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Like Silk Breathing by [Camille Duplessis]

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When Tom Apollyon returns to Cromer to help oversee his uncle’s pub, it’s a difficult adjustment. Overwhelmed by his born ability to sense auras, Tom relies on constant drinking and drifting to function normally. Coming back is too much to handle and one night, he decides to end it all. He just doesn’t expect to encounter a bewitching stranger when he tries.

While on an annual seaside holiday with his lover, Theo Harper takes a solitary evening stroll near the water. He thinks it’s just the thing a landlocked selkie needs, yet instead of being soothed, he stops a troubled man from drowning. The earnest good deed sparks a romance that makes Tom and Theo hope for a happier, gentler life together.

While both need to decide to trust themselves and each other, they’re not daunted until an alarming problem presents itself. Theo’s skin — which can definitely be used to capture or kill him, to Tom’s horror — has gone missing.

To build the future they want, they have to get the skin back…

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B098G9QTLS
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oliver Heber Books (June 28, 2022)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 28, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4309 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 231 pages

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Maijie G

Of love and selkie

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 29, 2022

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Like Silk Breathing wasn't what I expected it to be based on the blurb but still fell in love with it. It's a beautifully written story with a melancholic, yet dreamy atmosphere. This was a paranormal romance story in an alternative-historical setting steeped in a bit of slice of life for that period.

I wasn't expecting the book to be very character driven and have a focus on depression as was shown in the portrayal of Tom. The way it was described felt so real and hit a bit too close, I had to stop at some points to take a break. Those moments where Tom felt light and clear made me smile in contrast.

The characters were interesting including Paul, Benson, David and Mrs. Lloyd. I liked how their relationships with each other were explored throughout the tale. All of them were bound by fate, their lives meant to meet and be entangled for better or for worse. There was an attempt to show the similarities between Tom and his uncle Paul and their situation but this got lost somewhere during the story.

Tom and Theo were likeable and their romance is a slow-burn. Within the story, Theo is in a relationship with David but it has been deteriorating for sometime now. Both struggled on how to end things and thus complication arose from that indecisiveness. The romantic relationship between Tom and Theo was a slow build-up but their connection was lovely. I wished we were given a chance to see these two properly together and not just in the last few chapters.

The supernatural elements in the story were subtle and fit nicely with the way the world-building was done. I'd have liked it better if there were more details regarding Tom's power and Theo's background as a selkie but what was provided was enough to not be much of a deterrent in enjoying it.

Overall, Like Silk Breathing was a delightful with its gorgeous prose, lush, dreamy atmosphere, endearing characters and nuanced portrayal of depression. I'd recommend giving this a try if one was into slow-burn romance with their historical fantasy.

This would be 4.25 stars out of 4 stars for me.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and I have chosen to publish my fair and honest review.

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a very magical, dreamy read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 3, 2022

"In his version of the myth about a man who stole a selkie’s skin, the selkie kept the man."

This was not the story I had expected based on the blurb. I had anticipated more of a suspenseful, action-y paranormal romance, in an alt-historical setting.

This is actually a much more internally focused book, rather than being concerned with a larger external plot. I found it to be a captivating and emotional look into mental health and especially depression as we see it through Tom, who I related to rather strongly. I would say I may have enjoyed it more this way, than if it had been what I had originally expected.

The way depression is described was intensely on point. I felt very seen by this book, and in a positive way, even if it hit harder than I’d expected. Especially with the progression we see with Tom throughout the book.

“Today is. . .” Tom paused as he replaced the pen. “Not inky. No.” He glanced up at Theo. “Yesterday was. I was drowning in ink.”

The writing in this had a dreamy sort of historical feeling to it. It really helped set the tone for me, once I adjusted to it. It’s almost poetry at times, describing feelings and emotions and even just scenes.

The paranormal portion of the story seemed more allegory or myth-type analogy for exploring the relationships between the characters - Tom, Theo, Paul, David, even Benson and Mrs. Lloyd. It was still part of the plot, but much more myth than paranormal romance level.

The romance is intensely slow burn, and also fade to black. Fade to black to the point that I almost missed the allusion to them spending the night together. I think I would have liked a little more on page, since they had fairly intense chemistry that had been stymied by Theo not leaving David for most of the book. It’s not a book that highly detailed explicit scenes would fit, but more than just a kiss would be nice.

Outside of the physicality chemistry component, I did like the pull between Tom and Theo. It was made more visible via the magic component of this world, but I also felt it in their actions and conversations. I found their connection to be well balanced and very sweet.

As far as criticisms, the ones I have are mostly minor. The several POV - always a choice. It worked okay here to have David’s POV, so that we could get to know him and his actual lack of malice. The one that confused me was the opening chapter with Paul. That felt …out of place. It wasn’t necessary to set the scene, so mostly I was confused by it. I was able to pick up all the background information throughout the story anyway.

Overall, I ended up really enjoying this, but not for the reasons I had originally anticipated. I would not recommend this as a typical paranormal romance, but more if you’re looking for a contemplative, emotional read with a strong focus on mental health and the connections we have to people. It ends on such a sweet and hopeful note, that I felt was well balanced to the darkness earlier on, without completely erasing the permanent struggle that is depression.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 14, 2022

*A copy of this book was provided by Netgalley*

I really enjoyed this book. It was a bit of a slow read, but in a nice way. It felt comfortable if that makes sense. Honestly it felt like the title. It's not terribly exciting, but it's smooth. It's all a bit ephemeral, and a lot feels unsaid but again, in a good way. I don't know how to explain it honestly. I really liked all the characters. I love that there's no "bad guy". It was so nice. I kept waiting to dislike a specific character but it never came, the author kept him decent albeit flawed and I really am happy about that. The main characters are great, and their connection was so comforting and just felt...right. I thought the ending was perfect and exactly what I was hoping would happen. It was what was deserved.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 9, 2022

This is interesting, entertaining with mysterious characters. It's not really romantic, but it does have a love triangle with a twist. I enjoyed reading this book and it's happy ending.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

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