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A review by dalitza
The Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley
5.0
3rd re-read: incredible as ever
The road from dark and frightening, gritty and savage to honey sweet happiness seemed totally impossible. I was having a lot of trouble reading this book because in all honesty, at times my lungs constricted, my heart seized and my stomach turned. But a) this is a Kristen Ashley book, so I knew it would take a turn for the better and b) my friend told me “open yourself up a little, not everything has to be the same, hearts and flowers, etc. When a story is well written it’s worth enduring some torture before getting to the very VERY sweet.” So I did that and I got to the incredibly golden honey sweet part and by the end I was holding back joy filled tears.
I usually talk more about the hero than the heroine. I’m a girl who loves strong, sexy, alpha males. Not that Lanh isn’t one, because he is, but in this case I have to say, Circe was wow! I may or may not have a girl crush on her. She’s smart, sweet, brave, strong, she leads with her heart, she is everything Lanh needed and never thought wanted.
And Lanh, even though “he was a savage, no doubt about it,” he’s also an astute, roasted marshmallow. I actually said that! He’s charred and coarse on the outside but inside, yummy gooey sweetness. Of all his considerable and long list of attributes, his cunning and thoughtfulness are my favorite because through these, his barbaric and primitive culture didn’t hinder him from being tender and soft and when face with the challenge of winning Circe’s heart.
The book’s plot revolves mainly around the horrific and unimaginable circumstances Circe faced when she realized her life had taken an unexplainable turn to an alternate world where not only was language a barrier, the cultural difference was shocking. But again, she took stock and together with new friends and a king determined to make her his, they found their way to happiness.
I don’t think I’ve done this book justice. I loved it. It’s worthy of reading, re-reading and then reading it all over again. After putting it down I felt just like Circe.
The road from dark and frightening, gritty and savage to honey sweet happiness seemed totally impossible. I was having a lot of trouble reading this book because in all honesty, at times my lungs constricted, my heart seized and my stomach turned. But a) this is a Kristen Ashley book, so I knew it would take a turn for the better and b) my friend told me “open yourself up a little, not everything has to be the same, hearts and flowers, etc. When a story is well written it’s worth enduring some torture before getting to the very VERY sweet.” So I did that and I got to the incredibly golden honey sweet part and by the end I was holding back joy filled tears.
I usually talk more about the hero than the heroine. I’m a girl who loves strong, sexy, alpha males. Not that Lanh isn’t one, because he is, but in this case I have to say, Circe was wow! I may or may not have a girl crush on her. She’s smart, sweet, brave, strong, she leads with her heart, she is everything Lanh needed and never thought wanted.
“I could not dream a better you… a better wife, a better queen. No t even in a dream could I create better than you.”
And Lanh, even though “he was a savage, no doubt about it,” he’s also an astute, roasted marshmallow. I actually said that! He’s charred and coarse on the outside but inside, yummy gooey sweetness. Of all his considerable and long list of attributes, his cunning and thoughtfulness are my favorite because through these, his barbaric and primitive culture didn’t hinder him from being tender and soft and when face with the challenge of winning Circe’s heart.
“my Lanh won that battle… He is my king, he is my warrior, he is my husband and I am proud to say above all… he is mine.”
The book’s plot revolves mainly around the horrific and unimaginable circumstances Circe faced when she realized her life had taken an unexplainable turn to an alternate world where not only was language a barrier, the cultural difference was shocking. But again, she took stock and together with new friends and a king determined to make her his, they found their way to happiness.
I don’t think I’ve done this book justice. I loved it. It’s worthy of reading, re-reading and then reading it all over again. After putting it down I felt just like Circe.
I missed my scary, savage brute, king of a marauding horde in another universe husband. How whacked was that?