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A review by bryonycostello
White Hart by Sarah Dalton
3.0
I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This review was originally posted on my blog, Paperbacks & Protagonists.
Actual rating: 3.5 stars
The beginning of White Hart had me intrigued by page one. I loved the concept of the Waerg Woods, and although Mae and Casimir experienced many evils whilst on their travels, there was something enchanting about the whole idea.
Mae is an outcast in the tiny village of Halts-Walden, a village that is far removed and far behind in the times when compared to the rest of the realm. White Hart follows Mae through a life-changing experience and a journey of revenge through the aforementioned Waerg Woods.
Ever since Mae discovered that she was craft-born, she has spent her entire life keeping her gift hidden so that she is not forced into marriage to Prince Casimir. However, after some unexpected occurrences, Mae finds herself alone in the world with only the prince to keep her company.
The storyline of White Hart was engaging, and it was something that I really enjoyed. Nevertheless, I was disappointed by the lack of medieval elements...please excuse me if I'm wrong, but I am fairly sure by the names of villages and several other things within the book, that White Hart is set in or around medieval times. I love all things medieval, so I wish that there had been more description surrounding this element of the novel.
There is not much that I didn't like about the book, but I will say that Mae came across as a little bit whiny at times and that it was rather short. Normally I wouldn't complain about a short book, but White Hart is fairly short and it leaves you with a cliffhanger!
Overall, the major selling point of this book is the Waerg Woods...as much as they scared me, I really do love Dalton's description of them.
White Hart will be published by Sarah Dalton on the fifth of March.
This review was originally posted on my blog, Paperbacks & Protagonists.
Actual rating: 3.5 stars
The beginning of White Hart had me intrigued by page one. I loved the concept of the Waerg Woods, and although Mae and Casimir experienced many evils whilst on their travels, there was something enchanting about the whole idea.
Mae is an outcast in the tiny village of Halts-Walden, a village that is far removed and far behind in the times when compared to the rest of the realm. White Hart follows Mae through a life-changing experience and a journey of revenge through the aforementioned Waerg Woods.
Ever since Mae discovered that she was craft-born, she has spent her entire life keeping her gift hidden so that she is not forced into marriage to Prince Casimir. However, after some unexpected occurrences, Mae finds herself alone in the world with only the prince to keep her company.
The storyline of White Hart was engaging, and it was something that I really enjoyed. Nevertheless, I was disappointed by the lack of medieval elements...please excuse me if I'm wrong, but I am fairly sure by the names of villages and several other things within the book, that White Hart is set in or around medieval times. I love all things medieval, so I wish that there had been more description surrounding this element of the novel.
There is not much that I didn't like about the book, but I will say that Mae came across as a little bit whiny at times and that it was rather short. Normally I wouldn't complain about a short book, but White Hart is fairly short and it leaves you with a cliffhanger!
Overall, the major selling point of this book is the Waerg Woods...as much as they scared me, I really do love Dalton's description of them.
White Hart will be published by Sarah Dalton on the fifth of March.