Silver Silence

This was SUCH a hidden gem. Don't let the modern bodice ripper-esque cover fool you; this book has so much depth and emotion in it. It's particularly interesting because on the whole this IS mainly a romance book but also the romance isn't the whole focus? Enough of the focus to classify it as romance but there's still SO much plot and world-building outside of the romance and I ate it UP. If I had to break it down I'd say it was about 60% romance and 40% world-centered plot.

On the romance: I really enjoyed it!! Urban fantasy is always cool to me but I feel like not many people can do it right, or at least in a way that I enjoy. I loved that the author brought their species into the romance in a very intrinsic way and it made their bond so much more meaningful when their powers and family structures played a big part that they both had to accustom to in order to be with each other. And they both STRUGGLED to be settled and happy together in this book, let me tell you. They really fought for each other and that showed their love better than anything else. It was truly heartwarming to watch. I almost wish the entire series (or at least the next book) was about them too because I got very attached.

On the plot/worldbuilding: absolutely INSANE. I am incredibly fascinated by this world. It's a mix of fantasy and sci-fi and contemporary that shouldn't work on paper but it absolutely does!! Getting in deep on the political state of the world and the past that led them here was soooo interesting. I wish there was some kind of separate history book for this world I could read, that's how amazing the worldbuilding was.

Absolutely loved this book. Will be continuing the series to get more of the world if nothing else, but I have high hopes for the other couples as well!

C.A.P.E Rating:Characters - 4/5
Atmosphere - 5/5
Plot - 5/5
Enjoyment - 4/5