Week 43 Review: The Hob's Bargain

From Goodreads:

Beauty and The Beast

Hated and feared, magic was banished from the land. But now, freed from the spells of the wicked bloodmages, magic—both good and evil—returns. And Aren of Fallbrook feels her own power of sight strengthen and grow…

Overcome by visions of mayhem and murder, Aren vows to save her village from the ruthless raiders who have descended upon it—and killed her family. With the return of wildlings to the hills and forests, she strikes a bargain with the Hob, a magical, human-like creature imbued with the power of the mountains. But the Hob is the last of his kind. And he will exact a heavy price to defend the village—a price Aren herself must pay…

My first review of The Hob's Bargain
My Review:

I loved reading this book again! I really enjoyed it the first time, and I've been meaning to reread it basically since I finished it the first time, because I enjoy the story so much and I just love Patricia Briggs' writing! This was just a really great story and I just wish we could have a sequel to spend more time in this world with these characters.

This fantasy world where magic has been contained for humans, and other creatures have either died out or hidden away, I loved reading it! Now that something has happened, a shift of power that has meant that the old magic is returning, which brings its own set of complications. 

Aren was really fantastic to read about. The book starts off with her suffering a major loss, as well as her secret ability becoming even more powerful because the forces keeping it down are gone now. A power that has the potential to make her an outcast. But wiser heads rule, as they enter unfamiliar ground now that ancient powers are coming back. 

This book is a mix of funny quips and lighthearted moments, and hard, difficult moments of loss and pain which came together to create a fantastic story that I couldn't get enough of! I just love this world and these characters and it really is too bad that we're not gonna get more of them, but what we got was really fantastic!

Loved reading this book again, and I can't wait to read more by Patricia Briggs!

Author: Patricia Briggs
First Read: July 3rd, 2022

Read: October 20th, 2024
Source: Own
Reason Why: Rereading, and it's a SAC 2024 Book! 
Publisher: Ace Books
Published: March 1st 2001

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars