But I decided to pick up The Winter King when someone recommended it to fans of A Promise of Fire, which I ADORED beyond all measure. Ripped from a forgotten homeland as a child, Tisaanah learned how to survive with nothing but a sharp wit and a touch of magic. He was just so damn sexy! A solid plan, really, but here is my problem; why doesn't it occur to ANYONE that maybe, just maybe, the love for and of his WIFE could do the same? Narrated by: Caitlin Kelly, Gary Furlong. It was really quite nice to watch this pair open up to each other. Then, one night, the course of her life changes, and Brexley is thrown into the most feared prison in the east. Winter is running out of time and as far as he and his priestess counselor can tell, the birth of a child could possibly melt his doomed heart. I couldn't help but admire her for her strength and perseverance. Publication Date: July 29, 2014. In a world full of magic and mystery, eighteen-year-old Maia is the exiled princess of Comoros and rightful heir to the throne. This booked had me hooked from beginning to end!
Admittedly, she does develop into a better person eventually, but I nearly DNF'd this every few pages because she was just. By: Stacey Marie Brown. I loved the effortless world building created by C. and I honestly submerged myself in it with no effort at all. The Warrior's Guild, Book 1. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Though she is the oldest daughter, Princess Faraine lives in the background, shunned from court and kept out of sight. I can't seem to say enough about the romance. And they weren't filler books either. And people... it did NOT disappoint. I might have found this annoying if I had gone into The Winter King expecting a high fantasy with romance as the subplot. That was the insidious price of the Ice Heart. After three bitter years of battle, a victorious Wynter arrives at Summerlea's royal palace to issue his terms of surrender. Things I loved about this book: 1. I really wanted to finish the book in one day, the book was that exciting but I couldn't sit up all night, so I literally had to force myself to put the book down and go to bed -.
Will her desperate secret tear them apart after only a few bittersweet weeks of stolen passion - or will they conquer mistrust, treachery, and time itself to discover a love that spans the centuries? Is there a marriage? Sometimes I didn't fully realize the POV had switched and it jarred me. I simply could not relax and enjoy the two characters. I listened to all the Tairen Soul books and enjoyed them immensely. Anyway, I cannot wait to devour the next book in this series. —that can climb a tree! Khamsin Coruscate, Princess of Summerlea and summoner of Storms, has spent her life exiled to the shadows of her father's palace. This is exactly what it looks like - a fairy tale for adults, which we also call Romantasy! That being said, all of those pages flew by. He is very tricky opponent, and he made that clear - strong, powerful and he is one of the Kings to be feared of. Praised for exceptional worldbuilding and lyric prose, her critically acclaimed novels have regularly appeared on bestseller lists including the USA Today, the New York Times, and Publishers Weekly. 04-27-21. great romance.
I wish the author used entirely different characters. He demands the king of Summerlea part with one of his beloved daughters — to make her Wynter's bride, a replacement for the fiancée he lost, and to bear him an heir, the heir he never got the chance to sire. Others have noticed. Looking for a page turner and this book delivers! In fact, I really liked Wynter and his alpha ways. Unfortunately, there was a lot of girl-on-girl hate that made me a little uncomfortable. While Wyn is there he meets Khamsin (Storm) (Kham) by accident. Plus, she thinks ahead, loves history, challenges herself by trying new things constantly, and keeps an open mind. I had the hardest time getting into this book. The Story - Wynter the king of Wintercraig was betrayed by his fiancé and the Falcon the Prince of Summerlea. I absolutely loved it. Yes, I read and re-read it in its entirety four times.
This book would be a phenomena of epic proportions if it weren't for the cheesy cover. I seriously don't even have the words to convey how much I adored this book. It sent me twirling and frolicking around my apartment in excitement.
There was a purpose to the length. Both are very insecure in their own ways but somehow being together makes them stronger people. At 597 pages long and with many, many words i had to look up the dictionary, this book was so well written and the plot gave me a 'Game of Thrones' sort of vibe. A monster of unimaginable power will inhabit his body—a dark god who was once a man, Rorjak, the Ice King. I am sure my issues aside, there will be some who will really love it because there is a solid plot and some strong sexual chemistry between Kham and Wynter. After three years of war and death, so little of his former self remained, he felt even the tiniest additional loss like a hammer to the heart. I really felt all of Khamsin's emotions as she navigated her new world. By KaitlinT on 08-10-19. By Jennifer Stapleton on 05-27-22. So unbelievably creepy. The end seemed to drag a bit (but only a bit). By Joshua on 03-11-16.
So Fortuna reluctantly leaves her safe existence behind to step back into a world of creatures and power. "Then come to your bath. This made the world building weak in certain aspects. A buddy read with my friends at BB&B! They help to paint an already well-thought out and colorful world, expertly penned by Wilson.
That is, until the Elf King unexpectedly her. Monstrous creatures and deadly mysteries wait out here. It sent me twirling around my apartment in excitement (there was legit twirling and frolicking, I swear). Gilene's sacrifice protects all the other young women of her village, and her secret to staying alive lies with the magic only she possesses. Don't be fooled by the cheesy cover, this book is amazing! As a pathfinder, it's her job to face what others fear and find the safest route through the wilderness.
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