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laure_anne's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
selazem's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
romancejunkie1025's review against another edition
5.0
Just goes to show that the arrogance and stubborn refusal to admit feelings is something ingrained into all men no matter the century...another great highland guard book and cannot wait for "Ranger"s story.
pirra's review against another edition
4.0
Si con "El guerrero" se te cayeron las bragas prepárate para que con "El halcón" se prendan fuego. Con esta segunda parte de libros sobre highlanders escritos por Monica McCarty. Ya lo había leído hace tiempo, y lo he hecho varias veces porque esta autora me encanta y estos libros (esta saga concreta) más aún. Es ficción histórica con rasgos de novela erótica y mucho romance, y peleas, batallas, sangre, sudor...
Si no te interesa el romance o te disgustan las escenas de sexo puedes saltarlas fácilmente para seguir con la historia pero creo que te pierdes las partes interesantes.
¿Qué me ha gustado de "El halcón"?
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Si no te interesa el romance o te disgustan las escenas de sexo puedes saltarlas fácilmente para seguir con la historia pero creo que te pierdes las partes interesantes.
¿Qué me ha gustado de "El halcón"?
Si quieres leer la reseña completa ve a < a href="https://pirrasmith.com/resena-halcon-monica-mccarty/">www.pirrasmith.com
sharonwb's review against another edition
4.0
I'm going to round up and give this book 4 stars based on the history knowledge gained of Robert the Bruce and his war against England. The romance in this book was not the best, probably because I really dislike the plain Jane trope. The seamanship and swimming details in this book were unique and enjoyable. I learned a lot of the Irish involvement with the Scots in the war. I will continue with the series as I'm on a quest to learn more of this time in Scotland's history and the author does a very good job of using real history facts in weaving her tales.
greylandreviews's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
I found this one really boring.
Trigger Warnings: loss of loved ones, kidnapping, violence, and death
I found this one really boring.
Trigger Warnings: loss of loved ones, kidnapping, violence, and death
sunnyxviii's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
🔥 3/5
❤️ oh thank god a book with scots but without the forced accents written in 😩🙏 enjoyed reading this romantic read with a side of historical battles
💔 i skipped some battle paragraphs, but it didn’t make reading the romance any less enjoyable~
❤️ oh thank god a book with scots but without the forced accents written in 😩🙏 enjoyed reading this romantic read with a side of historical battles
💔 i skipped some battle paragraphs, but it didn’t make reading the romance any less enjoyable~
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
The Hawk
4 Stars
Renowned for his naval skills, Erik MacSorely, aka The Hawk, is charged by Robert the Bruce to enlist the aid of Irish rebels for an attack against the forces of Kind Edward I. Unfortunately, the plans are jeopardized when Elyne de Burgh, daughter of the Earl of Ulster, accidentally stumbles across the clandestine meeting, and Erik is forced to take her captive. As Erik and Ellie's mutual attraction grows into something deeper, the secrets each is keeping threaten not only their future but their very lives.
This sequel to The Chief has been languishing on my TBR for 10 years - that is not a typo! For some reason, I kept putting off continuing the series even though the first book is incredible. Thanks to Seasonal Reading Challenge, I have finally gotten around to reading this book, and I could kick myself for having waited so long.
Erik and Ellie's romance is delightful. While their relationship builds more slowly than that of Tor and Christina in book one, it is no less powerful nor exciting. Similar to Tor, Erik is a strong and skillful leader, but unlike The Chief, he conceals his stronger emotions behind a charming and flirtatious facade. It takes the sweet yet strong-willed Ellie to see the lonely man behind the playful grin.
Ellie is an endearing heroine who doesn't "put up with any of Erik's shite". It is very entertaining to see Erik so discombobulated, and it is a credit to him that he rapidly sees the beautiful and vivacious woman concealed by Ellie's apparent demureness.
The plot itself continues from where it left off in The Chief with Robert the Bruce attempting to reclaim his kingdom from Edward I. As with the first book, McCarty's historical research is impeccable, and she incorporates the various historical people, places and events seamlessly within the fictional narrative. The author's note at the end is very informative, and I also enjoyed looking up many of the details in Wikipedia while reading.
In sum, an excellent follow-up and I will definitely not be waiting 10 years to read the next one.
4 Stars
Renowned for his naval skills, Erik MacSorely, aka The Hawk, is charged by Robert the Bruce to enlist the aid of Irish rebels for an attack against the forces of Kind Edward I. Unfortunately, the plans are jeopardized when Elyne de Burgh, daughter of the Earl of Ulster, accidentally stumbles across the clandestine meeting, and Erik is forced to take her captive. As Erik and Ellie's mutual attraction grows into something deeper, the secrets each is keeping threaten not only their future but their very lives.
This sequel to The Chief has been languishing on my TBR for 10 years - that is not a typo! For some reason, I kept putting off continuing the series even though the first book is incredible. Thanks to Seasonal Reading Challenge, I have finally gotten around to reading this book, and I could kick myself for having waited so long.
Erik and Ellie's romance is delightful. While their relationship builds more slowly than that of Tor and Christina in book one, it is no less powerful nor exciting. Similar to Tor, Erik is a strong and skillful leader, but unlike The Chief, he conceals his stronger emotions behind a charming and flirtatious facade. It takes the sweet yet strong-willed Ellie to see the lonely man behind the playful grin.
Ellie is an endearing heroine who doesn't "put up with any of Erik's shite". It is very entertaining to see Erik so discombobulated, and it is a credit to him that he rapidly sees the beautiful and vivacious woman concealed by Ellie's apparent demureness.
The plot itself continues from where it left off in The Chief with Robert the Bruce attempting to reclaim his kingdom from Edward I. As with the first book, McCarty's historical research is impeccable, and she incorporates the various historical people, places and events seamlessly within the fictional narrative. The author's note at the end is very informative, and I also enjoyed looking up many of the details in Wikipedia while reading.
In sum, an excellent follow-up and I will definitely not be waiting 10 years to read the next one.