He’ll die without touch.

As a necromancer, Shae loses a little more of himself every time he uses his magic. Always cold, always touch-starved, the only thing that helps is human contact. But that’s hard to come by when those same dark powers scare everyone away from him. Nobody likes a necromancer.

Especially a paladin of the Radiant Order.

Arthur’s still bitter and broken after his last lover stabbed him in the back, and the last thing he needs is another brush with evil. When he agrees to escort the wandering necromancer north, he’s just doing a public service.

But he never expected Shae to be so clingy. Or distractingly attractive.

Shae has never felt an aura as warm and safe as Arthur’s. He craves the man’s touch—and more. But everyone he’s ever known has left him, and it’s just a matter of time before Arthur leaves him too.

Assuming the soul-stealing monsters don’t kill them first.

The Necromancer’s Light is a gay fantasy romance, with a dangerous quest, hurt/comfort, and so many excuses for sharing a bed.

How was it?

My first introduction to Tavia Lark were the Perilous Courts books, so I jumped right into The Necromancer’s Light. It ended up being a strange reading experience.

There was enough going on in the story to keep me engaged, but not excited. I liked the main characters, Shae and Arthur, the magical elements, and even the medieval theme, but I was level or in a state of flow. It wasn’t boring enough for me to quit, but it wasn’t too exciting either. However, there is an emotional gut punch that comes and it’s FELT. It was one of the times I felt something other than mild entertainment, my heart was tight and I felt for him. From then on, my mood shifted, but there wasn’t much left of the book. As for the romance, it takes a while to come, but when it does, it’s sweet, but nothing out of the ordinary.

The mild entertainment I felt from this novel probably comes from the portrayal of Shae Nightven, the necromancer referred to in the title, he’s an outcast, he’s lonely, his powers take a toll on him and all that makes him push people away. So, with a depressing cloud embodied in this one character – which I liked – it’s not be the most exciting, thrilling reading experience, especially when the author is adept at describing emotions and situations. I ended up liking the characters but barely liking their story.

This gay fantasy romance had enough to keep me interested in this world – whether I already had all three books or not😄 – and what might come next.

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