I quite enjoyed this M/M friends-to-lovers romance, which follows on from The Melody and the Master, but focusing on the brothers from that previous book. These two definitely need to be read together and ought to be treated as a duology, since the events of the first book are crucial to the plot of this second story.
I really enjoyed the additions to the worldbuilding for this novel, particularly with the expansion on Medvedev culture and way of life. I thoroughly enjoyed the unexpected twists Pesha and Fen's visit brought about in the Asgill lands, and how all the loose ends from the previous book are tied off in this one. It's an interesting read, the development of the relationship and the issues these two characters face were definitely common elements many readers will recognise from their own lives, and it's all packaged in a beautiful world and a fantastical adventure with high stakes.
Note: There is some spice, which isn't for everyone. I felt was written well enough to keep going, and that's unusual for me, so I'm really happy I gave this book a try.
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