I was fascinated by the fairytale like world build in the novel. I quickly feel in love and couldn’t wait to see how Quentin and Eviana relationship wI was fascinated by the fairytale like world build in the novel. I quickly feel in love and couldn’t wait to see how Quentin and Eviana relationship would develop. We got the right amount on misunderstanding, cheesy lines to swoon over, and a dash o spicy to to make this romance complete.
This fast passed novel was truly a delight, even after discovering mid-reading that this is part of a series. Must have slipped when was perusing what to read. Most importantly my reading and understanding of the story was not altered, probably those that have read would be glad to see characters they know already. However, it can be read as a standalone easily.
I also found refreshing that we have author that understand characters are people! I mean that go to the toilet, eat, sleep. Makes their journey from place to place more real. As real as a book with gifted people that can shift to animal, trip you or confess your most guarded secret could get.
One more amazing detective adventures! I think it would go to one of the most inventive ones I read so far, while it all develops my theory would get One more amazing detective adventures! I think it would go to one of the most inventive ones I read so far, while it all develops my theory would get wilder and bolder, but didn’t quite match what Agatha Christie prepared for us. I would definitely recommend as a read! Try to keep track of all the clues and characters, see if what you come up with…...more
Period drama, sweet love story with a bit of mystery. Had the beloved romantic trope of childhood friends about to marry, for convenience/love. AdditiPeriod drama, sweet love story with a bit of mystery. Had the beloved romantic trope of childhood friends about to marry, for convenience/love. Additionally it is well written, following the speech of the period.
About the main characters: Kate - Bright girl that despite awful dad and sheltered life was happy in her childhood with her only friend, until he that left without any explaining or warning. Now on the age for marriage awaits for a good opportunity for a better life.
James - From a commoner background, trying to do do the right thing despite the hurdles in his life. In a unexpected turn ends up with a earl title and the chance to “purchase” the bride of his dreams with his one only childhood love.
Would recommend it for a light romance read, where you get a bit more them you have bargained.
Finally, I wish we could learn a bit about some side characters, like Julia, Henry and Lucas. Maybe a side story?? Sequel?
It all begins with death, tragedy and a unsolved crime that permanently shifted the life of our protagonist and the lives of Poetic, sexy, passionate!
It all begins with death, tragedy and a unsolved crime that permanently shifted the life of our protagonist and the lives of those around her.
Fielding descriptions of food, scenery, rooms, garments and customs all contribute for the immersive journey to Egypt in 1946. Unfortunately for me as a non native English speaker and clueless to historical naming many descriptions of furniture or food were unknown, making me look it up to understand (which took away from the reading experience).
The book has interesting characters backgrounds, with whole childhood and war. Showing glimpses into history and politics at the time. The story is told focusing mainly on our protagonist, Aida. But there are some passages that revel the perspective of Phares, our male lead. Although some decisions and choices of the main female lead made me annoyed, as she was a bit inconsistent. Super strong and empowered them super submissive, I throughly enjoyed following their journey.
I Loved the fact that the female lead is of mix blood, but there wasn’t much recognition to the British heritage. Also, shout out to the Brazilians stereotypical side characters.
Give a try out in the engaging story if you are in the mood for a bit of intrigue, romance and a sprinkle of spice.
Finally, trigger warning for abuse, chaining, confinement.
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