Dominion by Jean Kwok Publishes 7/14/26

 


This was a good start to a new romantasy series. It is a fantasy world but there are hints of Chinese culture that really drew me in.  This story is filled with lots of action, romance, and mystery.


Rubi is a ribbon dancer who has no memory of her past and very little magic.  However all of that changes when she bonds with a royal tyger. She is an Azure and not trusted by the Silvers so when she bonds with one of their tygers it is a scandal.  The tyger makes it known that Rubi is not an ordinary person.  There is something special about her.  Hints are continually dropped throughout the story that there is a reason for Rubi's memory loss and she is not an inconsequential person. In this world there are constant threats of demons and since Rubi  bonded with the tyger she must train to be a warrior.  While training, she is placed with Blake, a man who is the reason she is in this mess. Rubi must learn how to fight fast and unlock not only her magic but her memories so that she can survive.  


If you are fan of lots of action and drama you will be drawn to this book.  Rubi was a strong female lead which I always appreciate.  There were some parts that were a little confusing but I think that is typical in a fantasy world where you are trying to learn all of the unfamiliar elements.  I am interested to see where this series will go.


Thank you to G.P. Putnam’s Sons/Penguin Random House and NetGalley for this ARC.

4 out of 5 Stars

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