Unabridged Audiobook
Story is not for me. I usually like arthurian retellings but the protagonist in this one simultaneously seems to be impossible wise and strong for her age but also a big baby and immature at the same time. there's no real consistency with her other than she is one or the other when it suits the author to write her that way. The author also places alot of importance on the sacrifices that the protagonist must make for the sake of her family, but is very inconsistent on other key characters and the sacrifices they also would or should've had to make for the sake of family in this age. This to me makes the protagonists plight to be less sympathetic and more unrealistic. making it seem her story is the only one locked by fate and how she is the only one with no decision or choice in how to live her life. Also not a fan of love triangles or cheating in relationships.However I am not only judging this based on negatives. The story does a good job immersing you in the authors fictional historical tellings of the age. It's a slow burner and it takes It's time introducing characters and the different factions. It's being told through a specific point of view, so it may be hard to stomach certain views and traditions and their portraying on either side of the perspective. alot of drama to keep the drama queens and kings happy and probably this audiobooks biggest saving grace is the narrator. I could listen to her for hours like I am in a trance. There is more I could mention for both negatives and positives, but for me, and the sake of keeping this short. I give the book 3.5 stars, and the narrator 5 stars.
The story is wonderful and easily one of my favourites. The narrator is great at making it work. I'm currently listening to the second book (also excellent so far) and eager for the third book coming out later this year.
My favorite book for 2020, Talk about escaping to a magical place! I love the many characters and the Scottish history with a touch of fantasy!! I’m counting the days to the next book! The narrator is phenomenal!
It is a very good book
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