Bunny's Reviews: A Court of Tangled Threads Review Spotlight

Welcome to the tour for romantic fantasy A Court of Tangled Threads by Amanda Pillar!

A Court of Tangled Threads is a standalone fantasy romance novel by Amanda Pillar. Love a good romance, with tons of fantasy elements, a TON of drama, and is a serious page-turner? Then you're going to absolutely LOVE this book. This story is seriously delicious and I'm not just talking about that gorgeous cover either.

The first thing you notice, of course, is this book's gorgeous cover. I mean look at that cover! It's stunning! Eye-catching, showstopping, and sure to grab your attention and make you want to learn more about the story contained between its pages. Trust this reader when we say that all of the elements represented on the cover are showcased in this book. I love it.

As we said, the cover matches the book. Packed with enticing elements that keep you coming back for more! Once you start this book? Get comfortable, because you won't be putting it down until you reach the final page.

A Court of Tangled Threads gives readers multiple POV from a variety of characters. The story starts out with Blake, the son of one of four queens. His mother? The Black Queen. Do NOT piss this woman off. Don't even look at her wrong or even SIGH "incorrectly" in front of her. Yeah, she's THAT dangerous. I love it though. LOL! The Queen must follow the rules of the fae though, and so the time has come to give Blake a quest. It sounds simple enough, but when you meet him again? Well...it's been YEARS! LOL! Not going to lie...we giggled. But we get it. Where would the fun be if he was successful quickly?

Then there is Violet. Okay, she's snarky, but I love it! I'm not always a fan of snarky characters, because some authors just lay it on so thick you need a paint scraper and some thinner to get through it. Sorry, not sorry but those are the characters that I tend to have more of a HATE relationship with with a touch of love on the side. Yes, on the side. LOL! But Violet's character is so perfectly balanced. She gives you snark when warranted and doesn't just come at you because of whatever. But Violet is also something else. She has crazy powers that make her dangerous. What does she do though? Does she flaunt her powers and just threaten people because she can? NO! She tries to contain them! She's got such a good heart. I love it. I love her! LOL!

Violet and Blake are the story's focus, but we get chapters with other characters. The various queens make appearances and I love the drama that plays out. With the multiple POV you never know which character you're going to get really. Okay, you get a hint, but keep reading anyway juuuust to be sure that this is the character you're getting. LOL!

This book is engaging from beginning to end. You get assassins, and ghosts who are trying to tell Violet something but CAN'T! Queens looking for a way to hold on to their power, and even get others under their grip. It's fascinating and will not let you go. I love the twists the author throws in and how she brings the two main characters together.

A Court of Tangled Threads is a standalone novel. You're going to get a nice ending with this novel. I just simply wish that there was more. LOL! That's how much I loved this book. I was really hoping that this book would turn into a series. Honestly, the potential is there, but if the author chooses not to, I won't sit around and pout (much). LOL! But I would absolutely love to return to this particular world again! It is a fantastic place and I couldn't get enough of all of it.

Readers who enjoy a dynamic fantasy/paranormal romance novel this book is for you!! You'll devour it and be coming back for more. I think this author just gained a new fan. LOL!

A Court of Tangled Threads is a must-read. Period. The end. Go buy it. Don't hesitate.

5 out of 5 stars

Thank you to the author, Amanda Pillar, and R&R Book Tours for the opportunity to read and review this book. I look forward to what comes next!

A Court of Tangled Threads

Publication Date: September 8, 2023

Genre: Slow-burn Romantic Fantasy

Some goals are harder to achieve than others.

Violet has only three, each one more impossible than the last: cure her sick sister, get a better job, and on the off chance she manages the first two—it would be great if she could avoid accidentally snatching souls along the way.

Sounds easy, right? Wrong.

When she finds herself trapped in the realm between the human world and the fae, Violet realizes no one’s coming to save her. But it’s not the rescue she needs—it’s the escape.

Her plan might work, but it could have a soul-rending outcome for everyone around her.

Blake can kill with a touch, but when the Black Queen commands, refusal is never an option.

To complete a ridiculous quest, Blake makes a deal with a Troll, setting off a chain of events that leads him to a castle filled with the dead and a soul-stealing woman with magic as dark as his.

As their fates become entwined, Violet and Blake find themselves on a perilous journey to unravel one of the greatest crimes in fae history, but it’s not just fate that Violet has to worry about—it’s the enigmatic knight whose grip on her heart grows stronger with every step.

A Court of Tangled Threads is a slow burn fantasy romance, great for fans of Sarah J Maas, Richelle Mead, and Laura Thalassa.

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About the Author

Amanda Pillar is an USA Today Bestselling author and award-winning editor who lives in Australia. Amanda is the author of the Graced series, the Heaven’s Heart series, and the standalone book, Haunt Me. Amanda has co-edited six fiction anthologies and solo-edited three. In her day job, she works as an archaeologist.

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