Really enjoyed reading it. Took me a minute to get through as life just got in the way, but I enjoyed what I read. Thank you!

This book has such a unique FMC and world. It's short but did drag a bit for me. Overall I liked it and would read from this author again!

I received a copy of the fantasy romance book Of Silver & Sin by Kaytalin Platt from NetGalley. This romantasy book follows Tenele Raider, a Maiden of the Red Court. She is tasked with a mission by her queen to find something for her. Ranemir Stroud, a Shade, has been paired up with her for this quest. Ranemir has been a prisoner for years. These two reluctant companions set on a quest together.
The story of this book begins after the Queen’s war. Tenele Raider like many others has been orphaned after this war that devasted the country. The battle between gods Verin and Thar involved supernatural creatures and magic, leading to many casualties. A maiden of the Red Court has to take oaths and is like a warrior defending the land. Tenele is an accomplished maiden, but she holds a special place for the queen. On a mission, Tenele loses her entire team, but she is left alive with a mark. This attack is part of a series of such events. The Queen tasks Tenele to help her find who is commanding these shades for attacks. Ranemir Stroud is bound by magic and a prisoner to the queen. She forces Tenele and Ranemir on this quest together, passing her tether for Rane to Tenele.
I really enjoyed reading this romantasy book Of Silver & Sin by Kaytalin Platt. It was a perfect blend of fantasy, romance, supernatural, and adventure. It takes a while to pick up pace, but once it did; it kept me hooked. I loved the backstories of these three characters Tenele, Rane, and Cassius. The past and present timelines merging and their history together being revealed was the best part of the story for me. This is supposed to be a duology, so I can’t wait for the next book.

Oh wow. Let me start by saying I didn't think I would finish this book. The beginning went super super slow and I didn't think it would be my kind of book, but tenele and rane are phenomenal together. Heartbreaking, full of pain and a bloody History, this book was great. I was so sad when I realized it was the end and I needed more. There's side characters that entwine with the main ones and villains who I wanted to get their karma. I'll be watching for more from this author and series.

Of Silver and Sin is an enchanting start to the series, blending rich fantasy world-building with captivating characters. Kaytalin Platt weaves a tale of intrigue, magic, and betrayal that keeps you hooked. A must-read for fans of dark, intricate fantasy!

This was such an interesting twist on your typical tropes! I loved the main character, the romance and the worldbuilding. The writing was beautiful and the plot was honestly a bit unhinged at times but I loved it

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

I don’t even have the right words.
I loved this!
The concept was super intriguing and I really loved the connection between Ranemir and Tenelle 💕
I definitely hope there’s more to come in this series!!

I can’t tell you how much I loved the FMC Tenele. She is so badass and fights for what she believes in. Of Silver and Sin was the kind of dark fantasy I was craving and reminded me of the books I used to read a few years ago.
Some plot twists were crazy and leading the book into a direction that was definitely surprising but I’m not complaining.
You could certainly feel the hate and romance and attraction through the pages making the story more wholesome.
The ending left be a bit speechless though and I need more.

She hunts beings like him, while he devours the beautiful like her, creating a partnership forged in darkness. Tenele Raider, a monster hunter and Maiden of the Red Court, is one of many female orphans shaped by the Queens War. When the fragile boundary between her homeland and a tumultuous neighbor shatters, she must uncover the origin of the ominous black runes etched into the corpses left behind. To aid her, she is reluctantly paired with a Shade, a cunning creature that thrives on both pleasure and pain. Navigating the complexities of being Ranemir Stroud's captor and companion proves to be both beneficial and burdensome, as their bond evolves from mere convenience to a vital connection. As they delve deeper into the truth, their journey leads them to the warring deities that created them, forcing Tenele to confront a harrowing choice between the monster she has come to love and the fate she was destined to fulfill. Of Silver & Sin marks the beginning of an adult dark fantasy romance duology rich with intrigue and passion.

The book showcases compelling elements; the palpable tension between the leading characters captivates, and the well-crafted intimate scenes enhance the narrative without overwhelming it. The plot intrigues alongside the layered personalities and concealed secrets. However, it took considerable time for me to truly engage, and the chaotic finale led to a sense of detachment.

Wow. Just wow. I'm so glad I waited for this one until I was out of a reading slump. It was amazing right until the end. If I didn’t have things to do this book would have been done in one day!

Gosh. The ones I thought were the bad guys turned out to be the good guys, trying to get their wife back.

Overall I loved this book and can't wait to see what else is in store for these characters.

Thank you NetGalley & Kaytalin Platt for an eARC of this book. The following is my honest review of Of Silver and Sin.

She is bound to hunt monsters. He is the monster she is sworn to kill. When Shadows rise up and threaten to destroy her kingdom, Tanele Raider must partner with the Shade Ranemir Stroud to find the sorcerer behind the surge of monsters before war breaks out.

*4.75/5
For fans of When the Moon Hatched, Of Silver and Sin will give you all the same feels and heartache. I finished this book in two days, unable to put it down. The mystery and intrigue of the characters had me gripping my Kindle and flying through it. I am a sucker for a forbidden romance and putting a "chaste" Maiden with the very creature she's oathbound to kill was *chef's kiss*. I loved watching the progression of Tenele and Ranemir's relationship and the unraveling of Casimir's character. Tenele is a badass warrior. I loved how strong and yet how human she was. She was not an overpowered FMC and her capabilities were believable throughout. Platt also creates a balance in this world's powers so I was never left questioning and struggling to believe anything in this fantasy world. The way the story came together was so wonderfully written. I love stories like this and I can't wait to see what's to come for our characters, especially with such a cliffhanger of an ending.

Most of my books I discover through Goodreads, Instagram and other social media. Sometimes I stumble upon a book on Netgalley. In this case this book hadn't crossed my path, but I was scrolling through Netgalley and liked both the cover and the title. The summary also promised me a story I was gonna adore, especially since Romantasy is the genre I've been looking for. I was therefore very glad that the author granted my request for a review copy.

There are many elements in this book I liked. The tension between the heroine and the hero is quite clearly there and present. The smut scenes are also very well written and although there are quite a few it never feels like an overload. I also think the general plot is interesting, just like the characters and all the secrets they hide. However, it took me a long time to really get invested and the finale was so chaotic that I felt that investment slipping again.

I think the main issue with this book is that the flashbacks, and the explanation of what is truly going on, are all given at once. At a logical point in the book, the moment our characters are remembering too, we get to see what has happened to cause all this and why it resulted in this situation. Although it was fun to get that entire story at once, I think I would have enjoyed it better if the flashbacks had been mixed in with the rest of the story.

Because it now takes a really long time before the book starts to move somewhere. We understand that these characters are on their way to get information and answers, but it never feels like they're actively searching and questioning people. It feels like a lot of things just happen by chance. And the latter does make sense in the grand scheme of things, but it takes a while before we find that out. I would have loved to get bits of information sooner.

It was absolutely not a bad read, but I'm not sure yet if I will check out the sequel since the true click doesn't seem to be there yet.

DNF @ 15%
I’m sad because the premise sounded SO interesting to me. The prologue was interesting enough, but the story has just been losing my interest as I kept going, and the 15% that I did read felt like a chore. I just don’t think this one’s for me!

This was such a unique story, and I'm so glad I got to read it! Tenele Raider is a Maiden of the Red Court, sworn to protect the realm from monsters. Ranemir Stroud, on the other hand, is Shade, a creature that feeds on both the pleasure and pain of his victims. After being attacked outside her safe haven, Tenele heads to the capital for help, only to discover she is the last of the Maidens—and she’ll need help to solve the growing mystery. With black runes appearing beside bodies and attacks escalating, no one seems to understand what’s happening. As Tenele and Ranemir team up, they start to understand and care for each other. As they uncover their pasts, they’ll realize they are far more connected than they first thought. Kaytalin has woven an amazing tale with vivid world-building, intriguing magic, and a beautiful story overall. I’d absolutely recommend this!

One of the best books that I’ve read in a while. It had me in a death grip, and I can’t wait for the next book. It’s filled with spice, queer rep, and sexual tension. If you are a fan of From Blood and Ash, you will love this book.

This was so unique! I adored everything about this. I'm usually not a fan of multiple POVs but it worked for this book. It was a dark, spicy fantasy. The world building was such a good mix of history, politics, and magic, while weaving in so many tropes that I love in a fantasy. I can't wait for the second one!

Of Silver and Sin was surprisingly sexy and a thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish! A darker leaning romantasy with gods, monsters and magic - this had everything you could want from this genre! This was fast-paced with intricately woven timelines and multiple POVs. I loved the scattering of other POVs beyond our main characters and felt this insight provided much needed depth to the narrative.

Kaytalin Platt has mastered the ability to show and not just tell! I can’t wait to see how this duology progresses and felt we were set up really well for the next book. I would definitely recommend this story to lovers of romantasy and forbidden love.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for this advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book was a challenging read that took me 17 days to get through, despite its relatively short length. In comparison, I have read much longer books in a far shorter timeframe. The writing is dense, and it often felt like I was dropped into the middle of a series I hadn't read, even though this was the first book in a duology.

Very little is explained about the core concepts and terminology - what is a Shade, the differences between a Shade and a Shadow, or what exactly a Grela is. These and many other questions are left unanswered, or not satisfactorily addressed until very near the end. While unanswered questions can sometimes pique curiosity, in this case, it made it harder for me to stay engaged. There were insufficient context clues to help me understand the world and its mechanics.

Despite its excellent bombastic opening chapter, the novel moves at a slow pace, with the main characters largely confined to the same village for the majority of the story. It's not until the last 75% that there's a significant tonal shift into a flashback sequence exploring some potentially triggering subject matter, including rape, spousal abuse, misogyny, miscarriages, and assault. This was almost too much, even for an avid reader of dark fantasy like myself. I considered putting it down many times and not picking it back up.

The LGBTQ+ representation, particularly the lesbian relationships, felt unsatisfying. The lesbian encounters were more implied than shown, and lacked the same level of romantic development as the numerous straight and bisexual/polyamorous(M/M/F) sex scenes throughout the novel. I would have preferred the lesbian scenes to be omitted entirely rather than handled the way they were.

Ultimately, this book felt more like a "romantasy" than the fantasy adventure I was hoping for. The main male love interest, Ranimir "Rane" Stroud and main character, Tenele, felt underdeveloped as characters. They had sex often for plot reasons, but I never cared enough about either of them to enjoy it. I stuck with the book to the end, hoping for a payoff and explanation for the promising opening, but in the end, it was only a middling experience for me. I likely won't be continuing with the sequel.

This book was a struggle!

The premise was interesting and I was intrigued as to what would happen, but I got half way and stopped caring. It felt like it was dragging.

Relationship/dynamic was odd and the world building could have been a lot better