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retrogirlreads's review
5.0
High Mistress Talia is beautiful and talented, but also obnoxious and self absorbed. She has everything a lady could ever want: beautiful gowns, jewels, and a betrothal to a wealthy and desirable nobleman. However, everything is not what it seems, and Talia’s life may not be perfect after all.
Marla Horst is the high mistress’ new lady’s maid - but her name is not actually Marla Horst. Marla’s real name is Mist, and Mist only has one goal: stop the high mistress’ upcoming marriage by any means necessary. But as Mist works her way into Talia’s trust, things become more complicated than she expected. The high mistress’ daughter, Paloma, used fortune telling techniques to predict the future: and her predictions for Mist are eerily accurate.
Wow!!! This is my first book by Shaun Paul Stevens, and it did not disappoint! The premise is so unique, and I loved the assassination aspect of the plot. I was immediately drawn in to this story, and I couldn’t make myself put it down!!! I loved how suspenseful it was, and how the further you got into the book, the more tiny details were revealed. And that ending!!! Absolutely brilliant.
Let’s talk about Stevens’ main character, Mist. Mist was such a breath of fresh air for me. Most female main characters are kind of the simpering, docile, damsel in distress type. Not Mist. She was bold, snarky, and resourceful, and I was always impressed with how she got what she needed to do done. She was an extremely likable character, and I look forward to reading more about her in the next book.
I would definitely recommend this book!!!
Marla Horst is the high mistress’ new lady’s maid - but her name is not actually Marla Horst. Marla’s real name is Mist, and Mist only has one goal: stop the high mistress’ upcoming marriage by any means necessary. But as Mist works her way into Talia’s trust, things become more complicated than she expected. The high mistress’ daughter, Paloma, used fortune telling techniques to predict the future: and her predictions for Mist are eerily accurate.
Wow!!! This is my first book by Shaun Paul Stevens, and it did not disappoint! The premise is so unique, and I loved the assassination aspect of the plot. I was immediately drawn in to this story, and I couldn’t make myself put it down!!! I loved how suspenseful it was, and how the further you got into the book, the more tiny details were revealed. And that ending!!! Absolutely brilliant.
Let’s talk about Stevens’ main character, Mist. Mist was such a breath of fresh air for me. Most female main characters are kind of the simpering, docile, damsel in distress type. Not Mist. She was bold, snarky, and resourceful, and I was always impressed with how she got what she needed to do done. She was an extremely likable character, and I look forward to reading more about her in the next book.
I would definitely recommend this book!!!
liisp_cvr2cvr's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this story of an assassin on an assignment.
A truly wholesome fantasy story with an enjoyable under-300-page count. The minute I started reading, I just felt the quality of the writing. There is plenty of intrigue to go about and edge-of-the-seat moments. The characters are fleshed out and dialogue entertaining. I loved the little clever aspects of soulshade and the girl Paloma's 'tricks'. I also have to commend the author's skill writing about music in such an engaging manner.
There is plenty in this world created that raises questions about who's pulling the strings and why, and I really want to know more. Safe to say, I shall sample more titles in The Feyrlands Collection.
A truly wholesome fantasy story with an enjoyable under-300-page count. The minute I started reading, I just felt the quality of the writing. There is plenty of intrigue to go about and edge-of-the-seat moments. The characters are fleshed out and dialogue entertaining. I loved the little clever aspects of soulshade and the girl Paloma's 'tricks'. I also have to commend the author's skill writing about music in such an engaging manner.
There is plenty in this world created that raises questions about who's pulling the strings and why, and I really want to know more. Safe to say, I shall sample more titles in The Feyrlands Collection.
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