To Cage a Wild Bird

by Brooke Fast

I have so many thoughts about this book, and I had to write them down right away! I was lucky enough to get both the eBook and audiobook, which made diving in even more exciting. The premise instantly grabbed me, and as a die-hard romantasy lover, I couldn’t wait to get started. I never mind when a story follows the beloved romantasy “blueprint”, give me the heart-stopping action, the slow-burn romance, and the fierce FMC any day. And this book delivered on all of that.

I was completely captivated by the heroine, her strength was forged from trauma, and it made her incredibly relatable. I love a fierce FMC with just a touch of toxic independence, especially when she’s paired with an MMC who’s there to help her face the darkness and fight for revenge. That dynamic is one of my favorites, and this book executed it beautifully.

The audiobook deserves its own shoutout, the narrator brought so much emotion and intensity to the characters that it made the story feel even more immersive. It truly made the action scenes hit harder and the quieter moments more heartfelt.

While there were moments where the pacing felt a little choppy and the romance occasionally felt a bit rushed, those were small bumps in an otherwise thrilling ride. The world, the action, and the high-stakes tension kept me hooked from beginning to end.

If you’re craving an action-packed dystopian romance with danger, revenge, and forbidden love, this one needs to be on your TBR, bonus points if you grab the audiobook too!