Review: My Darling Arrow by Saffron A. Kent

My Darling Arrow by Saffron A. Kent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I received this free eARC novel from the author and Wildfire Marketing Solutions. This is my honest review.

I gotta say, I was a bit hesitant at the beginning of this book. I wasn't sure if I was going to like it that much because Salem is DIFFERENT. She thinks differently, she feels emotions differently, and it was a bit hard to keep up with her. But she grew on me and I became invested in her and Arrow's story, needing a happily ever after.

Saffron A. Kent's writing was very unique - something I haven't experienced before which is why I was a bit disoriented at the beginning. She makes you feel like you are the character, that you feel the confusing feelings that are going on. Her writing is shorter, to the point, but repetitive to get the point across. Now that I've finished the book, I need to see if this is her normal style or not!

Salem seems both mature and immature all at the same time. She is wise beyond her years, but she loves simple things and is always throwing her emotions at the people around her. She's shy and inexperienced, but also bold and daring. There really isn't an easy way to explain Salem, except that she is true to herself and she's pure.

And Arrow is a big mess of emotions, but that's to be blamed on his terrible mother. My heart broke for him when his childhood was revealed and why he is the perfect person now. Just like Salem, I loved the new Arrow. The enraged, angry, EMOTIONAL Arrow who cannot control himself anymore. THAT is the real Arrow and he should never have had to hide that.

I feel like I want to say this was a dark novel, but then you have Salem who brings out the sunshine throughout the book. Seeing those two together was precious and I loved every second of it. I loved that Salem was willing to give up anything, everything, to make Arrow smile again.

So yes, my emotions are all over the place after this book, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I am so so so glad I got a chance not only to read this particular book, but to also be introduced to Saffron A Kent's work because now I need more. Especially the next book in the series, which I hope I get a chance to read when it's closer to release date.

This is a book that will stick with me for awhile and I know that other readers are going to devour it like I just did!

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