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Blade and Thistle (Itheni Bound Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jacinda Hale (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 43 ratings

Her father’s army came to conquer their homeland, but the barbarians of the Harrows will be the ones to conquer her.

Vasenia has hated her life in Eretamia ever since her father, Imperator Supreme of the Sadoran Army, forced her to join him on his military campaign in the gloomy, backwater colony far away from the high society of the capital. But when her betrothed retrieves her for their wedding, she assumes the gods have finally shined their favor upon her.

Until her caravan is attacked along the forbidden, northern border and Vasenia finds herself in a hell far worse than Eretamia and at the mercy of three ruthless warriors. No, not warriors—Harrow demons.

Barbarians. Savages. Harrow demons. Warriors Marek, Gaeb, and Ryfin and their people, the half-fae Itheni, are known by many names but understood by few who live south of the magical border that protects their home, least of all by the Sadoran invaders.

But when the three warriors rescue a Sadoran woman on their trek home, they discover she’s more than just another invader. She’s half-fae too, a descendent of the lost women whose connection to their people was severed by a curse a thousand years ago.

When an ancient bond links her to them, Marek, Gaeb, and Ryfin realize they have no choice; they must bring their enemy home. But if they want to keep her, they’ll have to claim her and bind her to the fae by the only means they have: pleasure.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C36CNVSY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wandering Realm (May 18, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 18, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 398 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 43 ratings

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Jacinda Hale

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Jacinda Hale writes steamy romance and resides mostly in her head where it’s always a crisp, fall day and all the lovers are at least a little bit enemies first. When real life beckons and she has to leave behind her fantastical worlds, she can be found hoarding the mango Jolly Ranchers and explaining to anyone who will listen that watching Dateline and reality dating shows has taught her three things: (1) always ask for a lawyer, (2) never date a pharmaceutical rep, and (3) don’t trust anyone who says they’ve learned something from watching Dateline and reality dating shows.

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The three MMCs are so different and so are the ways they handle the FMC. This book is so good and I can’t wait for the next one in the series! (Yes, it is unfinished, but I promise it’s worth it to read or put on your TBR). The world building was amazing and it paints each character and place so vividly. Definitely check this out!
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  • Miranda Silver
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious why choose fantasy
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2023
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    I absolutely adored this why choose, fantasy romance! The world-building is well done, the Harrows are seductive, and politics and plot intertwine with magic, intrigue, and TONS of spice.

    Gaeb is a charmer, Ryfin is rough around the edges, and Marek is the reserved leader. Vasenia is smart and cunning, a fighter with secret desires and a soft heart that she strives to keep hidden. I loved seeing the four of them interact, with distinct dynamics in each grouping.

    With three delicious heroes, one strong and determined heroine, a page-turning story, and smoking-hot scenes, you'll want to pick this up.

    Can't wait for book 2!
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  • Nick Schmoyer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great First Book in New Series!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2023
    Blade & Thistle is the first book in a new "romantasy" series by Jacinda Hale. This is a MMMF Romance with tons of spice. I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

    I really enjoyed this book! We start by meeting privileged Vasenia who you know right off the bat is going to be a strong FMC. After getting to know her, she is separated from everything and everyone she knows and is found almost literally, in the arms of the enemy (or so she thinks). The real meat of the story begins here. Marek, Gaeb, Ryfin, and Vasenia are all connected in ways none of them thought possible.

    The world building in this was really good. It did take me a solid amount of time to get the hang of the language and how exactly the Itheni community worked. I did find myself going back a couple times just to reread and make sure I was understanding. I will say that this book is mostly world building and character development. The magical aspect does take a backburner, but rightfully so. I believe the next book (or books) will be more action/magic heavy as Vasenia learns to control her power after The Returning.

    I think this might be one of the spiciest books I have read. Chapters and chapters of it. Normally this wouldn't be my favorite thing, but it was so well written! The spicy chapters might have been my favorite part of the book. Gay spice, straight spice, in-between spice. This book really had all the spice.

    This book is a great first step into a new and exciting series. I will definitely be picking up the next novel when it releases.

    I highly recommend this book if you enjoy:
    More than one sexual partner
    Spice (LOTS of Spice)
    LGBTQ Themes/Relationships
    Fantasy
    Vikings
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  • Becky
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really excited for the next book!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2023
    Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    Plot/Storyline: 📖📖📖📖
    Feels: 🦋🦋🦋🦋
    Emotional Depth: 💔💔💔
    Tension: ⚡⚡⚡⚡
    Romance: 💞💞💞
    Sensuality: 💋💋💋💋
    Intimate Scene Length: 🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑
    Steam Scale (Number of Scenes): 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥+
    Humor: Yes, a bit
    Perspective: First person perspective from Vasenia, Gaeb, Marek, Ryfin
    Cliffhanger: Yes (book 2 planned 2024)
    Epilogue: No
    Format: voluntarily read an advanced reader copy in e-book format

    Should I read in order?
    You should read the series in order but this is the first book so you’re good to start here!

    Basic plot:
    Vasenia is traveling for her wedding when her caravan is attacked and she’s rescued by 3 Harrow demons that live through the northern magical border.

    Give this a try if you want:
    - fantasy romance complete with a new world, clans, social structures, and customs
    - fated mates
    - some light language barrier
    - enemies to lovers (captive/captor relationship)
    - why choose (reverse harem) dynamics – MMFM scenes
    - lots of amazing tension building!
    - tattooed heroes
    - high steam – 7 full scenes with various pairings between the 4 of them

    My thoughts:
    I loved this book so much! This is my second why choose novel and I am really enjoying them.

    This is book 1 of the series and I thought Hale did a great job of starting to build the world, giving us some character depth, and establishing the relationship. I was left with questions, of course, and I’m hoping the next book answers a lot of them. (I’m not sure how many books are planned).

    I did love that all characters got page time from their perspective. Vasenia and Gaeb were pretty well developed and Ryfin started to get there too. I will say I was left wanting more from Marek’s head – he is still such a mystery so I didn’t connect with him quite as much as the other characters.

    I can’t say I love Vasenia yet, but I respect her survival minded determination. We’ve gotten some hints about what her life was like as the motherless daughter of the commander of the Sadoran Army and it helps you understand where she’s coming from.

    The steam was really great in this one. I loved that it didn’t happen immediately and there were some really great tension building scenes in the beginning.

    Overall I’m really eager to read more of the series!
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  • Kelsy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Addicted
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2023
    This book has great world building, diverse characters and unique magical creatures and qualities- it took me a little bit to keep everything straight but for me that’s a sign of a good fantasy book!

    Vasenia and her character arc are fantastic- she’s strong, courageous, and troubled, seeing her work through some of her issues and knowing how much she’s going to have to progress in this series is humbling and I am anxiously awaiting walking alongside her! I love when the FMC has an awakening and growth, and I see that coming for her!

    The men- 🔥🍆😫🫠 (do you need more than this?) Each one is different, we have the broody, the bully and the softie and they all come together (no pun intended) to make the hottest and protective why choose group! They also have issues they’re working through and I love the comraderie between them.

    What to expect:

    Lots of world building with complex magic
    Warring kingdoms with different races of people and creatures
    LGBTQ+ themes
    Coming into power
    🌶️🌶️🌶️
    Strong, alpha males
    Courageous FMC

    I definitely recommend reading this book! I adored it and I seriously can’t wait for the next. Will warn that it ends on a bit of a cliffhanger!
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