chllybrd's review
3.0
There was a nice flow, the characters were nice and although the storyline was interesting I had a hard time staying in it. I can't even really pin down why as I didn't really see any 'faults' it just didn't draw me in and hold me hostage.
I really liked one of the supporting characters and wish we would have learned a bit more about her. I AM thinking of reading the next book as it has her as one of the main characters so that is good!
* This book was provided free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I really liked one of the supporting characters and wish we would have learned a bit more about her. I AM thinking of reading the next book as it has her as one of the main characters so that is good!
* This book was provided free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
pygment's review against another edition
2.0
It would be really nice for romance novels to have starts of romances that are fully consensual and are not the least bit "oh my it feels like he's assaulting me but I'm still unreasonably attracted to him"... It got better further in but that was a serious turn off at the start.
mylastromancenovel's review against another edition
4.0
This book was really imaginative and it gripped me from the beginning. This is a true adult series. Not new adult.
whiskeyinthejar's review against another edition
2.0
About 1/3 in I checked to see if this was the author's first book, the writing and flow of the story had the sort of lack of maturity you find in seasoned author's stories. (From what my quick Google search found it is the first) Intriguing plot points of reincarnation, mythology, and hidden wars being waged in the "mortal" realm but everything didn't quite tie together for me. The romance between the leads felt forced through the reincarnation point and forced by how the author seemed to overwrite the sex scenes with sexually charged words. I love dirty words myself but they just didn't fit in that it felt like "Hey, I said cock so this should be a hot and heavy scene on that alone!"
I would be interested if anyone has continued in the series and if the author's writing has matured at all, of course maybe this author's style just might not be for me. The story is tantalizing in its unique feeling.
I would be interested if anyone has continued in the series and if the author's writing has matured at all, of course maybe this author's style just might not be for me. The story is tantalizing in its unique feeling.
liferhi_inspired's review against another edition
5.0
Braving Fate by Linsey Hall is the first book in the brand new Mythean Arcana series.
Diana is on track to become a tenured professor, but she's also the reincarnate of the warrior Boudica. When catalyzing events occur, she makes her way to Edinburgh, Scotland and into the arms of Cadan. Little does Diana know that Cadan was her former lover, and he has some secrets that he's holding tightly to his chest. Diana must uncover who she truly is, and complete her fated task to save the world; while trying to figure out what Cadan is keeping from her.
There were so many things about this story that I loved, I'm not sure where to begin. First, I loved that this book contained a well balanced mixture of mythology, paranormal, romance, and action. The characters in this story, both leading and supporting, were well developed and easy to connect to. The emotion and chemistry between Cadan and Diana is sizzling, and comes to life right on the page. While there are some great sex scene in this book, they don't take away from the the true story being told.
I enjoyed this book so much, that the minute that I was I finished with it, I began reading the next book in the series without a moments hesitation. I have a feeling that this will be a series that I plow through and that Lisney Hall will be one of my 'must read' authors.
*I received an e-copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions*
Diana is on track to become a tenured professor, but she's also the reincarnate of the warrior Boudica. When catalyzing events occur, she makes her way to Edinburgh, Scotland and into the arms of Cadan. Little does Diana know that Cadan was her former lover, and he has some secrets that he's holding tightly to his chest. Diana must uncover who she truly is, and complete her fated task to save the world; while trying to figure out what Cadan is keeping from her.
There were so many things about this story that I loved, I'm not sure where to begin. First, I loved that this book contained a well balanced mixture of mythology, paranormal, romance, and action. The characters in this story, both leading and supporting, were well developed and easy to connect to. The emotion and chemistry between Cadan and Diana is sizzling, and comes to life right on the page. While there are some great sex scene in this book, they don't take away from the the true story being told.
I enjoyed this book so much, that the minute that I was I finished with it, I began reading the next book in the series without a moments hesitation. I have a feeling that this will be a series that I plow through and that Lisney Hall will be one of my 'must read' authors.
*I received an e-copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions*
nisey429's review
3.0
It was a good read but I was confused as if there was a series before this one. I will be looking onto that before I think about reading more in the series.
taterbugxo's review against another edition
4.0
I really love any book that has the celts in. I find them to be interesting people. So that was the main reason I decided to read this series. Braving Fate was a great start to this series. I’m really looking forward to reading the others. Book 2 will be Esha and Warren which I am flipping excited to read. I love Esha.
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