrick
What Is It About?
The Weaver-blessed and the Warrior.
A love so intense, it spans lifetimes.
A demon, a dagger, and a deadly betrayal.
Derica drifts through a satisfactory, if stagnant, existence in the small farming town of Arlan after her mother’s passing–until a night of fire and revelation prompts her to venture into the larger world. Danger, intrigue, and temptation wait for her.
Beings suffering a mysterious soul affliction haunt Derica’s journey. Justus, a gruff, enigmatic mercenary commander, draws her like a flame but he struggles against their attraction. Secrets swirl around the pair as their past and present tangle. He struggles to forgive and forget what lays behind him. Strange illness and shadowy figures keep thrusting them together. They dance on the edge of a dagger–one misstep from falling.
As their pasts are exposed, and danger circles, their hearts are revealed. Fate has far more in store for Derica and the commander than she realizes, and the truth of their relationship could change their world forever.
My Opinion
4.5/5⭐
Okkkk, I had the amazing opportunity of getting the beta read AND the arc for this book. And wow. Ray truly delivered what she promised. This was my first time reading and reviewing and arc book, so I was a bit hesitant about it, but let me tell you one thing: Ray is an amazing person with a huge heart and a great author with so much talent.
This book can easily become a comfort book. A beautiful way of writing, the plot got me hooked from page one, and the characters were relatable. Plusssss if you love having around an anarchist demon with the funniest sense of humor, sarcasm, and the best no-plan plans this should be a book high on your TBR. There are too many good things in this book haha.
Another bonus for this story? The tangible tension between Derica and Justus was so freaking good!
Having a book with a plus-size main character and LGBTQIA+ representation, it's so refreshing as it resembles the reality we live in, who have problems similar to ours, and more importantly, those who do not have perfect bodies. I believe we grew up watching and reading books and movies where the FMC was skinny as spaghetti and stunningly beautiful, which only makes unattainable standards for us mortals.
I loved the world-building of the book since it was easy to understand. The plot and characters go with the flow of the story, which is nice since you don't get thrown random facts in the middle of the book…
Moreover, this book talks about what emotional trauma and grief can do to a person, which is very relatable as these two topics are not discussed frequently enough. I feel like Derica truly helps us understand that even if we want to get out of the grief cycle is not easy. We sometimes need help to break the cycle, which is the main reason why I love Found Family since friends can help us get through hard moments and be there for us.
So, in the end, this book surely could help us understand we don't have to carry our problems alone; we can rely on our friends and open up slowly but steadily about the things that burden our hearts and souls to make it easier. That the flaws and negative thoughts we have about ourselves will only tear us down, we need to surround ourselves with comrades who lift our spirits when we feel down; who will help us see the sunshine in a cloudy sky, and who will cheer us up every step.
Thank you, Ray, for writing such a good book!
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