Review: Didn't reach its full potential
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 09 22, 2011
I have said it before in my reviews, and I will say it again, I love this author! She is an extremely talented writer who really knows how to weave an interesting and engaging story. With that said, this one didn't reach it's full potential. The plot of the story was good, and really had some of the elements one would look for in a good story. You had drama, romance, treachery, betrayal...all good. Where the story didn't quite soar is in the buildup to the romance between the main character Queen Isra and Prince Galen. They spent one day together, kissed, and then they were in love. This is what helps the reader believe in the characters' love or attraction for each other, and it was missing. Additionally, the ending was a bit abrupt and awkward in that it left the reader confused and wanting, needing, to know what happens next, but there was no next.  On the other hand, some of the setting and scenery descriptions were so vivid and well written that I could literally see where they were. All in all, I would say this was an ok story. Instead, I would suggest checking out some of her better historical fiction stories like "Zoe", which is published under her other name TA Ford, or "Buttercup".