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foxconfessor's review
2.0
I picked this up on a whim, as you do, and watched the pages wind down waiting for the plot to wrap up only to discover this is part 1 of 3 (and the third book is about the sister? But Cree and Dawn's story doesn't conclude in a HEA till then?). Kinda grumpy about it. Gonna just read reviews of the next two instead of reading them, I think. >:(
sueread2030's review
5.0
Once in a while, a book hits your heart with how beautiful the story is, how captivating the characters are and how engaged you find yourself within the world.
This was one of those books
I've read this a long time ago, maybe in 2014 (since the book was published in 2012) as a borrowed book
I looked for my own copy ever since until I was fortunate to get it via Amazon
Highlander Unchained is a Historical Romance that tells the timeless love between Dawn and Cree.
Dawn, a simple MUTE servant girl, described by the village people as plain and dumb (which she is anything but) captures the heart of the Highlander Lord Cree with her kindness and intelligence.
Cree fights his affection and attraction to Dawn for as long as he can because he was bound by his duty and status as Lord to take a suitable wife
What captures your heart is the way Cree perceives Dawn's disability. Even though she is mute and can express herself with gestures he always says to her "tell me", "speak" "I can hear you" not dismissing her condition but emphasizing that she is strong, able and equal to anyone not despite her disability but because of it.
While reading this first book of the trilogy, we see Dawn flourishing under the care of Cree. She shows her courage and resourcefulness that were hidden due to the oppression of the previous Lord. Dawn is kind to others and never harbors ill will to anyone even when they do not do the same to her.
The other thing I loved about this book is that it stayed true to its era. It is set in the old times of Highlanders so the wordings and language are suitable to this time such as "coupling and poking" and best of all there wasn't the fateful mistake some writers do when they insert words such as "ok" in historical fiction.
In my opinion, the love between Dawn and Cree is one of the most perfect ones I've read
making this book in my top best romance books.
This was one of those books
I've read this a long time ago, maybe in 2014 (since the book was published in 2012) as a borrowed book
I looked for my own copy ever since until I was fortunate to get it via Amazon
Highlander Unchained is a Historical Romance that tells the timeless love between Dawn and Cree.
Dawn, a simple MUTE servant girl, described by the village people as plain and dumb (which she is anything but) captures the heart of the Highlander Lord Cree with her kindness and intelligence.
Cree fights his affection and attraction to Dawn for as long as he can because he was bound by his duty and status as Lord to take a suitable wife
What captures your heart is the way Cree perceives Dawn's disability. Even though she is mute and can express herself with gestures he always says to her "tell me", "speak" "I can hear you" not dismissing her condition but emphasizing that she is strong, able and equal to anyone not despite her disability but because of it.
While reading this first book of the trilogy, we see Dawn flourishing under the care of Cree. She shows her courage and resourcefulness that were hidden due to the oppression of the previous Lord. Dawn is kind to others and never harbors ill will to anyone even when they do not do the same to her.
The other thing I loved about this book is that it stayed true to its era. It is set in the old times of Highlanders so the wordings and language are suitable to this time such as "coupling and poking" and best of all there wasn't the fateful mistake some writers do when they insert words such as "ok" in historical fiction.
In my opinion, the love between Dawn and Cree is one of the most perfect ones I've read
making this book in my top best romance books.
nesasaenz81's review
1.0
I kept waiting for it to get better, but she was TSTL, he's kinda douchey and the best part... it's a to be continued story -_-
susanpevensie's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
i’ll make this brief. initially i liked the hero because of how protective he was but as the book progressed, he became unbearably possessive. the power dynamic between him and the heroine was completely imbalanced, to the point that it was difficult for me to read because she had no agency when it came to him. (more is explained in content warning section.)
the story ended on a huge cliffhanger which surprised me. as to whether i would pick up the next book—i have to say i’m sorely tempted to. i really wish heroine would stand up for herself more. i’m curious if she would wisen up some so i will most likely read the next book in the future.
the story ended on a huge cliffhanger which surprised me. as to whether i would pick up the next book—i have to say i’m sorely tempted to. i really wish heroine would stand up for herself more. i’m curious if she would wisen up some so i will most likely read the next book in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Abortion
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