Review: Profound and Sensual
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 3, 2014
This is a powerful and unique love story with just a touch of erotica in all the right places. The main character is an orc, one of the few mythical creatures that I have not gotten to know intimately-- although I have killed quite a few in video games over the years. Christine Blackthorn expertly develops the mythology and psychology of these orcs, weaving a story of a brave and misunderstood people that have been oppressed and enslaved by humans. You will find yourself rooting for the orcs and growing to love their nobility and mystical intelligence, along with their wild and free spirit and connection to nature.The main character, Elena, offers herself to Reschkar, the orc king, as a sacrifice to protect her people. This might seem like a familiar trope for this genre, but the depth of the connection of the characters as they grow to know one another outshines any of the similar paranormal love stories that I have read to date. I specifically loved the examination of lying and how it creates emotional distance. I felt like the book was a satisfying length, and perfectly written from start to finish.Christine Blackthorn has hit it out of the ballpark with this story, and I am eager to read more of her books.