Book Review | Love Like Gilded Bones
At times feeling like a fairytale, and at others reminiscent of a scene belonging in Hellraiser, this book is one of my favorites.
Love Like Gilded Bones by Cyran Faringray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the kind of romance I've been craving and struggled to find.
At first, it feels like a dark fantasy romance that lures you in with a sense of security. I even thought, 'So, it's a redeemed villain arc. And he's such a sweetheart!'
No, no it's not. I didn't expect the turn that completely ruined me in the best way. There are several unforgettable lines in between the beautiful prose, too, mostly pertaining to being a survivor of domestic abuse and self-harm, as well as SI. As a survivor of these things myself, I found something within River, the main character, that I related to more than any character I've read thus far in romance. I understood her anger and all that she suffered through, and Yrvaeth, the villain love interest, supported her in ways that made me tear up. He said things I've always wished to hear from a lover, myself.
At times feeling like a fairytale, and at others reminiscent of a scene belonging in Hellraiser, this book is one of my favorites. Like, top favorites. I highly recommend it, but take the content warnings seriously. This book is dark and heavy, but it is so worth it. Right up until the ending my heart was pounding. I devoured this in one sitting, which is rare for me.
I look forward to reading more of Cyran's books!