Title: Bonds ReRead
Author: Susan Copperfield
Series: Royal States #6
Rating Out of 5: 5 (I will read this again and again and again)
My Bookshelves: Magic, Paranormal romance, Urban fantasy
Pace: Medium
Format: eBook, Novel
Year: 2019
Even though this is my second read through, Jack and his ability to Ice Weave is something that I just can’t get out of my head. I love the idea that his Talent is a unique mutation, and that he uses it in such a way that it’s all about saving people. Plus, it’s an indication of how well this world is evolving and growing throughout the series. With each and every book, the Talents are diversifying, and the world is growing more complex. Kind of like in real life.
Something about a Search and Rescue guy falling for a Doctor Princess works really well. They are so well suited, and I really enjoy how they are both all about protecting and caring for others, just in slightly different ways. I particularly love how their talents and abilities match together really well in a survival scenario. One that would test even the best trained – yet, they are able to not only survive, but kind of thrive in the situation and deepen their relationship. It’s a great display of how two people’s talents and interests are able to complement one another other build a stronger whole.
Everything about the Royal States series is about the crappy pathways that power can (and does) take people on. All of the bad things that happen to Jack and Melody are because of one man’s search and obsession with power. And the lengths that some people will take to get it. When I was younger, I would’ve thought that this was just a nice story, but as an adult, and in the world we live in now – I understand that men like this really exist. Which is absolutely terrifying. Yet, it also gives me hope, because there are good people in the world.
I loved everything about rereading Bonds. It is definitely one of my favourite Royal States novels – probably because of Jack and his skill set. I just love that this is a story about someone who has dedicated his life to saving others, and, even when he falls in love and has to change his life course, finds a way to continue on with his legacy and need to save others. A fantastic novel that left me thinking of how power can corrupt, but there will always be people to fight and provide hope.
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