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Rhapsodic (The Bargainer Book 1)

Rhapsodic is the first book in Laura Thalassa’s Bargainer series, blending elements of fantasy, romance, and urban fantasy. The story centers on Callypso Lillis, a siren who has accumulated over 300 magical IOUs from the Bargainer, a notorious fae known for collecting debts. Seven years after their last encounter, Callie finds the Bargainer, named Desmond, back in her life, demanding repayment for the favors she owes him.

Plot Overview

The narrative alternates between Callie’s past and present, revealing her troubled history, including a traumatic event where she killed her stepfather at the age of 16. This act led her to make a deal with the Bargainer to cover up her actions. As the story unfolds, Callie, now a private investigator, must confront her past and the rekindled feelings for Desmond, who is also the king of the Night Kingdom. Their relationship is complicated by a dark mystery threatening the Otherworld, where fae warriors are disappearing, leaving only women returned in glass caskets with children.

Themes and Style

Rhapsodic explores themes of debt, redemption, and the complexities of relationships between light and dark characters. The book is noted for its dark and violent elements, including content warnings for child abuse and sexual violence. The pacing has been critiqued, with some readers finding the world-building thin and the ending rushed, despite the engaging character dynamics and romance.

Reception

The book has received mixed reviews, praised for its engaging romance and character development, but criticized for its time-jumping narrative style that some readers found disruptive. Overall, it sets the stage for the larger Bargainer series, which continues to develop the characters and plot introduced in this installment

درباره کتاب Rhapsodic (The Bargainer Book 1)

اگر رمان‌های فانتزی‌تان را تاریک، خطرناک و آغشته به انواع جادوی ماوراء طبیعی دوست دارید، کتاب راپسودیک، اولین کتاب از مجموعه‌های لورا تالاسا، هر چیزی را که به دنبالش هستید، دارد. راپسودیک که داستان یک راز شوم در جهان دیگر را روایت می‌کند، یک آژیر با بدهی خطرناکی که باید پرداخت کند، و یک موجود جادویی بدنام پس از هفت سال برای جمع‌آوری بدهی‌هایش بازمی‌گردد.