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The Lost Art of Finding Where You Belong

The Lost Arts, Book 2

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The Lost Art of Finding Where You Belong

By: Ellie Ash
Narrated by: Iggy Toma
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Summary

After falling hard and fast, can Perian handle the realities of a relationship with the head of the Mage Warriors?

Perian is ready to commit to this relationship, but as the head of the Mage Warriors, Brannal has duties hunting demons that take him away from the castle—and from Perian, who finds himself struggling with the absence. The rumor mill in the castle is working overtime, and some in the castle—thankfully, a minority—dislike him. Perian's not prepared when that dislike takes a violent turn.

Still, it's not all bad. Perian's confirmed that absence makes the heart grow fonder, he's strengthening new friendships (and learning how kinky some of those friends can be), and he's watching Renny get stronger. But she's still frustrated by her limits, and not everyone seems to be ready for these changes and the influence that Perian has.

Brannal clearly cares for Perian and doesn't want him to get hurt, but if Brannal has to pick between his duties and Perian, is Perian going to lose? Or can Brannal prove that he's more than just the leader of the Mage Warriors?

The Lost Art of Finding Where You Belong is a cozy MM fantasy romance with plenty of steam. Told in single POV, it features a newly established couple still working on their HFN as they try to figure out how to make their relationship sustainable. The series is best enjoyed in order.

Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.

Contains a bonus novella, The Lost Art of Woodworking and Taking Risks.

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I so enjoyed this. Iggy Toma does a great job at putting the listener right in the midst of the setting of this lovely book – it was a bit of a shock to reach the end and have to leave the castle and Perian and Brannan and the entire cast of characters. The worldbuilding is rich, making it easy to sink into the day-to-day life of the castle. Despite the cozy description, which this book definitely earns, there is an ongoing slight worry about what’s going to happen, because there are definite threats in this world.

I was at first a little disappointed to learn that Brannan would be absent for part of the book, but honestly, that disappointment disappeared almost immediately as I read on – this book is about Perian settling in on his own terms, not as an adjunct of Brannan. And Brannan’s talked about by the other characters and thought about by Perian so much that it feels almost as if he’s present. And then he comes back!

If you’re expecting battles and castle invasions in this book, you might be slightly disappointed, but it feels like a really important part of the series and characterisation as Perian finds where he belongs, while never losing the cheekiness and rashness that so endear him to me. I love seeing his relationship with Brannan develop, as they both learn how to be in a serious relationship.

I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.

A charming continuation

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This is the second book in the series and if you have read the first and are hoping for more development of the storyline then you will be disappointed. There is an excess of the spice to the detriment of everything else. Not much happens here beyond a bit of match making and the odd trip out of the castle! It's frustrating because there is the promise of adventure, maybe a plot twist or at the very least character development but it never really gets there. The narration is excellent but can't make up for a lack of story.

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