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Author: Dale Griffin
Publisher: Books Fluent
Released: March 14, 2023
Received: NetGalley

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Book Summary:

Twins Natalia and Jillian were born for battle. It’s not a figure of speech either – Karkov needs fighters, and this is the world they’ve always known. Jillian, being the firstborn, is the heir apparent. In contrast, Natalia is more diplomatic – perfect for a different form of battling.

Unfortunately, all the planning in the world can’t change how the world sees these twins. They were born in a male-dominated world, a world that only ever wants to see these women in certain ways. They must find a way to break that.

My Review:

The Last Lion of Karkov is an interesting fantasy tale set in a world that does and doesn’t feel like this one. I hope I phrased that well. It’s not urban fantasy but is sometimes almost like a historical fantasy.

This is a Slavic-inspired fantasy tale, and overall, I loved the premise. Twins fighting to save their world and country? Yes, please! It was a bit slower than I had expected/hoped.

In truth, I wish that there had been a lot more magic in this world. Most of the magical elements came toward the book’s end, which disappointed this reader. On the bright side, it is a standalone novel, so it’s a low-investment read for those looking for something different!

Highlights:

• Slavic Inspired Fantasy
• Twins
• Magical World

Thanks to Books Fluent and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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