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Holley GM Licensed Track Series Valve Covers - 241-281Overview: Holley is pleased to release its latest fully licensed product GM Track Series Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers. The GM Track Series family of valve covers gives you an excellent way to add a high end fabricated look combined with a lightweight and tough valve cover for your favorite Chevy engine. These valve covers are constructed of 6061 T5 sheet aluminum, feature a laser etched "Chevrolet" and Bow Tie logo, and precision TIG welded for a
Overview:
Holley is pleased to release its latest fully licensed product--GM Track Series Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers. The GM Track Series family of valve covers gives you an excellent way to add a high-end fabricated look combined with a lightweight and tough valve cover for your favorite Chevy engine. These valve covers are constructed of 6061 T5 sheet aluminum, feature a laser etched "Chevrolet" and Bow Tie logo, and precision TIG welded for a proper fit. They are available in silver anodized or black coated finishes along with various heights to clear most popular rocker arm combinations. All of our valve covers include mounting hardware for quick and simple installation.
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- Thick 1-piece billet aluminum gasket flange for excellent sealing
- Pre-punched 1.25" breather openings with baffles
- Available for Small Block, Big Block, and LS engines
- Includes mounting hardware
- Sold as a pair
Application:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Engine Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 - 1986 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1985 | Chevrolet | K20 Suburban | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1975 - 1986 | Chevrolet | C20 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1975 - 1986 | Chevrolet | C30 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1977 - 1986 | Chevrolet | K30 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1979 - 1986 | GMC | C2500 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1979 - 1986 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1979 - 1986 | GMC | C3500 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1979 - 1986 | GMC | K3500 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1980 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1976 | Chevrolet | Caprice | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1976 | Chevrolet | Impala | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1965 - 1970 | Chevrolet | Chevelle | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1975 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1975 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1975 | Chevrolet | El Camino | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1975 - 1980 | Chevrolet | C10 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1965 - 1969 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1965 - 1969 | Chevrolet | Impala | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1966 - 1970 | Chevrolet | El Camino | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1965 - 1969 | Chevrolet | Biscayne | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1971 - 1975 | GMC | Sprint | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1971 - 1975 | GMC | Sprint | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1976 - 1980 | Chevrolet | K10 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1974 | Chevrolet | Corvette | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1966 - 1969 | Chevrolet | Caprice | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1966 - 1969 | Chevrolet | Caprice | 427/7L V8 | |
| 1966 - 1969 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | 427/7L V8 | |
| 1966 - 1969 | Chevrolet | Impala | 427/7L V8 | |
| 1966 - 1969 | Chevrolet | Corvette | 427/7L V8 | |
| 1966 - 1969 | Chevrolet | Biscayne | 427/7L V8 | |
| 1975 - 1978 | GMC | C25 Suburban | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1975 - 1978 | GMC | C35 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1976 | GMC | Jimmy | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1975 - 1978 | GMC | C15 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1975 - 1978 | GMC | C15 Suburban | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1975 - 1978 | GMC | C25 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1973 | Chevrolet | Chevelle | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1967 - 1969 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1965 - 1967 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | Caprice | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | GMC | C25/C2500 Suburban | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | Impala | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | C20 Pickup | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | C30 Pickup | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | GMC | C35/C3500 Pickup | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | GMC | K15/K1500 Pickup | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | GMC | K15/K1500 Suburban | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | GMC | K25/K2500 Pickup | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | GMC | K25/K2500 Suburban | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | GMC | K35/K3500 Pickup | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | Chevelle | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | El Camino | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | Kingswood | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | Nova | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | Biscayne | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | Brookwood | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | C10 Pickup | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | K10 Pickup | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | K10 Suburban | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | K20 Pickup | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | K20 Suburban | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | K30 Pickup | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | Townsman | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | GMC | C15/C1500 Pickup | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | GMC | C15/C1500 Suburban | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | GMC | C25/C2500 Pickup | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1976 - 1978 | GMC | K25 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1987 - 1989 | GMC | R3500 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1987 - 1989 | GMC | V3500 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1975 | Chevrolet | Laguna | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1975 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1976 - 1978 | Chevrolet | K20 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1976 - 1978 | Chevrolet | K5 Blazer | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | Kingswood | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | Biscayne | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | Brookwood | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1972 | Chevrolet | Townsman | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | GMC | C25/C2500 Suburban | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | Chevrolet | C20 Pickup | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | Chevrolet | C30 Pickup | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | GMC | C35/C3500 Pickup | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | GMC | K15/K1500 Pickup | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | GMC | K15/K1500 Suburban | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | GMC | K25/K2500 Pickup | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | GMC | K25/K2500 Suburban | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | GMC | K35/K3500 Pickup | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1969 - 1970 | Chevrolet | Nova | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | Chevrolet | C10 Pickup | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | Chevrolet | K10 Pickup | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | Chevrolet | K10 Suburban | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | Chevrolet | K20 Pickup | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | Chevrolet | K20 Suburban | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | Chevrolet | K30 Pickup | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | GMC | C15/C1500 Pickup | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | GMC | C15/C1500 Suburban | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 - 1969 | GMC | C25/C2500 Pickup | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | GMC | C25/C2500 Suburban | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1975 - 1976 | GMC | G25 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1976 - 1977 | GMC | K25 Suburban | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1987 - 1988 | Chevrolet | R30 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1987 - 1988 | Chevrolet | V30 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1979 - 1980 | GMC | C1500 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1979 - 1980 | GMC | C1500 Suburban | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | Chevrolet | G10 Van | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | Chevrolet | G20 Van | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | Chevrolet | G30 Van | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | Chevrolet | C30 Pickup | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | Chevrolet | C20 Pickup | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | GMC | C35/C3500 Pickup | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | GMC | G35/G3500 Van | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | GMC | K15/K1500 Pickup | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | GMC | K15/K1500 Suburban | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | GMC | K25/K2500 Pickup | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | GMC | K25/K2500 Suburban | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | GMC | K35/K3500 Pickup | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1975 - 1976 | Chevrolet | G30 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | Chevrolet | K30 Pickup | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1970 - 1971 | Chevrolet | Nova | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | Chevrolet | Blazer | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | Chevrolet | C10 Pickup | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | Chevrolet | K10 Pickup | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | Chevrolet | K10 Suburban | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | Chevrolet | K20 Pickup | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | GMC | C15/C1500 Pickup | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | GMC | C15/C1500 Suburban | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1973 - 1974 | GMC | C25/C2500 Pickup | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Estate | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | Chevy II | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1965 | Chevrolet | Corvette | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Kingswood | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Brookwood | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Townsman | 396/6.5L V8 | |
| 1970 | Chevrolet | Estate | 402/6.6L V8 | |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 427/7L V8 | |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Estate | 427/7L V8 | |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Kingswood | 427/7L V8 | |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Brookwood | 427/7L V8 | |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Townsman | 427/7L V8 | |
| 1976 | GMC | G35 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1976 | GMC | K15 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1980 | GMC | K1500 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1989 | Chevrolet | R3500 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1989 | Chevrolet | V3500 | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1970 | Chevrolet | Estate | 454/7.4L V8 | |
| 1976 | Chevrolet | G20 | 454/7.4L V8 |
Specs:
| Application | Big Block Chevy |
|---|---|
| Baffle Included | Yes |
| Bolt Pattern | Perimeter |
| Brand | Holley |
| Breather Opening Size | 1.25 inch |
| Breather(s) Included | No |
| Construction | Fabricated |
| Emission Code | 3 |
| Finish | Black |
| Flange Thickness | 0.25 inch |
| Gaskets Included | No |
| Gromment(s) Included | No |
| Height | 3.500" |
| Length | 22.125 inch |
| Logo | Chevrolet with Bowtie |
| Material | Fabricated Aluminum |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| Oil Fill | Yes |
| Product Type | Valve Covers |
| Style | Short Bolt BBC |
| Warranty | Limited 90 Day |
| Width | 6.75 inch |
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★★★★★ 5
Take a jaunt to Tintar, a city of blue abalones and black stone set above the angry sea...
Format: Paperback
Edie is a clever, gutsy heroine, who is lucky to be surrounded by a crew of likewise interesting ladies. Their tender moments in the bath and at the bar alike were very lovely, and the themes of female friendship were refreshing.
My favorite parts had to do with the magic of this world, which is very novel. Often there's elemental magic, earth gets the short end of the stick. Not so here. The power of earth in this seaside landscape cannot be underestimated, and I really enjoyed that twist. Earth signs, at least, will rejoice in seeing their element treated with real consideration.
All of the scenes of magic and old gods were A+, and I loved the weirdness of the rocks first coming to her in the forest, then erupting from the ground to let her know without a doubt what her strength was, and finally forming majestic creatures to rescue her new home—all based on the women who had supported and loved her.
The final conflict was excellent. There was a real sense that Edie was going to sacrifice something that she did not want to let go of, which you don't get that often. (Plus, it was pretty funny when a certain someone got tossed over a wall.)
Finally, given the themes of womanhood in this book, I am going to pull a word from the big reviewers' lexicon and say that this book is /timely/. What it says about what women are and are not, how it explores Edie's feelings about her body, were thoughtful and illuminating and, yes, timely and given the political climate we are now in—I will even add /necessary/ to that list.
It's a rich, femme-centric fantasy epic that made me think about womanhood (and motherhood) in a new light.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Woman's experience and the power of female friendships
Format: Kindle
This story was amazing, and had several elements currently lacking from the genre. It was mature, wise, experienced, and empathetic. It was wonderfully representative of women's experience, with the bonds and friendships between them serving as the balm for life's hurts.
**Spoiler alert/warning: Reynolds tackled SA, infertility, teenage pregnancy, and more. Her representation of infertility is the most true-to-form capture of that awful journey that I've ever seen in literature (AND it wasn't "cured" by the love of the "right" man - something that drives me crazy in 99.99999% of stories that try to touch on infertility). She even included the realness of the older infertile woman's response to the teenage pregnancy in a raw and unfiltered way. Another review said it but I'll back it up: Kara knows. And she shows you that she knows.
Thank you for your empathetic writing, Kara Reynolds. Thank you for seeing women and our experiences and representing us on the page. I was touched, moved, inspired, and comforted by the power of female friendships and found family. The romance was gorgeous, even in its predictability. Because it was clear that the true loves of her life were those enduring women who walked life alongside her. Amazing story.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Girl a struggle that I couldn't not finish.
Format: Kindle
Keep writing Kara girl. Maybe shorten something. But I enjoyed the story. I did not enjoy the uncertainty because it was never uncertain. I enjoy the story though.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2025
★★★★★ 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
★★★★★ 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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