Bunny's Reviews: Scorched Review Spotlight

Welcome to the tour for the first novel in Cassie Swindon's new trilogy, Scorched! Read on for more details and visit one of our bookstagram hosts for a chance to win a signed copy of the book and a $20 Amazon gift card!

Scorched is a romantic fantasy novel that will absolutely swing on you in the most unexpected way and have your jaw on the floor. No, there is no way to prepare for what the author has in store. No, I will not say brace your self. You can't. LOL!

Kyra just wants a way OUT! Out of her relationship, out of where she is at, out of where she is at in LIFE. She just wants a change. She wants to be happy, and free. Is it possible? In her current situation where you will find her? No. Unfortunately. She's in a bad one...a really bad one. She's had a hard life, and boy does it show! She is so jaded even jaded is looking at her like...wow! But wait! There's more!

Kyra's life is about to change. For the better you're hoping. Right? Welll....you see....the thing is...not exactly. LOL! She's about to get one wish granted, and it's a good thing! But...when things get a bit hairier than expected...that's when things go so far left we're coming out the other side. I'll simply say this...some things...should NEVER be said in the heat of the moment. Never. Kyra...girl, you've gone and done it now. Too bad it's going to take her a good long while before she owns it.

Gotta take that responsibility girlfriend. This was ALLLLLLL you! Period.

Are you looking for a new fantasy novel with a FMC who WILL drive you crazy?! Then this book is for you! Don't like FMC's who drive you crazy? Wait...what!?! Come on! Give this book a try! She'll grow on you! I promise! If nothing else, the author will have you page-turning to find out how things pan out from here! Trust me, once you know the wish that Kyra makes...oh boy! Then...when you realize EXACTLY what it means and the impact of it....hold on to your butts!!!

Trust me, your jaw is going to be on the floor. Your heart is going to break, and you're going to be thinking...this girl is one more mistake from ending the world. LOL! Don't believe me? Read the book. LOL! Of course, be prepared for an ending that will have you thinking...okay, now what happens?! You know, since this book is part of a series and all that jazz. Yeah, um...Cassie Swindon? I need to know what happens next...and soon! LOL!

I gotta hand it to Jadox. He's been through some stuff, but he holds it together pretty well when it comes to fiery Kyra. She is more than a handful, and due to her deep seeded issues (no judgment) he actually owns up to some of his mistakes. Umm...are there more of him anywhere around here? I'd love to have one of him for myself. No? Eh. I tried. LOL!

This book really brings the fantasy element with a touch of dystopian. You'll get what I'm talking about when you read this book. Trust me! It's really good! But be prepared for this one fact - you pick this book up? You're not going to want to put it down until you reach the last page. Secrets are being kept, both have agendas unknown to the other. Can they reach their goal and not kill each other in the process? Will Kyra allow her past to be the past and maybe just maybe give Jadox a chance? She knows she wants to...deep, deep down inside.

I'm eagerly anticipating the next book in this series, and i know you will be, too.

For me? This book rates 5 out of 5 stars. Normally, characters like Kyra would have me inches from pulling out my hair, but the author does an excellent job conveying Kyra's issues and why she has them. Did I agree with her behavior the entire time? No, but the fact that we get growth and development from her...makes it all worth it.

Thanks to the author, Cassie Swindon, and R&R Book Tours for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Thank you to YOU for taking time to read my review! I hope you enjoyed and come back soon! Be sure to grab your copy of this novel and stay tuned for my next review/post coming soon! Author - I will be "stalking" you for when your next book comes out. LOL!

Scorched (The Linked Trilogy #1)

Publication Date: March 3rd, 2023

Genre: Romantic Fantasy

Perfect for enemies to lovers fantasy fans who enjoy a tough female protagonist and a strong Magikal hero.

Kyra Kozelski

“All men deserve to rot in eternal Abyss.”

Every male disappeared.
Turns out, I did that. Who knew I possessed Magik?
However, Jadox Griffin is still here- the only surviving male- a stubborn, annoying soldier who definitely does NOT have eyes to die for.
I need his help to return my nephew before it’s too late. But Jadox is hiding something, and a whispered threat is creeping closer with each passing moment.

Jadox Griffin

Kyra is bold, powerful, and a pain in my ass. Her idiotic wish turns the world of Lodesa upside down.
Lying to her is necessary to find the answers I seek. Time is running out. It’s vital to make her believe I’m her only hope left. Except I’m not.
And when she finds out the truth, I might be the next to disappear.

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About the Author

Cassie Swindon is an Indie author from Raleigh, NC. She’s never allowed to get up from her couch because of four cats claiming her lap so she has already published her first romantic suspense trilogy named The Golden Chains trilogy. The Linked Trilogy is her first fantasy trilogy.

Instead of the boring bio info, here’s some interesting tidbits about the author:

Tackled her father for a pair of Michael Phelps’ personal goggles
Cried when the Cubs won the World Series
Met husband freshman year of college- a blizzard & tequila may have been involved
Moved to Raleigh by the flip of a coin
Mutated into a zombie when daughter was born in 2013, then again 17 months later for son
Evacuated from a boat crash in the Atlantic during a whale watching tour
Witnessed a wild horse pack galloping through the Rockies
Cofounded a three-person Beanie Baby Club in the 90s, in a treehouse
Snorkeled in The Great Barrier Reef