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chllybrd's review
3.0
The opening line of the summery is definitely right on, This is no Fairy Tale. In fact a good portion of the first half of the book was depressing to have to witness.
It took a while for the story to take off. The beginning really didn't give any clues as to where the story might go or the whole point of what was happening. When Jennifer finally was sent into faery it still seemed to take a while to get the point of things but the scenery was quite nice. There were some interesting characters and creatures thrown into the story and I really only disliked a few of them that you are pretty much expected to dislike. There are some things that I wish would have been explained more like why Jennifer was now Gwynn (besides just saying that was what Rogue picked), and why she is pretty much a slave but still treated as royalty by most people (What gives her, her status exactly) Maybe I just missed it?. There is a ton of things happening in the story but the pace was all out of whack for the most part. There is a lot of world building and I did enjoy about every aspect of Jeffe Kennedy's idea of Faerie.
ROGUE'S PAWN was definitely unique. Even having said all that I was still interested in seeing what would happen next and I'm still interested in seeing what happens to the characters in the future.
It took a while for the story to take off. The beginning really didn't give any clues as to where the story might go or the whole point of what was happening. When Jennifer finally was sent into faery it still seemed to take a while to get the point of things but the scenery was quite nice. There were some interesting characters and creatures thrown into the story and I really only disliked a few of them that you are pretty much expected to dislike. There are some things that I wish would have been explained more like why Jennifer was now Gwynn (besides just saying that was what Rogue picked), and why she is pretty much a slave but still treated as royalty by most people (What gives her, her status exactly) Maybe I just missed it?. There is a ton of things happening in the story but the pace was all out of whack for the most part. There is a lot of world building and I did enjoy about every aspect of Jeffe Kennedy's idea of Faerie.
ROGUE'S PAWN was definitely unique. Even having said all that I was still interested in seeing what would happen next and I'm still interested in seeing what happens to the characters in the future.
jillsbooknook's review
3.0
So this book was not for me.
This book is a dark fantasy surrounding Jennifer accidentally ending up in the world of fae. In this world she is powerful but many fear what she can do, especially with no control. In a fashion vary much like the fae, those who helped her in the hours she fell within the world, they demand promises from her from enslavement as a weapon for war to promising her first born child.
I didn't end up finishing the book and that doesn't mean the book is bad - I just felt it was too dark for me. The main love interest was cruel in the beginning and I just couldn't see enough glimmers of redemption to see me to the other side, especially when she is sent off to train with these other fae.
I am particular with my main characters - if you want a bit of darkness but good love interests, Kennedy's Bonds of Magic series is a great alternative! It is more high fantasy.
This book is a dark fantasy surrounding Jennifer accidentally ending up in the world of fae. In this world she is powerful but many fear what she can do, especially with no control. In a fashion vary much like the fae, those who helped her in the hours she fell within the world, they demand promises from her from enslavement as a weapon for war to promising her first born child.
I didn't end up finishing the book and that doesn't mean the book is bad - I just felt it was too dark for me. The main love interest was cruel in the beginning and I just couldn't see enough glimmers of redemption to see me to the other side, especially when she is sent off to train with these other fae.
I am particular with my main characters - if you want a bit of darkness but good love interests, Kennedy's Bonds of Magic series is a great alternative! It is more high fantasy.
booklovinmamas's review
3.0
Review also posted on Book Lovin' Mamas
I read "Sapphire" by Jeffe Kennedy last year around this time frame and when she announced she was releasing another book this year, I had to read it.
I was a little skeptical at first when I began reading it. At first I was not really interested in it and thought I would put it in my pile of "do not finish" books without reviewing, but I knew I had to keep reading it. In my mind, I knew I had to keep giving the book a chance. I'm definitely glad I did.
The beginning had me lost a bit on what happened to the main character, Jennifer...but in the book she's called something completely different.
She's been put into a world that she doesn't know anything about and she's been considered the dangerous sorceress. In fact, she should've been killed...but instead she's to endure some horrific days with some not so great fairies, who are making life pretty difficult.
She is being forced to train herself in magic and continue on living in this new world that she considers Faerie. She has prices she has to pay along the way. One being humiliated and locked away and another being forced to fight a war that has no purpose. There's also the handsome, Rogue who wants her to do the unthinkable.
This book definitely had twists and turns that I was not expecting and I was confused on what was going on until close to the middle and I finally got what was going on.
The ending is what had me intrigued though and why Jennifer (otherwise known as Gwynn, per Rogue) was in Faerie in the first place.
Let's just say it has something to do with dreams and someone who really needed her.
Jeffe Kennedy does write some amazing love scenes, even if it's just flirting or somewhat flirting.
I connected more with Rogue in this story, instead of Jennifer/Gwynn. I did eventually connect with Gwynn, when she finally decided to fight back.
This may be not my favorite book from Jeffe, but I'm not going to stop reading her books. I want to know what happens next in the Covenant of Thorns. Plus...Rogue seems like one male character I need to learn more about. I only got a taste of him in this book.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves the paranormal romance or urban fantasy genres. It is also for readers who adore fairies and different takes of them.
I read "Sapphire" by Jeffe Kennedy last year around this time frame and when she announced she was releasing another book this year, I had to read it.
I was a little skeptical at first when I began reading it. At first I was not really interested in it and thought I would put it in my pile of "do not finish" books without reviewing, but I knew I had to keep reading it. In my mind, I knew I had to keep giving the book a chance. I'm definitely glad I did.
The beginning had me lost a bit on what happened to the main character, Jennifer...but in the book she's called something completely different.
She's been put into a world that she doesn't know anything about and she's been considered the dangerous sorceress. In fact, she should've been killed...but instead she's to endure some horrific days with some not so great fairies, who are making life pretty difficult.
She is being forced to train herself in magic and continue on living in this new world that she considers Faerie. She has prices she has to pay along the way. One being humiliated and locked away and another being forced to fight a war that has no purpose. There's also the handsome, Rogue who wants her to do the unthinkable.
This book definitely had twists and turns that I was not expecting and I was confused on what was going on until close to the middle and I finally got what was going on.
The ending is what had me intrigued though and why Jennifer (otherwise known as Gwynn, per Rogue) was in Faerie in the first place.
Let's just say it has something to do with dreams and someone who really needed her.
Jeffe Kennedy does write some amazing love scenes, even if it's just flirting or somewhat flirting.
I connected more with Rogue in this story, instead of Jennifer/Gwynn. I did eventually connect with Gwynn, when she finally decided to fight back.
This may be not my favorite book from Jeffe, but I'm not going to stop reading her books. I want to know what happens next in the Covenant of Thorns. Plus...Rogue seems like one male character I need to learn more about. I only got a taste of him in this book.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves the paranormal romance or urban fantasy genres. It is also for readers who adore fairies and different takes of them.
dragnfary's review
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
etoiline's review
4.0
I wasn't sure what to think about this when I read the blurb. I was worried it was going to try to cash in on the current fascination with BDSM or that it would be too explicit, neither of which I was in the mood for. Thankfully, while it toyed with overtones of both, ROGUE'S PAWN is actually a fun exploration of girl meets fairyland. There are plenty of tropes, but the story is interesting enough that I could deal with them. The story grew on me as it went on, which made the ending enjoyable. There's a happy ending of sorts, though it's somewhat abrupt; clearly there will be more of Rogue and Gwynn's story. I liked Gwynn's background as a scientist--the author didn't just give her a career without making it realistic that the character actually served in that position--and the nerd jokes that it made possible. It's nice that the magic in Gwynn's new world has consequences; sometimes they're not the ones I would have expected, but that was part of the fun. The romance (such as it is) between Rogue and Gwynn is hot, and the magic system and characters were interesting enough that I'll keep an eye out for the next in the series.
Received as a digital ARC via Netgalley and the publisher.
Received as a digital ARC via Netgalley and the publisher.
shadowmaster13's review
3.0
This is dark paranormal romance.
I didn't like that at the end of the book many if not all of the questions about the sorcery and the Fae people are unanswered. There's still many many questions regarding the war and Falcon that I have.
A lot of things happen and it appears as if there is a rule about telling Gwynn/ outsiders about their world because people ignore straight questions. Rogue refuses to tell Gwynn anything and expects trust and for her to go along with his plans.
I don't like how Rogue treated Gwynn/Jennifer either. I'll be the first to admit I'm easy and oh so forgiving when it comes to a hero but Rogue doesn't apologise for his assholey behaviour and at no point is there a remote explanation for why. Especially the bargaining for Gwynn's life at the beginning.
Gwynn is a strong character, despite everything she goes through and she knocks Rogue back numerous times and I was on her side because he was not acting worthy of a relationship. I have to take points off of her intelligence and awesomeness for because that was just trying to cross the oath-breaking line.
The world-building is fantastic, the explanation for the understanding the language barrier is inspired and I can't wait to find out more about this world. It sucks you in and makes you read all the way to the end and then on that mild cliffhanger go, "what happens next, cruel author?".
**I received this book as an ARC from Carina Press via NetGalley**
I didn't like that at the end of the book many if not all of the questions about the sorcery and the Fae people are unanswered. There's still many many questions regarding the war and Falcon that I have.
A lot of things happen and it appears as if there is a rule about telling Gwynn/ outsiders about their world because people ignore straight questions. Rogue refuses to tell Gwynn anything and expects trust and for her to go along with his plans.
I don't like how Rogue treated Gwynn/Jennifer either. I'll be the first to admit I'm easy and oh so forgiving when it comes to a hero but Rogue doesn't apologise for his assholey behaviour and at no point is there a remote explanation for why. Especially the bargaining for Gwynn's life at the beginning.
Gwynn is a strong character, despite everything she goes through and she knocks Rogue back numerous times and I was on her side because he was not acting worthy of a relationship. I have to take points off of her intelligence and awesomeness for
Spoiler
trying to hook up with Officer LiamThe world-building is fantastic, the explanation for the understanding the language barrier is inspired and I can't wait to find out more about this world. It sucks you in and makes you read all the way to the end and then on that mild cliffhanger go, "what happens next, cruel author?".
**I received this book as an ARC from Carina Press via NetGalley**
thenia's review
3.0
An engaging story about a woman who finds herself in a strange land full of magic.
"Gwyn" is having a life crisis, feeling unhappy and questioning her choices, and drives away from everything to get some clarity. Instead, she ends up in what looks to be Faerie, under the less than tender mercy of powerful beings and in possession of powers of her own that she does not know how to control.
I didn't know what to expect of the story going in and I was pleasantly surprised by some pretty witty dialogue and Gwyn's sometimes amusing way of thinking. She's mostly ignorant about every part of her new life and I sometimes felt that she didn't try hard enough to get answers, and made assumptions that led to her ending up in worse scrapes until she finally found her footing. I wasn't particularly surprised to find out that, but it wasn't badly done, despite the many questions that remain unanswered.
I am not a huge fan of the fae, and much of what I dislike about them is present here too, as well as a few bits and pieces that did not make much sense to me, but I enjoyed the story overall and I am curious to see what happens next in [b:Rogue's Possession|18428749|Rogue's Possession (Covenant of Thorns, #2)|Jeffe Kennedy|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1378151598s/18428749.jpg|26069957].
"Gwyn" is having a life crisis, feeling unhappy and questioning her choices, and drives away from everything to get some clarity. Instead, she ends up in what looks to be Faerie, under the less than tender mercy of powerful beings and in possession of powers of her own that she does not know how to control.
I didn't know what to expect of the story going in and I was pleasantly surprised by some pretty witty dialogue and Gwyn's sometimes amusing way of thinking. She's mostly ignorant about every part of her new life and I sometimes felt that she didn't try hard enough to get answers, and made assumptions that led to her ending up in worse scrapes until she finally found her footing. I wasn't particularly surprised to find out that
Spoiler
the black dog was Rogue's alter ego that he's losing control ofI am not a huge fan of the fae, and much of what I dislike about them is present here too, as well as a few bits and pieces that did not make much sense to me, but I enjoyed the story overall and I am curious to see what happens next in [b:Rogue's Possession|18428749|Rogue's Possession (Covenant of Thorns, #2)|Jeffe Kennedy|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1378151598s/18428749.jpg|26069957].
franjessca's review
3.0
Review also posted on Book Lovin' Mamas
I read "Sapphire" by Jeffe Kennedy last year around this time frame and when she announced she was releasing another book this year, I had to read it.
I was a little skeptical at first when I began reading it. At first I was not really interested in it and thought I would put it in my pile of "do not finish" books without reviewing, but I knew I had to keep reading it. In my mind, I knew I had to keep giving the book a chance. I'm definitely glad I did.
The beginning had me lost a bit on what happened to the main character, Jennifer...but in the book she's called something completely different.
She's been put into a world that she doesn't know anything about and she's been considered the dangerous sorceress. In fact, she should've been killed...but instead she's to endure some horrific days with some not so great fairies, who are making life pretty difficult.
She is being forced to train herself in magic and continue on living in this new world that she considers Faerie. She has prices she has to pay along the way. One being humiliated and locked away and another being forced to fight a war that has no purpose. There's also the handsome, Rogue who wants her to do the unthinkable.
This book definitely had twists and turns that I was not expecting and I was confused on what was going on until close to the middle and I finally got what was going on.
The ending is what had me intrigued though and why Jennifer (otherwise known as Gwynn, per Rogue) was in Faerie in the first place.
Let's just say it has something to do with dreams and someone who really needed her.
Jeffe Kennedy does write some amazing love scenes, even if it's just flirting or somewhat flirting.
I connected more with Rogue in this story, instead of Jennifer/Gwynn. I did eventually connect with Gwynn, when she finally decided to fight back.
This may be not my favorite book from Jeffe, but I'm not going to stop reading her books. I want to know what happens next in the Covenant of Thorns. Plus...Rogue seems like one male character I need to learn more about. I only got a taste of him in this book.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves the paranormal romance or urban fantasy genres. It is also for readers who adore fairies and different takes of them.
I read "Sapphire" by Jeffe Kennedy last year around this time frame and when she announced she was releasing another book this year, I had to read it.
I was a little skeptical at first when I began reading it. At first I was not really interested in it and thought I would put it in my pile of "do not finish" books without reviewing, but I knew I had to keep reading it. In my mind, I knew I had to keep giving the book a chance. I'm definitely glad I did.
The beginning had me lost a bit on what happened to the main character, Jennifer...but in the book she's called something completely different.
She's been put into a world that she doesn't know anything about and she's been considered the dangerous sorceress. In fact, she should've been killed...but instead she's to endure some horrific days with some not so great fairies, who are making life pretty difficult.
She is being forced to train herself in magic and continue on living in this new world that she considers Faerie. She has prices she has to pay along the way. One being humiliated and locked away and another being forced to fight a war that has no purpose. There's also the handsome, Rogue who wants her to do the unthinkable.
This book definitely had twists and turns that I was not expecting and I was confused on what was going on until close to the middle and I finally got what was going on.
The ending is what had me intrigued though and why Jennifer (otherwise known as Gwynn, per Rogue) was in Faerie in the first place.
Let's just say it has something to do with dreams and someone who really needed her.
Jeffe Kennedy does write some amazing love scenes, even if it's just flirting or somewhat flirting.
I connected more with Rogue in this story, instead of Jennifer/Gwynn. I did eventually connect with Gwynn, when she finally decided to fight back.
This may be not my favorite book from Jeffe, but I'm not going to stop reading her books. I want to know what happens next in the Covenant of Thorns. Plus...Rogue seems like one male character I need to learn more about. I only got a taste of him in this book.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves the paranormal romance or urban fantasy genres. It is also for readers who adore fairies and different takes of them.
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