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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed the story and I liked the characters, but there was a lot of repetition of regarding everyone's feelings making the book seem 20% longer than it needed to be. Also, I'm now really tired of hearing the word "flesh".
Review posted: Happily Ever After - Reads
Blog rating: B
Genevieve has lived a year in hell, being held captive by Ian McHugh. She was raped, tortured, passed around by Ian to other men in the Keep and abused by other members in the clan being called a whore and much worse. She was abducted on her way to meet her betrothed and her parents believe her to be dead. After Ian is killed and his father, the Laird of the Keep runs away like the coward he is, Genevieve thinks that maybe now she can escape and live the rest of her life in an abbey, free of torment and pain. The Montgomery’s and Armstrong’s come to the McHugh Keep wanting the laird’s head for his part in kidnapping Bowen Montgomery’s (now) sister by marriage but what they find is a sorry group of people scared for their lives while the laird and a few of his supporters have fled. Bowen is asked to stay at the McHugh Keep by his brother, Graeme, to get a sense of what they’re dealing with and to give the Keep leadership they now need. Bowen finds his heart melting when he meets Genevieve, a scarred woman who wants nothing more than to feel safe.
I loved the romance in this book. There isn’t much action, no huge fight that builds up as the story progresses. There is one fight when the McHugh laird comes back but the book’s focus is primarily on Genevieve, her story of what she endured and survived over the past year and her romance with Bowen, her new champion. Even with Ian dead, Genevieve is constantly abused by the other women and men who remained at the Keep. They call her names, throw rocks at her, and take every opportunity they can to humiliate her. I never really understood why the women acted so harshly toward her. It was well known that she was being held there against her will, that Ian was forcing her and nothing that happened to her was by her own choice, but the women still hurled insults at her anytime they saw her. I wanted there to be more of an explanation on why she was treated so badly by everyone at the Keep. Her only true friend is Taliesan, a woman with a limp but who let nothing stop her in her fierce protection of Genevieve.
Bowen doesn’t take it lightly when the people of the clan treat Genevieve horribly and more than one person is killed because of it. Genevieve went for so long without a kind word or soft touch, Bowen can’t help but give her anything she needs, including tender kisses and most importantly to her, protection and a feeling of safety that she hasn’t had in so long. Bowen also gives her hope for the future, promising her either a safe place to live with his own clan, or he’ll escort her to an abbey if that is her wish. I just found their romance to be so sweet and I loved seeing Bowen protect her and take care of her, especially when she craved hope and he gave her that from the moment he stepped foot into the Keep.
For as much as Genevieve went through, I liked getting moments from her that showed little bits of her character that were so beaten down over the year of her captivity. Whether it was using her incredible skill with a bow to kill men who waged a war against Bowen and his men or allowing herself to find comfort in having true friends again, especially with Taliesan, we had so many scenes where Genevieve was just getting beaten down by words or force by McHugh clan members, it was nice to see her gain some confidence and allow herself to find strength with her friends.
Taliesan’s only real page time was limited to a small supporting role as Genevieve’s friend, and I can’t wait to get her story next. I want to know what caused her limp and I want to see how the romance develops between her and Brodie Armstrong, one of men who stayed along with Bowen to figure out what to do with the McHugh Keep.
Highlander Most Wanted delivers a very sweet, tender love story that I enjoyed very much. Even with the action being a little more subdued, that was just fine with me. Genevieve’s gone through so much, to get her backstory, learn what she’s had to overcome and to see her live with hope instead of despair was a nice journey.
Blog rating: B
Genevieve has lived a year in hell, being held captive by Ian McHugh. She was raped, tortured, passed around by Ian to other men in the Keep and abused by other members in the clan being called a whore and much worse. She was abducted on her way to meet her betrothed and her parents believe her to be dead. After Ian is killed and his father, the Laird of the Keep runs away like the coward he is, Genevieve thinks that maybe now she can escape and live the rest of her life in an abbey, free of torment and pain. The Montgomery’s and Armstrong’s come to the McHugh Keep wanting the laird’s head for his part in kidnapping Bowen Montgomery’s (now) sister by marriage but what they find is a sorry group of people scared for their lives while the laird and a few of his supporters have fled. Bowen is asked to stay at the McHugh Keep by his brother, Graeme, to get a sense of what they’re dealing with and to give the Keep leadership they now need. Bowen finds his heart melting when he meets Genevieve, a scarred woman who wants nothing more than to feel safe.
I loved the romance in this book. There isn’t much action, no huge fight that builds up as the story progresses. There is one fight when the McHugh laird comes back but the book’s focus is primarily on Genevieve, her story of what she endured and survived over the past year and her romance with Bowen, her new champion. Even with Ian dead, Genevieve is constantly abused by the other women and men who remained at the Keep. They call her names, throw rocks at her, and take every opportunity they can to humiliate her. I never really understood why the women acted so harshly toward her. It was well known that she was being held there against her will, that Ian was forcing her and nothing that happened to her was by her own choice, but the women still hurled insults at her anytime they saw her. I wanted there to be more of an explanation on why she was treated so badly by everyone at the Keep. Her only true friend is Taliesan, a woman with a limp but who let nothing stop her in her fierce protection of Genevieve.
Bowen doesn’t take it lightly when the people of the clan treat Genevieve horribly and more than one person is killed because of it. Genevieve went for so long without a kind word or soft touch, Bowen can’t help but give her anything she needs, including tender kisses and most importantly to her, protection and a feeling of safety that she hasn’t had in so long. Bowen also gives her hope for the future, promising her either a safe place to live with his own clan, or he’ll escort her to an abbey if that is her wish. I just found their romance to be so sweet and I loved seeing Bowen protect her and take care of her, especially when she craved hope and he gave her that from the moment he stepped foot into the Keep.
For as much as Genevieve went through, I liked getting moments from her that showed little bits of her character that were so beaten down over the year of her captivity. Whether it was using her incredible skill with a bow to kill men who waged a war against Bowen and his men or allowing herself to find comfort in having true friends again, especially with Taliesan, we had so many scenes where Genevieve was just getting beaten down by words or force by McHugh clan members, it was nice to see her gain some confidence and allow herself to find strength with her friends.
Taliesan’s only real page time was limited to a small supporting role as Genevieve’s friend, and I can’t wait to get her story next. I want to know what caused her limp and I want to see how the romance develops between her and Brodie Armstrong, one of men who stayed along with Bowen to figure out what to do with the McHugh Keep.
Highlander Most Wanted delivers a very sweet, tender love story that I enjoyed very much. Even with the action being a little more subdued, that was just fine with me. Genevieve’s gone through so much, to get her backstory, learn what she’s had to overcome and to see her live with hope instead of despair was a nice journey.
These titles are worse than the nonsensical English statements on the top of Korean stationery.
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Some parts of this story are so sad! But excellent audiobook. Hope the third book comes out!
I love all of Maya Banks Highlander Books. This was no exception and one of my favorites.
4.5 ⭐️
This book was SO good. So emotional, sweet, and just so amazing. I loved every bit of it ❤️ I loved Genevieve and Bowen. Bowen was so tough yet loving and kind. He was swoon worthy. I stayed up so late reading this haha
This book was SO good. So emotional, sweet, and just so amazing. I loved every bit of it ❤️ I loved Genevieve and Bowen. Bowen was so tough yet loving and kind. He was swoon worthy. I stayed up so late reading this haha
dark
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Eeeep not the duo I was anticipating but a duo we all needed. I loved Bowen and Genevieve. The FML was definitely complex in many ways but made many noble sacrifices.
Though the climax was appropriate it felt … stupid compared the the states of the first book LOL like why did neither of them originally think they could get married in a few months or a year after being with her family?
Though the climax was appropriate it felt … stupid compared the the states of the first book LOL like
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy