Tag: historical fiction

Review: The Half-Drowned King by Linnea Hartsuyker

Lekeisha The Booknerd6 Comments

32600758Published: August 1st 2017

Publisher: Harper

Genres: Historical Fiction, Mythology

Source: ARC via Publisher

My Rating: 4 Stars

Since the death of Ragnvald Eysteinsson’s father in battle, he has worked hard to protect his sister Svanhild and planned to inherit his family’s land when he comes of age. But when the captain of his ship tries to kill him on the way home from a raiding excursion, he must confront his stepfather’s betrayal, and find a way to protect his birthright. It is no easy feat in Viking-Age Norway, where a hundred petty rulers kill over parcels of land, and a prophesied high king is rising.

But where Ragnvald is expected to bleed, and even die, for his honour, Svanhild is simply expected to marry well. It’s not a fate she relishes, and when the chance to leave her stepfather’s cruelty comes at the hand of her brother’s arch-rival, Svanhild is forced to make the ultimate choice: family or freedom.

Drawing from the Icelandic Sagas, The Half-Drowned King takes inspiration from the true story of Ragnvald of Maer, the right hand man of King Harald Fairhair, first king of all Norway, and his sister, Svanhild, as she tries to find freedom in a society where the higher her brother rises, the greater her worth as a political pawn.

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{Blog Tour} The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch Vol 2: Empire Decayed – Review + Giveaway

Lekeisha The Booknerd13 Comments

Welcome to the last stop on the Empire Decayed blog tour, hosted by Irish Banana Tours. This duology is one that I highly recommend, now that I’ve read the finale. Do not let the 1,440 pages of this duology intimidate you! Here’s just a few of my thoughts on this very well written book, and if you are a US resident, don’t forget to enter the giveaway before you go.

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Mini Reviews: Dangerous Kisses by Alice Lake & Chasing Eva by Camellia Hart

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29249117Published: February 1st 2016

Publisher: Self Published

Genre: Adult Fiction, Historical, Romance, Suspense

Format: ebook Source: Review Request

My Rating: 3 Stars 3STAR

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Miss Lavinia Halls is a member of the Guild of Hybrids, a secret society dedicated to helping women in need. When faced with a terrified new client, Lavinia declares that her client’s fiancé must pay for his sins. The fact that she can’t take her eyes off the man’s kissable lips only spurs her resolve to bring her assignment to a quick conclusion.

Eric Yorke, Viscount Mathieson, wishes nothing more than to distance himself from his treacherous fiancée, but in his quest to do so, he finds himself trapped in the clutches of the unconventional Miss Halls. The delectable yet annoyingly persistent woman seems intent on ruining his life no matter how much he tries to thwart her attempts.

Her efforts to seek and destroy meet their match in his determination to foil her plans, until their struggles collide in a scandal of enormous proportions. Fated together, they must overcome ruin, danger and heartbreak. Will they be able to survive their past or is their future together doomed?

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