RELEASE DAY REVIEW: A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland
We received an advanced reader copy of this book.
Published: August 30th 2022 by Tordotcom
Review:
Myth: 5/5
A story of dangerous court politics, fealty, responsibility and love, A Taste of Gold and Iron holds so many complex and interwoven emotions and feelings. The characters of Kadou and Evemer both dive right in the heart of all of them. This is a story of intense self-reflection and inner dialogue, and the anxiety representation for Kadou was one of the best I’ve read. Even Evemer, the stoic, restrained guard deals with a heavy dose of social anxiety and the space that he takes up.
If that wasn’t enough, add in some political intrigue, investigations that end in more than one romance trope and a delightful cast of characters.
Magic: 4/5
I would say that the magic in this world is secondary. The only real magic discussed is a touch-taste of metals. Definitely interesting, and definitely integral to the story and romance, but consider them additive, not the main feature.
Overall: 5/5
At chapter two, I’d say I was hooked, from there on, this book was emotionally unputdownable. It wasn’t a ‘keep you on the edge of your seat,’ action story, but the mental turmoil and emotional insights were so captivating! I highly recommend.
