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350 pages, ebook
First published November 17, 2017
“I would dare much, sir, against a man who seemingly does not understand boundaries. You must ask a woman if you may enter her abode and, when granted approval, you may do so. If they request you leave, then you remove yourself.
This book is for you if… you suspect an intricate combination of Celtic fairytale x beauty & beast is the retelling you've needed all your life. Be aware that it gives quite a lot of room to romance.
‘The disgraced prince was sent away to a phantom isle which could only be seen once every 7 years. He begged his family to allow him to remain but they had no petty for the man who had hidden his true nature. The firstborn son of the seelie king faded into myth, then legend, then nothing at all.’
Con:
⇢ (un-)seelie are tricky people not to be messed with
⇢ already sorta messing with a couple of fairies
⇢ moody prince with pretty stones all over his body
Pro:
⇢ women are the better druids
⇢ them irish vibes
⇢ moody prince with prety stones all over his body
"Who am I to judge others for the choices they make?"This was really good. Emma Hamm is a great writer who has a seriously creepy imagination, lol.
"One must decide whether to live in fear, or courage."(2) The banter between Sorcha and Eamonn had some stellar moments.
"Have you no care nor discretion for your own survival? You berate a creature of superior strength?"(3) The fantasy aspects were top-notch. The pages were filled with unique, well-developed, fantastical characters, including the hero.
"Superior? Sir, I find you lacking in every sense of the word."
Eamonn was a creature bred for war and destruction.(4) The central message of the story was wonderful.
"You can't change the world, Sorcha."So where are the 5 stars?
"I would if I could."
“I, too, have been at the mercy of men, more times than I wish to recount. My mother would tell you the best way to answer them is to remain steadfast, quiet, and continue doing the right thing.” Macha’s eyes flashed brilliant green. “I am not a woman, but sword and shield. I will carve my own path or I will force others to create it for me.”
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Their gazes met and Macha smiled. “You are the same, little human. They tell you time and time again you are a pool of still water. Yet, we both know underneath the surface a tempest rages. I will enjoy seeing your claws grow.”
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She swallowed the scream rising in her throat, and instead stared in horror at the dead body trapped in a white blanket of webbing. “Lovely to meet you.”
“Is it?” The woman cocked her head to the side. “You look positively terrified.”
“I am.”
“Then why don’t you scream?”
“I do not wish to offend.”
“A scream is a gift.”
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