Jessi ❤️ H. Vojsk [if villain, why hot?]'s Reviews > Rhapsodic

“And mountains may rise and fall,
and the sun might wither away,
and the sea claim the land and swallow the sky.
But you will always be mine.
And the stars might fall from the heavens,
and night might cloak the earth,
but until darkness dies, I will always be yours.”

Story ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ever had a problem you needed a solution for?
Yes? Well, the Bargainer is the perfect guy for you. He’ll find a solution and solve your problem. But such things always come with a cost, a price you need to pay.
Seven years ago Callie met the Bargainer when she asked for a deal. But for such a huge problem one wish isn’t enough.
Soon they’re many deals made, but before she could pay her depth, he disappears.
Only to appear again after seven years. And with that Callie is again hunted by her past and the future that looks so much more dangerous than before.
First of all: I really liked this book. It was definitely entertaining.
Yes, it had some similarities with ACOTAR, but in the end it was a different story with different characters.
I guess the author just got Inspired by ACOTAR and that’s completely fine with me. It still had an unique touch.
But always being reminded of a different book is kind of annoying, that’s why the story (and the book) gets only four stars.
But still, it’s extremely funny and entertaining. I enjoyed it the whole time and finished it in one day because it was so good and easy to read!

Characters ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I don’t know if that’s just her talent, but the author is great at imagining and creating a sassy, funny main character.
I loved Sara in Pestilence and I love Callie in this series. She was in some way so relatable. She had a tough past, but after Des became her anchor she survived it and even after Des left her she became a strong independent woman who does not need a man.
But still... losing your best friend was hurtful and in the long years she thinks she lost him, she tries to find happiness in another person, but she can’t.
Oh, and Des. Yes, this guy really reminded me of Rhysand. But only in a slight subtle way.
He was the ruler of a dark fairy world, but he also lived partially on earth collecting secrets and making deals with desperate people. But when he saw the crying young Callie he stayed with her. Every time they made a deal. And with that he saved her and her broken soul.
He’s a kind guy, who knows all your favorite food tastes and makes you laugh when your want to cry and curl up in your bed.
In the end he’s a good guy, even though no one thinks so. And when he shows this side to Callie, she can see the truth behind his mask. And that’s probably the sweetest thing.
The vulnerability from both of them.
And, oh my god, I found the cutest nickname ever: Cherub.
Sounds like something fluffy and sweet!

World ⭐️⭐️⭐️
There are two worlds. The underworld in which the fae and other creepy creatures live and the earth where many supernatural things life, like werewolves, witches, sirens...
Normally those two are separated, but the Bargainer moves between both of them.
The fae world is ruled by a king and a queen, but both of them have long fallen asleep magically. Now they’re courts that rule the fae world (see the similarity to ACOTAR?) and each one has a purpose, power and ruler.

Relationships ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Oh. My. God.
The friendship between those two was the most adorable thing I have ever read of.
I was smiling all the time and in the beginning Des acted like a caring big brother or best friend but soon both of them realized that this would not be a platonic relationship.
But things happened and hearts got broken and the moment Des reappeared in Callie’s life, her life is being thrown upside down.
They’re conversations were mysterious but most of the time absolutely hilarious.
And oh my god: There is some smut in there, holy sh*t! That’s some good stuff there (Holà 💃🏻).

Writing style ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I was really intrigued with the author after Pestilence, but now I’m sure: I love her writing.
Yes, they’re curses in here and yes sometimes the language isn’t the prettiest, but who cares? I loved it and I smiled like an idiot reading it. And that’s probably the best thing ever!
P.S. I had no problem with the word “mate” in ACOTAR but reading it like 717372 times, I get a little bit annoyed by it. It’s now one of my least favorite words in a book 🤷🏻‍♀️