Samantha MacLeod

This was a relatively short fantasy read that I really adored.
Usually, in novella length romance stories, I feel a lack of connection in regards to the unfolding authenticity of the feeling: here I had no such dilemma and though not long at all I felt this packed a heavy punch for its small weight.
Set in the fictional world of the nine realms (think of the Marvel film franchise Thor) Sol Eriksen has been promised to the harem of the cruel King Nøkkyn.
After her father's death, her mother unable to provide her annual quota of purple oak trades Sol in payment: Justifying it by telling herself that Sol will be taken care of in return for her services.
It will also mean her brothers get to eat this winter.
After humiliation by some local youths, Sol goes to clean up in the river and encounters a strange naked boy who tells her his name is Fenris.
Thinking he is yanking her chain as that is the name of the dangerous giant beast that roams the Ironwood Sol is still fascinated and compelled to get to further know her Demon as she calls him and with nothing to lose she embarks on a torrid affair with Fenris.
Told completely from Sol's POV this was not an incredibly complicated story but it is one I enjoyed a lot.
It had an almost mythological feel to it that I really enjoyed.
This seems to be the first instalment in what is going to a longer series and I am incredibly interested to see what direction this is actually heading: what a great beginning to the series this was.
I voluntary reviewed an Arc of The Monster's Lover.
All opinions expressed are entirely my own.



Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
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This was a relatively short fantasy read that I really adored.
Usually, in novella length romance stories, I feel a lack of connection in regards to the unfolding authenticity of the feeling: here I had no such dilemma and though not long at all I felt this packed a heavy punch for its small weight.
Set in the fictional world of the nine realms (think of the Marvel film franchise Thor) Sol Eriksen has been promised to the harem of the cruel King Nøkkyn.
After her father's death, her mother unable to provide her annual quota of purple oak trades Sol in payment: Justifying it by telling herself that Sol will be taken care of in return for her services.
It will also mean her brothers get to eat this winter.
After humiliation by some local youths, Sol goes to clean up in the river and encounters a strange naked boy who tells her his name is Fenris.
Thinking he is yanking her chain as that is the name of the dangerous giant beast that roams the Ironwood Sol is still fascinated and compelled to get to further know her Demon as she calls him and with nothing to lose she embarks on a torrid affair with Fenris.
Told completely from Sol's POV this was not an incredibly complicated story but it is one I enjoyed a lot.
It had an almost mythological feel to it that I really enjoyed.
This seems to be the first instalment in what is going to a longer series and I am incredibly interested to see what direction this is actually heading: what a great beginning to the series this was.
I voluntary reviewed an Arc of The Monster's Lover.
All opinions expressed are entirely my own.



Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
https://www.facebook.com/beckiebookworm/
www.beckiebookworm.com… (meer)

At first I was intrigued but as I started reading I was disappointed. There wasn't a well thought out story, there were plot holes and seriously lacking character development. There's hints of Norse mythology sprinkled within but no detailed visuals.
The "Monster" Fenris is just plopped into the story, no tape of where he camera from, how he came to be in the woods. Sol and Fenris immediately have sex and then 'magically' I guess, love each other. There's no reason for the prompt love, no mates or destined loves. It was too rushed and little explanations.
That said this book wasn't horrible but it could have been a hundred times better. I would like to see the Author bring this world to life with rich characters who have backstories and capable emotions.… (meer)