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Book Review
Jun. 3rd, 2025 11:16 pmEidolon
by Grace Draven
This romantasy is the sequel to Radiance, and takes place shortly after that book ends. Ildiko and Brishen's happily ever after and the world's survival are threatened after Brishen's evil mother unleashes a ravening demonic horde into the world. Presumed to be the last surviving member of the royal family of Bast-Haradis, Brishen must find a way to save his kingdom and Ildiko. Brishen soon discovers that he must perform a dire and risky act of magic to save his kingdom, and that he may have to sacrifice his marriage in order to take up the kingship he has unexpectedly inherited. This of course puts strain on his relationship with Ildiko, as they navigate the impossible choices of love, duty, and sacrifice.
Eidolon is more of a straight fantasy novel than a romance, although the fate of Ildiko and Brishen's love and relationship are very central to the story. The stakes were very high and the potential costs devastating. I really enjoyed the way Draven took a standard fantasy story about saving the world from a great evil and centered the emotions and relationships of the people involved. While the romantic relationship is the primary one, family bonds and close friendships among the whole cast were also important. She did a great job of showing how a profound crisis can stress a relationship and how Ildiko and Brishen coped with that.
by Grace Draven
This romantasy is the sequel to Radiance, and takes place shortly after that book ends. Ildiko and Brishen's happily ever after and the world's survival are threatened after Brishen's evil mother unleashes a ravening demonic horde into the world. Presumed to be the last surviving member of the royal family of Bast-Haradis, Brishen must find a way to save his kingdom and Ildiko. Brishen soon discovers that he must perform a dire and risky act of magic to save his kingdom, and that he may have to sacrifice his marriage in order to take up the kingship he has unexpectedly inherited. This of course puts strain on his relationship with Ildiko, as they navigate the impossible choices of love, duty, and sacrifice.
Eidolon is more of a straight fantasy novel than a romance, although the fate of Ildiko and Brishen's love and relationship are very central to the story. The stakes were very high and the potential costs devastating. I really enjoyed the way Draven took a standard fantasy story about saving the world from a great evil and centered the emotions and relationships of the people involved. While the romantic relationship is the primary one, family bonds and close friendships among the whole cast were also important. She did a great job of showing how a profound crisis can stress a relationship and how Ildiko and Brishen coped with that.
