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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was surprised by how much I loved this book. The magic system isn't too overpowered and is very well thought out. The supporting characters are unique and thoughtful. I love a good anti-hero! Silhara was the perfect mix of humility and snarkiness.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
If you want to call it 'fantasy', then it's not worth paying for. It has a very amateur, unpolished feel, more like it's a first novel written at 16 by a non-genius.
If you want to call it 'romance', then it's worth the price. There are no frequent grammatical errors to deter from reading, the story is coherent and the sex is handled adequately enough.
So thank you, Mrs. Draven for a relaxing read!
PS. The most grating thing about the whole book, is that people living in a desert/sandy prairie and growing oranges for a living would eat porridge and bacon for breakfast. No mention of oat fields or living pigs, though. Just goats and chickens. Anyway, bacon and porridge in middle-eastern fantasy land.
If you want to call it 'romance', then it's worth the price. There are no frequent grammatical errors to deter from reading, the story is coherent and the sex is handled adequately enough.
So thank you, Mrs. Draven for a relaxing read!
PS. The most grating thing about the whole book, is that people living in a desert/sandy prairie and growing oranges for a living would eat porridge and bacon for breakfast. No mention of oat fields or living pigs, though. Just goats and chickens. Anyway, bacon and porridge in middle-eastern fantasy land.
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
i think this was a well written fantasy romance book however i did not like the male character and i wanted a bit more from the female character.
I enjoyed this book, and it was only $2.99 on Kindle. Was it fully worth the $2.99? Absolutely. Would I buy more from this author at regular price? No...but I felt it was worth what I spent.
This was the Vaginal Fantasy book club pick for October, and it was on the list of the very best that I've read from the book club so far, but it doesn't stand up to regular fantasy standards in my own humble opinion. That being said, if you're judging it by romance standards, it was a great book! I would have like a little more world-building and a little more action, but the premise, the steamy scenes, and the full package for the price offered are a good deal! It wasn't awkward like a lot of romances are, and there wasn't the same kind of roll-your-eyes cheesiness that so many romances sink into. Also, if it wasn't a kindle book, I would NOT be ashamed to have the cover show :) Lovely art, and proof that a romantic fantasy does not have to have a guy's bare chest on the cover! Well done, publisher!
So, I'm giving it three stars because I "liked it," but it's not something I would find myself re-reading, and it's not anywhere near one of my favorites.
This was the Vaginal Fantasy book club pick for October, and it was on the list of the very best that I've read from the book club so far, but it doesn't stand up to regular fantasy standards in my own humble opinion. That being said, if you're judging it by romance standards, it was a great book! I would have like a little more world-building and a little more action, but the premise, the steamy scenes, and the full package for the price offered are a good deal! It wasn't awkward like a lot of romances are, and there wasn't the same kind of roll-your-eyes cheesiness that so many romances sink into. Also, if it wasn't a kindle book, I would NOT be ashamed to have the cover show :) Lovely art, and proof that a romantic fantasy does not have to have a guy's bare chest on the cover! Well done, publisher!
So, I'm giving it three stars because I "liked it," but it's not something I would find myself re-reading, and it's not anywhere near one of my favorites.
4 Stars!
Meet my Silhara of Neith:
Meet my Martise:
Okay, I really needed a Romantic Fantasy fix and this book kept popping up. I decided to give it a try because the cover is gorgeous! Like it's seriously a piece of art! I need it on my wall...
This story was quite unique and a breath of fresh air. We have Silhara of Neith who isn't the nicest guy but for some reason, it worked. He said some mean things to Martise but he did it in order to push her away. At first, he did it since he believed her to be a spy. But, once he realized that loved her...Oh man...... He hurt my heart. He fully said that he didn't like that he had a weakness but the love he had for Martise is....I can't find words. He is a powerful sorcerer who is tormented by the God, Corruption. I liked seeing the constant fight between Silhara and the evil God.
Martise was a slave, who did go into the Neith manor as a spy but soon realized she could never earn her freedom by betraying a good man, whoms he grew to love. She had a quiet strength and she honestly won me over with her inability to sing. I died of laughter!
“His eyebrows rose almost to his hairline. “Singing. Is that what you call it? It sounded like someone was torturing a cat.”
“I thought I might work faster if I sang."
“Unfortunately, his answers to Gurn’s unspoken questions were loud and clear.
“That was Martise you heard. She was…singing.”
“Trust me, I’m not jesting. You can unload your bow.”
His next indignant response made her smile. “No, I wasn’t beating her! She’s the one tormenting me with that hideous wailing!”
Martise hid her smile when he reappeared before her. His scowl was ferocious. “Don’t sing.” He pointed a finger at her for emphasis. “You’ve scared my dog, my birds and my servant with your yowling.” He paused. “You’ve even managed to scare me.”
I couldn't stop laughing!!! One reason it's not getting the 5th star is because the first 20% was kind of slow but it still didn't hinder my reading experience. This book was humorous as well as endearing. I look forward to reading more of Grace Draven's work!
Meet my Silhara of Neith:
Meet my Martise:
Okay, I really needed a Romantic Fantasy fix and this book kept popping up. I decided to give it a try because the cover is gorgeous! Like it's seriously a piece of art! I need it on my wall...
This story was quite unique and a breath of fresh air. We have Silhara of Neith who isn't the nicest guy but for some reason, it worked. He said some mean things to Martise but he did it in order to push her away. At first, he did it since he believed her to be a spy. But, once he realized that loved her...Oh man...... He hurt my heart. He fully said that he didn't like that he had a weakness but the love he had for Martise is....I can't find words. He is a powerful sorcerer who is tormented by the God, Corruption. I liked seeing the constant fight between Silhara and the evil God.
Martise was a slave, who did go into the Neith manor as a spy but soon realized she could never earn her freedom by betraying a good man, whoms he grew to love. She had a quiet strength and she honestly won me over with her inability to sing. I died of laughter!
“His eyebrows rose almost to his hairline. “Singing. Is that what you call it? It sounded like someone was torturing a cat.”
“I thought I might work faster if I sang."
“Unfortunately, his answers to Gurn’s unspoken questions were loud and clear.
“That was Martise you heard. She was…singing.”
“Trust me, I’m not jesting. You can unload your bow.”
His next indignant response made her smile. “No, I wasn’t beating her! She’s the one tormenting me with that hideous wailing!”
Martise hid her smile when he reappeared before her. His scowl was ferocious. “Don’t sing.” He pointed a finger at her for emphasis. “You’ve scared my dog, my birds and my servant with your yowling.” He paused. “You’ve even managed to scare me.”
I couldn't stop laughing!!! One reason it's not getting the 5th star is because the first 20% was kind of slow but it still didn't hinder my reading experience. This book was humorous as well as endearing. I look forward to reading more of Grace Draven's work!
Enjoyable read aside from the glaring comparison to a seemingly mishmash of real life cultures. And I suppose lack of autonomy of the heroine, which I suppose I get given her background. But still, finally something thats not meh