latasharm 's review for:

5.0
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Historical fantasy but more historical than fantasy. I loved this first installment but my only criticism would be that I wish the magic had a bigger part. With it being only the first book in a series though I am hopeful that the magic will have a more central role in future books. I love the characters or I loved to hate them. Gormflaith is something else. She’s the perfect villain. I can’t even hate her because she’s so layered.