Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera with 16-80mm F/4 - Silver
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Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera with 16-80mm F/4 - Silver

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Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera with 16-80mm F/4 - SilverFujifilm X T5 Mirrorless Camera with 16 80mm F 4 Silver Fujifilm SKU: 16782662 Helix SKU: FJ16782662 Overview Photography First X T1 was originally released in 2014 to celebrate Fujifilms 80th anniversary. It would go on to lead a mirrorless camera revolution. Almost a decade and five generations later, Fujifilms latest imaging technology has come to X T5, bringing photographers unrivalled image quality in a timeless, classic, and beloved camera body.

Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera with 16-80mm F/4 - Silver

Fujifilm SKU: 16782662 | Helix SKU: FJ16782662

Overview

Photography First

X-T1 was originally released in 2014 to celebrate Fujifilm’s 80th anniversary.

It would go on to lead a mirrorless camera revolution.

Almost a decade and five generations later, Fujifilm’s latest imaging technology has come to X-T5, bringing photographers unrivalled image quality in a timeless, classic, and beloved camera body.

High Resolution 40.2MP BSI Imaging Sensor

The high-resolution 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor has an enhanced image-processing algorithm that boosts resolution without compromising the signal-to-noise ratio, delivering astonishing image quality.

Three top-plate dials

Three dials control ISO, shutter speed, and exposure compensation from the camera’s top-plate. Together with the aperture ring on most XF lenses, all exposure settings can be checked and adjusted before powering on the camera.
Create with confidence and concentrate on making an image.

Lightweight, high performance

X-T5 features a five-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS) system that provides up to 7.0 stops of compensation and a 3.69 million dot EVF with an 0.8x magnification ratio. Despite this, the camera body only weighs 557g (1.23lb). Dials and buttons provide easy operation, letting life’s most precious moments stand a chance of being documented to see another day.

Three-way tilting LCD

A three-way tilting LCD offers enhanced versatility, particularly when working at waist level or in portrait orientation. The combination of tilting LCD and center viewfinder aligns the lens, camera, and photographer on the optical axis, for a more comfortable and intuitive image-making experience.

Film Simulation

19 Film Simulation modes inside of X-T5 digitally replicate the look of the classic photographic film stocks developed by Fujifilm for over 85 years. Reproduce the classic colors and tones that Fujifilm are known for, or add an artistic flair and start to Build Your Legacy.

White Balance

Fine adjustments can be made to Auto White Balance (AWB) by selecting one of three modes: Auto, White Priority, and Ambience Priority. Set to White Priority, white is more likely to be reproduced as white under incandescent lighting. However, when Ambience Priority is set, scenes will be photographed with the natural lighting characteristics of the scene preseved. Under incandescent lighting, this will generally result in images with warmer white tones.

AWB driven by AI technology

New deep-learning AI technology optimizes Auto White Balance performance in X-T5 by accurately identifying warm, orange-tinged colors to assist with the camera’s Auto White Balance accuracy.

Subject Detection Autofocus

X-Processor 5 features subject-detection AF that is built using Deep-Learning AI Technology. In addition to providing incredible AF tracking and detection for human faces and eyes, X-T5 can now also automatically detect and track a broad range of subjects, which include animals, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, airplanes, and trains. This allows photographers to concentrate on composition and creativity, confident that X-T5 will track focus accurately.

Updated AF Algorithm

X-T5’s higher pixel count increases the number of phase detection pixels, which improves AF-S focusing accuracy on subjects including landscapes and portraits. The camera also incorporates an improved AF prediction algorithm, newly developed for the X-H2S, enabling stable focusing even when using AF-C.

A World of Detail 160MP Pixel Shift Multi-Shot

X-T5 features Pixel Shift Multi-Shot with the help of the Pixel Shift Combiner software, can produce a single, ultra-high-resolution 160MP image with a single touch of the shutter button.

Using in-body image stabilization to shift the sensor by a half pixel between each frame, X-T5 precisely makes 20 frames to ensure every red, green, and blue pixel has the same information. The result is a final image with almost no false colors visible.

1/180,000sec shutter speed

X-T5 has a maximum electronic shutter speed of 1/180,000, an increase of approximately 2.5 stops compared to other X Series cameras. Use it with wide apertures in extremely bright environments for more creative options, or to freeze action at the perfect moment.

ISO 125 standard sensitivity

X-Trans CMOS 5 HR has a more light-efficient pixel structure. ISO 125 – previously an extended sensitivity – is now available natively.

Supports HEIF image format

X-T5 supports the HEIF image format, which delivers 10-bit image quality in files up to 30% smaller than standard JPEGs. The next chapter in delivering high-quality results straight out of camera has officially begun for X Series.

Increased battery life

Thanks to the reduced power consumption of the X-Processor 5, the battery life for still images has been significantly increased from approximately 600 to 740 frames* compared to the X-T4.

  • *In economy mode

Highly reliable, weather-resistant body

X-T5 features 56 weather-sealed points for high levels of dust and moisture resistance. It can also operate in temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).

6.2K/30p 4:2:2 10-bit

6.2K movies can be recorded internally at 30p in 4:2:2 10-bit color, delivering high-definition footage with rich color detail.

F-Log2 support

In addition to F-Log, X-T5 also supports F-Log2, which records an expanded dynamic range of 13+ stops.* This range is wider than current F-Log, broadening post-production potential.

  • *When recording F-Log2, based on Fujifilm internal testing.

RAW output via HDMI

When combined with an ATOMOS HDMI device, RAW video output from the X-T5 can be recorded as 12-bit Apple ProRes RAW at resolutions up to 6.2K and frame rates up to 29.97fps. When combined with Blackmagic Design Video Assist 12G, RAW video output from the camera can be recorded as Blackmagic RAW at resolutions up to 6.2K and frame rates up to 29.97fps.

  • *Please contact ATOMOS or Blackmagic Design for the firmware release date of the compatible recorder.

Dual SD card slots

X-T5 features dual SD card slots, both with UHS-II compatibility.

Optional accessory Hand Grip MHG-XT5

MHG-XT5 substantially improves the ability to handhold the camera and does not need to be removed when changing a battery or SD card. An Arca-Swiss style dovetail is also elegantly machined into the bottom of the grip, making it compatible with tripod heads that use the broadly used quick-release system.

Specifications

Specifications

Model name FUJIFILM X-T5
Lens Mount FUJIFILM X mount
Image sensor 23.5mm x 15.7mm (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS 5 HR with primary color filter
Number of effective pixels 40.2 millions pixels
Sensor Cleaning System Ultra Sonic Vibration
Image Processing Engine X-Processor 5
Storage media SD Card (-2GB) / SDHC Card (-32GB) / SDXC Card (-2TB) / UHS-I / UHS-II / Video Speed Class V90
*Please check Compatibilityfor more detail.
File format of still image DCF Compliant with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF2.0)
JPEG Exif Ver.2.32*1
HEIF 4:2:2 10bit
RAW 14bit RAW (RAF original format)
TIFF 8bit / 16bit RGB (In-camera Raw Conversion Only)
Number of recorded pixels [L] 〈4:3〉 6864 x 5152 〈3:2〉 7728 x 5152 〈16:9〉 7728 x 4344 〈1:1〉 5152 x 5152 〈5:4〉 6432x5152
[M] 〈4:3〉 4864 x 3648 〈3:2〉 5472 x 3648 〈16:9〉 5472 x 3080 〈1:1〉 3648 x 3648 〈5:4〉 4560x3648
[S] 〈4:3〉 3456 x 2592 〈3:2〉 3888 x 2592 〈16:9〉 3888 x 2184 〈1:1〉 2592 x 2592 〈5:4〉 3264x2592
Panorama [L] 〈vertical〉 9600 x 2160 〈Horizontal〉 9600 x 1440
[M] 〈vertical〉 6400 x 2160 〈Horizontal〉 6400 x 1440
Digital Tele-Converter 2.0x / 1.4x / OFF
Sensitivity Still Image Standard Output: AUTO1 / AUTO2 / AUTO3 /ISO125 - 12800 (1/3 step)
Extended Output: ISO64 / ISO80 / ISO100 / ISO25600 / ISO51200
Movie Standard Output: AUTO / ISO125 - 12800 (1/3 step)
Extended Output: ISO25600
Exposure control TTL 256-zone metering / Multi / Spot / Average / Center Weighted
Exposure mode P (Program AE) / A (Aperture Priority AE) / S (Shutter Speed Priority AE) / M (Manual Exposure)
Exposure compensation Still -5.0EV - +5.0EV 1/3EV step
Movie -2.0EV - +2.0EV 1/3EV step
Image stabilizer Mechanism Image sensor shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation
Compensation Effect 7.0 stops
*based on CIPA standard
*Pitch/yaw shake only
*With XF35mmF1.4 R lens mounted
Digital Image Stabilization Yes (movie mode only)
IS MODE BOOST Yes (movie mode only)
Shutter type Focal Plane Shutter
Shutter speed Mechanical shutter P mode: 30sec. to 1/8000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/8000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/8000sec. Bulb: up to 60min.
Electronic shutter P mode: 30sec. to 1/180000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/180000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/180000sec. Bulb: 1sec. Fixed
Electronic front curtain shutter P mode: 30sec. to 1/8000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/8000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/8000sec. Bulb: up to 60min.
Mechanical + Electronic shutter P mode: 30sec. to 1/180000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/180000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/180000sec. Bulb: up to 60min.
*Mechanical shutter works until 1/8000sec.
E-front + Mechanical shutter P mode: 30sec. to 1/8000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/8000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/8000sec. Bulb: up to 60min.
*Electronic front curtain shutter works until 1/2000sec.
E-front + Mechanical + Electronic shutter P mode: 30sec. to 1/180000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/180000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/180000sec. Bulb: up to 60min.
*Electronic front curtain shutter works until 1/2000sec, Mechanical shutter works until 1/8000sec.
*The Electronic Shutter may not be suitable for fast-moving objects or handheld shooting. Flash can not be used.
Movie 6.2K: 1/8000sec. to 1/24 sec. DCI4K/4K: 1/8000sec. to 1/4 sec. FHD: 1/8000sec. to 1/4 sec.
*Cannot choose slower shutter speed than framerate for some settings.
Synchronized shutter speed for flash Mechanical shutter: 1/250sec. or slower
Continuous shooting CH Electronic shutter Approx. 20fps (1.29x Crop) (JPEG 168 frames, Compressed RAW 72 frames, Lossless compressed RAW 41 frames, Uncompressed RAW 23 frames, Compressed RAW + JPEG 37 frames, Lossless compressed RAW + JPEG 31 frames, Uncompressed RAW + JPEG 23 frames)
CH Electronic shutter Approx. 13fps (1.29x Crop) (JPEG 1000+ frames, Compressed RAW 104 frames, Lossless compressed RAW 53 frames, Uncompressed RAW 23 frames, Compressed RAW + JPEG 56 frames, Lossless compressed RAW + JPEG 44 frames, Uncompressed RAW + JPEG 23 frames)
CH Electronic shutter Approx. 10fps (1.29x Crop) (JPEG 1000+ frames, Compressed RAW 1000+ frames, Lossless compressed RAW 70 frames, Uncompressed RAW 25 frames, Compressed RAW + JPEG 72 frames, Lossless compressed RAW + JPEG 53 frames, Uncompressed RAW + JPEG 23 frames)
CH Electronic shutter Approx. 13fps (JPEG 163 frames, Compressed RAW 56 frames, Lossless compressed RAW 29 frames, Uncompressed RAW 22 frames, Compressed RAW+JPEG 32 frames, Lossless compressed RAW+JPEG 26 frames, Uncompressed RAW+JPEG 20 frames)
CH Electronic shutter Approx. 8.9fps (JPEG 1000+ frames, Compressed RAW 94 frames, Lossless compressed RAW 40 frames, Uncompressed RAW 23 frames, Compressed RAW+JPEG 45 frames, Lossless compressed RAW+JPEG 30 frames, Uncompressed RAW+JPEG 22 frames)
CH Mechanical shutter Approx. 15fps (JPEG 119 frames, Compressed RAW 39 frames, Lossless compressed RAW 22 frames, Uncompressed RAW 19 frames, Compressed RAW+JPEG 27 frames, Lossless compressed RAW+JPEG 21 frames, Uncompressed RAW+JPEG 19 frames)
CH Mechanical shutter Approx. 10fps (JPEG 1000+ frames, Compressed RAW 56 frames, Lossless compressed RAW 29 frames, Uncompressed RAW 19 frames, Compressed RAW+JPEG 34 frames, Lossless compressed RAW+JPEG 25 frames, Uncompressed RAW+JPEG 19 frames)
CH Mechanical shutter Approx. 7.0fps (JPEG 1000+ frames, Compressed RAW 1000+ frames, Lossless compressed RAW 33 frames, Uncompressed RAW 20 frames, Compressed RAW+JPEG 45 frames, Lossless compressed RAW+JPEG 22 frames, Uncompressed RAW+JPEG 20 frames)
Pre-shot Electronic shutter Approx. 20fps (1.29x Crop) (While half press 20 frames, After full press 140 frames)
Pre-shot Electronic shutter Approx. 13fps (1.29x Crop) (While half press 13 frames, After full press 300 frames)
Pre-shot Electronic shutter Approx. 10fps (1.29x Crop) (While half press 10 frames, After full press 370 frames)
Pre-shot Electronic shutter Approx. 13fps (While half press 13 frames, After full press 70 frames)
*Recordable frames depends on recording media
*Speed of continuous shooting depends on shooting environment and shooting frames
Drive Mode AE Bracketing 2 frames / 3 frames / 5 frames / 7 frames / 9 frames
*by 1/3EV step, up to ±3EV steps
Filmsimulation bracketing Any 3 types of film simulation selectable
Dynamic Range Bracketing 100% / 200% / 400%
ISO sensitivity Bracketing ±1/3EV / ±2/3EV / ±1EV
White Balance Bracketing ±1 / ±2 / ±3
Focus Bracketing AUTO / MANUAL
Multiple Exposure Yes (Max. 9 frames) / Additive / Average / Bright / Dark
HDR Mode AUTO / 200% / 400% / 800% / 800% +
Advanced filter Toy camera / Miniature / Pop color / High-key / Low-key / Dynamic tone / Soft focus / Partial color (Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple)
Pixel Shift Multi Shot Yes
Focus Mode Single AF / Continuous AF / MF
Type Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Low-light Performance Contrast: -4.0EV XF50mmF1.0 attached
Phase Detection: -7.0EV XF50mmF1.0 attached
AF frame selection Single point AF: 13x9 / 25x17 (Changeable size of AF frame)
Zone AF: 3x3 / 5x5 / 7x7 from 117 areas on 13×9 grid
Wide/Tracking AF: Yes (AF-S: Wide / AF-C: Tracking)
All: Yes
Face/eye detection Yes
Subject detection Yes (Animal/Bird/Automobile/Motorcycle&Bike/Airplane/Train)
Flash EF-X8 Guide Number: approx. 11 (ISO200・m) / approx. 8 (ISO100・m)
Sync. Mode: 1st Curtain / 2nd Curtain
Flash Mode: TTL (TTL AUTO / STANDARD / SLOW SYNC. ) / MANUAL / COMMANDER / OFF
Shoe mount flash Sync. Mode: 1st Curtain / 2nd Curtain / AUTO FP (HSS)
Flash Mode: TTL (TTL AUTO / STANDARD / SLOW SYNC. ) / MANUAL / MULTI *When EF-X500 is set / OFF
Synchronized terminal Sync. Mode: 1st Curtain / 2nd Curtain
Flash Mode: MANUAL
Hot shoe Yes (Dedicated TTL Flash compatible)
Viewfinder EVF: 0.5 inch OLED Color Viewfinder, Approx. 3.69 million dots
Coverage of Viewing Area vs. Capturing Area: Approx. 100%
Eyepoint: Approx. 24mm (from the Rear End of the Camera's Eyepiece)
Diopter Adjustment: -5 - +3m-1
Magnification: 0.80x with 50mm Lens (35mm Equivalent) at infinity and Diopter set to -1.0m-1
Diagonal Angle of View: approx. 39° (Horizontal angle of view: approx. 32° )
Built-In Eye Sensor
LCD monitor 3.0 inch Tilt-Type(Three Direction) Touch Screen Color LCD Monitor
Aspect Ratio: 3:2
Dots: Approx. 1.84 million dots
Touch Screen Mode Shooting Mode Shooting, AF, Focus Area, OFF, Double Tap Setting (ON/OFF), Touch Function Setting (ON/OFF), Touch Zoom (ON/OFF), EVF Touch Screen Area Setting
Playback Mode Swipe, Pinch-in / Pinch-out, Double-tap, Drag
Movie recording File format MOV:
HEVC/H.265, Linear PCM (Stereo sound 24bit / 48KHz sampling)
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Linear PCM (Stereo sound 24bit / 48KHz sampling)
MP4:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AAC
Movie compression All Intra / Long GOP
File size
Frame rate
Bitrate
[6.2K(16:9)] 6240 x 3510 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 360Mbps/200Mbps/100Mbps/50Mbps
[DCI4K HQ(17:9)] 4096 x 2160 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 360Mbps/200Mbps/100Mbps/50Mbps
[4K HQ(16:9)] 3840 x 2160 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 360Mbps/200Mbps/100Mbps/50Mbps
[DCI4K(17:9)] 4096 x 2160 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 360Mbps/200Mbps/100Mbps/50Mbps
[4K(16:9)] 3840 x 2160 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 360Mbps/200Mbps/100Mbps/50Mbps
[Full HD(17:9)] 2048 x 1080 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 360Mbps/200Mbps/100Mbps/50Mbps
[Full HD(16:9)] 1920 x 1080 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 360Mbps/200Mbps/100Mbps/50Mbps
[Full HD(17:9) High speed rec.] 2048 x 1080 240p/200p/120p/100p 360Mbps(recording)/200Mbps(recording)
[Full HD(16:9) High speed rec.] 1920 x 1080 240p/200p/120p/100p 360Mbps(recording)/200Mbps(recording)
*For recording movies, use a SD memory card with UHS Speed Class 3 or higher.
*For recording movies in 360Mbps, use a SD memory card with Video Speed Class 60 or higher.
*Selectable bitrate will be changed depends on the setting.
*Recording time can become short depending on the temperature and/or shooting conditions
Film simulation mode 19 modes (PROVIA/Standard, Velvia/Vivid, ASTIA/Soft, Classic Chrome, PRO Neg.Hi, PRO Neg.Std, Classic Neg., Nostalgic Neg., ETERNA/Cinema, ETERNA BLEACH BYPASS, ACROS, ACROS + Ye Filter, ACROS + R Filter, ACROS + G Filter, Black & White, Black & White + Ye Filter, Black & White + R Filter, Black & White + G Filter, Sepia)
Monochromatic Color Yes
Grain Effect Roughness STRONG, WEAK, OFF
Size LARGE, SMALL
Color Chrome Effect STRONG, WEAK, OFF
Color chrome Blue STRONG, WEAK, OFF
Smooth Skin Effect STRONG, WEAK, OFF
Dynamic range setting Still AUTO / 100% / 200% / 400%
ISO restriction: DR100%: No limit、DR200%: ISO250 or more、DR400%: ISO500 or more
Movie 100% / 200% / 400%
ISO restriction: DR100%: No limit、DR200%: ISO250 or more、DR400%: ISO500 or more
White balance Auto White Priority / Auto / Ambience Priority
Custom Custom1 - 3
Color temperature selection 2500K - 10000K
Preset Daylight / Shade / Fluorescent Light-1 / Fluorescent Light-2 / Fluorescent Light-3 / Incandescent Light / Underwater
Clarity setting ±5 steps
Self-timer Still 10sec. / 2sec.
Movie 10sec. / 5sec. / 3sec.
Interval timer shooting Yes (Setting : Interval, Number of shots, Starting time, Interval timer shooting exposure smoothing, Interval priority mode)
Wireless transmitter Standard IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac (standard wireless protocol)
Encryption WPA/WPA2 mixed mode, WPA3
Access mode Infrastructure
Bluetooth® Standartd Bluetooth Ver. 4.2 (Bluetooth low energy)
Operating frequency (Center frequency) 2402 - 2480MHz
Terminal Digital interface USB Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2x1)
HDMI output HDMI Micro connector (Type D)
Others ø3.5mm, stereo mini connector (Microphone)
ø2.5mm, Remote Release Connector
Hot shoe
Synchronized terminal
Power supply NP-W235 Li-ion battery (included)
Battery life for still images*2 Economy Mode: Approx. 740 frames
Normal Mode: Approx. 580 frames
*When XF35mmF1.4 R is set
Actual battery life of movie capture*2 6.2K: Approx. 90min. (29.97p)
4K: Approx. 80min. (59.94p)
Full HD: Approx. 90min. (59.94p), Approx. 100min. (120P)
*Face detection is set to OFF
Continuance battery life of movie capture*2 6.2K: Approx. 130min. (29.97p)
4K: Approx. 130min. (59.94p)
Full HD: Approx. 150min. (59.94p)
*Face detection is set to OFF
Dimensions Width: 129.5mm
Height: 91mm
Depth: 63.8mm
(Minimum Depth: 37.9mm)
Weight including battery and memory card: Approx. 557g
excluding battery and memory card: Approx. 476g
Operation Environment Operating Temperature -10℃ - +40℃
Operating Humidity 10% - 80% (no condensation)
Starting up period Approx. 0.49sec.
Accessories included Li-ion battery NP-W235
AC power adapter AC-5VJ
Plug adapter
USB cable
Headphone adapter
Shoulder strap
Body cap
Hot shoe cover
Sync terminal cover

  • *1 Exif 2.32 is a digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing
  • *2 Approximate number of frames or movie recording time that can be taken with a fully-charged based on CIPA Standard.
Item Includes

Item Includes

  • Li-ion battery NP-W235
    AC power adapter AC-5VJ
    Plug adapter
    USB cable
    Headphone adapter
    Shoulder strap
    Body cap
    Hot shoe cover
    Sync terminal cover
  • XF 16-80mm f/4.0
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There's a bit of a teaser of something major that is going to happen at the start of the next book, but it's not a cliffhanger in the sense that we aren't sure if someone is going to live or d!e or if they'll be separated. For that, I am very thankful! This book was so much fun that I will definitely be returning to book 2, even if it takes several months (or longer since this is an debut author) to publish! - Lastly, the cover is GORGEOUS! And I love the title! I'll copy a few of my favorite quotes below so you can have a little taste of the author's writing and the world she's cultivated. 😊 Top Highlights from The Last Storm On days like this, when my heart was heavy and my mind clouded, I resorted to books— to escape, to forget, to find freedom where I had none. If I were to marry him, my face would always be turned to the window, searching for more, and if not that, I would be a shell of the person I am now. I stepped back to admire her, thr0bbing at the sight. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. To ever exist. Nothing, no one, had ever deserved to be worshiped more. All men should be made to kneel before her. But she would have to settle for me. The taste of her met my t0ngue as my scent merged with hers, forever branding her. Mine. I l!cked the wound. Hers. Completely and utterly hers. I didn’t claim her in ownership. I claimed her as my one. Devoted myself to one. With that mark, my body and soul were bound to her. I would never be with anyone else, emotionally or physically. It would be her or no one, until my last breath. “Scream my name. Let everyone know who I belong to.” I had never really cared about the weather before, but now, clear skies meant everything to me, and I was grateful to see another calm morning. “There will never be another woman for me.” He paused. “Ever.” I stilled at his words. “What… Why?” “This”— his thumb slid down across the mark—“ is a symbol of… surrender. I know you believe that it was my claim upon you, but it wasn’t. It never was. I bound my body and soul to you, little storm.” “I also know that it is more than this tiny, insignificant mark on your skin that binds me to you. It’s you. All of you. Your strength and resilience. Your determination to endure no matter what fate throws at you. Your love for love and stories and hope. You are entirely the opposite of everything that I am and I would gladly wear your shackles if it meant I could have you.” My mate. Mine. And then everything shifted and I understood. I understood everything. The surrender. The deep, soul-craving longing. Bound. I was bound to him. Body and soul. Entirely his. “I would’ve waited forever,” he whispered back, understanding. Seriously, everyone.. add this to your TBR!!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2022
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Ashlee
Omaha, US
★★★★★ 4
A Decent Fae Romance
Format: Kindle
** 3.5 Stars rounded up to 4 ** First off I want to say that I found the author, J. D. Linton, on TikTok right before the release of the sequel. I bought the first 2 books to support her release, so congrats to her for the release of the sequel! Overall, I liked the story & plot, I liked the characters, and I liked the spice. The downfalls: not enough development between the characters for the romance, and it leaned a little heavy into the tropes. A lot of stuff is told to you, which could have been used as devices to drive the plot and emotions of the characters. 🛑🛑 Mild Spoilers ahead, I tried to hide the obvious ones 🛑🛑 This is very obviously a fated mates, which is a trope I usually really enjoy. But I wish the relationship between Ara & Rogue had much more development before it's realized that they're mates, instead of Rogue knowing almost immediately and using it for nefarious purposes (at least in the beginning before they get to know each other). By revealing this within the first quarter of the book, I feel like it leaves less room for them to fall for each other organically (albeit with help from the mating bond) and they love each other because of the mating bond. I was disappointed as soon as Rogue know (literally only 5% in) and I literally made a note: "As much as II love a good mating trope, I wish we had to work for it a little more. Where's the fun in just telling us?" I believe that by holding out and feeding the reader snippets of a potential bond, it would've been more rewarding as a reader. I also wish there was more world building - we are told of a war between human & fae but don't get to really experience any of it. Ara is sheltered in her human home, then sheltered in Rogue's castle. There's bits and pieces about what the war has done on either side - but we're more told of the aftermath and don't really experience any of it. Ara's father is supposed to be the king's #1 general - yet he is at home with his family & with Ara for the first couple chapters. Her, her family, nor her village seem to be affected by the 10 year war going on on their borders. I wish there was a little more setup to make this conflict - an actual war - feel more than a skirmish between fighting territories. Linton could also be a little repetitive - with the biggest culprit being when Ara is upset she "brings [her] knees to [her] chest]" and either sits like that or cries. Every time she is upset this phrase is mentioned. I would get it if this was her crutch, or how she copes with grief and stress, but that should be explained why she does it so often or it becomes repetitive. I started to get annoyed with how often she would sit like this solely because it happens every couple chapters. However, I did really like the spice. I love an enemies to lovers trope, especially when it results in spicy scenes. The spicy scenes weren't anything new, but they were fun. Wish there were more but that could also just be me - there is no such thing as too much spice 😂 Would I read again? Probably not, I'm super picky with rereads. Although I did genuinely enjoy my first read through! Will I continue the series? Probably, at least for the sequel. As for #3, kind of depends on where I am with my TBR once that is released All in all an enjoyable, fast paced read
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
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Ashton Taylor
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 3
I love indie authors
Format: Kindle
Let me preface this by saying—writing a book is HARD! Coming up with characters so real that they take on a life of their own, building an entire world, the political/magic system. Designing all of this is no easy feat. That being said. This book had so. Much. Potential. I was so excited to read this book, and I plan to finish it for the sake of finishing it. But. At this point, I would have set I’d aside as a DNF. The book could have benefited from some form of a developmental editor, or an in depth beta reader. I will say this. Within 5 chapters, there are so many… phrases that I’ve highlight that I’ve latched onto. Phrases about books and storms that were written BEAUTIFULLY! So, bravo Linton for hitting the nail on the head as to why readers disappear like they do! However, 5 chapters in and I can already guess where a majority of the story is going. But that’s also because I read like a mad-woman and have read this particular type of story, many different ways. Enemies to lovers where the FMC isn’t who she thinks she is. I am all about supporting indie authors. BUT. I also feel like criticism should be constructive, and not degrading. So if I could give this book a 4 1/2, strictly because I know the work the author put into this, I would. So if you’re looking for an easy read with characters that aren’t hard to follow, look no further! They are easy to love and easy to care for. One of the biggest issues they lacked, to me, was depth and plausible reactions to their situations. JD, you have done BEAUTIFULLY writing this book. I applaud and will continue to buy your books in the future. My BIGGEST recommendation is to definitely hire some form of an editor for any upcoming books. Or in turn, I will be happy to beta read for you. Should my opinion change of the book by the time I finish, I will happily get on here and say I was wrong, delete this review and post a different one. Until then…
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Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2022

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