Review: My All-time Favourite Historical Male Romantic Lead
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 14, 2014
This book is so close to my heart that it’s really hard for me to choose what to say about it. Yes, I received a copy from NetGalley and TWCS for my honest review, but I’ve also bought a copy for my virtual shelf and will be snapping up a hard copy (which I’ll be pestering Lissa to sign for me). It’s just that good.I was privileged to read the initial draft and the second draft. There are so many threads and so much supporting detail, but you won’t even notice because you’re going to get swept into the fairy tale. I suggest you don’t start reading before you’re due to leave for work or you might be late.There’s as much political intrigue here as you might find in 'Dangerous Liasons', but this book has an asset that’s lacking in that jaded story: Emma, an innocent selkie who provides a first-hand look at the fascinating personalities, customs and world of the Tudors. Court is a sophisticated and dangerous place. The outside world can be contrastingly simple, even rough. Neither human sphere is an easy place for a sweet-natured selkie to survive.But there’s Will, the oft-rejected man whom Emma chose for her husband because she thought he looked kind. And he IS. Some men sour under adversity, but not dear Will. He’s masculine, witty, wise and brave, and he’s worth a thousand of those muscle-boys you find on other covers. I wouldn’t trade him. In fact, he’s probably my favourite Historical male lead of all time. He beats out Darcy. That’s saying a lot.I pray Lissa will add another book to this one. There is so much potential for the immortal Emma, who is soul-bound to Will. They could show up anywhere in a new generation and I’d love to see how a story set in a very different society would read.If I could give this hidden gem six stars, I would. It has it all. Run, don’t walk, to buy it. Thank you, thank you, Lissa Bryan for putting your heart into this book. It shows.