Review: The Dark Axe Conquered My Heart
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 13, 2012
The second book in Amber Dane's Northern Knights series had me intrigued from the very beginning. Rourke's reputation as the Dark Axe was right on. A dark character, with many issues to overcome, Rourke seems harsh and unlikable at first. His treatment of Lady Alexa is almost unfathomable at times...yet, the author succeeds in turning our hearts around so much that we forgive him for his medieval abuse towards his betrothed. Lady Alexa is spunky, fiesty and oh so likable. I enjoyed her ability to stand up to such a scary man. And the way she wields a sword? Love it. It's not often that we get to see women in the medieval romances able to stand up and fight. Though a different era, she reminded me of one of my favorite characters, Elizabeth Bennet, from Pride and Prejudice. No dainty lady was she.I am so looking forward to the third book in Ms. Dane's Northern Knights series. After reading the first two, I know she won't disappoint. In fact I'm sure she will exceed all my expectations. Keep writing Ms. Dane. You have a loyal fan in me.