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A review by missyansell
Black Rose by K.L. Bone
4.0
May the Black Rose protect you in life and avenge you in death.
3.5 stars
A love story between Edward and Mara. While I really liked the writing and the storyline, I also really hated Edward and didn't think he deserves Mara at all after what he's done. And while I felt bad for Mara, after a while it seemed kind of annoying that Mara still loves him after all he's done to her. He makes her wait for him for 25 years, then when he gets back he goes after Mara's cousin Liza which doesn't end well. Mara is heartbroken, but still does everything for him. She leads his guards, takes torture for him, and even avenges Liza, all the while Edward sits and does NOTHING. Like I really want Mara to be this badass knight, but all it seems like she does is cry over Edward. I'm still going to read the next few books in her series because I like her writing, I just hope there is more action and less about a love story.
I think K.L. Bone has great potential as an author. Her writing kept me interested and engaged. I am not one for sappy love stories, so maybe thats why I didn't like it as much.
3.5 stars
A love story between Edward and Mara. While I really liked the writing and the storyline, I also really hated Edward and didn't think he deserves Mara at all after what he's done. And while I felt bad for Mara, after a while it seemed kind of annoying that Mara still loves him after all he's done to her. He makes her wait for him for 25 years, then when he gets back he goes after Mara's cousin Liza which doesn't end well. Mara is heartbroken, but still does everything for him. She leads his guards, takes torture for him, and even avenges Liza, all the while Edward sits and does NOTHING. Like I really want Mara to be this badass knight, but all it seems like she does is cry over Edward. I'm still going to read the next few books in her series because I like her writing, I just hope there is more action and less about a love story.
I think K.L. Bone has great potential as an author. Her writing kept me interested and engaged. I am not one for sappy love stories, so maybe thats why I didn't like it as much.