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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I had a hard time generating interest in and following along with the politics involved in the subplot that sets up the rest of the series. The romance was fine but the conflicts weren't terribly original.
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
So Tor's character was annoyingly stubborn (though he is a Highlander....) but otherwise I adored the pacing and characterization of the story! A great start to a series--hopefully a long one! Can't wait to pick up the next few books.
It hits the spot when you need a historical romance with Highlanders and good sex scenes.
There's a lot going on in this book besides just the romance. There's Scottish politics and history, not to mention training Highlander Special Forces. But it was all interesting and the romance was never backburnered for very long. Christina and Tor are typical of these characters in some ways but I also thought McCarty did a good job of giving them life beyond the stereotype. I went through phases where I really liked both characters and times when I wanted to shake them. Overall, I was entertained and enjoyed the romance and history.
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I am not usually a fan of highlander books.. I never hate them but they are usually just ehhh to me. But this one I actually really enjoyed and I came across it on accident yesterday when I was going through my library's e-book selection and thought I would try it and I could not put it down.
There were a few times were Christina annoyed me.. but that happens even in my favorite books so thats to be expected and of course I wanted to punch Tor a lot but again that is to be expected.. I hate when a woman is expected to be docile and OBEY her husband. ohhh it when Tor says that I wanted to punt kick him across the room but Christina just accepts this.. And I know that is how it was back then.. which is why I usually can not read any kind of historical book. I have tried and tried but I just can't stand it. I love cavemen. I really do but a woman has to be able to fight back. They need to have some kind of power.. and I am not talking about in the bedroom.. I think thats why I like Donna Grants highlander series because there is the paranormal aspect to it as well as the highlander men.
Anyways... What I was trying to say was that although Tor was all "I will tell you nothing! You must obey me!" He was also sweet and I don't know it just seemed different than most of the highlander books I have tried to read. I am going to try the next one and hope that this one wasn't just a fluke and that maybe I have finally found a highlander series that I can love and enjoy!
I am not usually a fan of highlander books.. I never hate them but they are usually just ehhh to me. But this one I actually really enjoyed and I came across it on accident yesterday when I was going through my library's e-book selection and thought I would try it and I could not put it down.
There were a few times were Christina annoyed me.. but that happens even in my favorite books so thats to be expected and of course I wanted to punch Tor a lot but again that is to be expected.. I hate when a woman is expected to be docile and OBEY her husband. ohhh it when Tor says that I wanted to punt kick him across the room but Christina just accepts this.. And I know that is how it was back then.. which is why I usually can not read any kind of historical book. I have tried and tried but I just can't stand it. I love cavemen. I really do but a woman has to be able to fight back. They need to have some kind of power.. and I am not talking about in the bedroom.. I think thats why I like Donna Grants highlander series because there is the paranormal aspect to it as well as the highlander men.
Anyways... What I was trying to say was that although Tor was all "I will tell you nothing! You must obey me!" He was also sweet and I don't know it just seemed different than most of the highlander books I have tried to read. I am going to try the next one and hope that this one wasn't just a fluke and that maybe I have finally found a highlander series that I can love and enjoy!