Hi booklovers! 2024 is flying by and I need to share my review of Mary E. Pearson’s new book before the year ends.
✔️enemies to lovers
✔️secrets and lies
✔️forced proximity
✔️ human x fae
✔️ found family
✔️ multi-pov
The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson
The moment I knew Mary E. Pearson was releasing a new book I was itching to read it. She’s one of my favourite fantasy authors and I’m so excited about this new world she’s created. The Courting of Bristol Keats is an unputdownable, intriguing story filled with magical things, wonderful characters, tension and romance but it is also about grief, family, heartbreak, lies, healing and forgiveness.
I was so captivated by this beautifully complex world with its magic system, mythology and depth. At times, it felt a bit confusing but that’s usual when reading a new fantasy world.
I absolutely loved the characters and they were a joy to read. Bristol, our fmc, is this strong, brave, driven and passionate woman who loves fiercely and will protect and fight for those she loves like no other. Tyghan, our mmc, was swoon-worthy for sure — as all the men Mary writes– he’s also fierce and passionate for his people and I loved reading them and how they fall in love. They’re both so strong and brave but both are also hurting and trying to keep living after so much heartbreak. I’m so eager to read more about these two and where they’ll go in book 2.
Of course, the writing was just stunning. Mary E. Pearson has a way with words that just makes it impossible to stop reading. The way her words just capture and enrapture you in such a way you won’t be able to stop reading or thinking about this book.
I have to say I did expect more twists or betrayals [after the remnants chronicles and dance of thives] but it wasn’t unpleasant. Mary E. Pearson has brought to life a completely different world and story that it’s quite refreshing to read something so new from her.
The romance, or rather the love part itself, felt a bit rushed at times but I loved how perfectly they fit each other. And there are such sweet and beautiful moments that I can’t even convey how much I love them. The ending was a bit abrupt and sort of odd in my opinion. It didn’t end in a huge cliffhanger per se but I almost felt as if it ended mid-chapter.
In spite of these things, I genuinely loved this book and can’t wait to read more about this world and these characters. There’s so much that needs to unfold yet, so much to come and I’m so here for it!
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Will you be adding this to your tbr? Did you read it already?
love, Lin
