Book Review with $10 Giveaway: Daughter of the King by Ashley York
Book Info
Genre: Historical Romance
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A mistaken identity. A gruesome murder. Was it self-defense? Or Regicide?
Trained as a warrior, Brighit of Clan Cruadhlaoch despises the trappings and demands of womanhood…
Selfish dreams need to be set aside for the good of the clan, but a shocking murder only causes more turmoil. Especially as she stands accused. With no one else to turn to, can Brighit find escape in the arms of her new husband or will he require she reveal her inner most secrets?
Darragh of Clan MacNaughton is expected to follow his father into kingship but has little desire for the coveted title…
His willful wife is another matter. He has great desire for her. Despite her denial, he sees her womanly virtues and it sets him afire to know her, both body and soul. Will she resist his overwhelming need to possess all of her?
My Review
Absolutely 5 Stars!!!
Quite honestly, this book deserves more than 5 stars! To simply say "Daughter of the King is a great read" would perhaps not lend justice to how great it really is. There's a lot going for it -- mystery and intrigue, great plot and conflict, lovable characters, a nice adventure, hot and steamy romance, and a sinister villain we all love to hate!
I really find the plot very interesting:
Set in ancient Ireland, Darragh and Brighit are bound to wed soon via an arranged marriage. There's just one problem -- they can't seem to stand each other!
Brighit was not a typical submissive woman of her time. She prefers to mix it up with the lads, sparring with them and joining them on adventures. Unfortunately this was also the very reason that got her in trouble.
On the eve of her wedding, Brighit decides to join a group of friends on a seemingly harmless adventure. What could go wrong did indeed go wrong, and they were soon ambushed by unknown attackers. When she accidentally murders her attacker in self-defense, Brighit is shell-shocked to learn the attacker is actually the ruling leader of a neighboring clan.
The only person who has witnessed the event is Seighine, the victim's brother. He proceeds to blackmail Brighit and threatens to reveal her identity as the murderer unless she does something for him. Can Darragh and Brighit overcome not only their own personal relationship issues, but also literally survive from Seighine's accusations and threat?
Here are some of my thoughts:
Pros:
- Great Plot: Nothing beats a great story for me. From the get-go, the author managed to capture my attention. If you like plots with plenty of mystery, suspense and intrigue, dashed with a nice adventure and romance, you should definitely pick up this book!
- Lovable characters: Love how the relationship between Darragh and Brighit developed. From their initial spiteful acts toward each other to their transformation and acceptance of each other. It simply is a joy to read. Nobody likes a pre-arranged marriage, but this is one instance I'm rooting for theirs to succeed!
- Superb Storytelling: Another aspect that I must commend. The pace was just right, and the build up was great. That there is an unresolved problem overhanging the lead characters throughout the story was an excellent strategy to keep your interests perked. The author is an expert at keeping you into the story, unhooking just enough at each step before unveiling the huge climactic reveal in the end.
Cons:
There really isn't any not-to-like about this book. The only thing I could think of was perhaps a clearer detail as to what transpired in Brighit's mind when her hostile perception of Darragh slowly changed. I knew at what point it happened, but I just wasn't sure why it happened.
All in all, this is a fantastic story and would not hesitate to recommend to others!
Rating: 5 Stars!!!
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