Review: Midsummer Magick
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 08 24, 2013
Originally published at Rookie Romance.Lady Linnet Norwood has a year missing from her memory, and when she was found she was sent to a convent to hide her madness. Now she's back in Queen Elizabeth I's court, searching for a husband to serve as a strong Laird to her family estate. Whilst in London she meets the dashing Lord Zamiel, when he rescues her from murderous thugs. Drawn to each other, Linnet and Zamiel struggle to fight their impossible attraction and find out who wants Linnet dead.Linnet struggles to come to terms with the memories that hide just from her grasp. Linnet's a strong woman, and she's definitely not had an easy life- her mother 'died' when she was young, then her father declares on his deathbed that she's a bastard, and a brutish half-brother. You can really feel her frustration, and I liked seeing her go from being rather timid, to a much more determined woman. There were times when she was on the edge of being a bit too stubborn for her own good, but she's a very likable heroine.Zamiel is the son of Lucifer and has been temporarily banished from the heavens until he repents. Deciding to take full advantage of his exile, Zamiel indulges in all manner of vices at court. He's drawn to Linnet and doesn't see the shy, half-mad Scottish Catholic, but the passionate and strong woman that she is. Zamiel was dashing and repeatedly comes to Linnet's rescue, which were definitely points in his favour. He's angry with God and the other angels, but I found him to be a bit immature and petulant at times.I was initially drawn into the story, but I felt my interest was lost a bit because I didn't connect much with Zamiel. There's a lot going on, which means that the plot is fast-paced and intriguing. I really had no idea how they would find their HEA with so many impediments, but I was satisfied with how everything is resolved, and it leaves it open for the next book in the series.Overall, the plot held my interest and there were plenty of mysteries to unravel, but personally I didn't really feel the chemistry between Linnet and Zamiel.*I received a review copy from the publisher for my honest review. Thank you!