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andypeloquinauthor's review
4.0
I read the first book in the series, so I knew what to expect when I cracked open this one: solid writing, a decent (if somewhat predictable) plot, and characters you can get behind.
The main characters are your classic epic fantasy "heroes"--the good king and queen with outside threats trying to ruin their happiness, their kingdoms, etc. I found no surprises in the book, but just a consistently solid, enjoyable plot that kept me reading.
There is the occasional typo, a number of grammar mistakes, and a bit of word repetition now and again, but overall the writing was solid.
The one thing that drove me bananas was the "flaws" chosen for the characters: feelings of inadequacy. While we all wrestle with those feelings, they're not a very attractive flaw for both of the main characters to be dealing with. It made it feel way too much like a YA novel, when it had the potential to be darker and more "grown up". 90% of their problems in the book either cause them to feel inadequate or are the result of their feelings of inadequacy. I found myself groaning as the inevitable "am I good enough for him/her?" came up in literally EVERY chapter.
Still, despite the flaws, I enjoyed the book, and am looking forward to Book 3 to find out what comes next for Samantha and Robrek…
The main characters are your classic epic fantasy "heroes"--the good king and queen with outside threats trying to ruin their happiness, their kingdoms, etc. I found no surprises in the book, but just a consistently solid, enjoyable plot that kept me reading.
There is the occasional typo, a number of grammar mistakes, and a bit of word repetition now and again, but overall the writing was solid.
The one thing that drove me bananas was the "flaws" chosen for the characters: feelings of inadequacy. While we all wrestle with those feelings, they're not a very attractive flaw for both of the main characters to be dealing with. It made it feel way too much like a YA novel, when it had the potential to be darker and more "grown up". 90% of their problems in the book either cause them to feel inadequate or are the result of their feelings of inadequacy. I found myself groaning as the inevitable "am I good enough for him/her?" came up in literally EVERY chapter.
Still, despite the flaws, I enjoyed the book, and am looking forward to Book 3 to find out what comes next for Samantha and Robrek…
aly36's review
4.0
I liked this book because I believe that good should always triumph evil. Sometimes it works fast though than other times. I have not read any other books from this author. I think this book has some good points for me like a missed blood marrying a prince. You know not all will be happy with this union, right? This book has magic and some good twists and turns. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
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