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Travertine & Red Marble Chess Pieces — 3.5" Handmade Natural Stone Chess Figures Set of 32

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Travertine & Red Marble Chess Pieces — 3.5" Handmade Natural Stone Chess Figures Set of 32Thirty two handmade marble chess pieces in natural travertine and red marble a complete set of hand carved stone chess pieces covering all six piece types at tournament King height, weighing 5. 1 pounds as a full set, and shipping without a board. These natural stone chess pieces are for chess players who already own a board and want genuine geological material in hand for every move not a plastic reproduction, not a resin casting, not a faux stone

    Thirty-two handmade marble chess pieces in natural travertine and red marble — a complete set of hand-carved stone chess pieces covering all six piece types at tournament King height, weighing 5.1 pounds as a full set, and shipping without a board. These natural stone chess pieces are for chess players who already own a board and want genuine geological material in hand for every move — not a plastic reproduction, not a resin casting, not a faux-stone alternative.

    Key Features

    • 32 hand-carved natural stone chess figures — all six piece types in genuine travertine and red marble: King (3.5", 0.21 lbs), Queen (3", 0.19 lbs), Bishop (2.75", 0.14 lbs), Knight (2.75", 0.14 lbs), Rook (2.75", 0.19 lbs), and Pawn (2.25", 0.15 lbs); 5.1 pounds total; tournament-size Staunton proportions throughout
    • Alternating stone assignment by piece type — travertine pieces: King, Bishop, Rook; red marble pieces: Queen, Knight, Pawn; the red marble's warm amber-red linear banding follows the carved contour of each figure — on the knight it flows around the horse head and mane, on the queen it wraps the curved waist, on the pawn it circles the small sphere top
    • Hand-carved, not molded — each piece type is individually carved from genuine natural stone; the horse head of the knight, the crown of the king, the double-sphere finial of the bishop, and the cylindrical tower of the rook are carved three-dimensional stone forms — no two pieces are machine-identical
    • No board included — standalone chess figures only — sold as a complete 32-piece marble chess pieces set for use with any existing standard chess board; fully compatible with all Speshstones 15-inch and 12-inch marble and travertine chess boards; pairs directly with the Travertine & Red Marble Chess Set 15 Inch and Travertine & Red Marble Chess Set 12 Inch
    • SpeshStones branded secure fragile packaging — each set ships in purpose-built protective packaging designed for natural stone transit; free US shipping included

    Benefits & Use Cases

    Tournament-Size Hand-Carved Stone Chess Figures for Any Existing Board

    A 3.5-inch King height is the standard Staunton tournament specification — the same dimension used in competitive chess at every level from club play to international events. These travertine chess pieces and red marble figures meet that specification in genuine natural stone, giving buyers who already own a standard chess board a direct path to genuine stone pieces without purchasing a full board-and-piece bundle. At 5.1 pounds for the complete 32-piece set, these stone chess pieces carry a density and physical presence that plastic, resin, and lightweight wood alternatives do not — each piece sits on the board with the weight of genuine geological material, and each move delivers a tactile quality that changes the physical experience of the game.

    The alternating stone assignment — travertine for King, Bishop, and Rook; red marble for Queen, Knight, and Pawn — produces a meaningful visual distinction between the two sides that goes beyond simple color contrast. The travertine pieces carry warm beige-cream matte surfaces with natural pitting distributed across every carved curve. The red marble pieces carry warm amber-red linear banding that follows the carved form of each figure — the banding direction, color intensity, and pattern shift differently on the queen's curved profile, the knight's horse head, and the pawn's small rounded top, making each red marble piece a visually distinct stone object within its own piece type. No two knights in the set carry identical banding, and no two travertine kings carry identical pitting distribution.

    Replacement Chess Pieces and Natural Stone Upgrades Without Buying a New Board

    These replacement chess pieces serve two distinct buyer needs without requiring a full chess set purchase. Buyers who have lost or damaged pieces from an existing chess set get a complete 32-piece natural stone replacement without purchasing a duplicate board. Buyers who own a quality chess board but play with the plastic or resin pieces it came with get a genuine natural stone upgrade that transforms the tactile and visual experience of every game they already play on a board they already own.

    For buyers who own or plan to purchase a Speshstones marble and travertine chess board, these pieces extend the natural stone material consistency from board to playing figures. The Travertine & Red Marble Chess Set 15 Inch and Travertine & Red Marble Chess Set 12 Inch both use the same two stone types — natural travertine and red marble — meaning these standalone figures match the board surface material exactly when used together. For buyers with any other standard chess board, the 3.5-inch King height and standard Staunton proportions ensure compatibility with the square sizing of any board designed for tournament-size pieces.

    A Natural Stone Chess Display Object for Study, Library, and Game Room Spaces

    Between games, 32 hand-carved genuine natural stone chess pieces arranged on a board read as a curated natural material display rather than a game set in need of storage. The travertine and red marble combination — warm beige-cream pitted stone alongside warm amber-red banded stone — works in the warm-toned interior palette associated with studies, libraries, game rooms, and wood-forward living spaces. A chess board set with these handmade chess pieces placed in starting position reads as a designed object on a coffee table, library desk, or game table surface — an arrangement that communicates the intention of play without requiring active gameplay. These natural stone chess pieces do not fade, warp, or degrade from display exposure — a set displayed on a board for years holds the same stone character it arrived with.

    If you want to use the same chess board for checkers, the Red and Travertine Checker Figures 1.25 Inch use the same two stone types in a 32-piece checker disc set — the standard 8×8 chess board grid supports both games.

    Materials & Craftsmanship

    These handmade marble chess pieces are hand-carved from two genuine natural geological stones — natural travertine and red marble — with no synthetic materials, dyes, or coatings used at any point in production.

    Natural travertine is a sedimentary limestone formed by calcium carbonate precipitation from mineral spring water. The warm beige-cream color and heavy characteristic natural surface pitting across every travertine chess figure in this set are geological properties of genuine sedimentary stone — the pitting distributes differently across the curved three-dimensional carved surfaces of each piece type. On the King, the pitting spreads across the full 3.5-inch carved height including the ringed neck and crown. On the Bishop, it covers the narrow double-sphere finial — the most delicate carved form in the set. On the Rook, it distributes across the geometric cylindrical tower and its flat top. No two travertine pieces carry identical pitting distribution, confirming individually hand-carved genuine stone.

    Red marble is a genuine natural stone with warm red-brown to amber mineral composition that produces its characteristic linear banding — distinct horizontal layers of deep red-brown, warm amber, and intermediate tones visible across the polished face of every red marble chess figure. On flat surfaces like the Red and Travertine Checker Figures, this banding appears as clean horizontal stripes. On three-dimensional carved chess figures, the banding follows the carved contour of each piece — it flows around the curved waist of the queen, wraps the neck and head geometry of the knight, and circles the small rounded top of the pawn — producing a different visual character on every piece type and every individual piece within each type. The red marble surfaces are polished smooth and reflective; the linear banding reads with full visual depth on the polished surface.

    No paint, dye, coating, resin, or synthetic material is used in any chess figure in this set.

    Product Specifications

    Full Piece-by-Piece Dimensions and Weights

    Piece Stone Height Weight
    King Natural Travertine 3.5 inches 0.21 lbs
    Queen Red Marble 3 inches 0.19 lbs
    Bishop Natural Travertine 2.75 inches 0.14 lbs
    Knight Red Marble 2.75 inches 0.14 lbs
    Rook Natural Travertine 2.75 inches 0.19 lbs
    Pawn Red Marble 2.25 inches 0.15 lbs

    Full Product Specifications

    Specification Detail
    Material type Marble and Travertine
    Color Travertine and Red
    Number of players 2
    Educational objective Enhance cognitive skills through strategic gameplay
    Operation mode Manual
    Batteries required No
    King height 3.5 inches
    Item dimensions (L × W) 3.5 × 3.5 inches
    Item weight 5.1 pounds (full set of 32)
    Total pieces 32 hand-carved stone chess figures
    Number of items 32
    Unit count 1 set
    Size 3.5 inch (King height)
    Travertine pieces King, Bishop, Rook — 3 piece types, 16 total figures
    Red marble pieces Queen, Knight, Pawn — 3 piece types, 16 total figures
    Piece style Staunton proportions — tournament-size
    Subject character Chess Figures
    Board included No — standalone chess figures only
    Compatible boards All standard chess boards; all Speshstones 12-inch and 15-inch marble and travertine chess boards
    Construction Hand-carved — no synthetic materials
    Indoor use Yes
    Outdoor use Yes
    Packaging SpeshStones branded secure fragile packaging
    Shipping Free US shipping

     

    Care Instructions

    Red marble pieces (Queen, Knight, Pawn): Wipe the polished surfaces with a soft damp microfibre cloth after each game session to remove fingerprint oils and dust from the reflective stone surface. The linear banding on the red marble pieces reads with the most visual depth on a clean polished surface — a routine cloth wipe after play maintains the full clarity of the banding pattern on every carved figure. For deeper cleaning after outdoor use, use mild pH-neutral soap with a soft cloth, rinse thoroughly, and dry immediately. Do not leave water pooled on any polished surface.

    Travertine pieces (King, Bishop, Rook): Use a soft-bristle brush with mild pH-neutral soap and warm water to clean the natural surface pitting on every travertine chess figure. The heavy open pitting on genuine travertine collects fine dust and skin oils during regular play and display — a soft brush clears the pitting channels on curved carved surfaces without scratching the matte stone. Pay particular attention to the Bishop's narrow double-sphere finial and the King's ringed neck, where pitting detail is most concentrated. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry immediately.

    Both stone types: Do not use vinegar, lemon juice, citrus-based cleaners, or bleach on any surface. These permanently etch and dull both polished red marble and natural travertine — acidic damage reduces the visual clarity of the red marble banding and permanently damages the travertine pitting channels. Do not use abrasive cloths, steel wool, or scrubbing pads on any carved surface. Handle the knight pieces with particular care — the horse head carving is the most detailed three-dimensional form in the set and the narrowest point of the carved neck is the most structurally vulnerable element on any natural stone chess piece. Apply a food-safe penetrating stone sealer to all 32 marble chess pieces once or twice per year. For outdoor use, bring all pieces inside during extended heavy rain.

    Perfect For

    • Father's Day — a functional natural stone chess upgrade for a dad who plays chess; 32 hand-carved stone chess pieces at tournament size that improve an existing game he already plays on a board he already owns; the warm travertine and red marble palette suits wood-forward study and game room spaces
    • Christmas / Holiday gift — a genuine natural stone chess gift in SpeshStones branded secure fragile packaging; the warm red-brown and amber tones of the red marble coordinate with holiday interior palettes; a premium chess accessory no standard game store carries
    • Birthday gift — for any chess player who owns a board and still plays with plastic or resin pieces; a genuine stone upgrade at any age or skill level
    • Housewarming gift — for new homeowners with a study, library, game room, or living room chess board display; hand-carved natural stone chess pieces that display permanently in starting position as a room object between games without requiring storage
    • Valentine's Day — the warm red tones of the red marble make this the most color-appropriate natural stone chess gift for the occasion; a two-player strategy game gift for couples who play chess together
    • New Year — a "new game, genuine stone" self-purchase or gift for chess players who want a natural material upgrade to pieces they already use on a board they already own
    • Easter / Spring — a non-candy adult gift for a chess player; natural stone pieces that suit any home interior year-round
    • Thanksgiving — a game night gift for households where chess is a tradition during holiday gatherings
    • Halloween — the warm red-brown and amber tones of the red marble coordinate with autumn interior palettes; a natural stone game gift within the seasonal color story
    • Black Friday / Cyber Monday — the warmest, most pattern-variable natural stone chess piece set in the Speshstones range at tournament size; a self-purchase or gift at promotional pricing
    • Wedding / engagement gift — a two-player strategy game gift for couples who display a chess board in their home; the warm travertine and red marble pairing works in wood-forward and warm-neutral interior spaces
    • Anniversary gift — a functional natural stone gift for a couple who plays chess together; a lasting material upgrade to a game already shared
    • Graduation gift — for a chess-playing graduate setting up a first home, apartment, or study; genuine stone pieces for a board they already own or will own
    • Diwali — the warm red-brown and amber tones of the red marble coordinate naturally with the rich warm color palette of Diwali celebration and gifting
    • Hanukkah — a handmade natural stone gift suitable for eight-night giving; functional, durable, and permanently displayable
    • Eid — a genuinely handmade natural stone gift for Eid gifting; the set weight and material authenticity confirm lasting value

    Complete Your Chess & Checker Pieces Collection

    Complete Your Travertine & Red Setup — Board Options

    These standalone chess figures pair directly with the Travertine and Red Marble chess board in both available sizes:

    Same Board, Different Game — Matching Checker Figures

    The standard 8×8 chess board grid is the same as a checkers board. Use your chess board for checkers with the color-matched stone checker figures:

    • Red and Travertine Checker Figures 1.25 Inch — 32 handmade stone checker discs in the same Red and Travertine color combination; pairs with any Speshstones chess board for a complete natural stone checkers game on the same surface

    Other Chess Figure Color Combinations

    Browse all five natural stone chess figure sets in the Speshstones collection — same tournament-size Staunton proportions, same hand-carved construction, different stone color pairing for every interior palette:

    Complete Natural Stone Chess Sets With Board Included

    If you need a board and pieces together, browse the full Speshstones chess set range. Travertine and Red is available as a complete set at both sizes:

    Board Without Pieces

    If you own stone chess pieces and need a board only:

    • Marble Chess Board 15 Inch — 4 Color Variants — natural stone chess board only at $88.00; available in Black+Travertine, Oceanic+Travertine, Travertine+White, and White+Travertine; compatible with all standard 3.5-inch King height chess pieces including these Travertine and Red figures

    Parent Collection

    • Chess & Checker Pieces Collection — all 10 standalone natural stone chess figure and checker figure sets in five color combinations; 3.5-inch hand-carved chess figures from $77.85 and 1.25-inch checker figures from $49.03

    These marble chess pieces from Speshstones are a set of 32 handmade stone chess pieces in genuine natural travertine and red marble — all six piece types hand-carved at tournament Staunton proportions, King height 3.5 inches, full set weight 5.1 pounds, shipped without a board. As natural stone chess pieces, the travertine King (3.5", 0.21 lbs), red marble Queen (3", 0.19 lbs), travertine Bishop (2.75", 0.14 lbs), red marble Knight (2.75", 0.14 lbs), travertine Rook (2.75", 0.19 lbs), and red marble Pawn (2.25", 0.15 lbs) each carry the geological material properties of genuine sedimentary limestone and genuine mineral-banded stone — no paint, dye, or synthetic coating anywhere in the set. As travertine chess pieces, the King, Bishop, and Rook carry warm beige-cream matte surfaces with natural pitting distributed across every carved curve. As handmade chess pieces in red marble, the Queen, Knight, and Pawn carry warm amber-red linear banding that follows the carved three-dimensional contour of each figure. As replacement chess pieces, this set ships without a board and serves buyers who need a complete 32-piece natural stone upgrade or replacement for any existing standard chess board. These pieces pair directly with the Travertine & Red Marble Chess Set 15 Inch and Travertine & Red Marble Chess Set 12 Inch for a fully matched board-and-piece setup in the same two geological stone types. For checkers on the same board, the Red and Travertine Checker Figures deliver the same color combination in 32 stone checker discs. Free US shipping from Speshstones. Browse all standalone stone chess figure color combinations in the Chess & Checker Pieces Collection and complete natural stone chess sets with boards in the Marble & Travertine Chess Sets Collection.

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    R Spires
    Cuba, US
    ★★★★★ 4
    High on Tropes and Satisfaction
    Format: Kindle
    This is a great Romantasy book full of action, adventure, and everything you look for in this genre. I won’t lie: it does kinda feel like the author found every common trope from every successful book of this kind and threw them all into this novel. But if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Especially in romance, there’s a large audience who has specific expectations, and they want them every time. Nothing wrong with that and many times I’m one of them. I have no idea what defines a spoiler honestly, so spoiler alert!!!!!!! Tropes include: Only one bed at the inn/bar Dissatisfaction with life before hunk appears Lost royalty The chosen one Montage of dress up time followed by shocked hunk Forbidden romance between two from rival peoples Power that cannot be controlled, simply guided/asked Gathering intel at the inn/bar FMC who knows how to fight/use weapons well There’s probably more but no need to list them all. Good story and I would recommend!
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    evelynn kate
    Carnegie, US
    ★★★★★ 5
    AMAZING debut novel!!!
    Format: Kindle
    Plot ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spice 🌶️🌶️.5 Romance 💘💘💘 Vibes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dual 1st person POV - Ara (26) & Rogue (39 - but looks mid-20s: they can live hundreds of years so this isn't that large of a gap as it could've been which I heavily appreciate lol) Tropes: enemies to lovers, fae/human wars (deep hatred for each other), shifters (dragons- MMC can only partial shift with wings), one horse, one bed, touch her and d!e, found family, abduction turned to freedom The Last Storm is the debut novel from JD Linton and let me tell you, you guys NEED to read this. The plot was engaging and the editing was was amazing (especially for a debut novel). Our FMC, Ara, is stuck in her gilded cage longing for a life outside of her small town. She uses her books to escape and live vicariously through the pages (honestly, relatable). After her father announces her betrothal to her childhood friend (to whom she has no romantic feelings for), Ara tumbles unknowingly into a desperate plot trying to stop the humans from slaughtering the Fae. As one can expect from an enemies to lovers / kidnapper/captive romance, Ara fights her attraction and lust towards our MMC, Rogue (the King of the Fae), for as long as she can. Upon seeing Ara for the first time, Rogue is instantly aware that she is his fated mate (not a spoiler). Since she is the General's only daughter, he plans to abduct her and use her as leverage to stop the brutality. During Ara's time in Rogue's captivity, their banter and chemistry continue to rise until they finally boil over and come together (quite literally, and many times I may add 😉). Here's what I LOVED: - Rogue continuously seeks advice from his elders and deeply respects their opinions and life experience and tries to implement their recommendations - Rogue makes many mistakes in the beginning but we see him actively work on not repeating them as the book progresses. The level of self-awareness and his ability to change his behavior was impressive - The magic system is intricate and we have only scraped the surface. As the series continues and Ara progresses in her powers, I'm sure we'll get to see more of this. I absolutely LOVE the messaging system that is used in this book. - Ara's struggles are so human and so raw. She is experiencing so much guilt and pain and hurt and getting to see her work through each of these emotions is inspiring. Especially as her and Rogue get closer and she learns she can lean on him as well, that she is not alone. - While this is the start of a series, there is NO cliffhanger! There's a bit of a teaser of something major that is going to happen at the start of the next book, but it's not a cliffhanger in the sense that we aren't sure if someone is going to live or d!e or if they'll be separated. For that, I am very thankful! This book was so much fun that I will definitely be returning to book 2, even if it takes several months (or longer since this is an debut author) to publish! - Lastly, the cover is GORGEOUS! And I love the title! I'll copy a few of my favorite quotes below so you can have a little taste of the author's writing and the world she's cultivated. 😊 Top Highlights from The Last Storm On days like this, when my heart was heavy and my mind clouded, I resorted to books— to escape, to forget, to find freedom where I had none. If I were to marry him, my face would always be turned to the window, searching for more, and if not that, I would be a shell of the person I am now. I stepped back to admire her, thr0bbing at the sight. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. To ever exist. Nothing, no one, had ever deserved to be worshiped more. All men should be made to kneel before her. But she would have to settle for me. The taste of her met my t0ngue as my scent merged with hers, forever branding her. Mine. I l!cked the wound. Hers. Completely and utterly hers. I didn’t claim her in ownership. I claimed her as my one. Devoted myself to one. With that mark, my body and soul were bound to her. I would never be with anyone else, emotionally or physically. It would be her or no one, until my last breath. “Scream my name. Let everyone know who I belong to.” I had never really cared about the weather before, but now, clear skies meant everything to me, and I was grateful to see another calm morning. “There will never be another woman for me.” He paused. “Ever.” I stilled at his words. “What… Why?” “This”— his thumb slid down across the mark—“ is a symbol of… surrender. I know you believe that it was my claim upon you, but it wasn’t. It never was. I bound my body and soul to you, little storm.” “I also know that it is more than this tiny, insignificant mark on your skin that binds me to you. It’s you. All of you. Your strength and resilience. Your determination to endure no matter what fate throws at you. Your love for love and stories and hope. You are entirely the opposite of everything that I am and I would gladly wear your shackles if it meant I could have you.” My mate. Mine. And then everything shifted and I understood. I understood everything. The surrender. The deep, soul-craving longing. Bound. I was bound to him. Body and soul. Entirely his. “I would’ve waited forever,” he whispered back, understanding. Seriously, everyone.. add this to your TBR!!
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    Ashlee
    Waukegan, US
    ★★★★★ 4
    A Decent Fae Romance
    Format: Kindle
    ** 3.5 Stars rounded up to 4 ** First off I want to say that I found the author, J. D. Linton, on TikTok right before the release of the sequel. I bought the first 2 books to support her release, so congrats to her for the release of the sequel! Overall, I liked the story & plot, I liked the characters, and I liked the spice. The downfalls: not enough development between the characters for the romance, and it leaned a little heavy into the tropes. A lot of stuff is told to you, which could have been used as devices to drive the plot and emotions of the characters. 🛑🛑 Mild Spoilers ahead, I tried to hide the obvious ones 🛑🛑 This is very obviously a fated mates, which is a trope I usually really enjoy. But I wish the relationship between Ara & Rogue had much more development before it's realized that they're mates, instead of Rogue knowing almost immediately and using it for nefarious purposes (at least in the beginning before they get to know each other). By revealing this within the first quarter of the book, I feel like it leaves less room for them to fall for each other organically (albeit with help from the mating bond) and they love each other because of the mating bond. I was disappointed as soon as Rogue know (literally only 5% in) and I literally made a note: "As much as II love a good mating trope, I wish we had to work for it a little more. Where's the fun in just telling us?" I believe that by holding out and feeding the reader snippets of a potential bond, it would've been more rewarding as a reader. I also wish there was more world building - we are told of a war between human & fae but don't get to really experience any of it. Ara is sheltered in her human home, then sheltered in Rogue's castle. There's bits and pieces about what the war has done on either side - but we're more told of the aftermath and don't really experience any of it. Ara's father is supposed to be the king's #1 general - yet he is at home with his family & with Ara for the first couple chapters. Her, her family, nor her village seem to be affected by the 10 year war going on on their borders. I wish there was a little more setup to make this conflict - an actual war - feel more than a skirmish between fighting territories. Linton could also be a little repetitive - with the biggest culprit being when Ara is upset she "brings [her] knees to [her] chest]" and either sits like that or cries. Every time she is upset this phrase is mentioned. I would get it if this was her crutch, or how she copes with grief and stress, but that should be explained why she does it so often or it becomes repetitive. I started to get annoyed with how often she would sit like this solely because it happens every couple chapters. However, I did really like the spice. I love an enemies to lovers trope, especially when it results in spicy scenes. The spicy scenes weren't anything new, but they were fun. Wish there were more but that could also just be me - there is no such thing as too much spice 😂 Would I read again? Probably not, I'm super picky with rereads. Although I did genuinely enjoy my first read through! Will I continue the series? Probably, at least for the sequel. As for #3, kind of depends on where I am with my TBR once that is released All in all an enjoyable, fast paced read
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
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    Ashton Taylor
    West Palm Beach, US
    ★★★★★ 3
    I love indie authors
    Format: Kindle
    Let me preface this by saying—writing a book is HARD! Coming up with characters so real that they take on a life of their own, building an entire world, the political/magic system. Designing all of this is no easy feat. That being said. This book had so. Much. Potential. I was so excited to read this book, and I plan to finish it for the sake of finishing it. But. At this point, I would have set I’d aside as a DNF. The book could have benefited from some form of a developmental editor, or an in depth beta reader. I will say this. Within 5 chapters, there are so many… phrases that I’ve highlight that I’ve latched onto. Phrases about books and storms that were written BEAUTIFULLY! So, bravo Linton for hitting the nail on the head as to why readers disappear like they do! However, 5 chapters in and I can already guess where a majority of the story is going. But that’s also because I read like a mad-woman and have read this particular type of story, many different ways. Enemies to lovers where the FMC isn’t who she thinks she is. I am all about supporting indie authors. BUT. I also feel like criticism should be constructive, and not degrading. So if I could give this book a 4 1/2, strictly because I know the work the author put into this, I would. So if you’re looking for an easy read with characters that aren’t hard to follow, look no further! They are easy to love and easy to care for. One of the biggest issues they lacked, to me, was depth and plausible reactions to their situations. JD, you have done BEAUTIFULLY writing this book. I applaud and will continue to buy your books in the future. My BIGGEST recommendation is to definitely hire some form of an editor for any upcoming books. Or in turn, I will be happy to beta read for you. Should my opinion change of the book by the time I finish, I will happily get on here and say I was wrong, delete this review and post a different one. Until then…
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2022
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    Hannah Durham
    Belleville, US
    ★★★★★ 5
    this book set my soul ablaze! <3
    Format: Paperback, Format: Paperback
    "i had never really cared about the weather before, but now, clear skies meant everything to me, and i was grateful to see another calm morning." this book. this book! i loved the last storm so much. the writing style. the descriptions. the world-building. the characters. the plot twists. the tropes. the sexual tension. the—everything. everything was magic. the last storm follows our two main characters, ara and rogue, giving us dual POV from both characters (which i loved, btw). ara, a human girl who has been locked away in her father’s estate most of her life, just wants to see the world. all she dreams of is seeing what else is out there. but when her father announces her engagement, she knows that dream will become nothing more than just that—a dream. rogue, the fae king, is tired of the attacks being rained down on his people. in hopes of finding out the human king adon’s secrets, rogue infiltrates auryna’s borders. in his last resort to gain information, he visits the local pub. to his surprise, the general’s precious only child is sitting at the bar, drink round after round of mead. now he just needs to figure out how to take her without anyone noticing. first and foremost, let’s talk about the endless list of my favorite tropes and aspects that this book had. ›› enemies to lovers ›› fated mates ›› one bed ›› the chosen one ›› elemental magic ›› actually good and shocking plot twists!!! ›› badass female lead ›› morally-grey love interest ›› fae/human war ›› force proximity ›› touch her and die ›› who did this to you? ›› captor/captive ›› praise k!nk (panting profusely) “you are entirely the opposite of everything that i am, and i would gladly wear your shackles if it meant i could have you.” it’s been a long while since i read a book i liked this much. but i just loved this book. it set my soul ablaze. thank you to the author for writing this beautiful story and for blessing me with an eARC! i loved it so much that i immediately bought the paperback upon release! every aspect of this book was just beautiful. i was blown away by the way the world was described, the way feelings were portrayed, the way the elements were used in the fae’s magic. it just—AHHH! i just absolutely adored it all. i cannot wait for the second book to release next year! also the way he calls her “little storm” sets my heart on fire. this was a fast-paced read and if you are a lover of acotar, fbaa, deal with the elf king, or any other similar books, then please stop everything you’re doing and read this book right now. you won’t regret it. thank you again, jd linton, for giving me the privilege of reading your arc and for blessing this world with the world you created. <3 "something about him pulled me in, like a moth to a flame, and it felt as if i was just waiting for the inevitable burn that came with flying too close to the fire."
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2022

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