Reviewed by Heather C
Title: Highfell Grimoires
Author: Langley Hyde
Heroes: Neil & Leofa
Genre: M/M Steampunk
Length: Novel
Publisher: Blind Eye Books
Release Date: May 22, 2014
Available at: Blind Eye Books and Weightless Books
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads
Blurb: Born to privilege, gifted in languages and spells, Neil Franklin has planned his brilliant future—from academic accolades to a proper marriage—and is intent upon upholding his family name and honor. The sudden death of his parents shatters all of that, leaving Neil and his younger sister beggared and orphaned.
Review:
Oh boy, it’s happened to me again: another amazing book leaving me with no idea how to construct a coherent review!
I recently took a chance on a new-to-me-author (or new-to-everyone most likely) and was completely blown away with how such an amazing storyteller Ms. Hyde is…
Highfell Grimoires is a steampunk story about Neil, a young man forced to teach at a charity all boys school in order to pay off a debt to his uncle. But when he arrives at Highfell Hall, there is more going on than what meets the eye and Neil must uncover the truth of what is taking place in the mysterious Starboard Hall.
What makes Highfell Grimoires so a-m-a-z-i-n-g?
The unique and intricate world. I’m not going to try to explain it; I will only confuse myself…and you, but the world building here was perfectly executed and so vividly done.
The slow pace. But there was still a lot going on (oxymoron much?) I savored every single word of it!
The character development. This was a very character driven story, lots of distinguished characters with diverse personalities and voices. The boys. Neil’s sister. LEOFA! And even the bad guys.
The slow-burn romance. Oh man, the sexual tension between Neil and Leofa was lickable and they totally hit all my buttons.
The mystery. What the hell is going on in Starboard Hall and who can be trusted?
The betrayals. Oh, there are some nasty secretes that get revealed!
The twists. Those ohmyfuckinggod moments that I never saw coming!
The HEA. I was worried there for a while but there was a perfect, heart fluttering HEA.
I could NOT get enough of these characters and this world. Team Neil and Leofa all the way. I hope they have more adventures together in the future; although, I would be equally as happy to meet new characters and get a new romance set in this very same world.
Overall Impression: It Was Amazing!!!!!
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in return for a fair and honest review.*
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