Cathy W. (Firefly) -
Helpful Score: 6
This book was enjoyable, but kind of felt empty towards the end. The characters that had been pretty well developed early suddenly made odd choices right near the end - and then the book was done. And the fiery sparks that flew between the main characters for most of the book suddenly vanished and everything got mushy. Now, I enjoy mushy, but it felt weird in this case. Still a good read, and I may read others by this author if I run across them, but I won't seek them out.
Helpful Score: 4
A good book by a great author.
The book begins somewhat similar to The Falcon and the Flower (Young girl spiritually led in the faith of Old and protected by Grandmother only to be forced to marry or handfast in this case some Knight). The book develops the characters only partially to me. The Heroine is scared of the Hero for all of 2.5 seconds and then she is miraculously in love with him. The Hero just kind of dawdles around. Secondary characters steal the show, ie. The Bruce and Jory. Then the end comes way out of left field. The story still seems in progress and it ends. There are several loose ends that I would have loved to see finished, even in a 2 or 3 page epilogue if it must.
Overall, it's a good read and a pretty fast one for me. Definitely wouldn't rate it as one of Henley's best, but I wasn't so disappointed I didn't enjoy reading it.
The book begins somewhat similar to The Falcon and the Flower (Young girl spiritually led in the faith of Old and protected by Grandmother only to be forced to marry or handfast in this case some Knight). The book develops the characters only partially to me. The Heroine is scared of the Hero for all of 2.5 seconds and then she is miraculously in love with him. The Hero just kind of dawdles around. Secondary characters steal the show, ie. The Bruce and Jory. Then the end comes way out of left field. The story still seems in progress and it ends. There are several loose ends that I would have loved to see finished, even in a 2 or 3 page epilogue if it must.
Overall, it's a good read and a pretty fast one for me. Definitely wouldn't rate it as one of Henley's best, but I wasn't so disappointed I didn't enjoy reading it.
Sherri H. (mamadoodle) -
Helpful Score: 3
Scottish romance set in the Highlands during the time of Robert the Bruce. Typical plot line with handfasted marriage, jealous ex-mistress and impending war all threatening to separate two lovers.
Theresa S. (Lallybroch) reviewed A Year And A Day (Medieval DeWarenne, Bk 1) on + 17 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Great scottish romance. Main character was very sexy!
Helpful Score: 2
The story is leans more heavily towards history than romance so it wasn't what I was used to. I can tell she wasn't a bad writer but just not my thing. The ending was kind of abrupt and just there. Plus the secondary story of Bruce and Jory was very heartbreaking. For some reason, it made me really hate Bruce and I felt really bad for Elizabeth.
I think a lot of people would like this book but not if you are into lighthearted romance.
I think a lot of people would like this book but not if you are into lighthearted romance.
