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tmclain4's review against another edition
I hate strongly dislike Johanna Lindsey's style of writing. I sort of liked the start of the story, but was annoyed with the H and his dismissiveness about women. He's engaged but is also with the h. Not a fan. Plus the virgin part was such a big thing I really disliked that. I skimmed the ending and had no desire to finish the whole book.
ivegotnoshelfcontrol's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Really loved how strong the woman was written in this book.
zeey's review against another edition
3.0
Read for #owlsreadathon2020 Ancient Runes
I was a bit afraid it would be old school bodice-ripping But it's not!!It's funny, set in it's time period without having some wierd stereotypes and the chemistry is sizzling and Kristen is awesome without being a harpy! Read it in one night too.
Royce is super reluctant to touch her at first and throughout the book, it's Kristen who drives the narrative. My one major gripe was the issue of the chains and Royce being a stubborn untrusting douche about them. My other issue was the ending parts felt a little abrupt. But none of this took away from my utter enjoyment of reading this book and dang it was so much fun.
I was a bit afraid it would be old school bodice-ripping But it's not!!It's funny, set in it's time period without having some wierd stereotypes and the chemistry is sizzling and Kristen is awesome without being a harpy! Read it in one night too.
Royce is super reluctant to touch her at first and throughout the book, it's Kristen who drives the narrative. My one major gripe was the issue of the chains and Royce being a stubborn untrusting douche about them. My other issue was the ending parts felt a little abrupt. But none of this took away from my utter enjoyment of reading this book and dang it was so much fun.
emmaborgia's review against another edition
3.0
I know a lot of people love this book, but I had a hard time connecting with the characters. Their emotions were so back and forth that it was sometimes a bit whiplash-inducing.
reads_by_rae's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-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
5.0
lol do not perceive me
rjordan19's review against another edition
4.0
I am not going to lie, Johanna Lindsey usually doesn’t do it for me. I’ve had way more missed than hits. However this one, I loved Kristen so so much. I think it was probably a 3 star for me but Kristen totally added another star.
Kristen is the daughter of a Viking merchant. She has an exuberant enjoyment of life, but knows her love does not exist in her village. She longs for an adventure that will take her to meet her future husband.
Royce is a Saxon Lord who has lost much in the fighting with the Danes. Kristen turns his life upside down, forcing him to feel again - frustration, passion, jealousy, laughter and love.
The storytelling in this book I thought was really good. I loved reading about the Viking life, Kristens relationship with her family and friends. Loved Kristens interactions and dialogue with basically everyone. This is one bad - *** lady that takes no crap, stands up for herself. She’s strong willed, strong bodied. This is not some weak woman that needs saving. In fact, the numerous times she saves herself are just beautiful. (Especially a scene where she is chained and freed to defend herself - one of my favorites of the book). The hero does not come to the heroines rescue, that is actually reversed at the end of this story and I loved it.
My complaint about this book is the same one I have with most of her books. I feel like she jumps into the sex too fast and the tension isn’t built up enough for me. I also felt like I didn’t get a deep connection with Royce. I could see by his actions what he was feeling, his all consuming obsession with Kristen, his jealousy, his love growing, but at the same
time I wanted more time in his head to really feel those raw emotions.
Lastly I’d like to say I had NO idea how this was all going to work out and I loved the way it all pulled together.
aprilbooksandwine's review against another edition
3.0
So many people cut their romance teeth on Johanna Lindsey whereas I cut mine on Tessa Dare, yet I’m sure if I look back in my mom’s shelves and was allowed to read from them growing up, I’d find some Johanna Lindsey books in there.
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kbrooke's review against another edition
4.0
*O.W.Ls 2020 Ancient Runes prompt - Heart in Title or on Cover