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Panasonic LUMIX GX85 Camera with 12-32mm and 45-150mm Lenses (Black)Highlights 5 Axis Dual Image Stabilization combines a sensor stabilizer with optical stabilization for unprecedented stability 16 MP sensor with no optical low pass filter Powerful 4K video and Photo Functions Electromagnetic shutter drive to reduce shutter shock and provide a quieter shutter Fast and precise auto focusing tracks the subject Class leading, ultra compact, interchangeable lens and accessory options Unwire Your Creativity with integrated
Highlights
- 5 Axis Dual Image Stabilization combines a sensor stabilizer with optical stabilization for unprecedented stability
- 16 MP sensor with no optical low-pass filter
- Powerful 4K video and Photo Functions
- Electromagnetic shutter drive to reduce shutter shock and provide a quieter shutter
- Fast and precise auto focusing tracks the subject
- Class-leading, ultra-compact, interchangeable lens and accessory options
- Unwire Your Creativity with integrated Wi-Fi sharing
Nearly half the size of most DSLRs, the DMC-GX85 delivers impressive large sensor performance in the most compact camera system ever designed by Panasonic. Its fine detail resolving power is boosted nearly 10% over previous 16-Megapixel sensors thanks to the elimination of the low pass filter. Image stabilization is top of its class with the complementary LUMIX 2-axis lens O.I.S. and a new 5-axis in-body I.S., available in both photo and video recording modes. For today's interchangeable lens camera enthusiasts — or anyone looking for a lighter, newer more intelligent alternative to bulky DSLRs — Panasonic LUMIX Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds system cameras deliver impressive, no-compromise performance.
Camera purists will enjoy the familiar quick-access thumbwheel controls and integrated 2764k-dot eye-level electronic viewfinder, plus a tilting LCD display for greater flexibility in difficult shooting angles. Modern enthusiasts will love the WiFi mobile control and next-generation flexibility that 4K Video, 4K PHOTO and 4K Post Focus modes bring to the creative experience.
CLASS LEADING DUAL IMAGE STABILIZATION
A new 3-Axis in-body sensor stabilizer works in tandem with LUMIX 2-Axis optically stabilized lenses in both video and still capture modes.
FINE DETAIL PERFORMANCE
The GX85 eliminates the detail-depriving low-pass filter from the sensor. The result is a near 10% boost in fine detail resolving power over existing 16 Megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensors.
TRAVEL LIGHT WITHOUT COMPROMISE
Nearly half the bulk of most DSLRs with the modern hybrid photography performance of a Mirrorless camera.
FAMILIAR INTEGRATED CONTROLS
Integrated thumbwheel controls and easily accessible exposure control dials provide a familiar DSLR-like feel and experience.
IMPROVED VISIBILITY
An integrated 2764k-dot Electronic Viewfinder improves viewability under harsh sunlight, and promotes improved shot framing posture for added handheld stability.
TOUCH ENABLED TILTING DISPLAY
A touch enabled tilting LCD provides 80 degrees of up-tilt and 45 degrees of down-tilt to maximize viewing in difficult framing situations.
MULTIPLE LENS CHOICES
Expand and enhance creative possibilities with 27 (and growing) lens options. The most of any Mirrorless camera system available today.
TURN 4K VIDEO INTO PHOTOGRAPHY
4K Ultra HD Video provides four times the resolution of HD Video. 4K PHOTO isolates video frames at 30 frames per second as high resolution photos, to ensure you'll never miss that moment again. And with 4K Post Focus you can capture now and refocus later.
HIGH SPEED FOCUSING
Panasonic's Depth-From-Defocus (DFD) Auto Focus (AF) technology instantly calculates subject distance, then drives the focus mechanism with one quick, continuous movement for faster AF speeds.
| TYPE | Type | Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera | |||
| Recording media | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card (Compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards) |
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| Image sensor size | 17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio) | ||||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds mount | ||||
| IMAGE SENSOR | Type | Live MOS Sensor | |||
| Total pixels | 16.84 Megapixels | ||||
| Camera effective pixels | 16.00 Megapixels | ||||
| Color filter | Primary color filter | ||||
| Dust reduction system | Supersonic wave filter | ||||
| Image Stabilization System | Image Sensor Shift Type (5-axis) | ||||
| RECORDING SYSTEM | Recording file format | Still image | JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW, MPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard) | ||
| Motion picture | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch), MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2ch) | ||||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 | ||||
| Image quality | RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard MPO+Fine / MPO+Standard (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard) |
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| Color space | sRGB, AdobeRGB | ||||
| File size (Pixels) | Still image | [4:3] 4592x3448(L) / 3232x2424(M) / 2272x1704(S) / 1824x1368 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard) | |||
| [3:2] 4592x3064(L) / 3232x2160(M) / 2272x1520(S) / 1824x1216 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard) | |||||
| [16:9] 4592x2584(L) / 3840x2160(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 1824x1024 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard) | |||||
| [1:1] 3424x3424(L) / 2416x2416(M) / 1712x1712(S) / 1712x1712 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard) | |||||
| Motion picture* | MP4* | [4K] 3840x2160 | 4K/30p: 100Mbps | ||
| 4K/24p: 100Mbps | |||||
| [Full HD] 1920x1080 | FHD/60p: 28Mbps | ||||
| FHD/30p: 20Mbps | |||||
| [HD] 1280x720 | HD/30p: 10Mbps | ||||
| [VGA] 640x480 | VGA/30p: 4Mbps | ||||
| AVCHD* | [Full HD] 1920x1080 | FHD/60p: 28Mbps, 60p recording | |||
| FHD/60i: 17Mbps, 60i recording | |||||
| FHD/30p: 24Mbps, 60i recording (sensor output is 30fps) | |||||
| FHD/24p: 24Mbps, 24p recording | |||||
| Continuous recordable time (Motion picture) | AVCHD [FHD/60i]: Approx. 100 min (rear monitor), 90 min (LVF) with H-FS12032 MP4 [4K/30p]: Approx. 80 min (rear monitor), 70 min (LVF) with H-FS12032 |
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| Actual recordable time (Motion picture) | AVCHD [FHD/60i]: Approx. 50 min (rear monitor), 45 min (LVF) with H-FS12032 MP4 [4K/30p]: Approx. 40 min (rear monitor), 35 min (LVF) with H-FS12032 |
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| Wi-Fi FUNCTION | Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412 MHz - 2462 MHz (1-11 ch), Wi-Fi / WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode | |||
| NFC | No | ||||
| QR code connection | Yes | ||||
| Password-less connection | Yes (ON / OFF selectable) | ||||
| VIEWFINDER | Type | LCD Live View Finder (2,764,800 dots equivalent) | |||
| Field of view | Approx. 100% | ||||
| Magnification | Approx. 1.39x / 0.7x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1 | ||||
| Eye point | Approx. 17.5 mm from eyepiece lens | ||||
| Diopter adjustment | -4.0 - +3.0 (dpt) | ||||
| Eye sensor | Yes | ||||
| Eye sensor adjustment | High / Low | ||||
| FOCUS | Type | Contrast AF system | |||
| DFD technology | Yes | ||||
| Post Focus | Yes | ||||
| Focus mode | AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF | ||||
| AF mode | Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-Area / Custom Multi / 1-Area / Pinpoint (Full area touch is available) |
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| AF detective range | EV -4 - 18 (ISO100 equivalent) | ||||
| Starlight AF | Yes | ||||
| AF assist lamp | Yes | ||||
| AF lock | Yes (AF/AE LOCK button) | ||||
| Others | One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter | ||||
| EXPOSURE CONTROL | Light metering system | 1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system | |||
| Light metering mode | Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot | ||||
| Metering range | EV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent) | ||||
| Exposure mode | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual | ||||
| ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) | Auto / Intelligent ISO / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step) (Up to ISO6400 in motion picture recording) (ISO Auto in M mode) |
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| Exposure compensation | 1/3 EV step ±5EV (±3EV for motion picture) | ||||
| AE lock | Yes (AF/AE LOCK button) | ||||
| WHITE BALANCE | White balance | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting | |||
| White balance adjustment | Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias | ||||
| Color temperature setting | 2500-10000K in 100K | ||||
| SHUTTER | Type | Focal-plane shutter | |||
| Shutter speed | Still image: Still image: Time (Max. 2 minutes), 1/4,000 - 60 Motion picture: 1/16,000 - 1/25 Electronic shutter: 1/16,000 - 1 |
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| Self timer | 10sec, 3 images / 2sec / 10sec | ||||
| BRACKET | AE bracket | 3, 5, 7 frames in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV Step, Max. ±3 EV, single/burst | |||
| Aperture Bracket | 3, 5 or all positions in 1 EV step | ||||
| Focus Bracket | 1 to 999 frames, focus steps can be set in 5 levels | ||||
| White balance bracket | 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis | ||||
| PANORAMA SHOT | Yes (Standard / Wide) | ||||
| BURST SHOOTING | Burst speed | [Mechanical shutter] AFS: H: 8 frames/sec, M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) AFC: H: 6 frames/sec, M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) [Electronic shutter] SH: 40 frames/sec AFS: H: 10 frames/sec, M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) AFC: H: 6 frames/sec, M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) |
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| Number of recordable images | More than 13 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed) More than 100 images (when there are no RAW files) (depending on memory card type, aspect, picture size and compression) |
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| 4K PHOTO MODE | 4K Photo mode* | 4K Burst: 30 frames/sec 4K Burst (S/S): 30 frames/sec 4K Pre-Burst: 30 frames/sec, approx. 2 seconds (depending on memory card size and battery power) |
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| Exif information | Yes | ||||
| Selectable aspect ratio |
Yes (4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1 are selectable) | ||||
| Exposure mode | Program AE/ Aperture-Priority / Sutter-Priority / Manual Exposure | ||||
| Marking function | Yes (in 4K Burst (S/S) mode) | ||||
| Loop rec function | Yes (in 4K Burst (S/S) mode) | ||||
| TIME LAPSE SHOT | Yes | ||||
| STOP MOTION ANIMATION | Yes | ||||
| FLASH | Flash type | TTL Built-in-Flash, GN6.0 equivalent (ISO200 ·m) / GN4.2 equivalent (ISO100 ·m), Built-in Pop-up (Reference) | |||
| Flash mode | Auto*, Auto/Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off * For iA, iA+ only. | ||||
| Synchronization speed | Less than 1/160 second | ||||
| Flash output adjustment | 1/3EV step ±3EV | ||||
| Flash synchronization | 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. | ||||
| Synchronization for flash dimming and exposure compensation | Yes | ||||
| SILENT MODE | Yes | ||||
| REAR MONITOR | Type | TFT LCD monitor with static touch control | |||
| Monitor size | Tilt 3.0-inch / 3:2 aspect / Wide viewing angle | ||||
| Pixels | Approx. 1,040k dots | ||||
| Field of view | Approx. 100% | ||||
| Monitor adjustment | Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Red-Green, Blue-Yellow | ||||
| LIVE VIEW | Digital zoom | 2x, 4x | |||
| Extra Tele Conversion | Still image: Max. 2x Motion picture: 2.4x (FHD), 3.6x (HD), 4.8x (VGA) |
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| Other functions | Level Gauge, Real-time Histogram, Guide Lines (3 patterns), Highlight display (Still image / motion picture), Zebra pattern (Still image / motion picture) | ||||
| DIRECTION DETECTION FUNCTION | Yes | ||||
| FUNCTION BUTTON | Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, Fn4, Fn5, Fn6, Fn7, Fn8, Fn9 | 4K Photo Mode / Wi-Fi / Q.MENU / LVF/Monitor Switch / AF/AE LOCK / AF-ON / Preview / One Push AE / Touch AE / Level Gauge / Focus Area Set / Zoom Control / Cursor Button Lock / Dial Operation Switch / Photo Style / Filter Select / Aspect Ratio / Picture Size / Quality / Metering Mode / Bracket / Focus Mode / Highlight Shadow / i. Dynamic / i. Resolution / Post Focus / HDR / Shutter Type / Flash Mode / Flash Adjust. / Ex. Tele Conv. / Digital Zoom / Stabilizer / Snap Movie / Motion Pic. Set / Picture Mode / Silent Mode / Peaking / Histogram / Guide Line / Zebra Pattern / Monochrome Live View / Rec Area / Step Zoom / Zoom Speed / Touch Screen / Sensitivity / White Balance / AF Mode/MF / Drive Mode / Restore to Default | |||
| PHOTO STYLE | Still image and motion picture | Standard / Vivid / Natural / Monochrome / L. Monochrome / Scenery / Portrait / Custom | |||
| CREATIVE CONTROL | Still image | Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Rough Monochrome / Silky Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Soft Focus / Fantasy / Star Filter / One Point Color / Sunshine | |||
| Motion picture | Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Fantasy / One Point Color | ||||
| CREATIVE VIDEO MODE | Exposure mode | Program AE / Aperture-Priority / Sutter-Priority / Manual Exposure | |||
| MOTION PICTURE FUNCTION | Flicker reduction | [1/50] / [1/60] / [1/100] / [1/120] / OFF | |||
| PLAYBACK | Playback function | 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (Max. 16x), Slideshow (All / Picture Only / Video Only / 4K PHOTO / Post Focus / 3D / Category Selection / Favorite, duration & effect is selectable), Playback Mode (Normal / Picture Only / Video Only / 4K PHOTO / Post Focus / 3D Play / Category / Favorite), Location Logging, RAW Processing, Light Composition, Clear Retouch, Title Edit, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Time Lapse Video, Stop Motion Video, Resize, Cropping, Rotate, Rotation Display, Favorite, DPOF Print Set, Protect, Face Recognition Edit, Picture Sort, Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture | |||
| IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE | Protection | Single / Multi | |||
| Erase | Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite | ||||
| Direct print | PictBridge compatible | ||||
| INTERFACE | USB | USB 2.0 Micro-B | |||
| HDMI** | microHDMI TypeD / VIERA Link Video: Auto / 4K / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p Audio: Stereo |
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| Audio video output | No | ||||
| Microphone | Stereo, Wind-cut: OFF / Standard / High | ||||
| Speaker | Monaural | ||||
| LANGUAGE | OSD language | Please refer to "OSD" Sheet | |||
| POWER | Battery | Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1025mAh, 7.4Wh) (Included) AC Adaptor (Input: 110 - 240V AC) (Included, connect with USB cable) |
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| Battery life (CIPA standard) | Approx. 290 images (rear monitor), 270 images (LVF) with H-FS12032 |
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| DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 122 x 70.6 x 43.9 mm / 4.80 x 2.78 x 1.73 inch (excluding protrusions) | |||
| Weight | Approx. 426g / 0.94 lb (SD card, Battery, Body) Approx. 383g / 0.84 lb (Body only) Approx. 493g / 1.09 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FS12032 lens included) |
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| OPERATING ENVIRONMENT | Operating temperature | 0? to 40? (32°F to 104°F) | |||
| Operating humidity | 10%RH to 80%RH | ||||
| STANDARD ACCESSORIES | Software | · The software to edit and playback images on computer is not bundled with DMC-GX85. To do this, PHOTOfunSTUDIO is available for download at Panasonic website using computer connected to the Internet. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs99pe.html (For Windows) · The software to process RAW file on computer is not bundled with DMC-GX85. To do this, SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download at Ichikawa Soft Laboratory's website using computer connected to the Internet. http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/ (For Windows / Mac) |
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| Standard accessories | DMC-GX85 Kit Hot Shoe Cover, Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap DMC-GX85K Kit Hot Shoe Cover, Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, Lens Cap · The DMC-GX85 Operating Instructions for advanced features is available for downloaded at Panasonic LUMIX Customer Support Site using PC, smartphone or tablet connected to the Internet. |
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| * About motion picture recording / 4K Photo recording - Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class 4" or higher when recording motion pictures. - Use a card with SD Speed Class with "UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)" when recording motion pictures with [MP4] in [4K] or [4K PHOTO]. (SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.) - Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds or the file size exceeds 4GB with [MP4] in [FHD] [HD] [VGA]. - MP4 motion pictures with [MP4] in [4K]: - When using an SDHC memory card: You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back separately. - When using an SDXC memory card: You can record a motion picture in a single file. - When the ambient temperature is high or continuous recording is performed, the camera may stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down. ** For [4K] video output, use an HDMI cable that has the HDMI logo on it, and that is described as"4K compatible". | |||||
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★★★★★ 4
High on Tropes and Satisfaction
Format: Kindle
This is a great Romantasy book full of action, adventure, and everything you look for in this genre.
I won’t lie: it does kinda feel like the author found every common trope from every successful book of this kind and threw them all into this novel. But if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Especially in romance, there’s a large audience who has specific expectations, and they want them every time. Nothing wrong with that and many times I’m one of them.
I have no idea what defines a spoiler honestly, so
spoiler alert!!!!!!!
Tropes include:
Only one bed at the inn/bar
Dissatisfaction with life before hunk appears
Lost royalty
The chosen one
Montage of dress up time followed by shocked hunk
Forbidden romance between two from rival peoples
Power that cannot be controlled, simply guided/asked
Gathering intel at the inn/bar
FMC who knows how to fight/use weapons well
There’s probably more but no need to list them all.
Good story and I would recommend!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
★★★★★ 5
AMAZING debut novel!!!
Format: Kindle
Plot ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice 🌶️🌶️.5
Romance 💘💘💘
Vibes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dual 1st person POV - Ara (26) & Rogue (39 - but looks mid-20s: they can live hundreds of years so this isn't that large of a gap as it could've been which I heavily appreciate lol)
Tropes: enemies to lovers, fae/human wars (deep hatred for each other), shifters (dragons- MMC can only partial shift with wings), one horse, one bed, touch her and d!e, found family, abduction turned to freedom
The Last Storm is the debut novel from JD Linton and let me tell you, you guys NEED to read this. The plot was engaging and the editing was was amazing (especially for a debut novel). Our FMC, Ara, is stuck in her gilded cage longing for a life outside of her small town. She uses her books to escape and live vicariously through the pages (honestly, relatable). After her father announces her betrothal to her childhood friend (to whom she has no romantic feelings for), Ara tumbles unknowingly into a desperate plot trying to stop the humans from slaughtering the Fae.
As one can expect from an enemies to lovers / kidnapper/captive romance, Ara fights her attraction and lust towards our MMC, Rogue (the King of the Fae), for as long as she can. Upon seeing Ara for the first time, Rogue is instantly aware that she is his fated mate (not a spoiler). Since she is the General's only daughter, he plans to abduct her and use her as leverage to stop the brutality. During Ara's time in Rogue's captivity, their banter and chemistry continue to rise until they finally boil over and come together (quite literally, and many times I may add 😉).
Here's what I LOVED:
- Rogue continuously seeks advice from his elders and deeply respects their opinions and life experience and tries to implement their recommendations
- Rogue makes many mistakes in the beginning but we see him actively work on not repeating them as the book progresses. The level of self-awareness and his ability to change his behavior was impressive
- The magic system is intricate and we have only scraped the surface. As the series continues and Ara progresses in her powers, I'm sure we'll get to see more of this. I absolutely LOVE the messaging system that is used in this book.
- Ara's struggles are so human and so raw. She is experiencing so much guilt and pain and hurt and getting to see her work through each of these emotions is inspiring. Especially as her and Rogue get closer and she learns she can lean on him as well, that she is not alone.
- While this is the start of a series, there is NO cliffhanger! 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
★★★★★ 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
★★★★★ 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
★★★★★ 5
this book set my soul ablaze! <3
Format: Paperback, Format: Paperback
"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."
this book. this book!
i loved the last storm so much. the writing style. the descriptions. the world-building. the characters. the plot twists. the tropes. the sexual tension. the—everything. everything was magic.
the last storm follows our two main characters, ara and rogue, giving us dual POV from both characters (which i loved, btw). ara, a human girl who has been locked away in her father’s estate most of her life, just wants to see the world. all she dreams of is seeing what else is out there. but when her father announces her engagement, she knows that dream will become nothing more than just that—a dream.
rogue, the fae king, is tired of the attacks being rained down on his people. in hopes of finding out the human king adon’s secrets, rogue infiltrates auryna’s borders. in his last resort to gain information, he visits the local pub. to his surprise, the general’s precious only child is sitting at the bar, drink round after round of mead. now he just needs to figure out how to take her without anyone noticing.
first and foremost, let’s talk about the endless list of my favorite tropes and aspects that this book had.
›› enemies to lovers
›› fated mates
›› one bed
›› the chosen one
›› elemental magic
›› actually good and shocking plot twists!!!
›› badass female lead
›› morally-grey love interest
›› fae/human war
›› force proximity
›› touch her and die
›› who did this to you?
›› captor/captive
›› praise k!nk (panting profusely)
“you are entirely the opposite of everything that i am, and i would gladly wear your shackles if it meant i could have you.”
it’s been a long while since i read a book i liked this much. but i just loved this book. it set my soul ablaze. thank you to the author for writing this beautiful story and for blessing me with an eARC! i loved it so much that i immediately bought the paperback upon release!
every aspect of this book was just beautiful. i was blown away by the way the world was described, the way feelings were portrayed, the way the elements were used in the fae’s magic. it just—AHHH! i just absolutely adored it all. i cannot wait for the second book to release next year!
also the way he calls her “little storm” sets my heart on fire.
this was a fast-paced read and if you are a lover of acotar, fbaa, deal with the elf king, or any other similar books, then please stop everything you’re doing and read this book right now. you won’t regret it.
thank you again, jd linton, for giving me the privilege of reading your arc and for blessing this world with the world you created. <3
"something about him pulled me in, like a moth to a flame, and it felt as if i was just waiting for the inevitable burn that came with flying too close to the fire."
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Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2022