Reviewed by True
TITLE: Stitches
SERIES: Tales of the Gemstone Kingdoms #2
AUTHOR: Amanda Meuwissen
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 304 pages
RELEASE DATE: April 19, 2022
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Created by the alchemist Braxton, Levi was “born” fully grown and spends his early days learning about the monster-filled kingdom he calls home.
Even though he is just a construct pieced together from cloned parts, Levi longs to fit in with his mythical neighbors, but more than that, he wishes he could say two words to the Shadow King without stuttering.
Ashmedai has been king of what was once the Amethyst Kingdom since it was cursed a thousand years ago. Only he and Braxton know what truly happened the night of the curse, and Ash’s secret makes walking among his beloved people painful, so he rarely leaves his castle. However, with Festival Day approaching, Ash wouldn’t mind going out more often… if it means seeing more of Levi.
Ash wishes he deserved the longing looks from those strangely familiar violet eyes. He knows no one could love him after learning the truth of the curse. But if anyone can change his mind, it is the sweetly stitched young man who looks at him like he hung the moon.
REVIEW:
Ashmedai is the ruler of the Shadow Lands, once the Amethyst Kingdom, that was before the curse. His skin is white, his hair long and ebony black, pointed ears, sharp teeth, and nails like claws.
The Shadow Lands has no days anymore, only nights.
Levi is a creation, he wasn’t born, he was stitched together. He’s very shy and has to learn to interact, his creator, the alchemist Braxton, gives him tasks to learn.
Every time Levi sees Ash the Shadow King, he thinks he’s beautiful, so opposite of himself.
Ash doesn’t see what Levi sees, he sees a shy guy, with violet eyes like… strange familiar?
Assisting Ash with the activities for the festival gives Levi a chance to be closer to him.
It’s not only Ashmedai who thinks Levi is special.
The citizens of Ash’s Kingdom are friendly and understandable. Ash is afraid if they know the truth behind the curse, this Kingdom would be different!
Levi’s creator is powerful and knows how to use the gems, he’s the only one who could lift the curse from this Kingdom.
There’s a sweet slow-burn romance, besides that there were also some monstrous moments, quite entertaining!!
The scenery is exquisitely described, I can’t even begin to tell about the atmosphere and all those creatures, I was stunned by them. How the author combined everything was absolutely amazing.
A wonderfully written story, captivating, enthralling, and with original content.
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