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The Premium Bestsellers Bundle - Targeted, Gentle & Effective Natural Skincare for delicate, mature, thinning, aging skin

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The Premium Bestsellers Bundle - Targeted, Gentle & Effective Natural Skincare for delicate, mature, thinning, aging skinYour AM and PM skincare regimen in one bestsellers bundle! Product Details Bestsellers' from The Ayurveda Experience in a bundle that provides you with proper day and night skincare regimen with daytime products for instant moisturization and skin rejuvenation and night time products that use the entire night's time to fortify your skin and make it appear healthy and well rested. Every product in this bundle is expertly created to be gentle yet super

Your AM and PM skincare regimen in one bestsellers bundle!

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Bestsellers' from The Ayurveda Experience in a bundle that provides you with proper day and night skincare regimen with daytime products for instant moisturization and skin rejuvenation and night-time products that use the entire night's time to fortify your skin and make it appear healthy and well-rested.

Every product in this bundle is expertly created to be gentle yet super effective on mature, thinning aging skin. Not only does this contain specifically designed products for aging skin, but also contains products created for the face and the body to ensure you get targeted care throughout!

Get a reduced appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and spots and uneven complexion on the face, neck and décolleté, and firmed appearance of saggy, droopy skin on the arms and the legs. 

Get this bundle at Flat 20% OFF! 

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Bestsellers Bundle:  Perfect Bundle for Dry, Mature & Aging Skin

Revered as a natural Vata pacifier in Ayurveda, Black Gram imparts smoothness and moisture to the skin and keeps it feeling plump and soft. INTERESTINGLY, Black Gram is a potent ingredient that helps overcome the appearance of aggressive signs of aging. But that’s not all. It doesn’t just fade away the look of aging but also upholds the health of your skin! 

This trio contains: 

1. Rufolia Periorbital Eyemulsion

    Reduce the Look of Darkened, Sad, Wrinkled Under-Eyes + Brighten + Firm + Moisturize the First-to-Show-Aging Area on Your Face! 

    • An astounding, one-of-a-kind formula to bring traditional Ayurvedic powerhouse Manjistha together with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide to deliver breakthrough performance

    • Instant toning, soothing and moisturizing effect with brightened, firmed skin over time

    • A moisturizing emulsion that spreads and melts into your skin without pulling or tugging and leaves no shine behind – no one will be able to guess you have anything on – not even you!

    • A creamy but non-oily, velvet-matte finish that does not feel sticky and oily, and does not collect under makeup or make makeup dry and crepey

    • Unique colored cream that blends into any skin tone WITHOUT any white cast or darkened color tone!

    • This specially designed ‘Periorbital’ Eyemulsion is applied in a C-Pattern going from your under eyes, covering the crow’s feet area, to your entire eye-lid for a brightened, firmed look for the entire eye area and not just the under eyes!

    • Deeply moisturizing without any oiliness – a really luxurious, nurturing experience for your over-stressed eye-area that brings the benefits of brightening and tightening Ayurvedic Mega-Herb Manjistha as well as cooling, soothing and moisturizing Aloe Vera Gel Extract

    • Fortified by the brightening and firming properties of Niacinamide and hydrating and plumping properties of Hyaluronic Acid

    • Specially formulated for delicate periorbital skin that’s first to reveal signs of aging

    • Vegan, Dermatologically Tested, Not Tested on Animals, No Harmful Chemicals, No Artificial Fragrance, No Dyes or Added Color, No Sulfates and No Parabens


    2. iYURA Yauvari Amplified Youth Spring 

    Uber-Moisturizing Face Oil for Firmer, Younger-looking and Bouncy Skin

    • Intense moisturization, firming and toning action of Black Gram for toned, glowing and supple skin.
    • Smoother appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sagginess.
    • Brighter, firmer and youthful radiant skin
    • Divine, unique aroma of frankincense, Neroli and Lime that will remind you of your first love
    • Boost your skin's moisture, bounce and confidence and turn age into just a number with pure Ayurvedic herbs in a rich oleating base that will restore your skin’s youth every need without shrouding it with chemicals!

    3. iYURA Balaayah Black Gram Body Booster

    Rich Body Massage Oil for Robust, Velvety Skin. Balances Vata dosha

    • A rich, balm-like sensation that calms the constant anxious tick-tock-tick going on in your mind and assures your heart everything is alright. 
    • Meditative frankincense and warming vanilla create an intoxicating medley that leaves behind a spiritual after-scent and ultra-moisturized yet non-sticky skin.
    • You feel strong, supported, cared for and luxurious through the day! 
    • Your dry skin won’t find itself thirsty anymore, it will not feel weak and emaciated, it will not feel ignored or uncared for because it will be doused in love, pure Ayurvedic herbs in a rich oleating base that will take care of your skin’s every need without shrouding it with chemicals!  

     

    Day & Night Face Oil Duo

    iYURA Kesaradi Oil pairs wonderfully with Manjish Glow Elixir to complete your day and night skincare regimen.

    During the day, get added nutritive benefits from Kesaradi Oil and at night, let Manjish Glow Elixir work its magic!

    1. Superstar and fan-favorite Kesaradi Face Oil - Ayurveda's Brightening, Revitalizing, Uber-Nourishing Secret

    2. Best-seller Manjish Glow Elixir - Glow-Giving, Even-Toning, Complexion-Restoring Night-Time Facial Massage Oil

    This duo contains:

    1. iYURA Kesaradi®Oil

    A Signature Blend of Precious Saffron + Rose + 16 Ayurvedic Herbs 

    • With base oils cooked meticulously with a number of herbs, this is rightly called 'the beauty elixir'. This precious oil uses the powerful properties of saffron that has been known to:

    1. Give radiant and smooth skin
    2. Brighten dull skin
    3. Bring about a luminous complexion
    4. Improve the look of the skin's texture
    5. Moisturize dry skin

    • This precious bottle of oil not only contains Saffron - an extremely expensive glow-giving herb but also rose oil, known for its beauty, turmeric and other powerful Ayurvedic herbs and unique flowers like Manjishtha, Lodhra, Priyangu, Kamal, Palashphool and more
    • This oil contains no artificial binders, additives, heavy metals or any such thing that you wouldn’t want on your skin!
    • Suitable for all skin types, it can be used as a part of your daycare regimen or under the night care regimen.

    2. iYURA Manjish Glow Elixir®

    Glow-Giving, Even-Toning and Complexion Restoring Nighttime Facial Massage Oil
    • The key ingredient of this oil is Manjishtha or Indian Madder which gives this amazing elixir its beautiful pink color. Manjistha is fantastic for the skin and is found in several Ayurvedic formulations! It's used to give the skin an even-toned, clear appearance. 
    • For those familiar with Ayurveda, this oil is very Pitta and Kapha balancing, which means it's soothing, calming and discourages stagnation.

    1. Get a clear-looking, radiant complexion
    2. Illumine your face with a deep, healthy glow
    3. Experience a soft, moisturized suppleness
    4. Treat your skin to nutritive gifts of nature - pure, natural Ayurvedic herbs comprising an ancient formula and no parabens, silicones, mineral oil, and other common chemicals


    Ingredients

    1. Rufolia Periorbital Eyemulsion

    Water (Aqua/Eau), Cetearyl Olivate, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Rubia Cordifolia (Indian Madder) Stem Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Nelumbo Nucifera (Sacred Lotus) Seed Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil, Geraniol, Citronellol

    NO DYES OR ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCE. NO PARABENS OR CHEMICALS. 100% NATURAL AYURVEDIC PRODUCT. NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS. VEGAN.

    2. iYURA Yauvari Amplified Youth Spring

    Sesamum Indicum [Sesame] Seed Oil
    Oryza Sativa [Rice] Bran Oil
    Vigna Mungo [Black Gram] Seed Extract
    Mimosa Pudica [Touch-Me-Not Plant] Seed Extract
    Cyperus Rotundus [Nut Grass] Rhizome Extract
    Vetiveria Zizanioides [Vetiver] Root Extract
    Curcuma Longa [Turmeric] Rhizome Extract
    Aegle Marmelos [Stone Apple] Leaf Extract
    Eugenia Jambolana [Black Plum] Leaf Extract
    Mangifera Indica [Mango] Leaf Extract
    Zingiber Officinale [Ginger] Rhizome Extract
    Piper Nigrum [Black Pepper] Fruit Extract
    Piper Longum [ Long Pepper] Fruit Extract
    Boswellia Serrata [Frankincense] Oil
    Citrus Aurantium Dulcis [Orange] Flower Oil
    Citrus Aurantifolia [Lime] Oil

    NO MINERAL OIL, PARABENS OR CHEMICALS. 100% NATURAL AYURVEDIC PRODUCT. NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS.

    3. iYURA Balaayah Black Gram Body Booster

    Sesamum Indicum [Sesame] Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride [Himalayan Rock Salt], Abutilon Indicum [Country Mallow] Root Extract, Vigna Mungo [Black Gram] Seed Extract, Cyperus Rotundus [Nutgrass] Root Extract, Ricinus Communis [Castor] Root Extract, Pluchea Lanceolata [Pluchea] Leaf Extract, Mucuna Pruriens [Velvet Bean] Seed Extract, Anethum Graveolens [Dill] Seed Extract, Frankincense Oil, Vanilla Oil, Tocopherol

    NO MINERAL OIL, PARABENS OR CHEMICALS. NATURAL AYURVEDIC PRODUCT. NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS.

    4. iYURA Kesaradi®Oil

    Sesamum Indicum [Sesame] Seed Oil
    Milk Extract
    Rubia Cordifolia [Indian Madder] Stem Extract
    Symplocos Racemosa [Symplocos Tree] Bark Extract
    Cyperus Rotundus [Nut Grass] Rhizome Extract
    Vetiveria Zizanioides [Vetiver] Root Extract
    Glycyrrihza Glabra [Licorice] Rhizome/Root Extract
    Cinnamomum Tamala [Indian Bay Leaf] Leaf Extract
    Prunus Cerasoides [Wild Himalayan Cherry] Wood Extract
    Nelumbo Nucifera [Lotus] Flower Extract 
    Inula Racemosa [Indian Elecampane] Root Extract 
    Curcuma Longa [Turmeric] Rhizome Extract
    Berberis Aristata [Indian Barberry] Stem Extract
    Mesua Ferrea [Cobra Saffron] Flower Extract
    Butea Monosperma [Flame of the Forest] Flower Extract
    Callicarpa Macrophylla [Beautyberry] Fruit Extract
    Ficus Benghalensis [Indian Banyan] Bark Extract
    Brassica Nigra [Black Mustard] Seed Extract
    Acorus Calamus [Sweet Flag] Rhizome Extract
    Crocus Sativus [Saffron] Stigma/Style Extract
    Rosa Damascena [Rose] Flower Oil
    Rhodinol
    Pelargonium Graveolens [Geranium] Flower Oil

    NO MINERAL OIL, PARABENS OR CHEMICALS. 100% NATURAL AYURVEDIC PRODUCT. NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS.

    5. iYURA Manjish Glow Elixir®

    Sesamum Indicum [Sesame] Seed Oil
    Milk Extract
    Rubia Cordifolia [Indian Madder] Stem Extract
    Madhuca Indica [Butter Tree] Bark Extract
    Glycyrrhiza Glabra [Licorice] Rhizome/Root Extract
    Citrus Limon [Lemon] Juice Extract

    NO MINERAL OIL, PARABENS OR CHEMICALS. 100% NATURAL AYURVEDIC PRODUCT. NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS.

    Caution: For external use only. Test for allergy. Do not expose the facial kit to sunlight or moisture. Apply away from eyes. Do not apply to wounds, cuts or rashes. This product does not offer any sun or UV protection. This product is not meant to treat, heal or cure any disease. 

    Quantity: 

    Rufolia Periorbital Eyemulsion: 1 tube of 0.53 oz (15 g)

    Yauvari Amplified Youth Spring: 1.69 fl oz (50 ml)

    Balaayah Black Gram Body Booster: 3.38 fl oz (100 ml)

    iYURA Kesaradi® Oil: 50 ml (1.69 fl oz)

    iYURA Manjish Glow Elixir®50 ml (1.69 fl oz)

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    How to Use

    1. Rufolia Periorbital Eyemulsion

    • Dab 3 small dots of the emulsion 
    • Spread gently on the under-eye area, the crow's feet area, and the eyelids.
    • Massage until fully absorbed and leave applied. Use at night, daily.

      2. iYURA Yauvari Amplified Youth Spring

      • After cleansing the face in the morning and/or evening, take 1 pump of oil in your palm.
      • Dab on the face and neck and spread evenly.
      • Massage the face and neck in upwards and outwards strokes and forehead in circular strokes until the oil gets fully absorbed.
      • Adjust the quantity as per your moisturization needs.

      3. iYURA Balaayah Black Gram Body Booster

      • Take enough oil for your moisturization needs and massage in a downward motion all over the body until the oil is well absorbed.
      • Work on one area for at least 2-3 minutes. Wash off before wearing any clothing. You can use this oil both as a pre-shower deep-moisturization body mask, or as a leave-on moisturizer after showering. 

      4. iYURA Kesaradi Oil

      • Take 2-3 drops of the oil in your palm. Gently massage in upward, circular motion onto the face and neck every morning after cleansing and toning.
      • To use with the Kansa wands, take 2-4 drops of oil in your palm, dab on your face and neck. Massage with the wand in to and fro as well as circular motions. First complete one side of the face and then move on to the other.

      5. iYURA Manjish Glow Elixir®

      • Should be used once a day as a part of your nightly skincare routine. Cleanse and tone your face as usual.
      • Take 3-4 drops of Manjish Glow Elixir in your palm and gently dab across your face, neck and décolleté.
      • Take more or fewer drops to suit your moisturization needs.
      • Massage with outward & upward strokes until it gets completely absorbed in the skin. This oil is also great for specialized facial massage.
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      Why The Ayurveda Experience

      We’re one of America’s largest Ayurveda platforms which houses multiple brands in the categories of skincare, haircare, wellness, supplements, foods, and beverages. We wholeheartedly endorse and embrace the teachings of Ayurveda, the 5000-year-old holistic 'Science of Life' that relies on nature’s remedies, principles, and in-tune lifestyle habits to enable one to live a radiant life. Our focus is to bring the wisdom of this ancient science to the modern western user and help make Ayurveda an unmissable part of their daily lives!

      Our four brands are: 

      1. iYURA – 100% natural, traditional Ayurvedic oils and powder masks/washes
      2. Ajara – 100% natural, modern products inspired by Ayurveda
      3. A. Modernica Naturalis – A rare coming-together of traditional Ayurveda and modern skin science
      4. Ayuttva – Traditional Ayurvedic foods, beverages and supplements in modern formats

      The Ayurveda Experience prides itself in being a platform that has sagely and successfully incorporated 5000-year-old Ayurvedic formulations and recipes in their products. We at The Ayurveda Experience make sure that only supreme quality products are sold!  

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      AlynReads
      Lexington, US
      ★★★★★ 4
      Arthurian Fae Quest…say less.
      Format: Kindle
      A fae centered Arthurian tale unlike any I’ve read so far. The author did a great job at descriptive world building, with scenes easily playing out in my minds eye. There was plenty of action, suspense, and even a touch of horror. An enemies to lovers, slow burn romance, a quest, with plot twist and turns aplenty. There was a love triangle, which I’m not usually a fan of but, it played out well in this story line. The FMC, Morgan Pendragon, was so blatantly naïve, yet I typically expect as much in a ‘book one’ of a series, especially one that features a fairly sheltered princess. I was happy to read that in spite of this, she still showed a strong sense of morals, fire, and spine. Now our MMC? Kairos Draven, aka Void’s Edge. Oh, how I’m a sucker for a smoking’ hot grumpy warrior alpha with a witty mouth, and a strong sense of “touch her and die” attitude, so you know who held all my cards. That ending? Just made me swoon all the harder. Now add a battlecat that rivals the size of a horse…and well Ms. Briar Boleyn you have well and truly stolen my heart. I’m excited to see where the story goes from here, and follow along to see more of the characters growth. I went into this story fairly blind, and I think I enjoyed it all the more because of it. Once the story got going, it had me in an absolute chokehold and it was difficult to put down.
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      Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024
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      Ariel
      San Leandro, US
      ★★★★★ 3
      Not a bad start
      Format: Kindle
      3 stars Thank you Netgalley and Briar Boleyn for the ARC! A camelot/king Arthur retelling with fae. I was hooked by the idea of this book immediately and was eager to jump into this world. • slow burn • enemies to lovers • who did this to you Morgan Pendragon watched her mother die by her father's hand when she was just eight years old, hiding under the bed. Morgan is believed to have the tainted blood of the fae in her veins and is cast aside so that her fathers illegitimate son, Arthur, can become the king. She's seen his cruel treatment of the fae firsthand, so when he sends her on a journey to find a fae weapon she seizes the opportunity to do more with her life. Along the way, she finds more than she could have imagined. I don't know a whole lot about King Arthur and Camelot but I had a lot of fun with this story! The plot has some similar tropes to popular romantasy books (From blood and ash) but there's enough originality here that it doesn't feel like I'm reading a copy. I liked how the fae were different in appearance than what is typical in most fantasy books I've read. In this book they have blue hair, violet skin and a wide range of other characteristics. I thought that the world building was easy to follow and I could easily immerse myself into this world. After reading the blurb I kept wondering when she was going to go on the journey to find Excalibur and it doesn't happen until around the 45% mark. The story is a bit slow at times but starts to pick up once they begin their journey to find Excalibur. The John Wick style Inn was a fun concept that I enjoyed reading about. There are a lot of similarities to this and FBAA and I would have liked to have it be a little more different, but I'm hoping book two will have the story turn into something of its own. Overall I enjoyed reading this story and I'm looking forward to reading book two especially after that ending.
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      Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023
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      evelynn kate
      Birmingham, US
      ★★★★★ 5
      AMAZING debut novel!!!
      Format: Kindle
      Plot ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spice 🌶️🌶️.5 Romance 💘💘💘 Vibes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dual 1st person POV - Ara (26) & Rogue (39 - but looks mid-20s: they can live hundreds of years so this isn't that large of a gap as it could've been which I heavily appreciate lol) Tropes: enemies to lovers, fae/human wars (deep hatred for each other), shifters (dragons- MMC can only partial shift with wings), one horse, one bed, touch her and d!e, found family, abduction turned to freedom The Last Storm is the debut novel from JD Linton and let me tell you, you guys NEED to read this. The plot was engaging and the editing was was amazing (especially for a debut novel). Our FMC, Ara, is stuck in her gilded cage longing for a life outside of her small town. She uses her books to escape and live vicariously through the pages (honestly, relatable). After her father announces her betrothal to her childhood friend (to whom she has no romantic feelings for), Ara tumbles unknowingly into a desperate plot trying to stop the humans from slaughtering the Fae. As one can expect from an enemies to lovers / kidnapper/captive romance, Ara fights her attraction and lust towards our MMC, Rogue (the King of the Fae), for as long as she can. Upon seeing Ara for the first time, Rogue is instantly aware that she is his fated mate (not a spoiler). Since she is the General's only daughter, he plans to abduct her and use her as leverage to stop the brutality. During Ara's time in Rogue's captivity, their banter and chemistry continue to rise until they finally boil over and come together (quite literally, and many times I may add 😉). Here's what I LOVED: - Rogue continuously seeks advice from his elders and deeply respects their opinions and life experience and tries to implement their recommendations - Rogue makes many mistakes in the beginning but we see him actively work on not repeating them as the book progresses. The level of self-awareness and his ability to change his behavior was impressive - The magic system is intricate and we have only scraped the surface. As the series continues and Ara progresses in her powers, I'm sure we'll get to see more of this. I absolutely LOVE the messaging system that is used in this book. - Ara's struggles are so human and so raw. She is experiencing so much guilt and pain and hurt and getting to see her work through each of these emotions is inspiring. Especially as her and Rogue get closer and she learns she can lean on him as well, that she is not alone. - While this is the start of a series, there is NO cliffhanger! There's a bit of a teaser of something major that is going to happen at the start of the next book, but it's not a cliffhanger in the sense that we aren't sure if someone is going to live or d!e or if they'll be separated. For that, I am very thankful! This book was so much fun that I will definitely be returning to book 2, even if it takes several months (or longer since this is an debut author) to publish! - Lastly, the cover is GORGEOUS! And I love the title! I'll copy a few of my favorite quotes below so you can have a little taste of the author's writing and the world she's cultivated. 😊 Top Highlights from The Last Storm On days like this, when my heart was heavy and my mind clouded, I resorted to books— to escape, to forget, to find freedom where I had none. If I were to marry him, my face would always be turned to the window, searching for more, and if not that, I would be a shell of the person I am now. I stepped back to admire her, thr0bbing at the sight. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. To ever exist. Nothing, no one, had ever deserved to be worshiped more. All men should be made to kneel before her. But she would have to settle for me. The taste of her met my t0ngue as my scent merged with hers, forever branding her. Mine. I l!cked the wound. Hers. Completely and utterly hers. I didn’t claim her in ownership. I claimed her as my one. Devoted myself to one. With that mark, my body and soul were bound to her. I would never be with anyone else, emotionally or physically. It would be her or no one, until my last breath. “Scream my name. Let everyone know who I belong to.” I had never really cared about the weather before, but now, clear skies meant everything to me, and I was grateful to see another calm morning. “There will never be another woman for me.” He paused. “Ever.” I stilled at his words. “What… Why?” “This”— his thumb slid down across the mark—“ is a symbol of… surrender. I know you believe that it was my claim upon you, but it wasn’t. It never was. I bound my body and soul to you, little storm.” “I also know that it is more than this tiny, insignificant mark on your skin that binds me to you. It’s you. All of you. Your strength and resilience. Your determination to endure no matter what fate throws at you. Your love for love and stories and hope. You are entirely the opposite of everything that I am and I would gladly wear your shackles if it meant I could have you.” My mate. Mine. And then everything shifted and I understood. I understood everything. The surrender. The deep, soul-craving longing. Bound. I was bound to him. Body and soul. Entirely his. “I would’ve waited forever,” he whispered back, understanding. Seriously, everyone.. add this to your TBR!!
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      Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2022
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      Ashlee
      Whiting, US
      ★★★★★ 4
      A Decent Fae Romance
      Format: Kindle
      ** 3.5 Stars rounded up to 4 ** First off I want to say that I found the author, J. D. Linton, on TikTok right before the release of the sequel. I bought the first 2 books to support her release, so congrats to her for the release of the sequel! Overall, I liked the story & plot, I liked the characters, and I liked the spice. The downfalls: not enough development between the characters for the romance, and it leaned a little heavy into the tropes. A lot of stuff is told to you, which could have been used as devices to drive the plot and emotions of the characters. 🛑🛑 Mild Spoilers ahead, I tried to hide the obvious ones 🛑🛑 This is very obviously a fated mates, which is a trope I usually really enjoy. But I wish the relationship between Ara & Rogue had much more development before it's realized that they're mates, instead of Rogue knowing almost immediately and using it for nefarious purposes (at least in the beginning before they get to know each other). By revealing this within the first quarter of the book, I feel like it leaves less room for them to fall for each other organically (albeit with help from the mating bond) and they love each other because of the mating bond. I was disappointed as soon as Rogue know (literally only 5% in) and I literally made a note: "As much as II love a good mating trope, I wish we had to work for it a little more. Where's the fun in just telling us?" I believe that by holding out and feeding the reader snippets of a potential bond, it would've been more rewarding as a reader. I also wish there was more world building - we are told of a war between human & fae but don't get to really experience any of it. Ara is sheltered in her human home, then sheltered in Rogue's castle. There's bits and pieces about what the war has done on either side - but we're more told of the aftermath and don't really experience any of it. Ara's father is supposed to be the king's #1 general - yet he is at home with his family & with Ara for the first couple chapters. Her, her family, nor her village seem to be affected by the 10 year war going on on their borders. I wish there was a little more setup to make this conflict - an actual war - feel more than a skirmish between fighting territories. Linton could also be a little repetitive - with the biggest culprit being when Ara is upset she "brings [her] knees to [her] chest]" and either sits like that or cries. Every time she is upset this phrase is mentioned. I would get it if this was her crutch, or how she copes with grief and stress, but that should be explained why she does it so often or it becomes repetitive. I started to get annoyed with how often she would sit like this solely because it happens every couple chapters. However, I did really like the spice. I love an enemies to lovers trope, especially when it results in spicy scenes. The spicy scenes weren't anything new, but they were fun. Wish there were more but that could also just be me - there is no such thing as too much spice 😂 Would I read again? Probably not, I'm super picky with rereads. Although I did genuinely enjoy my first read through! Will I continue the series? Probably, at least for the sequel. As for #3, kind of depends on where I am with my TBR once that is released All in all an enjoyable, fast paced read
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      Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
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      Ashton Taylor
      Alexandria, US
      ★★★★★ 3
      I love indie authors
      Format: Kindle
      Let me preface this by saying—writing a book is HARD! Coming up with characters so real that they take on a life of their own, building an entire world, the political/magic system. Designing all of this is no easy feat. That being said. This book had so. Much. Potential. I was so excited to read this book, and I plan to finish it for the sake of finishing it. But. At this point, I would have set I’d aside as a DNF. The book could have benefited from some form of a developmental editor, or an in depth beta reader. I will say this. Within 5 chapters, there are so many… phrases that I’ve highlight that I’ve latched onto. Phrases about books and storms that were written BEAUTIFULLY! So, bravo Linton for hitting the nail on the head as to why readers disappear like they do! However, 5 chapters in and I can already guess where a majority of the story is going. But that’s also because I read like a mad-woman and have read this particular type of story, many different ways. Enemies to lovers where the FMC isn’t who she thinks she is. I am all about supporting indie authors. BUT. I also feel like criticism should be constructive, and not degrading. So if I could give this book a 4 1/2, strictly because I know the work the author put into this, I would. So if you’re looking for an easy read with characters that aren’t hard to follow, look no further! They are easy to love and easy to care for. One of the biggest issues they lacked, to me, was depth and plausible reactions to their situations. JD, you have done BEAUTIFULLY writing this book. I applaud and will continue to buy your books in the future. My BIGGEST recommendation is to definitely hire some form of an editor for any upcoming books. Or in turn, I will be happy to beta read for you. Should my opinion change of the book by the time I finish, I will happily get on here and say I was wrong, delete this review and post a different one. Until then…
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      Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2022

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