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A review by rachel_abby_reads
The Pearls by Deborah Chester
2.0
This story picks up after the trilogy that introduced us to this world and the central figure's brother. The first time I read the other series, I quite liked it; but as time passed and I revisited it, I liked it less and less.
This book begins with instability in the country, and plots to overthrow the Emperor abound. One of them is fixed on the abduction of his beloved sister, Lea (who is beautiful, sweet, good etc etc). Her abductor is a soulless (literally) captain from the old guard military who was dishonorably discharged and has a huge grudge against the new Emperor.
The book read quickly, but it was still hard for me to care about any of the characters. Stories in which the abductor and victim fall in love with one another seem to perpetuate a dangerous and foolish myth.
This book begins with instability in the country, and plots to overthrow the Emperor abound. One of them is fixed on the abduction of his beloved sister, Lea (who is beautiful, sweet, good etc etc). Her abductor is a soulless (literally) captain from the old guard military who was dishonorably discharged and has a huge grudge against the new Emperor.
The book read quickly, but it was still hard for me to care about any of the characters. Stories in which the abductor and victim fall in love with one another seem to perpetuate a dangerous and foolish myth.